Plastic cards question

DeadLily · #1 05-31-2007, 04:05 AM

Of the top brands for quality plastic poker cards, who makes the kind which bend easily (without creasing)? Do dealers prefer these, or is stiffer considered better? (Dirty puns notwithstanding.)

Gonso · #2 05-31-2007, 05:54 AM

The standard KEM Arrow cards are the best in all of the above respects in my opinion, and they're easist for me in terms of handling, in fact they feel pretty much like paper so they're easier to grip. They're pretty common and you see them everywhere on TV it seems like.

That said, there are several other good-quality choices that would work just fine. Copags are also very good. All good plastic cards should return to shape. Make sure you get "bridge sized".

atnels · #3 05-31-2007, 02:08 PM

I've used the same deck of KEMs for ~2 years now in a biweekly home game. If your players haven't seen/used them before, some will complain that they feel flimsy/cheap. This is due to the fact that they are thinner than the standard paper casino decks most people use. You'll pay about $20 for a set of two decks.

Small Fry · #4 05-31-2007, 02:17 PM

Personally I prefer Copag over Kem. Which is good since they're usually less expensive than Kems too. You can't go wrong with either one though.

KAknight · #5 05-31-2007, 02:30 PM

Bridge sized jumbo index Copags are the only cards I use. They are wonderful and last forever. I'll never go back to Bicycle.

MikeyEdge · #6 06-02-2007, 01:34 AM

Spend the exta $7 and get the KEMs. They last a lot longer than Copags or Dal Negros. Copags fade really quickly while KEMs don't really fade or get worn at all. I used to be into Copags, they're cool cards, but they just aren't that great long term. I won't be buying them again.

Small Fry · #7 06-03-2007, 10:48 PM

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Spend the exta $7 and get the KEMs. They last a lot longer than Copags or Dal Negros. Copags fade really quickly while KEMs don't really fade or get worn at all. I used to be into Copags, they're cool cards, but they just aren't that great long term. I won't be buying them again.

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Interesting point. But I got a couple of Kem decks that will prove you wrong [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]. But I'm not here to argue. To the Op, get a set of both and decide for yourself.

btw, Whats "long term"?

Blue Lagoon · #8 06-04-2007, 10:20 AM

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Make sure you get "bridge sized".

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Why not choose the "Poker sized"?

KAknight · #9 06-04-2007, 11:10 AM

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Make sure you get "bridge sized".

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Why not choose the "Poker sized"?

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Bridge sized cards are slightly narrower and fit into your hand better. I've found them to be much easier to shuffle and deal. My local casino only uses bridge size for this reason.

Sir Folds A Lot · #10 06-04-2007, 10:02 PM

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Personally I prefer Copag over Kem. Which is good since they're usually less expensive than Kems too. You can't go wrong with either one though.

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True that I just bought a set of Copag 1546 decks for $15, shipped, off e-bay yesterday. Can't wait till they get here.

You less experienced players will whine about the cards at first like it was said above. You just have to keep using them and then they will notice the difference.