There are many different opinions on chip weight. I've played or owned all kinds, from the cheap dime store plastic chips to casino quality custom made clay chips. I've never used 14g chips before, and quite frankly, wasn't expecting much for the price I paid. First, the quality. They are solid and have a good feel to them. They are obviously high speed / mass produced chips because the silk screening has random flaws: the image may be offset, or the painted image may be incomplete, or the paint may look slopply applied. This is a very minor issue for me due to the fact that the marking are small and unnoticable during casual play. Now, if I paid the price Overstock says is the retail price for these chips, then I would expect higher visual quality. As for the play, everybody has been impressed with these chips. The weight does make a difference - when you throw your chip in, they quicky lay flat with a pleasing thud/clink, unlike lighter chips I've used which seem to be more inclined to cover some distance first rolling on its side. Another thing my poker buddies noticed is when you pull in a big pot, the extra effort to move the heaver pile seems to make winning feel more substantial and satisfying. Bottom line: for the price, these are a great purchase for your poker nights.