The premium Ultra Pro offering for individual card protection is their line of patented One-Touch magnetic cases. These laboratory-tested cases offer a greater overall level of protection for collectors. Ultra Pro listened to feedback from the hobby world and designed these cases to eliminate the use of screwdrivers, which was an obvious necessity for screw-down cases. These ultra clear, Ultra Pro One-Touch magnetic cases are a great option to both protect and display your treasured cards.
Beyond the standard features listed below, a new addition to the line of Ultra Pro One-Touch cases is that the actual sizing info (in card thickness PTs) is embossed directly on the case. While that does not seem like a huge thing, many collectors have likely come across a case that is not longer in the original packaging with no way to be sure the card size it holds. That can be a very frustrating experience.
As seen in the image above, the specific sizing info will be found printed at the bottom of the case, near the Ultra Pro logo. Several different cases will be featured in this new batch, including a few brand new options for Ultra Pro. All of the cases that are part of the new line are each noted below along with their specific product number.
84734-UV: Tobacco UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
81575-UV: 35PT UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
81909-UV: 55PT UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
81910-UV: 75PT UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
81911-UV: 100PT UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
81721-UV: 130PT UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
82310-UV: 130PT UV Rookie One Touch Magnetic Holder
82233-UV: 180PT UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
84733-UV: 260PT UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
82719-UV: 360PT UV One Touch Magnetic Holder
84015-UV: Booklet Card Holder 185mm - UV One Touch
84128-UV: Vertical Booklet Card Holder - UV One Touch
82834-UV: Booklet Card Holder 187mm - UV One Touch
In addition to the sizing info printed on the new line of cases, the other features of these premium display options include:
Magnetic Closure - The case features a pull-out notch above the magnet that is molded into the case as opposed to a tab sticking out. This is to make it easier to stack cases of the same size. Sometimes magnets are flipped on different-sized cases and this does cause cases to literally push away from each other. The easiest way to fix this issue is to simply turn the case around and have the magnet on the other side. Ultra Pro is currently working to standardize the polarity in magnets across the entire One-Touch line. Although the magnets are already standardized for each specific case size, stacking cases of different sizes can still be an issue. The gold magnets signify the new Ultra Pro UV-resistant version. The older-version cases use a silver magnet and do not feature UV protection. They have been discontinued.
Diamond Corners - All four corners feature a diamond-shape design. This ensures that card corners are protected because they are not able to bump into anything if the card shifts.
Tight Fit - These cases are meant to fit around a card like a glove. Therefore, no soft sleeve is necessary. It also provides the full-coverage protection from spills, dust or humid air. This is one area where top loaders are more susceptible to damage, since the whole top area is exposed. Just make sure you have the right Ultra Pro magnetic case size for the card you are trying to protect, or you may inadvertently damage the card.
UV Protection - Special UV barriers reduce light exposure, which is particularly damaging to autographed cards. Because cards in general are susceptible to fading over time when regularly exposed to light, this a very useful feature for any high-end card. View more info in our detailed UV guide.
Frosted Border - This is a simple feature but the frosted border helps draw attention to the card and not the case.
Multiple Sizes - As the thickness of cards has increased over time, Ultra Pro has expanded their product line to include many case sizes to suit each collector's needs. Case sizes are measured in points, which are based on the thickness of the card in the thousandths of an inch, or in hundredths of millimeters. One point is equal to .001 inches or .0254 millimeters So, a 35PT case holds a card that is up to .035 in/.889 mm  thick; a 55PT case holds a card that is up to .055 in/1.397 mm thick, and so on.
Again, it is good to mention that choosing the correct size case is very important. If the card is even a little bit over the listed size of the case, you are risking damage to the card. The card will be slightly exposed to any elements that are present and the case may open inadvertently. Plus, you will put unintended pressure on the card itself. When the card is in the case and you are placing the top on, you want to hear the snap of the two plastic pieces coming together. If it is dulled or does not make a sound, that means that case it hitting the card first and that the card is too big for the case.
Product Line
While collectors will find a case to suit most of their needs, there have been reports of cards that do not fit into these cases. Earlier Topps Tribute issues, specifically the base cards, have proven problematic. Ultra Pro is currently working on a "relaxed fit" case to address this problem.
Each size of case is covered below with any relevant information included. There is also a helpful guide to decide what case would work best for a particular card. Simply stack as many base cards as necessary to replicate the thickness of the card in question and then refer to the listing to see which case can accommodate that amount of base cards. The standard base card is normally 20 to 30 points thick, so this is not an exact science.
*2011-12 Past & Present Basketball base cards were used for the size approximation.
Ultra Pro One-Touch Magnetic Cases
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Normally used to transport closed booklet cards and incredibly large relic or autograph cards.
Fits 16 base cards.
Trey Treutel | E-Mail Author
Trey Treutel is an Ole Miss grad and a lifelong sports fanatic. He is a huge fan of the NBA and NFL, as well as soccer, college basketball and college football. As a kid, he collected football and basketball cards. In more recent years, he started collecting basketball cards again on a whim and has since expanded to other sports and entertainment options. Find Trey on Twitter at @datreute.
User Comments
Trey,
Does Ultra-pro make magnetic cases for the new Tiger Woods cards. They don’t fit in 180 point And are too big for the 360 point. Thank you.
Jeff » Are you asking if there is an Ultra Pro magnetic case size between 180pt and 360pt? Currently, there is not. What cards from the TW Master Collection are you specifically referring to?
Are the outside dimensions the same as the one-screw holders? I built racks on my wall to hold that size, but would prefer something with UV protection. But if the one touch cases are taller (longer?) then they won’t fit.
The height for the One-Touch cases is about 4 3/8″.
Looking for a good, thick protective case (screw down or magnetic) for the larger sized 1953 Topps set of baseball cards. Any ideas? Thanks
Trey,
Does Ultra-pro make magnetic cases for the new Tiger Woods cards. They don’t fit in 180 point And are too big for the 360 point. Thank you.
Jeff » Are you asking if there is an Ultra Pro magnetic case size between 180pt and 360pt? Currently, there is not. What cards from the TW Master Collection are you specifically referring to?
Are the outside dimensions the same as the one-screw holders? I built racks on my wall to hold that size, but would prefer something with UV protection. But if the one touch cases are taller (longer?) then they won’t fit.
The height for the One-Touch cases is about 4 3/8″.
Looking for a good, thick protective case (screw down or magnetic) for the larger sized 1953 Topps set of baseball cards. Any ideas? Thanks