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Arrco U.S. Reg Final Update: That was weird….After the one week update I had thought this one would last a while but it seems that the spring and stiffness in the stock rapidly deteriorated in just the last four hours of use. Even with that said it is mostly lacking in only the stiffness and...

Arrco 1 Week Update: Much like the Aladdin this is a deck that sort of grows on you. OOB it scored very close to a Bike 808. The plastic coated finish did seem to give the deck a slightly different feel but it was hardly noticeable unless compared side by side. The deck “Feels” a tad stiffer...

Arrco U.S. Reg. Deck Where to find: $3.50/deck http://store.dananddave.com/arrcos.html Information about my reviewing process: https://www.penguinmagic.com/discuss/vi ... 0&t=156760 Other reviews on this deck: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=156323&start=0&hilit=arrco Initial Impression...

Tally-ho 1 Final Update: Well after eight hours into the second week I am calling it quits on the Tally-ho deck. It still maintained a very high level of performance in a few areas including its’ fans, dribbles, and the single card glide but it sloughed off enough in the other areas that it...

Tally-ho 1 Week Update: After one week I will admit to some rather mixed opinions on the Tally-Ho. On one side is the fact that many of the categories improved as the deck broke in. While evaluating each move as a separate entity this deck performs quite admirably but I consistently had trouble...

Tally-Ho No.9 (Fan Back) Deck Review Where to buy: $2.05/pack http://www.theory11.com/playingcards/tallyho-fan.php Other threads discussing Tally-ho vs. Bicycle: http://www.penguinmagic.com/discuss/vie ... 31776b7c22 Explanation of my reviewing methods...

Steamboat 999 4th Week…Final Update: Alright…Sorry this took so long to finish off. I had a couple of gigs I needed to prepare for and I needed to practice magic without cards! I almost forgot what that was like in these last few months! Well the good news is that they made it a full...

Steamboat 999 3 Week Update: Well it made it yet another week. It will now be moving into its’ 4th week of testing. There has been very little change in the overall performance from the 2nd week. The biggest difference is cosmetically…This poor Steamboat has been ridden hard and put away wet...

Steamboat 999 2 Week Update: Read close! This is only a 2 week update not a final update. This makes the Steamboats the first of the 5 decks to make it into the third week. So right there it has Tally-ho, Arrco, Aladdin, and the Massa decks beat in the longevity category. That is the good...

Steamboat 999 1 Week Update: Nothing after the first week of use has led me to downgrade my initial opinion of these cards. It is nice to be working with such a snappy deck of cards again. The one category that seems to have fallen off a bit is the fanning. It is fanning well but not nearly...

Steamboat 999 Deck Review OOB Scores and Impressions Where to buy: 2.63 / pack http://www.penguinmagic.com/specialorde ... hp?ID=7502 Information about my reviewing methods: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=156760 Initial Impression: I have seen Steamboats on shelves of dime stores and gift shops...

I actually liked the colors. The ad copy said they were going for a more minimalist look so I don't think it was a "rush to print" kind of thing...more that the simple look is what they were going for. That said, you have some good points that anyone interested in these cards should consider. I...

Sounds great. The more the merrier.

Handling: These are the properties of a deck that I actually rate. These properties were selected because they seem to be the building block characteristics for the flourishes and or sleights that I have come across. Fanning: Obviously this is how smooth and even a deck naturally fans or...

Card Review Template for Upcoming Project: In a few weeks I’m going to begin an extensive review of five different decks of cards. Before I get started on the reviews I thought it might help to give you guys the basic template and explain the methods from which I will be reviewing these cards...

We are getting off topic. Questions on my methodology or debates about the value are perfectly welcome but more appropriate on my template. If the question is pertaining to the v.4 I'm happy to answer that here. In the mean time just let it be known that I am happy to offer any advice I can and...

Oh sure. It should be asked before a purchase but after isn't such a bad question either. It will help inform your decisions later on. Example: He buys the v.4s and hates them. If they are regarded as one of the best decks available in the $5-$7 price range then perhaps expensive specialty...

Yep. I've noticed that as well. This is the out of the box review and in a blindfold test it was stiffer than the Bike, what can I say? But I have played with them a bit and they seem to soften up pretty quickly. I won't be able to get more specific until I get serious about the longevity review.

Actually I thought it was a fine question. Especially if this is the first time he has spent that kind of money on a deck of cards. When he gets, whether he likes it or not, it might be nice to know how others rate these cards in relation to other decks on the market in a similar price range.

I would say so. It's a limited edition deck so it will rise in collection value no matter what. As for performance? A lot of that depends on your personal style, experience level, how strong are your hands ect. Also longevity is a big part of my reviewing process. Currently I'm doing a longevity...