Do you prefer 39mm or 43mm chips? (1 Viewer)

[sebjag]

Planning on getting a new tournament set, and just curious on what other people's takes are on whether they prefer 39mm or 43mm chips, and why?

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

43mm chips because they're big and fantastic. More room for the artwork, and I don't mind the little extra space the racks take up.

 

[Old State]

I went with 43 for my last set to try something different. I like them a lot but understand they will be harder to find storage cases for. Luckily Banksupplies is now selling bird cages that will fit 43mm racks. Otherwise you need to Apache or Justin’s two piece racks to make them fit in a 39mm bird cage

https://banksupplies.com/large-bird-cage-style-10-tray-acrylic-chip-carrier-840-87815

 

[sebjag]

That's a great point! I didn't think about the storage inconveniences... are there any other storage solutions you guys recommend for 43mm chips?
Ideally I could store up to 600 chips.

 

[Natskule]

39mm but only if they are official casino weight.

 

[Baldeagle9]

43mm bigger is better, isnt it always?

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

That's a great point! I didn't think about the storage inconveniences... are there any other storage solutions you guys recommend for 43mm chips?
Ideally I could store up to 600 chips.

Love the Apache cases. This (Apache 4800) is obviously much more than you need for only 600 but makes traveling and storage very easy.

 

[Baldeagle9]

I agree with @NotRealNameNoSir storage not an issue. Apache cases from harbor freight or bank supplies bird cages $80 43mm version. Maybe they take up little more space that's all.

 

[PlaidDragon]

I don't mind either. I just don't like them mixed in the same set.

 

[sebjag]

Love the Apache cases. This (Apache 4800) is obviously much more than you need for only 600 but makes traveling and storage very easy.
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Appreciate you sharing this picture and your experience! Do you know if these chip racks fit 39mm or 43mm BR poker chip versions?

 

[sebjag]

I agree with @NotRealNameNoSir storage not an issue. Apache cases from harbor freight or bank supplies bird cages $80 43mm version. Maybe they take up little more space that's all.

Do you know if the Nanuk 910 case does the job too? And how many 43mm chips it could store?

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

They should fit both, the racks shown are from this site, Broken Arrows, chinese products. There's a 40mm and a 43mm version, even some 50 mm racks in that case.

Search Apache and Nanuk on here, you'll see lots of examples.

 

[sebjag]

They should fit both, the racks shown are from this site, Broken Arrows, chinese products. There's a 40mm and a 43mm version, even some 50 mm racks in that case.

Search Apache and Nanuk on here, you'll see lots of examples.

Thanks

 

[dizzyChipper]

I got 10 x 42mm web mold samples from @justincarothers and they felt and stacked and shuffled amazingly.

 

[dizzyChipper]

600 chips easily fit in Apache 3800 or Apache 2800.

 

[allforcharity]

Yes.

 

[Huskerchipper]

Are you talking clay or hybrids??? IF you are talking about hybrids, to me it's a no brainer. In my experience, they feel and handle much better than 39mm hybrids. For them i would choose 43mm any time it was an option. If your talking about clay, then it's kool and they feel like bricks.

 

[ValueTown]

I got majestics 39mm for tournaments and royals 43mm for cash.

 

[TheRealTeddyKGB]

 

[philhut]

36mm for tournaments
39mm for cash games
43mm for when the going gets serious......

 

[GreatWhiteDope]

I have a set of each and like them both. The purist in me prefers the 39 mm but I like to mix it up with the big boys now and then.

 

[BukNaked36]

43 mm - like the extra weight

Royals from Apache are nice 43 mm chips for the price

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Planning on getting a new tournament set, and just curious on what other people's takes are on whether they prefer 39mm or 43mm chips, and why?

Bigger is better!! And if anybody tells you different, then I suspect they are smoking crack!!

My favorite set ever!!

If you've never held a barrel of leaded 50mm Paulsons, then you will never know.

I also have a 44mm CPC set, and most of my peeps love them WAY more then my 39mm Paulsons or TRKs.

YES....size matter!!

 

[LeLe]

I used to prefer 43mm when I just joined PCF, but I prefer 39mm once I am a more seasoned chipper.

 

[SpaceMonkey420]

Bigger is better imo. 50mm are the best I’ve ever held.

 

[Salkkumies]

Does anyone know whether the larger Paulsons, 48mm especially, are more prone to noticeable warping over time and use compared to 39mm? Both 43mm and 'FatHat' 48mm appear to be the same ~3.3mm thickness, so I was wondering if the larger diameter/thickness ratio makes any difference there.

 

[Winslow2918]

I love 43 mm but only have 2 actual casino chips of this size, many hybrid of both sizes. Happy to ship you some 39 and 43 mm if you cover the shipping cost just let me know.

 

[Smokestack997]

My hands are small so I prefer 39 over 43 for shuffling. But I do like 43 to signify high denom chips

 

[Tripwired]

I've just recently come over to the 43 camp. I saw a royal card room set on YT and they just hit me different. I ordered a sample and I'm now on the planning phase on when I can get a set. I'm gonna have to hit up Gear to relabel some of the colors/ denoms. I love the way they feel.

 

[4betfold]

Both have their pros — I’ve used both and it really comes down to personal preference.
39mm is the standard size, stacks a bit more stable, easier for players who are used to casino chips. If you’re hosting mixed groups or want a more “authentic” casino feel, 39mm is usually the safer bet.
43mm definitely has that cool factor — feels more substantial in the hand, looks great on the table, and gives your set a more unique, premium vibe. Only downside is slightly trickier stacks if you’re running big tournaments with lots of chips in play.

Either way you can’t go wrong — depends if you want classic or a little extra flash.