Budget Bridge Setup Recommendations (7 Viewers)

[vozy]

Hey guys,

Slowly creeping into the bridge setup world after strictly using poker size... I've been enjoying the feel of dealing them and even playing with them. Would love some budget recommendations, sub $15 setups. I honestly prefer standard index for bridge size so the broadway card art is bigger but will take recommendations for both!

Bridge setups I've tried:
Dal Negros Grand Slam (bought them slightly used)
Broken Arrow (black/gold)
Broken Arrow Pro Series (waiting for invoice and shipment)

Thanks

 

[surfik]

Grand Slams are great.....

 

[ChipFinderSK]

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/8-decsk-of-mint-cartamundi-bravo-cards.128941/

 

[surfik]

Maybe Fournier but they are bit more expensive

https://www.naipeszaca.com/es/todos...dge-fournier-2-x-55-cartas-8420707351861.html

 

[vozy]

Grand Slams are great.....

They're amazing, from what I've handled so far I really enjoy them. The setup I got (used) are just a little faded but they'll be in rotation no doubt.

 

[RocAFella1]

KEM

 

[vozy]

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/8-decsk-of-mint-cartamundi-bravo-cards.128941/

Saw this! Not familiar at all with these cards and looking on the forum haven't seen much either. Was looking to get multiple different setups rather than a bulk of 1 type...

 

[vozy]

KEM

In the card subforum I will forever remember you as the bridge guy... If you can find me new KEM's for sub 20$ I wouldn't hesitate haha

 

[surfik]

standard index is ok?

 

[vozy]

I honestly prefer standard index for bridge size so the broadway card art is bigger but will take recommendations for both

standard index is ok?

Yes

 

[CdnBeerLover]

Bridge size standard index? See if you can find 2012 WSOP decks.

 

[vozy]

Bridge size standard index? See if you can find 2012 WSOP decks.

I saw these on amazon last night (https://www.amazon.com/Copag-Plasti...525&sprefix=bridge+size+,aps,183&sr=8-37&th=1)

They're 2023 however. Also, is bridge size standard index harder to find than jumbo index? Sounds like most people are against standard index?

 

[RocAFella1]

Cartamundi CCP

 

[surfik]

Bridge size standard index? See if you can find 2012 WSOP decks.

my recommendation exactly, even used ones are crisp like mint

 

[CdnBeerLover]

I saw these on amazon last night (https://www.amazon.com/Copag-Plastic-Playing-Standard-Regular/dp/B0CCBSJNKB?crid=39UJ3P2KLU0YP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J_SCyHv6SbLL4Cb1w-gMNeZAWn9UxiUlBhnZoBZwZVgXVLKtmZZCMHtjcUvy2PkR_Z9KU2w0NT64OZ0Lu0LtpK7YyAzufT72oXMdgnmB--FVFiUOFmglG1--u4ARGyY5YEchveo4B5otBuehV8DnYtTew-Fx5BVK-f4QIe94n5FjrQmBNhFOIvS40qHRF-FmV3oU1dPh1Faha8IoDAQW6X-T0CtbZZdcOgqn1cX0mzZUNswkkx9oF9LjA7NstGzd1zje-EAHhTG11Vja9b5NMJm7OBqIdhFhdO3MsPb_PboQ58M4IJ_RBTabQMYC10VULOLD3ogq2Xx2krgtk0IbANGJhTY11V3R40JXeMne28Ll3Uo0wMQ8Aeb3cppdjh1VLkafVJWciIqA8B0SiPFP5eTb_eCwSS1O_bZXqGOfZmMFIDX3lf7Nh-Gxqyf9MsAf.HZe80diAW7o62YBszVQ6xeP1npWhv7apSElCHnnUv_s&dib_tag=se&keywords=bridge+size+playing+cards&qid=1739318525&sprefix=bridge+size+,aps,183&sr=8-37&th=1)

They're 2023 however. Also, is bridge size standard index harder to find than jumbo index? Sounds like most people are against standard index?

The 2012 decks are Fournier cards with Bicycle faces. They were used in the tournament and subsequently available on eBay for a very cheap price, and they have a lot of fans on the forum. I do not know if they are still available or not.

Most people here prefer jumbo index for the games they play, but it's ultimately a matter of personal preference.

 

[vozy]

The 2012 decks are Fournier cards with Bicycle faces. They were used in the tournament and subsequently available on eBay for a very cheap price, and they have a lot of fans on the forum. I do not know if they are still available or not.

Most people here prefer jumbo index for the games they play, but it's ultimately a matter of personal preference.

Thanks for the knowledge. Looks like there aren't many decent quality, readily available, budget setups for bridge size besides broken arrow..

 

[Azanulbizar]

For $15 or less, it's more difficult to find set ups aside from what's already been listed. Angel's pvc cards are bridge and regular index, and they are around $5 per deck before shipping on Amazonjp. Their acetate cards are likely the best regular index playing cards I've used outside of maybe KEM or the short lived Desjgn on modiano's stock, and they haven't bowed or warped like probably half my Kems have over the last 20 years (being generous). These cards come out to around 23-24 per setup before shipping. Shipping is rough though, around $17 or so, so that could be a dealbreaker.

Other brands that are usually readily available online that are solid cards in the $20 per set up range are Copag ($20), Da Vinci ($18), and Marion Pro ($22).

 

[vozy]

For $15 or less, it's more difficult to find set ups aside from what's already been listed. Angel's pvc cards are bridge and regular index, and they are around $5 per deck before shipping on Amazonjp. Their acetate cards are likely the best regular index playing cards I've used outside of maybe KEM or the short lived Desjgn on modiano's stock, and they haven't bowed or warped like probably half my Kems have over the last 20 years (being generous). These cards come out to around 23-24 per setup before shipping. Shipping is rough though, around $17 or so, so that could be a dealbreaker.

Other brands that are usually readily available online that are solid cards in the $20 per set up range are Copag ($20), Da Vinci ($18), and Marion Pro ($22).

That's what I'm starting to realize... I think my mind is skewed towards the more "budget" price range just because of how cheap and enjoyable the Broken Arrows are that I don't really want to spend more. I've thought about desjn's but the the bridge size is only one color... Also shipping costs will be the death of me LOL I consider it apart of the cost. Did you have any specific site you purchased cards from?

 

[moose]

Used WSOP from spinettis

 

[Dcarl]

https://www.kardwell.com/dal-negro-narrow-green-brown-regular

Brand new Dal Negro bridge size regular index on sale for $3.50! With shipping it comes out to $15ish total. I bought a set myself.

 

[vozy]

https://www.kardwell.com/dal-negro-narrow-green-brown-regular

Brand new Dal Negro bridge size regular index on sale for $3.50! With shipping it comes out to $15ish total. I bought a set myself.

Oh snap i'll give those a look! When's your expected delivery date? Could you give them a review when you get them in? Also are these different than the grand slam?

 

[Dcarl]

I Just ordered and than saw this thread so passing along the deal. Not sure about how they compare to the grand slams as I’ve never had them.

I have a few decks of poker size Dal Negros though and they are my favorite cards over many others I’ve tried.

 

[Azanulbizar]

That's what I'm starting to realize... I think my mind is skewed towards the more "budget" price range just because of how cheap and enjoyable the Broken Arrows are that I don't really want to spend more. I've thought about desjn's but the the bridge size is only one color... Also shipping costs will be the death of me LOL I consider it apart of the cost. Did you have any specific site you purchased cards from?

The non-Angel brands I mentioned are all available on Amazon, and depending on whether you are a prime member or spend over a certain amount, shipping can be free. Right now there isn't much available for bridge Desjgn since the last versions (on DN stock) sold out a few months back. A new version on different stock may be coming this year though, so that's good news. The previous set ups usually ran in the $20 range I believe, maybe $25 after shipping.