43mm: how to you use em? (1 Viewer)

[Lunettesman]

Hi guys,

Big fan of the 43mm for years. Was curious how everyone implements them in their sets?!

Do you use it as your biggest value only? A mix of 39 and 43mm at the same time in play (let's say 2 values each), for all your chips but for the blinds?

What's your usage of them?

Recently tried 10-20ct blinds with 10ct and 50ct being 39mm and the 1usd and 5usd being 43mm. I thought the harmony of colours was splendid. But I felt it was a bit weird betting 2.60usd with two 43mm and two 39mm. Something awkward having two sizes in the hand.

Thread open to discussion. I didn't find any similar.

 

[Okku]

I would generally use them for anything above $500. That's what I see people doing, but there are people who use 43mm chips for a whole set.

I love the thought of using a larger chip for a larger denomination.

 

[upNdown]

Yeah I use them just like that - 39mm quarters and dollars, 43mm fives, twenties, and hundreds. I agree that there’s a bit of awkwardness betting with chips of two different sizes. So it’s not perfect. I’d rather have all 43mm chips. But since leaded Paulson 43mm dollars and quarters don’t exist, I’ll live with it.

 

[Taxi500]

Fell in love with 43mm as soon as I get them. Now, 39mm just feel too small. I think uniform sizes in cash games but mixing 39s and 43's is fun for tournament sets where the larger denoms are larger

 

[BSteck]

Similar here... 39mm for the 'common' quarter, $1, and $5 then 43mm for what are the 'big' denoms in our game - $20 & $100.

 

[Lunettesman]

Yeah I use them just like that - 39mm quarters and dollars, 43mm fives, twenties, and hundreds. I agree that there’s a bit of awkwardness betting with chips of two different sizes. So it’s not perfect. I’d rather have all 43mm chips. But since leaded Paulson 43mm dollars and quarters don’t exist, I’ll live with it.

Interesting. I'm basically had the same set up then. My thought is do I keep it that way 2 of each sizes or do I custom the two 43mm to make a full 43mm. I know the stakes are relatively low and it would be either for 10-20ct or 25-50ct but the love is there for a full set.

I read on the forum, don't remember when and who, that was saying he ended up not liking his full 43mm sets and went for a mix of the two.

Thing is I love to shuffle 43mm chips. And if it's only the biggest value in play I will rarely get a decent shuffling stack.

 

[Lunettesman]

Fell in love with 43mm as soon as I get them. Now, 39mm just feel too small. I think uniform sizes in cash games but mixing 39s and 43's is fun for tournament sets where the larger denoms are larger

I tend to think uniform for cash game is good. But I don't know if I'm finding an excuse to pull the trigger on more 43mm chips or if it's what I prefer. I also like so switch shuffling 39 and 43mm chips. Our passion is an obsession. Been thinking about it for weeks but can't seem to find the answer.

 

[upNdown]

Interesting. I'm basically had the same set up then. My thought is do I keep it that way 2 of each sizes or do I custom the two 39mm to make a full 43mm. I know the stakes are relatively low and it would be either for 10-20ct or 25-50ct but the love is there for a full set.

I read on the forum, don't remember when and who, that was saying he ended up not liking his full 43mm sets and went for a mix of the two.

Thing is I love to shuffle 43mm chips. And if it's only the biggest value in play I will rarely get a decent shuffling stack.

You should do what you like.
I’ve used oversized $20s only, in a few sets over the years and I’d never considered all 43mms. Then I played at another PCFers game who had relabled a bunch of 43mms to make a .25/.50 cash set. I discovered I loved playing with all 43mms. But I don’t want relabled chips, so I was ready to order a custom set from CPC on the 43mm scroll mold.
Then I came across a great deal on 43mm dunes baccarat $5s. I couldn’t resist the idea of playing with 43mm leaded Paulson $5s, so I pulled the trigger on those, added some 43mm $20s and $100s and then rounded out the set with 39mm smaller denoms.

It’s not the kind of mixed set I ever would have approved of, let along built. But it turns out I love them, so that’s all that matters. So do it however you like it. And then if you don’t love it, try it a different way.

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Ive got a full 43mm cash set and a 43mm tournament 100-5000, with 25k and 100k being 50mm dinner plates. Love them.

 

[Goldfish]

All of the casinos use 43 mm for their hi denominations. Some start as low as $500s, some start at the $1ks. I use the same configuration in all my sets - 43 mm $500s and up for authentic casino action. 43 mm chips make a statement when the enter the pot and people love accumulating them over the course of the game as a badge of honor. Using 39 mm chips for the hi denominations seems weird to me (I know I am in the minority).

On a more practical note, given that the $500s are often times purple, when the $500s are 39 mm you get a lot of dirty stack issues with the $100s. In fact, at the mgm (in Maryland) you are not allowed to use the $500s (39 mm) in the poker room for that reason. The horseshoe doesn’t care but it’s a problem. MD live uses 43 mm for their $500s. Using 43 mm $500s avoid the dirty stack issues with the $100s which is important.

I have also tried using 43 mm for all denomination. Truth be told, I wasn’t a fan. The hi denomination chips lost their luster.

 

[Lunettesman]

All of the casinos use 43 mm for their hi denominations. Some start as low as $500s, some start at the $1ks. I use the same configuration in all my sets - 43 mm $500s and up for authentic casino action. 43 mm chips make a statement when the enter the pot and people love accumulating them over the course of the game as a badge of honor. Using 39 mm chips for the hi denominations seems weird to me (I know I am in the minority).

On a more practical note, given that the $500s are often times purple, when the $500s are 39 mm you get a lot of dirty stack issues with the $100s. In fact, at the mgm (in Maryland) you are not allowed to use the $500s (39 mm) in the poker room for that reason. The horseshoe doesn’t care but it’s a problem. MD live uses 43 mm for their $500s. Using 43 mm $500s avoid the dirty stack issues with the $100s which is important.

I have also tried using 43 mm for all denomination. Truth be told, I wasn’t a fan. The hi denomination chips lost their luster.
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Now seeing your picture I remember it was you. You really make me rethink the all process. Indeed, only 43mm would loose their luster. It's a dilemma .

 

[Goldfish]

Below is a perfect example of the dirty stack issue with the 39 mm $500s. 43 mm $500s avoids that issue.

 

[BGinGA]

Hi guys,

Big fan of the 43mm for years. Was curious how everyone implements them in their sets?!

Do you use it as your biggest value only? A mix of 39 and 43mm at the same time in play (let's say 2 values each), for all your chips but for the blinds?

What's your usage of them?

Recently tried 10-20ct blinds with 10ct and 50ct being 39mm and the 1usd and 5usd being 43mm. I thought the harmony of colours was splendid. But I felt it was a bit weird betting 2.60usd with two 43mm and two 39mm. Something awkward having two sizes in the hand.

Thread open to discussion. I didn't find any similar.

I've tried mixing 39mm and 43mm chips, using the bigger chips for the higher denominations (in both cash sets and tourney sets). But it's never felt 'right' to me.

So in addition to my 39mm sets, I now have four all-43mm sets (and two more in-progress). I think they look and play great, but just need to stay in their own lane.

Casinos mix 'em, but they have their own peculiar set of security issues to deal with. No real need to do it for a well-designed home set, unless you just like it personally.

 

[SeanGecko]

They're great as the big chip in a set.

 

[EverGreenGSO]

Seeing 43mm chips in play they always looked too large and unwieldly to me.

Then I got some 43mm samples from Justin as well as 39mm and ended up going all 43mm for my new set!

I agree with someone else once I handled the 43mm the 39mm seemed too small. The 43s shuffle and stack great so to me it was a no brainer

In the end Samples, Samples, Samples and see for yourself!

 

[joeyshin]

For tourneys

 

[BPTDirector]

I have two sets with my Excelsior theme. 43mm cash, 39mm tournament. I use the size to help differentiate. Also black background inlays cash, white Tourney.

 

[xdan]

my cash set is an aria tribute with all 43mm
Quarters to $100’s

My guys who play never complained.

 

[allforcharity]

I have yet to do anything with my 43mm Prestige blank cash set. I don't plan on mixing sizes within sets, except for tourney plaques.

 

[Machine]

So I enjoy playing with my ceramic set that is 43mm, but rather than make the lower denoms smaller, I made a 20 that is 47mm and it’s a blast

 

[Taghkanic]

I use a 43mm $100 and a 48mm $500 in my 2/5 game. Lower denoms 39mm.

 

[Sway]

Same as most, 43mm for the top two denoms, all "smaller" denoms are 39's...

 

[TheJestyr]

Personally I love when $500’s are larger than lower denoms. I’ve played in games where the $500’s can blend in a bit with other chips, and it’s great when they stand out a little more to avoid any confusion.

That being said, I’ve only relabeled one set to do that (an Aztar set where I used 43mm Garden City $500’s as Aztar $500’s.)

Outside that, I’m boring and use them in the boring/expected/traditional ways.

 

[JustinInMN]

My whole set is 43mm, but I did that mostly because I wanted to have a photo design and the extra real estate helps with that.

Free River Club Edition 2020.

That said, I get it makes a lot of sense to just do oversized chips as value store chips as well.

 

[Lunettesman]

Thanks guys with all the answers. The more it goes the more I like the idea of a full 43mm sets with 48 as big value. The 43mm stacks like brick. I love em. Even to shuffle. Wait and see... Definitely an excuse to spend more dalla on chips

 

[TheJestyr]

Thanks guys with all the answers. The more it goes the more I like the idea of a full 43mm sets with 48 as big value. The 43mm stacks like brick. I love em. Even to shuffle. Wait and see... Definitely an excuse to spend more dalla on chips

Let us know how they turn out!!

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Thanks guys with all the answers. The more it goes the more I like the idea of a full 43mm sets with 48 as big value. The 43mm stacks like brick. I love em. Even to shuffle. Wait and see... Definitely an excuse to spend more dalla on chips

Join us!! Have a few all 43mm sets, players like them. And when the 50mm hits the table as 25ks late in a tournament its fantastic.

 

[Annorax]

My Majestic/Royal mixed set (tournament-like denoms as it's for SwiftorCasino on-stream table games) is going to be 39mm Majestic for 1k and below, 5k Royal; 43mm, and not sure yet if I'm gonna do Royals for 25k/100k or spend money I don't have on plaques or something from BRPro.