KMC Sleeves

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Posted on Oct. 28, 2014, 7:30 p.m. by capriom85

I am buying new sleeves for my Modern decks and I want ones that will last a while. I am sold on KMC so please don't deviate from that. I only have experience playing and shuffling with the MATTE sleeves, though, and was wondering how the Super sleeves are. I wanted to get silver ones but they only come in Super. Are they still good or should I absolutely stick with MATTE?

cosmokai2000 says... #2

The supers scuff easily, at least the black ones do. They also stick together easily. It's almost like playing with dragonshields. I would wholeheartedly recommend the the hypermats, if it is an option. Dunno about the colors they are in

October 28, 2014 7:32 p.m.

EmblemMan says... #3

My friend has the super whatever and he hates them. Almost 6 have split by now and they stick and suck when being shuffled. The mattes from kmc though are incredible totally recommend them.

October 28, 2014 7:47 p.m.

Goody says... #4

Are those more expensive than dragonshields? I have dragonshields and they're okay but not amazing

October 28, 2014 7:50 p.m.

EmblemMan says... #5

Goody they are both about 11 bucks 10.99 with tax....the mattes are for sure im pretty sure the super slick are too

October 28, 2014 7:56 p.m.

Rasta_Viking29 says... #6

Hypermats all the way.

October 28, 2014 8:12 p.m.

Goody says... #7

11 bucks for what, 100?

October 28, 2014 8:16 p.m.

GlistenerAgent says... #8

Hyper Matte. They are the shit.

October 28, 2014 8:18 p.m.

EmblemMan says... #9

Goody apologies they are for 80 sleeves

October 28, 2014 8:21 p.m.

The Doctor says... #10

Hypermattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

October 28, 2014 8:31 p.m.

Necrotesque says... #11

Double-sleeve with KMC Perfect Fit for the Inner and KMC Hyper Mat for the outer. Wombo combo for protection.

October 28, 2014 9:31 p.m.

Osang says... #12

Hyper matte is master sleeve

October 28, 2014 10:03 p.m.

capriom85 says... #13

ok, well, Hyper Matte is. Thanks TO

PS: EmblemMan, not sure where you purchase them, but I get Hyper Matt 80 count packs for $6.99

October 28, 2014 10:07 p.m.

EmblemMan says... #14

really? weird I bought mine from an LGS

October 28, 2014 11:32 p.m.

smash10101 says... #15

Yeah, hypermatts all the way. I remember first getting KMCs matts and loving them. Then Hyper Matts happened.

I order mine from Potomac Distribution. They are the best place to get sleeves in bulk in the US.

October 28, 2014 11:42 p.m.

Seraphicate says... #16

Here, sleeves be about $17+ per pack ... (perfect fits too), so like smash10101, I get mine off Potomac, I live outside the US, and i still think they're the best place to bulk.

KMC Super Series are pretty nice I'd say, they feel glossy, but need some 'breaking in' after opening. Glossy as in a bit more glossy than dragon shield, which is good if you like that feel, I guess.

KMC Mattes are very nice when opened, the texture is awesome, therefore, shuffling and play with Mattes feel amazing. However, they have a habit of picking up dirt and stuff fairly fast (in the form of little black spots, easily scratched off though). Top of the sleeves get wavy real easily, which is sorta annoying.

KMC Hyper Mattes have the texture of most Ultra Pro sleeves, freshly opened. Unlike Ultra Pro, the matte-texture doesn't get worn away as easily. In their own way, they simply feel really good in your hands, and work well with double sleeves.

October 29, 2014 3:37 a.m.

capriom85 says... #17

Wait, hold the train, edit: delete delete! EmblemMan, I stand corrected. I get Mattes for $6.99, not Hyper Matte.

I will have to try these out. Has anyone tested the Ultra Pro Slayers yet?

October 29, 2014 7:36 a.m.

Seraphicate says... #18

capriom85 I'd recommend you check out TolarianCommunityCollege's reviews, his latest card sleeve review is on Ultra pro Slayers I believe.

This should be it.

October 29, 2014 9:07 a.m.

capriom85 says... #19

Thanks Seraphicate

October 29, 2014 9:34 a.m.

tyforthevenom says... #20

Professor TolarianCommunityCollege you have a student who needs an answer

November 13, 2014 7:58 a.m.

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