Cards that don't fade? (1 Viewer)

[DoubleEagle]

I run a weekly league that also has long format tournaments about six times per year. We always use two decks per table and our cards get heavy use. All our tables are covered with poker speed cloth from YAT. Problem is, our cards start to significantly fade after about two or three months.

We have used Modiano Platinums, Forniers and Copags. They all fade very quickly. I even tried FOUR 52's when they came out a few years back, but they quickly faded also.

However, about a year ago, I bought a bunch of the WSOP 2008 setups that were available on eBay. I have had ZERO fading problems with these cards after using them for a year. They are awesome. I just bought a few more setups from an eBay seller but the price has gone way up from what they were last year.

Are there another cards that don't fade so quickly under regular use? I haven't tried the new Kems, but hate to drop $30 on a set just to experiment.

 

[brains613]

So, in three months, you use the cards approximately 25 times? 2x a week for twelve weeks, plus 1-2 long tournaments. That's about right? Let's say you pay $20 a setup. That's about 80 cents per use. I'd consider that a job done, and just replace them.

I know lots of people don't, but I regularly just toss my setups after a couple weeks use. (I deal, and I'm kind of hard on them. Something in the way I shuffle puts little half-moon marks on them.)

If it's the price that bothers you, have your players kick in a couple dollars for a "card fund", and just pass the costs on to them.

Edited to add - Amazon sells several types of plastic cards for around $15 a setup. Mostly Copag, but also some Modiano, and Marion & Co. (Those are alright, but not great.)

 

[David O]

First, Welcome to the site!

If you like those 2008 WSOP cards then you might just try KEM cards since I beleive that is who made them.

Also if you want to try another brand of cards you can get in on my group buy!

David O

 

[DrStrange]

I wonder if "fading" is the surface of the cards getting slowly sanded off by dirt and grit on the table? I find my cards suffer the same fate, but it is slowed by cleaning my table surface every month or so. If you aren't cleaning the table tops regularly, that could be the source of your troubles.

Welcome to the forum -=- DrStrange

 

[Rhodeman77]

I was going to say exactly what the @DrStrange said about cleaning the tables. It will help extend the life of the cards.

The only cards I have found fade really fast are Copags. The rest of them usually get some damage like a chipped corner or a gouge that force them to be replaced before fading becomes an issue.

 

[BGinGA]

The only cards I have found fade really fast are Copags.

I'd add the original Bicycle Prestige cards to that short list. Some older decks faded pretty quickly, others didn't. Never could figure out why. Same playing conditions. Different runs is all I can figure.

Royals and Sun cards fade pretty quick, too.... but they are both super cheap. And don't cost much, either.

 

[JTBass]

you might want to try the the Modianos from the WSOP 2015. They seem to hold up quit well.

 

[Joe E.]

you might want to try the the Modianos from the WSOP 2015. They seem to hold up quit well.

The Modianos might be the worst cards ever used in a WSOP event, I wouldn't use them even if they were free.

 

[DoubleEagle]

I wonder if "fading" is the surface of the cards getting slowly sanded off by dirt and grit on the table? I find my cards suffer the same fate, but it is slowed by cleaning my table surface every month or so. If you aren't cleaning the table tops regularly, that could be the source of your troubles.

Welcome to the forum -=- DrStrange

My thoughts are if it were a dirty table issue, then the 2008 WSOP's would suffer the same fate.

 

[chipjoker]

I have been using the GUILD cards, these are great.. But I use them once a month, but there are NO signs of were or fading..

https://www.amazon.com/Guild-Arrow-...486401130&sr=8-4&keywords=guild+playing+cards

 

[Milo013]

ALL cards fade, scratch and eventually bow. That is the way of things. I would take the good Doctor's advice and clean your tables. I use a hand held dust buster type vacuum with a special pet hair attachment (4 cats in our household). This removes grit, hair, food crumbs, etc. The rubber knobs of the pet attachment make sure any sticky bits are rubbed loose for removal as well. willing to bet this helps immensely with your "fade" issues.

And, if you absolutely are bound and determined to get new set-ups, then I would recommend these . . .

https://www.amazon.com/Fournier-Bridge-Jumbo-Plastic-Playing/dp/B001C7PQTK

 

[DoubleEagle]

ALL cards fade, scratch and eventually bow. That is the way of things. I would take the good Doctor's advice and clean your tables. I use a hand held dust buster type vacuum with a special pet hair attachment (4 cats in our household). This removes grit, hair, food crumbs, etc. The rubber knobs of the pet attachment make sure any sticky bits are rubbed loose for removal as well. willing to bet this helps immensely with your "fade" issues.

And, if you absolutely are bound and determined to get new set-ups, then I would recommend these . . .

https://www.amazon.com/Fournier-Bridge-Jumbo-Plastic-Playing/dp/B001C7PQTK

Tables are not dirty so that is not the problem.

My experience with Fourniers has not been good. Went through about 10 setups and they all started fading after about three months of weekly play. I will probably just bite the bullet and buy some Kems. I haven't tried those since the sale to USPC, unless you count the 2008 WSOP's.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Milo013]

USPC Kems are garbage. Far better choices already mentioned for the same price or less in this thread.

 

[CdnBeerLover]

If you like poker size jumbo, you could try the Design Classic Victorians. They seem to be holding up better than some of the other brands I've tried with respect to fading, including my beloved Fourniers.

 

[DoubleEagle]

USPC Kems are garbage. Far better choices already mentioned for the same price or less in this thread.

Most of them I have already tried.

 

[DoubleEagle]

If you like poker size jumbo, you could try the Design Classic Victorians. They seem to be holding up better than some of the other brands I've tried with respect to fading, including my beloved Fourniers.

We like bridge size regular, same as in most casinos.