Whats your favorite Brand of Poker cards?
May 21st, 2012 at 7:52:14 PM
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Currently our 1 Table Group (used to be 3-Tables in the 2002-07 era) has had a long association with Modiano Cristallo's. Recently, I came across an inexpensive deck made by Cartamundi (ACE 100% Plastic) and asked for a try-out. We have used them since Mid-April, and the issue will come up for a vote Mem. Day Weekend.
personally, I think the Cristallos are too thick and stiff, and these newer ones had a better flex and feel for $6 less per set-up.
Just curious what the rest of the "Poker Club" people here like (or distinctly dislike) about certain Decks/Brands.
Cheers!
personally, I think the Cristallos are too thick and stiff, and these newer ones had a better flex and feel for $6 less per set-up.
Just curious what the rest of the "Poker Club" people here like (or distinctly dislike) about certain Decks/Brands.
Cheers!
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May 21st, 2012 at 8:10:09 PM
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Personally, Im a Bicycle man.
At work we use Kem cards for poker. They dont hold up well to even a nights ue, never mind any more than that.
At work we use Kem cards for poker. They dont hold up well to even a nights ue, never mind any more than that.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 12:28:20 AM
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Bicycle it is for me; something tells me that is considered plebeian in more rarefied air.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 5:23:20 AM
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As long as they aren't the Gemaco Large print, I'm fine with that. A lot of the house games where I live use those, and I don't like them because you have to lift your cards up very high, especially to see the suit of the card. There are some poker rooms that use them, and I wish they wouldn't.
Dealing, I like Bicycle's $8 per pack set. Unfortunately, the cards are easier to mark, so you have to switch them out more regularly.
Dealing, I like Bicycle's $8 per pack set. Unfortunately, the cards are easier to mark, so you have to switch them out more regularly.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 9:24:45 AM
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My home gear is Kem but will probably be replaced with Copag
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:41:45 AM
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I guess Copag 4-color jumbo... but really any 4-color is better than any 2-color.
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May 23rd, 2012 at 9:54:48 AM
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2 color for me please.
May 23rd, 2012 at 3:59:33 PM
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First choice: Marion.
Second choice: Copag.
Regarding small/large index, two/four color. I understand both sides of the argument so much, that I designed cards that satisfy everyone's desires. Al least I think everyone would be happy with them.
The left corner is the standard small index, two color. Ideal for players that like to squeeze the cards.
I use a four color humongous index in the right corner, so the board can be easily seen from all seats.
I had to flop the face card portraits to make room for the big index, while enabling certain features like the suicide sword and one-eye to still be visible.
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Whaddaya think?
When I was at G2E I gave sample pages to several card manufacturers. I told them I don't want any compensation, except maybe a deck or two if they get produced.
We'll see....
Second choice: Copag.
Regarding small/large index, two/four color. I understand both sides of the argument so much, that I designed cards that satisfy everyone's desires. Al least I think everyone would be happy with them.
The left corner is the standard small index, two color. Ideal for players that like to squeeze the cards.
I use a four color humongous index in the right corner, so the board can be easily seen from all seats.
I had to flop the face card portraits to make room for the big index, while enabling certain features like the suicide sword and one-eye to still be visible.
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Whaddaya think?
When I was at G2E I gave sample pages to several card manufacturers. I told them I don't want any compensation, except maybe a deck or two if they get produced.
We'll see....
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May 23rd, 2012 at 5:21:17 PM
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I like! but I know some don't
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May 23rd, 2012 at 8:55:12 PM
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Right-handed bias... peeking with lefty is shall we say challenging.
Quote: DJTeddyBearFirst choice: Marion.
Second choice: Copag.
Regarding small/large index, two/four color. I understand both sides of the argument so much, that I designed cards that satisfy everyone's desires. Al least I think everyone would be happy with them.
The left corner is the standard small index, two color. Ideal for players that like to squeeze the cards.
I use a four color humongous index in the right corner, so the board can be easily seen from all seats.
I had to flop the face card portraits to make room for the big index, while enabling certain features like the suicide sword and one-eye to still be visible.
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Whaddaya think?
When I was at G2E I gave sample pages to several card manufacturers. I told them I don't want any compensation, except maybe a deck or two if they get produced.
We'll see....
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
May 23rd, 2012 at 9:10:51 PM
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i like. Although the Six cards is freaking me out a bit. as the Nine would.
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May 24th, 2012 at 5:08:54 AM
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No more so than with standard cards.Quote: 98ClubsRight-handed bias... peeking with lefty is shall we say challenging.
For what it's worth, I came up with my design in response to Bicycle's "Poker Peek" cards. Compare:
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Part of my design consideration was that it does NOT affect the way people peek at or squeeze their cards.
I.E. The upper left portion of my design is the same as for standard cards.
When I showed my design to a card manufacturer's rep, I picked up two random cards and squeezed to show what I meant. Can you all tell what card is being squeezed here? This is my point about not changing the left corner.
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Yeah, I know. But I often see novices (i.e. the people who would benefit most from my design) confuse the 6 and 9.Quote: Croupieri like. Although the Six cards is freaking me out a bit. as the Nine would.
Hell, if they spell out 6 and 9 on the craps table, where the points are listed in sequence, then how bad of an idea is it for cards?
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May 24th, 2012 at 6:16:17 PM
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Whats the difference between Kem/CoPaq and bicycle?
plastic vs paper?
if so, i've seen 100% plastic playing cards for $3 at walmart.
unfortunately my poker circle disinegrated w/the demise of Online poker :(
plastic vs paper?
if so, i've seen 100% plastic playing cards for $3 at walmart.
unfortunately my poker circle disinegrated w/the demise of Online poker :(
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July 18th, 2012 at 9:57:32 AM
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I saw those Vegas Brand, and bought 1 deck of the gold and black. The gold is unusable, as its translucent through the card-back when held up to even a moderate light. The black much better. Those are a bit thin, and tend to cling. The Plastic/paper Vegas Brands are garbage with printing defects in nearly every pack, according to others more informed than me.
BTW: The Club approved the Cartamundi's, and we grew from 10 to 14 when we lowered the game to $20 from $30. Running 2 table 6-seat/7-seats nearly every Fri.nite. Although the pot is $20 smaller, the action is better.
BTW: The Club approved the Cartamundi's, and we grew from 10 to 14 when we lowered the game to $20 from $30. Running 2 table 6-seat/7-seats nearly every Fri.nite. Although the pot is $20 smaller, the action is better.
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July 20th, 2012 at 1:29:59 PM
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For my chioice its : Marion.
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July 20th, 2012 at 3:35:04 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearWhen I showed my design to a card manufacturer's rep, I picked up two random cards and squeezed to show what I meant. Can you all tell what card is being squeezed here?
Jack of Diamonds.
I'm not sure of your card design stuff, as this is the first I've heard about it, but a great number of the security features involve the back design. I'd almost say more so that the front. Keep that in mind if your seriously taking a whack at getting a design out there.
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July 20th, 2012 at 9:17:17 PM
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Concur, Jd.
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