Texas holdem poker chips are one of the heavier chips that are used in casinos and are available in different weights. It truly just depends upon your choice and your needs. There are people who are very particular about the sound that is created while playing with the chips. Or simply just the way the chips feel when shuffling them.
If you are looking for casino grade chips you will have to spend a little more as they are expensive than the home game chips. These casino grade chips are further categorized into clay and composite chips in which clay chips are considered as the most desirable chips among professionals.
Today clay chips are not manufactured only with the help of clay but also some materials are blended into it so that the durability of the chips is increased. There are lots of styles and designs and you can choose the one you like for either your home game or weekend arrangement. Although chips made of clay have been the icons of standard for years, composite chips are getting popular for its versatility.