Tina vs BR Pro Ceramics (2 Viewers)

[davesilver88]

Just curious if people think there is a major difference in the material between these two.

I just ordered a sample set of the Golden Dragons from BR Pro. But I see these tribute sets being posted and they look awesome, particularly the Taj Mahal because I’m from NJ.

I don’t own a custom set, and I’m starting to think if I like the Golden Dragons that getting in on the nest group buy of the Taj would be a good idea, as they are much much cheaper than clays like CPC.

 

[BearMetal]

I'm not going to get into the whole TinaBot vs BRPro debate here. There's actually plenty of threads that compare and contrast them.

However, the short answer is that there is definitely a difference in materials, and depending on which mold you go with certainly a difference in quality. That's not to say that you shouldn't consider Tina chips, they certainly do have their advantages.

I have both, including many different molds from Tina (CM, smooth textured, label) and honestly, the BRP chips are the only ones that I would say will probably feel and play the same in 5 years that they do today.

 

[detroitdad]

Just curious if people think there is a major difference in the material between these two

YES

It isn't even close BRPRO all the way

 

[davesilver88]

I'm not going to get into the whole TinaBot vs BRPro debate here. There's actually plenty of threads that compare and contrast them.

However, the short answer is that there is definitely a difference in materials, and depending on which mold you go with certainly a difference in quality. That's not to say that you shouldn't consider Tina chips, they certainly do have their advantages.

I have both, including many different molds from Tina (CM, smooth textured, label) and honestly, the BRP chips are the only ones that I would say will probably feel and play the same in 5 years that they do today.

Okay. Thanks for the input.

 

[davesilver88]

YES

It isn't even close BRPRO all the way

Thanks. Seems like I should get a sample of Tina’s if I were to consider those.

 

[detroitdad]

Thanks. Seems like I should get a sample of Tina’s if I were to consider those.

That would be wise

 

[upNdown]

Huge difference.
Here’s the funny thing. Lower quality ceramics have always been available for cheap money and for the most part PCFers have avoided them and advised new chippers to avoid them. But when Tina started printing anything on chips without regard to copyright, and at an even lower price than even the cheapest ceramics, it caught the attention of some PCFers. It’s an interesting phenomenon.

 

[davesilver88]

Huge difference.
Here’s the funny thing. Lower quality ceramics have always been available for cheap money and for the most part PCFers have avoided them and advised new chippers to avoid them. But when Tina started printing anything on chips without regard to copyright, and at an even lower price than even the cheapest ceramics, it caught the attention of some PCFers. It’s an interesting phenomenon.

Thanks for the info, that seems to put the pieces together as to why they seem popular. When I saw a Taj tribute set for sale, I messaged the buyer immediately because that’s the first casino I stepped foot in when I was 21 (14 years ago).

I wonder if BR Pro would consider making tribute sets too.

 

[upNdown]

Thanks for the info, that seems to put the pieces together as to why they seem popular. When I saw a Taj tribute set for sale, I messaged the buyer immediately because that’s the first casino I stepped foot in when I was 21 (14 years ago).

I wonder if BR Pro would consider making tribute sets too.

I can’t speak for them, but my understanding is they won’t make exact copies of existing chips, past or present. In the past, people have made chips with similar designs, but changed an element (such as casino name) enough that it was more of a tribute and less of a copy. But BRPro seems like a great company to work with - you should contact them directly.

 

[TKEUofM]

I like my "Tina Bellagio Replicas" strictly for the look and super cheap price. But there is a huge difference in quality. Tina chips have a lot of spinners, BR Pro are much nicer quality. But they are also more expensive. I think it comes down to the good old saying of "you get what you pay for".

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

I like my "Tina Bellagio Replicas" strictly for the look and super cheap price. But there is a huge difference in quality. Tina chips have a lot of spinners, BR Pro are much nicer quality. But they are also more expensive. I think it comes down to the good old saying of "you get what you pay for".

Echoed. I absolutely love my custom set but they feel cheaper. For me, that's a plus cause it reminds me I got two different +1000 43mm sets for less than a grand. As a student, its more than what I needed, and none of my players are big casino junkies so they don't care, could be using acorns for all they care.


To each their own, I'm sure BRPro's got nicer chips, but if I'm buying ceramics I don't need nice; down the road I'll be suckered into a CPC set I'm sure.

 

[JustinInMN]

I have played both. I played a tournament a couple months ago with someone that had these. (Ordered through a PCF friend.) Humblebrag coming, I had about 140 chips in front of me when we redrew final table, just sliding two seats over in stacks of 20 without tipping was a chore. Came down to just moving a couple barrels at a time.

I have 600 semi-customs from @BR Pro Poker they stack hundreds high with no issue and slide easy across tables.

 

[davesilver88]

I can’t speak for them, but my understanding is they won’t make exact copies of existing chips, past or present. In the past, people have made chips with similar designs, but changed an element (such as casino name) enough that it was more of a tribute and less of a copy. But BRPro seems like a great company to work with - you should contact them directly.

Will do. Thanks again.

 

[davesilver88]

I like my "Tina Bellagio Replicas" strictly for the look and super cheap price. But there is a huge difference in quality. Tina chips have a lot of spinners, BR Pro are much nicer quality. But they are also more expensive. I think it comes down to the good old saying of "you get what you pay for".

I couldn’t of said it better, thanks.

 

[davesilver88]

I have played both. I played a tournament a couple months ago with someone that had these. (Ordered through a PCF friend.) Humblebrag coming, I had about 140 chips in front of me when we redrew final table, just sliding two seats over in stacks of 20 without tipping was a chore. Came down to just moving a couple barrels at a time.

I have 600 semi-customs from @BR Pro Poker they stack hundreds high with no issue and slide easy across tables.

I hope to have similar success in my next game! And that’s a very helpful antidote you shared about the chip stacking. It would seem if ceramics are in my future, BR Pro would be better suited for me.

 

[davesilver88]

Echoed. I absolutely love my custom set but they feel cheaper. For me, that's a plus cause it reminds me I got two different +1000 43mm sets for less than a grand. As a student, its more than what I needed, and none of my players are big casino junkies so they don't care, could be using acorns for all they care.


To each their own, I'm sure BRPro's got nicer chips, but if I'm buying ceramics I don't need nice; down the road I'll be suckered into a CPC set I'm sure.

Yep, I hear what you’re saying. We’ll see how I like the BR Pro’s. If I like them, maybe I gotta get a sample of Tina’s and see if the difference is acceptable to me. If I don’t like the BR Pro’s, then at least I know I won’t settle for less than CPC clay. Thanks for the input.

 

[Colquhoun]

Yep, I hear what you’re saying. We’ll see how I like the BR Pro’s. If I like them, maybe I gotta get a sample of Tina’s and see if the difference is acceptable to me. If I don’t like the BR Pro’s, then at least I know I won’t settle for less than CPC clay. Thanks for the input.

Make sure to get samples of Tina’s cards mold and no-mold textured. I like the no-mold more, the texture is great.
But neither can beat the BRPro quality and feel. I have sets of both, and BRPro chips are way ahead.

 

[Nymor]

We don't have the same casino culture here in the UK and, while I've played in them a few times, my exposure to poker chips was mainly through local pub games and those were always dice or metal slugged chips. One game then introduced some custom ceramics - not sure who by but via a uk supplier - and what a difference.

I've now got some custom ceramics of my own, 39mm textured no-molds from Tina, and am more than happy. The quality is great, the edge alignment perfect and it was fun to put the set together. I've got a few spinners but you have to actually spin them and even with then stacks can be tall enough and are stable.

I did get to handle quite a few types of chips - thanks to @Easylife - and the high end clays are certainly superior but Tinas product is great value and and at a price point those of us with tighter budgets can appreciate.

I can't comment on BRPro but I haven't read that much negative about them.

 

[JustinInMN]

I hope to have similar success in my next game! And that’s a very helpful antidote you shared about the chip stacking. It would seem if ceramics are in my future, BR Pro would be better suited for me.

Oh I left out the part where the tournament paid 4 places and I took 5th.

 

[buffalojim]

Oh I left out the part where the tournament paid 4 places and I took 5th.

 

[detroitdad]

 

[davesilver88]

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Parks & Rec?!

 

[detroitdad]

Parks & Rec?!

Yep

 

[Sneakygreek]

If edge spots are a big deal then Tina is the way to go. I’ve never liked the look of Br’s edge spotting.

 

[detroitdad]

If edge spots are a big deal then Tina is the way to go. I’ve never liked the look of Br’s edge spotting.

It's the feel and sound of the Tina's chips that bother me. They also get slippery pretty quick imo

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Just curious if people think there is a major difference in the material between these two.

I just ordered a sample set of the Golden Dragons from BR Pro. But I see these tribute sets being posted and they look awesome, particularly the Taj Mahal because I’m from NJ.

I don’t own a custom set, and I’m starting to think if I like the Golden Dragons that getting in on the nest group buy of the Taj would be a good idea, as they are much much cheaper than clays like CPC.

The best answer to your question is to get samples of both and make your own decision.

Personally, while I love the BRPro Poker Dealer Buttons, I've never seen a BRPro chip that I had any interest in owning. And yes, I do have some samples. On the other hand, I have several thousand Tina cards mold chips and like all of them. But that's me. My biggest gripe with BRPro chips is the extra charge for aligned edge spots. I just think chips that HAVE edge spots, but are not aligned is completely stupid...

My personal preference is for chips that are clay, or have a similar look to clay. I like edge spots and I like chips with a mold in them. I don't like plain or flat mold chips so I don't like most ceramics at all. Again, that's just me.

And finally, you just can't beat the bang for the buck that Tina ceramics provide. If you are on a tight budget, I don't think there is anything you can buy for the price where you can fully customize the chip that beats Tina chips.

So I repeat, get samples and make your own choice.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

I like my "Tina Bellagio Replicas" strictly for the look and super cheap price. But there is a huge difference in quality. Tina chips have a lot of spinners, BR Pro are much nicer quality. But they are also more expensive. I think it comes down to the good old saying of "you get what you pay for".

Please define "a lot of spinners." I hear a few people saying this when knocking the Tina chips. But there are a lot of us who own a LOT of Tina chips who don't think this is a problem at all. The number I've heard mentioned is less than 5 percent. Given how inexpensive these chips are, it's easy to just bump your order by a few chips per denomination and sort out any spinners if you are sensitive to that.

 

[JustinInMN]

And don't misunderstand, other than having to slide a mass across the felt in that one instance. I didn't have a problem. They stack 20-40 pretty stable. They cut clean, they stay level. That was the only thing I noticed during play that it was a noticeable issue.

 

[allforcharity]

+1 BR Pro

 

[KHarp1]

+1 BR Pro. Really treat yourself and spend the extra .20 cents and get the Chipco blanks.