I think this is my favourite design of all six of the Copag Neo decks. A borderless offering might have been more satisfying in fans, but I suppose that wouldn’t have worked with the others in the first series. Although the deck isn’t advertised elsewhere as being printed on Superlux stock it is sufficiently soft and plump - certainly chubbier than the v2 range - that I am convinced the deck is indeed on Superlux stock, with a modern cut. The familiar effortless springs and the B9 finish make the deck a joy to handle. If the option of awarding four-and-a-half stars was available I might have chosen that; I don’t care for having four jokers* - I rarely have use for one - but the overall feel of this sadly discontinued stock means a four-star rating would have been harsh. *Decks in the v2 range include a double backer and a blank face card.
