I seem to remember someone in this thread previously saying something like that.
Double weighted? Triple weighted?
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Possibly, I did not read the whole thread. Barely got through the first page. 
Mar 5, 2025
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#44
I would think there would be a standard. I noticed a seller on ebay that sells "triple weighted" sets . When I asked for the actual weight of the whole set, it turns out the sets he sells have a total weight of 4 ounces! I was glad I asked.
Which rather implies that a single weighted piece has no added weight in it and double has one, thus gloriously adding to the confusion. I love it.
Mar 6, 2025
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#46
chessgerRCC wrote:
Weight is as follows:
Club Special Standard Tournament Set is what the weighting is based on , full set = 1 lb
Double Weight (2x) Club Special = 2 lbs
3x Weight Set = 3 lbs (Ultimate Set)
Goes up from there, we carry a 9x metal set, over 9lbs
Though companies claim triple weight set, if the set is lighter than 3lbs, it's not triple weight.
This seems to agree with ReacherSpirit's post above - so I think ReacherSpirit's is the most likely explanation.
Mar 6, 2025
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#47
My point exactly! I did get a nicely weighted set, at least 3 lbs.
I think the king weighs between 4-5 ounces.
Mar 6, 2025
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#48
I think it is impossible to have a standard weighting system because the unweighted weight of the sets vary depending on the materials, even within the single sets. If you have a nice luxury set of say...ebony and boxwood, the two kings will have different weights as real ebony is denser than boxwood. Corresponding pieces within the set will also vary from kings thru pawns. When shopping for a set I just read the weights from the specs, check them against some sets I already own, and see if it is comfortable for me.
none-weighted gets my vote.
Double weighted is best for blitz and triple weighted for slow games
5 days ago
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#52
loubalch ha scritto:
Since the industry has no adopted standard for set "weighting," I propose that we start our own here.
It's hard for me to understand the meaning and purpose of the whole exercise you're proposing. Similarly, it's hard for me to believe that "the industry" will change their behaviour since "loubalch" has now created an industry-standard in piece weighting..
Hello all,
You cant assign weights like 1-2oz is weighted because chessmen come in various sizes. Creating a over complicated mess.
Why not this simple. Whatever the chess piece weighs, without added weight is its weight.
Weighted or Double would be just that, double its unweighted weight.
Triple would be triple its unweighted weight.
Quadruple would be so on and so forth. You get the idea.
This keeps it real simple, no specific weights to remember, an lets pieces of all sizes to be weighted. You can easily determine the original weight by division.
Hope this message finds everyone well.