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[SaltLakeGambler]

Thoughts on poker size vs bridge size? I always use jumbo index for easy reading, but the bridge cards seem squirrely when shuffling.

 

[omega44]

I prefer poker size in general. Both regular and jumbo index.
But it often depends on what i like more about specific cards in terms of aesthetics.
For example, i like fournier poker size reg/j, and bridge size reg/j.
However, i only like kem regular index, both poker and bridge size.
I don't like kem jumbo index, neither poker nor bridge size.

Other than subjective taste in terms of aesthetics, i prefer some cards due to how much i like the feel feel regardless of size or index.
For example, i prefer the Dal Negro NTP Black Jack poker size/jumbo index to the Dal Negro Torcello poker size/reg index.
As i also prefer the Dal Negro NTP BRIGE bridge size/regular index to the Dal Negro Texas Poker poker size/jumbo index.

 

[Eriks]

You’re gonna get a lot different answers to this. I for one strongly dislike anything other than bridge size with jumbo index. And I don’t even rate 4-color decks and 4-corner pip cards. Clearly, they are the work of the devil.

My preferred cards are either these below or Desjgn:

 

[Dugthefish]

100% matter of preference. I will say that as a die hard bridge size fan, I was disappointed to learn that some automatic shufflers only work with poker sized cards.

 

[Eloe2000]

Jumbo Bridge for me

Here is a poll https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/poker-card-poker-size-or-bridge-size.73866/

 

[JoeBGo]

Bridge / Blackjack index for holdem
Bridge / regular index for mixed games

Never poker size , never jumbo index

 

[SaltLakeGambler]

Didn't even know blackjack index existed. Good middle ground. Thanks

 

[JoeBGo]

We have an amazing local card supplier!

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/ordering-links.16572/

 

[upNdown]

Cardrooms and casinos seem to use bridge size exclusively, so that’s what I prefer. But I can live with poker size just fine.

 

[FTL88]

Poker size definitely. All the bridge size cards I've used feel small in the hands. Even for shuffling poker sized cards just feel like they have more substance.

 

[xdan]

Bridge jumbo.

 

[JMC9389]

Bridge size for any game requiring more than two hole cards.

Poker size for Hold'em only.

 

[Lil Tuna]

If I don’t have to deal then I don’t really care the size of the cards as long as they are WINNING cards.
If I’m in a game where I’ll be dealing, POKER size please. Index doesn’t matter but I prefer jumbo.

 

[Killa Cali]

I myself, prefer Bridge size / regular index for my home games. I have 1 or 2 players that like the Jumbo Index so they come out to play every so often if requested.

 

[RivieraDanny]

If I don’t have to deal then I don’t really care the size of the cards as long as they are WINNING cards.
If I’m in a game where I’ll be dealing, POKER size please. Index doesn’t matter but I prefer jumbo.

 

[Lil Tuna]

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[Rivermadness]

Bridge Size and Regular Index, I'm not a fan of jumbo index.

 

[Machine]

Poker if you have a shuffler, otherwise bridge, jumbo

 

[Taghkanic]

Poker size, jumbo index, four color.

 

[Racer96]

Speaking as a former dealer in a casino, bridge size is what I will always default to. It may sound silly, but doing an 8 or 10 hour shift dealing poker, you would not want to do that with poker size cards.

 

[surfik]

Discussing vices of bridge vs poker its like T34 vs Panther.. Never-ending

 

[Old State]

There is a reason almost every casino uses bridge sized cards….they are more comfortable to handle

 

[tabletalker7]

The shuffletech prefers poker size

 

[4SUMERZ]

I prefer Poker Size jumbo index, but I've also used poker size peek index as well.

 

[Exovernian]

Agreed with others on bridge jumbo, just in terms of being able to manipulate/hold them way better for me.

 

[THRA5H3R]

Speaking as a former dealer in a casino, bridge size is what I will always default to. It may sound silly, but doing an 8 or 10 hour shift dealing poker, you would not want to do that with poker size cards.

I didn't deal casino, but I was a dealer in a card room - 3-4 hours, more on weekends. Since I've switched to bridge size for my home game, I've noticed I have a much harder time getting a corner riffle shuffle vs. poker size. My corner riffle is much faster that a full short-edge riffle, so I find myself thinking about switching back to poker. Anyone else have this experience? Is there another shuffle I should consider? Maybe I just need more practice...

I currently use 3 corner riffle-1 box cut-1 corner riffle-final cut (or present for cut if I'm in the game).

 

[Defarse]

Bridge regular for me.

Save the poker jumbo for televised tables.

 

[allforcharity]

Speaking as a former dealer in a casino, bridge size is what I will always default to. It may sound silly, but doing an 8 or 10 hour shift dealing poker, you would not want to do that with poker size cards.

Those thick custom paper poker cards we used last night were pretty hard to handle for 4-5 hours. And they looked trashed after 2 hours.

 

[ChaosRock]

I prefer Bridge size but Poker size does not bother me. The only drawback to the larger size for me is that is not as easy to shuffle compared to the narrower deck. But that's about it. Oh, also, if one is playing mixed games with 5 or 6 cards, the bridges are a little easier as well...

On the other hand, the pip size is more of a deal breaker for me. It had to be either Jumbo or at a minimum, Blackjack size. The Regular pips are too hard to read across the table, especially for Stud games. So Regular pips are mostly a no-go for me.

 

[Racer96]

I didn't deal casino, but I was a dealer in a card room - 3-4 hours, more on weekends. Since I've switched to bridge size for my home game, I've noticed I have a much harder time getting a corner riffle shuffle vs. poker size. My corner riffle is much faster that a full short-edge riffle, so I find myself thinking about switching back to poker. Anyone else have this experience? Is there another shuffle I should consider? Maybe I just need more practice...

I currently use 3 corner riffle-1 box cut-1 corner riffle-final cut (or present for cut if I'm in the game).

I think that might just be a muscle memory thing for you. I do a standard riffle riffle strip riffle cut procedure. The riffle is a corner riffle. Very little flex to the cards, and almost no sound made.

Those thick custom paper poker cards we used last night were pretty hard to handle for 4-5 hours. And they looked trashed after 2 hours.

Yep. The cards took a beating last night. When new, they actually looked really nice, and had a decent feel to them. Unfortunately, I didn't find a full plastic card vendor that would do small quantity of custom cards for the event.

Mike