Battle 59: Split Spades vs White Lions

[john]

Title says it all, which do you like more?

[yoel]

I voted Split Spades.  This one is tough because there are so many variations of  both decks.  I prefer the Tally Ho Split Spades the Jokers are sweet and the AoS is a standard Tally Ho which has always been my favorite.  But the B series white lions are bad ass especially when you learn to read the markings.

[Don Boyer]

I voted Split Spades.  This one is tough because there are so many variations of  both decks.  I prefer the Tally Ho Split Spades the Jokers are sweet and the AoS is a standard Tally Ho which has always been my favorite.  But the B series white lions are bad ass especially when you learn to read the markings.

I think the Series A White Lions had the same marking system.

I chose Split Spades.  I prefer the Split Spades Lions over the Bee or Tally Ho decks.  They removed the one-way mark in the Lions and there's no marking system unless you use the Bicycle Split Spades black deck.  This makes it a good choice for both magic and card games.  The design is more visually interesting as well - I wasn't keen on it at first but it grew on me pretty quickly.  The White Lions are nice, but the back design to me was kind of bland in comparison, marking system aside.

[yoel]

I think the Series A White Lions had the same marking system.

Im not really sure Ive only ever had one deck of the Series A and I don't know where it went.  I think I left it on a cruise ship but that was before I knew that they were marked.   I really believe that they are the most complicated marked decks to read which I like.  There is a bit of a learning curve in reading the marks properly.  They are still deceptive especially because there are a lot of people who own them that don't even know that they are marked. 

[Jonathan]

I think the Series A White Lions had the same marking system.

Im not really sure Ive only ever had one deck of the Series A and I don't know where it went.  I think I left it on a cruise ship but that was before I knew that they were marked.   I really believe that they are the most complicated marked decks to read which I like.  There is a bit of a learning curve in reading the marks properly.  They are still deceptive especially because there are a lot of people who own them that don't even know that they are marked.

LOL!
Until about 3 seconds ago I didn't know it was marked either XD.
Time to search the forums to see how to read the markings.
Split spades aren't marked are they?

[Don Boyer]

LOL!
Until about 3 seconds ago I didn't know it was marked either XD.
Time to search the forums to see how to read the markings.
Split spades aren't marked are they?

The Bee and Tally Ho versions have a one-way mark.  I think the Split Spades Lions are legit, except for the Bicycle Split Spades trick decks, where the black deck is marked.

[yoel]

LOL!
Until about 3 seconds ago I didn't know it was marked either XD.
Time to search the forums to see how to read the markings.
Split spades aren't marked are they?

I was taught how to read them from someone who learned the system from DB himself.  Ive never looked into it online and just from knowing how it works all I can say it is good luck!  You have to have a really good eye for extremely minor differences that are tricky to say the least.  The first time I was shown my response was "get the f*ck out of here".

Most marked decks i.e. Madison Players if you didn't know the system with about 10 minutes of comparing cards you could figure it out.  With the White Lions if you do not know the system you are screwed.  If have a REALLY keen eye you might be able to figure out how to read the suit but to read the card values is hopeless without being told how it works.

[john]

Split Spades win by 7!