Are the studs with the old boxes from ohio a deck with excellent handling? How do they compare with bikes and tally's?
Studs, old and new, are pretty much on par with comparable Bicycle decks of the same period; same materials used to make them both. They're not exceptional, but they are solid performers with an attractive deck back and classic Arrco faces - some magicians preferred them. Back when they were still in print, they typically sold about a dollar less than a pack of Bikes. I still think Walgreens was not thinking straight when they opted to drop this brand and replace it with Play Right decks.
They're a good find if you can get them at a reasonable price.