1546 Design 100% Plastic Playing Cards, Poker Size (Standard) Black/Gold (Regular Index, 1 Set)

It has been said that you can judge quality by the weight when compared to other items... well these are the heaviest cards I have found and they are good! These are not your grandparents cards. They are made of plastic where lesser ones are plastic coated. I have done a few tests on these and found that if you shuffle like a river boat gambler, they won't last. They will last longer than the other types but remember, they are plastic and will develop stress fractures where shuffled. So, I have also tried using a manual card shuffler and there are a few advantages to why I recommend this option. First the cards don't get all broken from shuffling and they don't get dirty from over handling. These cards have a slick satiny feel and good graphics/color selection.

I did some research between Copag, Kem, and other brands before purchasing these. I didn't have a lot of experience with these types of cards before but I did play with some Kems that were many years old and I was impressed by the durability of the cards so I thought I would invest in a similar set myself. So far I couldn't be happier. These cards are easy to shuffle, super water proof, stain resistant, and seem like they will last for a long long time. They have already survived a couple of trips to humid spots and spent many days by the pool being used with wet hands, in the sun, etc. So far they look as good as new and even my kids love using them (my 9 year old has been teaching himself to shuffle because he says these cards are really easy to use). Very happy with this purchase. I may try some other brands in the future and if so I will update this with any comparison but so far the value/quality ratio on these cards is off the charts. Great product. I am ready to play some Euchre!

I play a lot of card games - mostly solitaire - and, as a result, I end up wearing out a lot of card decks. (I much prefer playing solitaire with real cards to playing computer solitaire; I have always loved the "feel" of a deck of real playing cards in my hands.) I decided to try out a set of COPAG plastic playing cards after watching several very positive online video reviews of them. I found a two-deck set of COPAG 1546s at Amazon at a great price, so I bought them. So far, I have been completely satisfied with them. To me, it's clear that these COPAG 1546 cards are vastly superior in every way to paper cards, and they hold their own very well against other brands of plastic cards. They slide and "fan" easily; they're wonderfully flexible; they shuffle effortlessly; the colors on both sides of each card are more vibrant; and they don’t appear to be susceptible to breaking, cracking, or warping under normal use, as are some other brands of plastic cards. And, at around $10 for two decks, I think they are a pretty good buy. I've already given both decks of my new COPAG plastic playing cards a good workout, and every indication is that they are as strong and durable as they are attractive. I'm sure I will get many years of use out of these truly excellent cards. Highly recommended.

I've been playing cards for many years and decided to switch from Bicycles and Bees to cellulose acetate plastic; ie: KEM and COPAG. I purchased one set each of KEM arrows and COPAGs; both are poker (regular) size. I received the cards a few weeks ago and have had some time to play with my poker group and gauge opinions. Interestingly, our group voted 50/50 KEM vs COPAG. What I can offer is specific differences between the cards which you may find helpful. I've also included the specs of a Bicycle deck for comparison. KEM .014" card thickness .700" deck thickness, w/o jokers 2.5"W x 3.5"L deck dimensions 8.75" surface area COPAG .012" card thickness .625" deck thickness, w/o jokers 2.483"W x 3.465"L deck dimensions 8.604" surface area BICYCLE .011" card thickness .580" deck thickness, w/o jokers 2.48"W x 3.475"L deck dimensions 8.618" surface area As you can see, the KEM deck is almost 12% thicker and 1.7% larger surface area than the COPAG deck, and 21% thicker and 1.6% larger surface area than a Bicycle deck. 21% thicker than a Bicycle deck is a big deal if you're a smaller-handed dealer! Here are my personal thoughts; The COPAG's feel slightly better when shuffling as the deck is slightly smaller, less weight and easier to handle for short fingers (like mine). The KEM's numbering is smaller and much less blocky, and appear more like a traditional deck. The COPAG's have larger (not Jumbo) lettering which is blocky. Both decks have visually pleasing and symmetrical backing designs. Both slide easily on felt and are very easy to riffle/shuffle. The COPAG's have an attractive blue border around each face card picture, unlike the KEM's black border. However, the red ink used on the KEM's hearts and diamonds appear darker and a little higher quality than the COPAG's. My cut cards more than fit the bottom of my COPAG deck. The opposite is true of the KEM deck, as the cut card is just a hair smaller than the deck. Also, the COPAG's will fit inside any paper deck box, like Bicycle or Bee. The KEM's will definitely NOT fit in a standard deck box. If you're switching from a paper plastic-coat deck like Bicycles, Bees or Motors, you'll find the most physical similarities with the COPAG deck. Alternatively, you'll find the most visual similarities with the KEM deck. The KEM deck has a well-known image on the ace of spades and is probably the most recognizable deck around (ie; Rounders). Cost wise, I spent a few dollars more on my KEMs than I did the COPAGs. If I were to choose only one based on price, feel and aesthetics, I'd probably go for the COPAG deck. Oh, I asked my wife which she liked better (as an uninformed observer) and she couldn't really tell the difference between the KEM and COPAG decks. She did like the feel compared to a paper deck though. Then she beat my flopped straight by sucking out on the river with a low flush (I love you dear). Bottom line, choose either one and you'll be super happy you upgraded from the popular paper brands. I hope this helps in your decision!

Overall these compare well to other plastic card brands (Bicycle, ACE, Cartamundi) that I have tried. My evaluation is in large part due to comparing against these. 1. Color/look: I like the vibrant reds. One beef I have against some brands is that they dull the reds (ACE) or they overdo them (Cartamundi). The blocky letters on the royal cards and aces takes a bit of getting used to, but it's just different, not bad. 2. Feel/handling: these shuffle great. They also have a bit of grainy texture to them, more or less similar to the Bicycle cards. This helps the cards not to overslide too much (though they will always slide more than paper cards). *But* beware that this texture has a bit of a sandpaper sound effect when shuffling or when rubbing two cards together. Personally I like it, but some loved ones prefer a smoother, quieter card, like ACE or Cartamundi. Thickness is just right, too, comparable to Bicycle and ACE, and not so thin as the Cartamundi (which feels cheap, almost like a sheet of paper). 3. Packaging: I like that these come with a slim two deck holder. I'm pretty sure these will become my travel set as they'll pack better than others. I bought two sets so I could have an all black back, and another all gold back set -- each intended for Canasta play. The case isn't super fancy, but it should be solid enough to last with proper handling and care. 4. And now, for the not so pleasant... that scent when you first get them out of their packaging and shuffle them for the first time. Bicycle cards minimize this scent (gone in a couple of shuffles), and ACE take a few shuffles and played hands to kick out the odor. These are stronger than ACE in odor, more pungent -- I am sorry to say, bordering on TOXIC. Cards with a black backing seem to smell the worst. EDIT: My recommendation is that you wash them in warm soapy water, rub them with your fingers, and dry with a towel, laying out card by card before first play. In my experience, that knocks off most of the scent. You may have to repeat a second time, but after that the cards shouldn't smell. All in all, happier than I was initially -- raising review to four stars.

Love these cards. The thin plastic makes it easy to shuffle!

These cards are well made, they last a lot longer than your average bicycle/bee decks. they can survive the constant bending (for peeking at your hand) and shuffling that goes on during poker games. they are very resistant you can't go wrong with them. i actually spent a couple hours new years eve teaching my younger cousins how to play poker. i actually opened a new deck of bicycle cards i had around because i hadn't received my copags in the mail yet. the bicycle cards play well and they actually don't feel too much different from the copags. with that said, while playing one of my cousin bent her cards back almost to a 90 degree angle while peeking and the cards never went back to perfectly flat. as much as we tried to fix it, it was too much for the bicycle cards. that's the real difference in 100% plastic decks. i've bent my new copag deck back much further just to test it, and it bounced right back time after time. bicycle is still a good brand and perfectly good for frequent use playing other games. poker on the other hand, there is a lot of bending and constant shuffling. you will save money in the long run with a deck of copags.

Easy to shuffle, won’t get water damage.

These are good playing cards, however they have a strange plastic / chemical smell to them that lingers on your fingers after you play with them.

Great playing cards. I had never used plastic cards before ordering these, and I must say, they are fantastic. They do feel a bit strange at first if you're used to traditional paper cards, but once you get used to them there's no going back. Very pleased with the durability and how easy they are to shuffle. 5/5, would highly recommend.

Llegaron a tiempo y en excelente estado, calidad de cartas muy buena y sin daños.El servicio de lo mejor por parte de Amazon ya que llegaron mucho antes de lo programado.

Produto de qualidade, embora com diferenças ao descrito na pagina de venda. Entregue com caixa/estojo danifica/partida.

These cards is top quality for me.So, I recommend them to you.Playing poker with them by ourselves everyday shows us that they are too great.Why don't we get them?