Siscaa is one of the two carrom brands we stock deepest at TopCricketStore, and it is the one our Edison customers ask about most after they have outgrown a department-store board. The Mumbai-based maker builds everything from a $79.99 kids' board to a $899.99 tournament monster, and because the range uses a logical system of ply types, thicknesses and frame sizes, it rewards a little homework before you buy. This guide walks through every Siscaa board we currently have in stock, what separates the tiers, and which one actually fits the way you play. Every price below is our live store price, and every board ships from our New Jersey warehouse rather than from India — which matters when the alternative is a six-week freight wait for a 40-pound crate.
How the Siscaa Range Is Organized
Once you see the system, the whole catalog makes sense. Every Siscaa board is defined by three variables. The first is the playing surface: Indian ply on the value and mid-range boards, English birch ply on the tournament tier. The second is ply thickness, which runs from 4mm on the kids' Venus up to a massive 36mm on the Sure Slam Jumbo — thicker ply means a flatter, heavier, more warp-resistant surface. The third is frame width, quoted as two numbers such as 3" × 2": the width of the frame top and its depth. Wider, deeper frames return the striker with more energy, which is why competitive players talk about "fast rebound" frames. Price tracks all three variables almost linearly, so when you compare a $174.99 Galaxy Super with a $774.99 Jumbo Fighter you are really comparing surface grade, thickness and frame mass — not marketing.
Indian Ply vs English Birch: What You Are Actually Paying For
Siscaa builds its boards up to the 20mm Tournament Fighter on Indian ply, a dense hardwood laminate that takes a smooth finish and holds up well in normal home humidity. From the Champion tier upward the surface switches to English birch ply (Baltic birch), which is more uniform between layers, sands to a glassier finish and stays flatter across seasons. In our Edison showroom the difference is easy to feel: run a striker across a 16mm Indian ply Tournament and then across a 20mm birch Champion Fighter and the birch board glides noticeably longer with the same flick. For family play the Indian ply boards are honestly excellent, and we say that as the people who handle the warranty questions. Where birch earns its premium is consistent tournament practice — if you are drilling board-pass shots for an hour a day, surface uniformity stops being a luxury.
Frame Sizes Explained: From Kids' Frames to the 5" × 2" Jumbo
Siscaa frame widths follow the same tiers used across Indian carrom, so if you have read our Precise guides the names will be familiar. The 1.5" × 1.5" frame appears on the kids' Venus boards. Home boards use 2" × 1.5" up to 3" × 1.5" frames with gentler, two-rebound response — forgiving for new players who have not yet learned to control power. The 3" × 2" frame is the standard competition format and is what Siscaa fits to the Tournament and Champion boards; it produces the four-to-five crisp rebounds serious players expect. Above that sit the 4" × 2" Bulldog tier (our English birch Bulldog sells out quickly and is awaiting restock as we write this) and the 5" × 2" Jumbo tier, where the frame itself is heavy enough to change the sound of the game. A wider frame also shrinks the playing field slightly relative to the outer dimensions, so Jumbo boards feel faster in every sense.
Siscaa Boards for Beginners and Families (Under $250)
Siscaa Venus Kids — 4mm Indian Ply, 24" × 24" ($79.99)
The Venus Kids is a genuinely scaled-down board — a 24" × 24" board size with a 1.5" × 1.5" frame and 4mm ply — not a full-size board with a kids' sticker on it. That smaller field means children can actually reach shots without climbing onto the table, which is the thing that keeps six-to-ten-year-olds playing. At $79.99 it is the cheapest way into the brand, and the build quality is far beyond the flimsy boards that show up in general sporting-goods stores. A full-size Venus in the standard frame is also available at $124.99 if you want the same easy 4mm surface at regulation reach.
Siscaa Galaxy Super — 6mm Indian Ply ($174.99)
The Galaxy Super is our most-recommended first family board. You get a full 30" × 30" playing surface, a waterproof and scratch-resistant finish, and a 2" × 1.5" frame with a medium rebound that beginners can actually control. When parents come into the Edison store saying "we played carrom growing up and want the kids to learn," this is usually the board that goes home with them.
Siscaa Pluto Super — 6mm Indian Ply ($199.99)
The Pluto Super takes the same 6mm Indian ply surface and puts it in a beefier standard frame, adding rigidity that resists seasonal bowing if the board lives against a wall between weekend sessions. It is the "buy once for the family room" option at $199.99.
Siscaa Jupiter Super — 6mm Indian Ply, 3" × 1.5" Frame ($224.99)
The Jupiter Super tops the beginner tier with a wider 3" × 1.5" frame on a 30" × 30" surface. That extra frame width returns the striker with a bit more pace, which makes it the right beginner board for a household where a former club player is teaching everyone else — gentle enough for the kids, lively enough that the experienced player does not feel handcuffed.
Club and Competitive Indian Ply ($299–$399)
Siscaa Sure Slam WINIT — 12mm Indian Ply ($299.99)
The Sure Slam line is Siscaa's Mumbai-built, association-accredited family, and the WINIT at 12mm is its entry point. The back of the board carries genuine reinforcement bracing — flip one over next to a budget board and the difference is obvious — which is what keeps the surface flat year after year. At $299.99 with a 3" × 1.5" frame it suits improving home players who want old-school build quality without the full competition frame.
Siscaa Tournament Series — 8mm, 12mm and 16mm Indian Ply ($299.99–$349.99)
The Tournament series is where the 3" × 2" fast-rebound competition frame enters the range. The 8mm Tournament at $299.99 is the lightest and our best seller in this tier — clubs like it because it delivers real four-to-five-rebound response while still being easy to move between rooms. Step up through the 12mm ($324.99) and 16mm ($349.99) and you are buying additional mass and flatness: the board sits more solidly, absorbs less energy, and rewards a precise thumb shot. If you play in a weekly group and split the cost, the 16mm is the sweet spot.
Siscaa Tournament Fighter — 20mm Indian Ply ($399.99)
The Tournament Fighter is the heaviest Indian ply board Siscaa makes: 20mm of ply behind a 3" × 2" frame at $399.99. It exists for players who want maximum stability but are not ready to pay the birch premium. Fair warning from the shop floor — at this weight, buy the stand too. Your dining table will thank you.
Tournament English Birch: The 20mm Champion Tier ($449–$549)
Siscaa Champion Green — 20mm English Birch ($449.99)
The Champion Green is the value entry into birch: a 20mm English birch surface, the 3" × 2" fast frame, and the distinctive green-line cosmetic that some players prefer for sighting lanes. At $449.99 it is the least expensive way to get the tournament-grade glide.
Siscaa Champion Fighter — 20mm English Birch ($474.99)
The Champion Fighter is the board we point to when someone asks for "the one serious players buy." It pairs the 20mm English birch surface with traditional back-bracing, and this model was picked up by the US Carrom Association for tournament use in the 2019–20 season — the kind of endorsement that follows a board around. At $474.99 it is, in our view, the best pure value in the entire Siscaa range for a competitive player. We usually have exactly one or two on the floor at a time, so call ahead if you are driving in for it.
Siscaa Sure Slam Champion — 20mm English Birch ($549.99)
The Sure Slam Champion brings the accredited Sure Slam build — Maharashtra Carrom Association recognition, Formica-reinforced 3" × 2" frame, heavy rear bracing — to the 20mm birch format at $549.99. Between this and the Champion Fighter, the honest difference is feel: the Sure Slam plays slightly firmer and quieter, the Fighter slightly livelier. Both are true tournament boards; players who grew up on Mumbai club boards tend to reach for the Sure Slam.
The Jumbo Boards: 5" × 2" Frames for Serious Rebound Play ($749–$899)
Jumbo boards are a different animal. The 5" × 2" frame adds real mass at the rails, rebounds come back hot, and the board announces every shot with that deep knock competitive players love. These are the boards we sell to carrom clubs, community centers and the serious basement setups. The Jumbo Fighter 28mm ($749.99) is the entry point; the 32mm ($774.99) and 36mm ($799.99) versions add progressively more slab under the same English birch surface. At the top of the whole range sits the Sure Slam Jumbo — 36mm of English birch behind the accredited Sure Slam build at $899.99. That is the flattest, most immovable playing surface Siscaa ships, and it is the closest thing to a permanent club installation you can put in a home. Plan the room around it: these boards are heavy enough that two people should carry them, and a proper stand is not optional.
Every In-Stock Siscaa Board Compared
Prices and stock below are live from our store as of publication. If a model is missing from this table — the Champion Genius and the 4" × 2" Sure Slam Bulldog are the usual suspects — it is temporarily out of stock, and you can check the full Siscaa carrom boards collection for current availability.
| Model | Surface | Ply | Frame | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venus Kids (24" × 24") | Indian ply | 4mm | 1.5" × 1.5" | Ages ~5–10 | $79.99 |
| Venus | Indian ply | 4mm | 1.5" × 1.5" | First family board | $124.99 |
| Galaxy Super | Indian ply | 6mm | 2" × 1.5" | Family play | $174.99 |
| Pluto Super | Indian ply | 6mm | Standard | Durable family board | $199.99 |
| Jupiter Super | Indian ply | 6mm | 3" × 1.5" | Mixed-level households | $224.99 |
| Sure Slam WINIT | Indian ply | 12mm | 3" × 1.5" | Improving home players | $299.99 |
| Tournament 8mm | Indian ply | 8mm | 3" × 2" fast | Club play, portable | $299.99 |
| Tournament 12mm | Indian ply | 12mm | 3" × 2" fast | Club play | $324.99 |
| Tournament 16mm | Indian ply | 16mm | 3" × 2" fast | Weekly competitive group | $349.99 |
| Tournament Fighter | Indian ply | 20mm | 3" × 2" fast | Max stability pre-birch | $399.99 |
| Champion Green | English birch | 20mm | 3" × 2" fast | Entry tournament birch | $449.99 |
| Champion Fighter | English birch | 20mm | 3" × 2" fast | Competitive players | $474.99 |
| Sure Slam Champion | English birch | 20mm | 3" × 2" fast | Tournament practice | $549.99 |
| Jumbo Fighter 28mm | English birch | 28mm | 5" × 2" | Clubs, big rebound | $749.99 |
| Jumbo Fighter 32mm | English birch | 32mm | 5" × 2" | Clubs, heavier slab | $774.99 |
| Jumbo Fighter 36mm | English birch | 36mm | 5" × 2" | Permanent setups | $799.99 |
| Sure Slam Jumbo | English birch | 36mm | 5" × 2" | Flagship club board | $899.99 |
Complete the Setup: Strikers, Coins and the Stand
A new board deserves better than the promotional striker rattling around your old set. Siscaa's own Signature striker ($14.99) is the one we hand people to try on the demo board, and the budget Leader ($7.99) covers guests and kids. For coins, the Accessory Master set ($19.99) matches the mid-range boards well, and the wood-finished Legend set ($22.49) is the upgrade that glides properly on birch. The Siscaa folding stand ($49.99) is height-adjustable, folds flat and — more to the point — puts the board at proper tournament height instead of on a coffee table that is six inches too low for a clean sitting stroke. Browse the full Siscaa strikers and Siscaa coins collections for everything else, and keep a tin of boric powder on the shopping list — no board glides right without it.
Which Siscaa Board Should You Buy?
If you are buying for young children, the Venus Kids at $79.99 is the answer — a smaller board they can actually play beats a full-size board they fight with. For a first family board, the Galaxy Super at $174.99 covers ninety percent of households; pick the Jupiter Super instead if one player already has club experience. Improving players who have started caring about rebound quality should go straight to the Tournament 8mm or 16mm — the 3" × 2" frame changes the game more than any thickness upgrade at this level. Committed competitive players should buy the Champion Fighter at $474.99; it is the range's value peak, and the step to the Sure Slam Champion is about feel rather than performance. And if the board is going into a club, community center or a dedicated carrom room, buy once: a Jumbo Fighter or the Sure Slam Jumbo will outlast every other purchase in the building. Still torn between brands? Our Precise vs Siscaa comparison covers that exact decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Siscaa carrom boards good?
Yes — Siscaa is one of the established Mumbai carrom makers, and its Sure Slam boards carry Maharashtra Carrom Association accreditation, with the Champion Fighter having been used for US Carrom Association tournament play in 2019–20. We stock the brand across our entire price range precisely because the build quality holds from the $79.99 kids' board to the $899.99 flagship. The right question is not whether the brand is good but which tier matches your play.
What is the difference between Indian ply and English birch carrom boards?
Indian ply is a hardwood laminate that offers a smooth, durable surface at a lower price; Siscaa uses it on every board through the $399.99 Tournament Fighter. English birch (Baltic birch) ply has more uniform layers, takes a finer finish, and stays flatter over years of seasonal humidity swings — which is why every Siscaa board from the Champion tier up uses it. For casual play the difference is minor; for daily practice it is worth the roughly $100 step up.
What thickness carrom board should I buy?
Thicker ply means a heavier, flatter, more warp-resistant board. For kids, 4mm is fine. For family boards, 6mm is the standard. Club and competitive players should look at 8–16mm, and tournament boards run 20mm and up — Siscaa's Jumbo boards reach 36mm. Buy the thickest board your budget and back muscles allow, but remember that past 20mm you are mostly buying stability and longevity, not extra glide.
What size is a full-size carrom board?
Siscaa's full-size boards use a 30" × 30" playing surface, which is the standard competition format; total outer dimensions vary with frame width, from about 33 inches on standard frames to notably larger on the 5" × 2" Jumbo tier. The Venus Kids is the deliberate exception at a 24" × 24" board size for younger players.
Where can I buy Siscaa carrom boards in the USA?
We stock the full range at TopCricketStore — online with everything shipping from our New Jersey warehouse, and in person at 37 Meridian Rd, Edison, NJ, where several models are on the floor to try before you buy. Shipping domestically means no international freight wait and straightforward 7-day returns, which matters more on a 40-pound board than on most things you will ever order.
Try Before You Buy in Edison, NJ
Photos do not tell you how a board rebounds. If you are anywhere near central New Jersey, come flick a few coins on the demo boards at our store at 37 Meridian Rd, Edison — we are open Monday to Saturday 11AM–9PM and Sunday 11AM–8PM, and the team can walk you through Indian ply and birch boards side by side. Ordering online instead? Every board in this guide ships free anywhere in the US since they all clear our $100 free-shipping threshold, and our 7-day return policy applies. Browse the full Siscaa carrom boards collection or the wider professional carrom collection, and message us on WhatsApp if you want a stock check or a recommendation for your specific setup.