I don't know, I'm kinda partial to them considering I've played 2 tournaments with them (Horseshoe Cleveland), binked 1 and came in 2nd in the other.
Once you play a few hands I get adjusted to them and don't notice the difference.
Some people have smaller tables too, and try to cram 11 or even 12 people on them for a STT. The chips being smaller helps you from knocking stuff over constantly.