What Is A Good Weight For Poker Chips?
I have been playing poker since my college days. I went to a
small school in western Massachusetts. The funny thing is back
in those days we would use anything as poker chips. It was not
uncommon for us to scrape our pennies together or even break
open a bag of potatoes chips that we heisted from the dorm room
across the hall to use as our poker chips. Well since then I
have matured and in this article I will talk about 13.5g poker
chips.
I highly recommend using 13.5g poker chips.13.5g poker chips are
the heaviest chips available on the poker market today and are
typically of the highest quality grade. These poker chips feel
like casino quality chips because they usually are casino
quality and are a ton of fun to play with. In fact, these chips
are usually better then casino quality poker chips. Think about
it a little. The companies that produce these chips have stiff
competition and casinos would not pay that much money for the
quality of the chips we get on the market! A typical casino uses
the 11.5 gram chips that are 39mm in diameter.
The 13.5 gram chips are a little heavier and usually a stronger
chip. Again I recommend these. For example, when you have your
buddies over playing a tourney and they are dropping the chips
on the floor and spilling beer on them. Figuring out what kind
of poker chip to splurge on, especially if you play often is
important too. Those of you who host poker games should make
sure your chips can withstand the consistent handling. (see
above about dropping on floor) 13.5g chips are perfect for
regular players because the wear and tear that human hands place
on chips can be a force. Poker chips are often handled
aggressively, (everyone likes to shuffle them etc..) and the
cheap ones just may fall victim to the trash can after a dozen
games.
Your 13.5g poker chips will compliment your poker set nicely.
Good poker supplies make a huge difference in the world. Don't
ever even think about short changing your game if it is
something you really like. Spend a few extra bucks to get
something nice that will last you a lifetime.
You can find 13.5g poker chips pretty much anywhere now. I have
seen them at casinos, novelty stores, gaming stores but more
importantly online gaming stores. Online gaming stores are
turning up all over cyberspace and will often provide you with
far cheaper price options for your high quality poker chips. If
you don't feel like hopping in your car and heading to a local
store, then do yourself a favor and take a peek and see what you
can find on the web. However, be careful, do some homework, and
don't settle on a store that is not highly suggested by other
poker nuts!
In conclusion, take your time when choosing your 13.5g poker
chips. Do some quick research and find a reliable source for
your poker chips and accessories. Make sure you find the
cheapest price for the amount of chips your willing to purchase.
So at your next poker tournament that you host you will look
like a king and not a peasant!