Ceramic Hybrid vs Ceramic Printed on Design (Sublimation?) (2 Viewers)

[dman1191]

So I want to start out by saying I've ordered samples from Justin. I also ordered a sample of Majestics to look at China Clay as well.

My question is what do people prefer, Hybrids with the labels or Ceramics with the imaged printed on them? I'm assuming the pros on the hybrids are they can be relabeled, more like real casino chips and better image quality. The cons are the labels can peel, can wear quicker and more expensive if paying for label print fee.

I'm looking at making a purchase and just curious what other folks experiences have been with both types.

 

[allforcharity]

Screw what we think. It's you that are buying the chips.

The art is the art and will look well on both types. But you may find the feel and playability (how they form and move in stacks, difference in friction between surfaces, esthetics in the hand) might be significantly different. Or you might not. Only one way to find out.

Perhaps some enterprising individuals should put together a sample set of all different kinds of ceramics (Tina, Sun-Fly, BR Pro, maybe even traditional ChipCo) in a sample set that can be tried by other members across the country. And no, don't look at me.

 

[dman1191]

Thanks, totally agree about who cares what others think. I'm just curious what folks that have had these for awhile, might catch/notice that I wont from a sample set over the course of a few days of playing with them in my hands.

 

[iLogik]

IMO is about customization and feel.
Full print ceramic are better for full art design but feel way different than a traditional casino chip, also prefer BRpro or chipco feel and sound.
The Tina Hybrids offer great custom options similar to traditional casino chips with relabel options, feel, and sound.
Again this is just my opinion from feeling and playing around with them all.
I haven’t played with majestic btw.

 

[KingZilla]

In my experience I've never seen a label "peeling" on a chip, nor have I seen labels wearing quickly. Labels usually sit below the chip face, so is makes sense that they'd be the last thing to get worn. Print or label is your choice but I can no longer recommend China clay chips - they're just not a solid product.

 

[springbox]

Full face printing allows for more elaborate designs, and you're not constrained by something that fits a label. Labels will have better quality printing so small details will look better. The other biggest difference will be texture, chips will stack/slide against each other a little differently with a recessed label compared to no label.

I wouldn't worry about labelled chips wearing faster. The recessed label will get less wear than the edges of the chip. The only labels I've ever seen peel were on cheap sluggos, and even then that was only a few out of hundreds.

 

[dman1191]

Thanks guys for the feedback, some great info!

 

[dman1191]

In my experience I've never seen a label "peeling" on a chip, nor have I seen labels wearing quickly. Labels usually sit below the chip face, so is makes sense that they'd be the last thing to get worn. Print or label is your choice but I can no longer recommend China clay chips - they're just not a solid product.

What about the china clays do you not like, seen so many people talking about how great they are.

 

[KingZilla]

They physically break down. Flaking, chipping, easy to damage. Some of them can be broken in half with your bare hands.
I was an original "fan boy" of China clays, owning a few different sets. They look and feel great when new. Unfortunately, they will not stay that way, and some will break down in a relatively short period of time.

 

[dman1191]

They physically break down. Flaking, chipping, easy to damage. Some of them can be broken in half with your bare hands.
I was an original "fan boy" of China clays, owning a few different sets. They look and feel great when new. Unfortunately, they will not stay that way, and some will break down in a relatively short period of time.

Good to know, thanks for your experience

 

[Labrat]

They physically break down. Flaking, chipping, easy to damage. Some of them can be broken in half with your bare hands.
I was an original "fan boy" of China clays, owning a few different sets. They look and feel great when new. Unfortunately, they will not stay that way, and some will break down in a relatively short period of time.

Everytime I see KingZilla post this I will thumbs-up the post and say how much I agree with this. China clays have become a pretty big disappointment for me in the long run. I have three sets now and some colors may have as well been made out of play-doh.

 

[dman1191]

Everytime I see KingZilla post this I will thumbs-up the post and say how much I agree with this. China clays have become a pretty big disappointment for me in the long run. I have three sets now and some colors may have as well been made out of play-doh.

Damn shame, I've seen so many videos and posts saying how great they are and a fan favorite. If I'm paying 45-49 cents a chip I might as well do the group buy and get the ceramics if the china clays are falling apart on people.

I've still got samples coming to see if how much I like the ceramics

 

[Labrat]

I have a set of Desert Palms CCs, and the nickels, quarters, and dollars turned to dust. All the others are fine. Same goes for my set of Majestics. Nickels and fivers just suddenly went brittle on me. I don't know if it's certain lots that do this, certain colors, or what. I thought it was how I was storing them and maybe humidity (or lack thereof) were causing the issue, but I've seen more than a few mentions of this happening to others.

I have a set of Tina Taj Mahals from Apache and although there are quite a few spinners, they don't bother me or my group. They feel as if they will hold up much better than the CCs I currently have (time will tell on that) and I love the looks and feel of them. We're playing again this Saturday and I've already had four people make sure we were using them. lol. Then again, it's more about the game and the social aspect than it is the chips with us.

This is all personal opinion, though, so take it for what it's worth and wait on the samples to see what you think.

 

[BigSlickTux]

I have a set of Majestics and a set of Tina hybrids. They both are nice and of course are totally different. I prefer the sound, feel, and stack ability of the Tina hybrids. I have heard from numerous sources that the hybrids are the better option of the Tina offerings. If you get a full sublimation chip (with no label), there can be spinners. The recess of the label will help this not happen. Also, the label will allow you to have a sharper image or text.

 

[dman1191]

I have a set of Majestics and a set of Tina hybrids. They both are nice and of course are totally different. I prefer the sound, feel, and stack ability of the Tina hybrids. I have heard from numerous sources that the hybrids are the better option of the Tina offerings. If you get a full sublimation chip (with no label), there can be spinners. The recess of the label will help this not happen. Also, the label will allow you to have a sharper image or text.

Just the info I'm looking for, assuming I don't hate the hybrids when the samples arrive that's the route I think I'm going. Seems like the best value for price per chip.

 

[SeanGecko]

Just the info I'm looking for, assuming I don't hate the hybrids when the samples arrive that's the route I think I'm going. Seems like the best value for price per chip.

I am a big fan of the hybrids. Can't wait to add the web mold to our rotating sets