ranger
Sitting Out
I've always been a Copag fan, but what are some other brands you love? Any less known brands that are quality of KEM or Copag?
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LeLe
4 of a Kind
Copag are good-ish but there just too many other good options out there and they are getting more and more expensive too
KEM on the other hand are much better cards for handling and shuffling but they are just too heavy in maintenance for my liking
My current Favourite (that are easily obtainable in market) are Desjgn Modiano Guild & Fournier
KEM on the other hand are much better cards for handling and shuffling but they are just too heavy in maintenance for my liking
My current Favourite (that are easily obtainable in market) are Desjgn Modiano Guild & Fournier
CdnBeerLover
Full House
Some similar threads
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/what’s-everyone’s-favorite-playing-cards.78211/
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/favorite-set-of-cards-to-play-with.34380/
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/favorite-deck-of-cards-to-play-with.22562/
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/resources/the-redneck-poker-card-database-2-0.76/
There are quite a few options for plastic cards in addition to Copag and Kem. In no particular order (and I may have missed some)
Desjgn
Fournier
Bicycle Prestige
Cartamundi
Guild
King
Angel
Modiano
Da Vinci
Dal Negro
Zero
NTP
Gemaco
Faded Spade
All of the above have their fans and detractors. It really boils down to what you value in a card (looks, feel, flexibility, etc).
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/what’s-everyone’s-favorite-playing-cards.78211/
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/favorite-set-of-cards-to-play-with.34380/
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/favorite-deck-of-cards-to-play-with.22562/
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/resources/the-redneck-poker-card-database-2-0.76/
There are quite a few options for plastic cards in addition to Copag and Kem. In no particular order (and I may have missed some)
Desjgn
Fournier
Bicycle Prestige
Cartamundi
Guild
King
Angel
Modiano
Da Vinci
Dal Negro
Zero
NTP
Gemaco
Faded Spade
All of the above have their fans and detractors. It really boils down to what you value in a card (looks, feel, flexibility, etc).
Mike mac
4 of a Kind
Faded Spade
ive used them all and these are the only ones worth the $
ill save you years of testing and shipping fees.
trust me !
ive used them all and these are the only ones worth the $
ill save you years of testing and shipping fees.
trust me !
Kid_Eastwood
Full House
The ones I love :
- Cartamundi Belgium (Poker Size, Jumbo index)
- Fournier (I have the Bridge/Jumbo and Poker/Jumbo)
- Piatnik (I have only one setup of Bridge/Jumbo index but love it)
The ones I like :
- Modiano (the Alpha are my favourite ones but also lower end "Cristallo")
- Copag (especially the ones made in Turnhout, Belgium)
The ones I can't wait to receive in my mailbox :
- Desjgn (bridge with the black jack index)
The ones I'll enjoy until they are worn but will never restock again :
- Kem
- Cartamundi Belgium (Poker Size, Jumbo index)
- Fournier (I have the Bridge/Jumbo and Poker/Jumbo)
- Piatnik (I have only one setup of Bridge/Jumbo index but love it)
The ones I like :
- Modiano (the Alpha are my favourite ones but also lower end "Cristallo")
- Copag (especially the ones made in Turnhout, Belgium)
The ones I can't wait to receive in my mailbox :
- Desjgn (bridge with the black jack index)
The ones I'll enjoy until they are worn but will never restock again :
- Kem
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ranger
Sitting Out
Hey thanks for the info everyone, I'll check these all out. Plan on ordering a few of your suggestions to see what I like!
Quad Johnson
Two Pair
Desjgn Classic Diamond Blackjack Index in bridge size is the literal nuts in terms of what you want from a deck of cards, plus they're a forum sponsor. You can't go wrong.
KEM are my favourite by far.
I have some Desjgn cards as well that I like.
Since I bought my Shuffletech I’ve used Copag a bunch. They’re fine, but nothing special whatsoever.
I’d like to try Faded Spade, but they’re not available over here and shipping from the US is prohibitively expensive.
I have some Desjgn cards as well that I like.
Since I bought my Shuffletech I’ve used Copag a bunch. They’re fine, but nothing special whatsoever.
I’d like to try Faded Spade, but they’re not available over here and shipping from the US is prohibitively expensive.
Kid_Eastwood
Full House
The Copag you buy in the US are the ones made in Belgium or in Brazil ? Or maybe manufactured in US ?
ktran
Flush
Angel would probably be my favorite if I can find them in bridge size.
I honestly have no idea. Are there discernible differences depending on production facility?
ktran
Flush
Dix resource should clarify it.
Kid_Eastwood
Full House
I've just checked. My Copag USA Poker/Jumbo "Chopper" with my Copag Made in Belgium Poker / Jumbo.
They are both very similar. Similar feel etc. Just seems that on the Copag USA deck, the first card tends to "slide" more easily than on the Belgian deck.
The Copag USA are made in Brazil (mentioned on the side of the deck's box).
But it needs to be noted that there are other Copag (newer Texas Hold'em) made in Belgium which are quite different than most common Copags.
Desjgn 4-colour (Dal Negro stock, I believe)
Angel
Fournier
Copag when dealing from a shoe
Angel
Fournier
Copag when dealing from a shoe
Modiano platinum editions are made with acetate plastic and are at the top of the food chain IMO. I have been using these cards for years. Since Covid disruptions to the supply chain they have been hard to get though.
Copag are not acetate, and are more comparable to modiano’s traditional (and cheaper) decks.
Copag are not acetate, and are more comparable to modiano’s traditional (and cheaper) decks.
Guild or Desjgn preferably
are all that hit my felt.
CdnBeerLover
Full House
Just a word of warning. The desire to try out cards can be...well...addictive. My collection is a bit smaller now, but I still have many of these.
LeLe
4 of a Kind
The addiction is real 
Set-up on the left are my Jumbo index deck that I rotate for my poker game
Set-up on the right are mostly standard index deck for my non poker game plus some older jumbo index deck that I currently not using for my rotation
Set-up on the left are my Jumbo index deck that I rotate for my poker game
Set-up on the right are mostly standard index deck for my non poker game plus some older jumbo index deck that I currently not using for my rotation
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Kid_Eastwood
Full House
So trueThe addiction is real
I’ve got 6 decks so far with more on the way.
Favourite feel would be KEM
Favourite cards to peel would be modiano platinum, index design is tad smaller than the taller KEM, plus they’re great cards as well.
Big fan of desjgn 4 Color deck.
I like the style and don’t mind the stiffness of faded spades.
Still on the fence about poker/bridge. I don’t mind either, poker does show off and feel better but bridge is easier to handle. Haven’t done any long sessions dealing or shuffling though.
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Kid_Eastwood
Full House
I'm myself in the process of trimming what I pilled-up during 10+ years, often buying in bulk.
To be honest I only started to care about the cards few years ago in fact. Before I was not caring weither there were regular, jumbo, peek, 2 or 4 indexes given they were 100% plastic.
Now I know exactly what I like and then selling my unopened setups I'll probably never use.
To be honest I only started to care about the cards few years ago in fact. Before I was not caring weither there were regular, jumbo, peek, 2 or 4 indexes given they were 100% plastic.
Now I know exactly what I like and then selling my unopened setups I'll probably never use.
LeLe
4 of a Kind
I still have a few wish list left for my deck collection, I am now mostly only focusing on Jumbo / Club Poker Index as they been my preference after trying out so many decks
I don’t mind either Poker or bridge size as I really like both which is good as it give me more options for choices
At the moment, I got 4 more decks shipments on the way to me
- Bicycle Prestige Jumbo (I previously only had the standard index version)
- Copag 100 anniversary Jumbo
- Gameland Club Poker Index
- Slowplay 2nd Gen Jumbo (They look nice so I decided to order a set to try)
I don’t mind either Poker or bridge size as I really like both which is good as it give me more options for choices
At the moment, I got 4 more decks shipments on the way to me
- Bicycle Prestige Jumbo (I previously only had the standard index version)
- Copag 100 anniversary Jumbo
- Gameland Club Poker Index
- Slowplay 2nd Gen Jumbo (They look nice so I decided to order a set to try)
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citationjeff
Pair
Just picked up my first set of Desjgn cards which were also my first set of 4 color cards. It's definitely going to take a little getting used to. However, they seem very nice and I look forward to getting them in play.
Shipit
New Member
I've been using Kem cards but will be looking into some more cards from this thread to try out
LeLe
4 of a Kind
My Slowplay Gen2 and Gameland (Egyptian Gods) Deck are here, below are some of my first impression of them
Slowplay Gen2
The Packing is even more impressive and elegant compare to Slowplay Gen1, they also seem to have change their material as they no longer have the strong PVC Smell. It's also way less Slipper too, the top card will not roll off when I put them down unlike the case with Gen 1
Each deck come with a Free Cut card and I like the simple and smoothing back design
They also adjust the Index font size, they are more toward BJ Index compared to the existing Jumbo Index
The pricing is really cheap for its quality, it cost me less than 65 yuan for the setup including shipping which is about 9.75 usd.
One main con will be the card is sniff / hard and may not be the liking to some people. If you can handle Faded Spade, you prob will not be bother by it thou
I will be adding adding this to my Deck rotation for sure
Gameland (Egyptian Gods)
I always like Artist poker card design but they are often not make in plastic. I instantly add them to my cart when I saw that they are 100% plastic.
Back Design - Consistent printing throughout the deck but the color seem be much dull compared to the indented Gold / Sliver as shown when compare to the Deck holder
Material - It a bit slippery and it had the typical PVC Smell when I just opened them, will need to air them out for a couple days
Art Design - I really like it, attached are some of the designs. Will prefer the font size of the number index to be slighter bigger as it a size smaller than regular Standard index
Price - It cost me around 45 yuan for the setup including shipping which is about 6.75 Usd.
Card quality-wise, It not the best but money-wise it cheap enough to just buy it for the Art
Slowplay Gen2
The Packing is even more impressive and elegant compare to Slowplay Gen1, they also seem to have change their material as they no longer have the strong PVC Smell. It's also way less Slipper too, the top card will not roll off when I put them down unlike the case with Gen 1
Each deck come with a Free Cut card and I like the simple and smoothing back design
They also adjust the Index font size, they are more toward BJ Index compared to the existing Jumbo Index
The pricing is really cheap for its quality, it cost me less than 65 yuan for the setup including shipping which is about 9.75 usd.
One main con will be the card is sniff / hard and may not be the liking to some people. If you can handle Faded Spade, you prob will not be bother by it thou
I will be adding adding this to my Deck rotation for sure
Gameland (Egyptian Gods)
I always like Artist poker card design but they are often not make in plastic. I instantly add them to my cart when I saw that they are 100% plastic.
Back Design - Consistent printing throughout the deck but the color seem be much dull compared to the indented Gold / Sliver as shown when compare to the Deck holder
Material - It a bit slippery and it had the typical PVC Smell when I just opened them, will need to air them out for a couple days
Art Design - I really like it, attached are some of the designs. Will prefer the font size of the number index to be slighter bigger as it a size smaller than regular Standard index
Price - It cost me around 45 yuan for the setup including shipping which is about 6.75 Usd.
Card quality-wise, It not the best but money-wise it cheap enough to just buy it for the Art
Kid_Eastwood
Full House
As I received my Desjgn Black Jack indexes today, I did a quick comparaison of index sizes :
From left to right :
- Kem WSOP 2008 Bridge / Regular
- Desjgn Classic Diamond Bridge / Black Jack
- Fournier 2826 (a.k.a. Congress) Bridge / Jumbo
- Cartamundi Casino Belgium Poker / Jumbo
- Piatnik Bridge / Jumbo
From left to right :
- Kem WSOP 2008 Bridge / Regular
- Desjgn Classic Diamond Bridge / Black Jack
- Fournier 2826 (a.k.a. Congress) Bridge / Jumbo
- Cartamundi Casino Belgium Poker / Jumbo
- Piatnik Bridge / Jumbo
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