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The Poker Chips I Use For Flip Jumping
By FlipJumper | February 24, 2009
Clay Chips
I have found that the best chips for doing most Flip Jumps are clay poker chips, because there is very good friction between the chips. This gets more important as the stacks you’re using get taller. The higher the friction, the better chip stacks hold together and land on each other. Probably the best quality clay chips available are called “Paulsons”, made by Gaming Partners International, formally Paulson Gaming Supplies. They are used in many casinos around the world, and are also available, in several styles, from many gaming suppliers online. I recommend my affiliate Discount Casino Gear for good prices and fast service.
All new Paulsons are what I call “Sharpies“, chips with a very sharp edge, which can do Flip Jumps that I call the “Zeros“. My favorite style is the “World Top Hat and Cane”, above left. They have a good rim size in relation to the inlay size, which makes them nicely weighted toward the outside edge. They range in weight from 8.8 grams to 10.6 grams, depending on the color. I carry 44 of these chips in 4 colors.
Another type of Paulsons I use are from my local Chumash casino, above right. They range in weight from 9.1 grams to 10 grams, with red chips being lighter than white chips. They have become “Rounders” due to heavy use and machine washing. They’re good for mixing Flip Jumps with “Shuffles“, since they’re easier to Shuffle than Sharpies. I carry 25 chips in 2 colors.
Other new Paulson chips that are available from online gaming suppliers include: the “National” series, the original “Top Hat and Cane” series, and the “Pharaoh’s” series, left. These chips are all made from the same mold, and they range in weight from 9.3 grams to 10.2 grams, depending on the color. I carry 8 assorted sample chips.
Ceramic Chips
Another type of chips found in many casinos are made of ceramic rather than clay. They are beautiful full-color full-chip printed chips with very rounded edges.They have a different feel than clay chips with a more glassy sound when ruffled. They have a nice pebbled surface with okay friction for taller stack Flip Jumps. They range in weight from 9.9 grams to 10.8 grams, depending on the color. I carry 8 “Rounders Casino” sample chips made by Chipco.
Composite Chips
The last type of chip I carry are common Composite chips, which can be found almost everywhere. They’re made of plastic and have a metal insert molded into the chip to add weight. They have a beveled edge and are slippery with very little friction. They’re cheap to buy, but are only good for the most basic Flip Jumps. As the stacks get taller, they just won’t stay together very well. They range in weight from 11.5 grams to 11.8 grams, no matter what color. I carry 20 chips in 2 colors.
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April 15th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
I was found about one month a site with Chip’s, but those chips is wery uniqe from Las Vegas top casino , and quality is very high. Taste great
Geetings.
May 5th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Hi, interesting post. I have been thinking about this issue,so thanks for sharing. I will probably be coming back to your site. Keep up the good work
June 4th, 2009 at 7:51 am
da best. Keep it going! Thank you
July 18th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Great post, thanks for sharing this with me
I look forward to reading your future posts!