Kem Playing Cards Arrow Red and Blue, Bridge Size- Standard Index Playing Cards (Pack of 2) - 1007086

These Kems are fantastic cards. They feel just right to the touch, not too slippery or sticky. If you're used to paper cards, they'll seem slick and might feel weird in your hand at first, but rest assured you'll soon wonder why you hadn't discovered plastic cards earlier. They shuffle and deal better and last many, many times longer, which is why most casino poker rooms use plastic cards (Kem is the most common, followed by Copag).Speaking of which, here's my personal take on the Kem vs. Copag debate. Since they're made of different materials, they feel different: Kems are silky smooth while Copags have a more dry plasticky texture. Both of them shuffle and deal equally well, though Copags are slightly thinner and more flimsy. Kems have very detailed graphics and are in general pretty traditional except that face cards have peach-colored faces (as opposed to white). Copags have blocky graphics and lettering, which some people hate but I don't really mind. But the real difference between the two is in their respective weaknesses.- Kem cards can warp, or acquire a permanent bend, if handled improperly (usually related to temperature and humidity). However, this can be prevented by storing each deck with a cut card on top and not handling the cards with sweaty hands. Personally I've had some players hold their cards too tightly, causing the cards to bend, but the bend went away overnight.- Copag cards are made of PVC rather than cellulose acetate, so they do not have a warping problem. However, the ink is rather light and with a lot of shuffling, tends to fade over time. The cards are still identifiable but look nasty.If you want the absolute best, even if there is a small chance that your cards could be ruined, then go for the Kems. If you want the most reliable cards, even if the print job isn't that great, then go for the Copags. If you can't make up your mind and just want my direct opinion, I'd say Kem.

These are not my only set of plastic cards, but they are by far my favorite. They "feel" thinner than other brands, but they are actually thicker. You know they are thicker because the whole deck is taller than the competition.One great feature of these cards is the texture is not identical between front and back. You only know this to be true when you are dealing the cards. When you deal the cards face down, they slide twice as far compared to when you play them face up. Face up, they tend to stop sliding much quicker than when you deal them face down. This is exactly what you want when playing a card game!We have been playing these cards hard, and they are showing no sign of wear. I don't agree with some of the negative reviews which seem to imply they begin to break down quickly. We have not witnessed anything like that.From this point forward, KEM cards are the preferred brand of playing cards in my family. They are definitely worth the extra cost.

Great cards, nice size and easy to shuffle. Also, if they get a bit sticky, you can wipe them off and dry with a cloth rag.

These are among the best cards I've ever used. They really feel 100% plastic and, as advertised, one can see how they certainly might be 'indestructible'. It's no wonder most poker rooms use these.The only thing I will way is that this 'indestructibility' comes at a price. Other high-end cards, particularly Modiano Platinum Acetate has a paper feel to it; and really 'feels' like something....almost royal. I would rank the two the same (highest marks) depending on what you're looking for. Kem's will last forever and will take almost any abuse. Other cards, like Modiano or DaVinci, have a much nicer feel to them (they dont actually feel like plastic) and would probably be best for special occasion-type games.

I started a new job about 1 1/2 years ago and my coworkers sometimes play cards on break. I started joining them and noticed that they were using and buying cards every month or so due to wear. The last set of cards I bought for myself was nearly 10 years ago for my poker games. They are the same KEM cards that still look and feel new. Easy to shuffle; glide down the velveteen poker table top. Highly recommended and will last forever.