Favorite deck of cards to play with? (1 Viewer)

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[ledge4131]

I have always been a fan of my four color deck of Fournier cards (Bridge Size).

 

[kmccormick100]

@desjgn classic Victorian bridge size and soon to be new Desjgn Jumbo Bridge

 

[krafticus]

Modiano

 

[justsomedude]

I have a three-way tie for first for my games (all bridge size)...

1. DESjGN bridge size cards
1. Fournier Congress
1. Gemaco Monte Carlo Superflex

The Kem Alphas would probably be a step above all of those, but I just can't justify the $30/setup price... so they get pushed off my list.

 

[ekricket]

Modiano

Modiano for me as well.

But for paper, Tally-Ho Fan backs

 

[rowlin]

Dal Negro Freedom are my favorite. I also like the Fournier Tribus a lot, and both Modiano Da Vinci and Platinum Acetate are great too.

 

[GIANTDustySquid]

Haven't tried a huge variety, but love the KEM arrow bridge size

https://www.kem.com/cards/ARROW-BLK-GLD.html

 

[Jambine]

Dal Negro Freedom are my favorite. I also like the Fournier Tribus a lot, and both Modiano Da Vinci and Platinum Acetate are great too.

One of my favorites, but getting hard to find in the US

 

[Mac128k]

You're going to laugh but I think these are some of the best bang for the buck.

 

[Krony]

Modiano PA's.

 

[jemfernandez]

Piatnik and Modiano Platinum Acetate.

 

[CdnBeerLover]

You're going to laugh but I think these are some of the best bang for the buck

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Given that those are Fournier-made plastic cards, they are an excellent choice, especially if you find them on sale.

 

[BGinGA]

You're going to laugh but I think these are some of the best bang for the buck.

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The bridge size version (jumbo index) are very popular with my players. The dealers love 'em, and you can't beat the price/quality ratio.

 

[ChaosRock]

My favorite from a feel perspective is the Modiano Platinum...

I'm also a fan of the Dal Negros, Fourneirs (NOT Congress) and Piatniks.

Just wish all the above had more options on the bridge/jumbo combo.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Bicycle Prestiege (Bridge Jumbo) - My favorites. Ignoring the price, they are still my faves. Hard to beat great cards at a great price.

Copag (Bridge Jumbo) - I know these are the bargin basement of plastic cards, but I love how flexible they are. When teaching new players how to riffle-shuffle, there's nothing easier than a card that bends like paper, but just snaps right back. If they wore differently, I'd rate these #1.

Do not like...

KEM - maybe I'm just unlucky, but every deck I've used has been tacky and slightly warped. The deck I have at home is USPC, and I know these are worse than the cards manufacturered before the United States Playing Card company bought them, but I'm not likely to get pre-USPC without a time machine, and if I had a time machine, there are a lot more changes I'd need to make before buying cards.

Paper - Just needs to be said. I still have like a brick of paper cards somewhere, just in case the niece and nephews come over and want to build a house of cards.

 

[nitzilla]

We got the Angel's setups into play at the Great Divide meet-up last weekend and they were pretty f'in great, but good luck finding them unless you live in Japan....

We also used Bicycle Prestige Bridge/Jumbo, and while a little slippery, were nice too, especially for ~$8/deck...

 

[TheBigTater]

Top 3 (Bridge/Jumbo)
Fournier/Congress
Piatnik
Gemaco SupeFlex

Honorables
I have manged to pick up a couple of setups of Angel cards off eBay here and there and love them. Wish they were more readily available.
Dal Negro's are a card I like as well.
Hoping the Desjgn Bridge/Jumbo will move into my top 5 when they come in. I like the classic Victorian Bridge/Standard a lot just need the Jumbo index.

I guess I'm the only person that doesn't like the Bicycle Prestige Bridge/Jumbo cards even if they are made by Fournier, way too slick for me.

 

[ejot]

Black/gold bridge/jumbo Guild setup is my favorite. They are a dream to shuffle and pitch and have proven exceptionally durable. Might be a bit too thin/slick for some, but just perfect for my tastes.

 

[MattinIdaho]

Dal Negro Freedom and Desjin poker size.

 

[Big Jilm]

Modiano PA (still have a bunch of Da Vinci's from back in the day)

 

[Pairzilla]

@desjgn classic Victorian bridge size and soon to be new Desjgn Jumbo Bridge

I was just wondering if Desjgn was going to make a bridge size Jumbo index set. I will definitely be buying some of those

 

[Quicksilver-75]

1. Modianos.
2. Bicycle prestige. Would be no.1 if the inks lasted longer.

 

[CraigT78]

Paitnik is my favorite right now.....until my 30 setups from kickstarter arrive

 

[Ghoti]

My Piatniks, and a tie for second place are my Modiano acetates and the new Design cards (all poker size regular index).

 

[k9dr]

Desjgn are my favorite

 

[kmccormick100]

I was just wondering if Desjgn was going to make a bridge size Jumbo index set. I will definitely be buying some of those

There was a kickstarter, but I know a few members bought 50+ setups to resell later to help fund it.

 

[Poker Zombie]

I was just wondering if Desjgn was going to make a bridge size Jumbo index set. I will definitely be buying some of those

There was a kickstarter, but I know a few members bought 50+ setups to resell later to help fund it.

Those are in production as we speak (type). Looking forward to these making my top list.

 

[upNdown]

You know, I really love the King setup I got from @manamongkids - they're an Australian company and you never see them mentioned around here; no idea how he stumbled across them. They look great and feel similar to desjgn.

 

[MikesDad]

Modiano and Desjgn but looking forward to trying the Pliatniks