Dragon Shield Matte Clear vs Non-Glare Matte Clear - [Card Sleeve Comparison]

This is a closer visual comparison of the Dragon Shield Matte Clear and the Non-Glare Matte Clear.
Both of the card sleeves in this video can be purchased and/or potentially ordered from your local game store. They are also available directly from Dragon Shield.
Dragon Shield Matte Clear - www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/...
Dragon Shield Non-Glare Matte Clear - www.dragonshield.com/en-us/p/...
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[@AFPride0764]

Thank you so much for this video. i was just looking at both of these and reading it i couldn't tell much of a difference but I'm glad i looked it up

[@CasualTCGStuff]

Of course! I’d gotten used to how Ultra-Pro defined the sleeve front finishes and was confused myself, so I figured others may benefit too. Thanks for watching!

[@vee-bee-a]

From what I've seen through‑out the video, it seems that Dragon Shield has finally fixed that slightly loose top issue I've had with the non‑glares that I bought (not the same as this one... Un‑less, it's the same product, but with a different box). I am very tempted to buy one.

[@CasualTCGStuff]

Yeah I’d heard through the grapevine of some quality issues they had a while ago but then sounds like they got back on track. The Non-Glares I tried the last time I played shuffle very nicely from my experience!

[@rapplemonkey]

Neat! The descriptions are kind of UNCLEAR just on the box.

[@CasualTCGStuff]

Thank you! Yeah other brands like Ultra Pro use “matte” as a descriptor for the sleeve front rather than the back, so I figured it was worth showing.

[@NoelTaffe93]

I think I prefer clear sleeves, but which is better standard clear sleeves or non glare clear sleeves?

[@CasualTCGStuff]

The tricky thing is that it really will vary by player/collector preference and situation.
My opinion at this moment is that I prefer the Matte Clears. This is what I’m using for the deck I play most right now, and while there is glare due to the glossy front, I think it compliments the card art better (*especially* with foils).
I think the Clear Matte Non-Glares probably have a better shuffle feel for my taste, but I prefer the look of the other ones.
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@billy820]

can these clear sleeves be used for regular play and such? like.. do they function the same as colored sleeves? ive never owned a pair and they dont appear to be the flimsy cheap kind you get in a top loader.

[@CasualTCGStuff]

Yes these sleeves are the same type as the ones with different color back, but just clear on the back. They even have the same texturing as the other color-back Dragon Shield matte sleeves. You are correct that they are different than the “penny”/soft sleeves that people use with top loaders.
Since they are more substantial, they hold up for regular play as you mentioned. Though, I would highly recommend checking with any tournament organizer rules before using clear backed sleeves for competitive play.
I’ve also got a video up about Dragon Shield’s sealable inner sleeves, and will soon be putting up a video comparing some of the “penny”/soft and inner sleeves so keep an eye out.
Thanks for watching!

[@billy820]

@@CasualTCGStuff oh.. understood. thanks for replying! :)

[@addit5256]

I wonder if the anti-glare sleeve looks a little less clearly.

[@CasualTCGStuff]

I think it’s going to depend on the lighting and angle. To my eye, it’s more evenly spread out, so that’ll affect clarity I think.

[@death2011ghost]

Common and uncommon not
Much of a difference but foil cards will be less clear that they are foil