Guide to buying poker chips
May 24th, 2009Poker chips have been in play 
from the last 2 centuries, and are continually evolving with the advancement in technology. The first chips came into existence in the form of stones, bones and wooden chips and by the late 1800’s clay poker chips entered the arena.
There are various types of chips available like the inexpensive 100% plastic chips which are the best for casual home games, the diamond poker chips, chips made of composite materials and the most preferred ones the clay poker chips.
The composite poker chips are fast emerging as one of the favorite substitutes to the age old still incomparable clay chip. The composite chip weighs around 11.5 grams and has a lustrous and downy appearance.
The facet that adds to these qualities is the high quality, durability and options to personalize the chips. There are a lot of customization options available in the market. They are made from a mixture of clay and resin around a metal disc.