First Look: 2009 Upper Deck SP Threads

Last year, SP Rookie Threads was VASTLY improved over 2007. This time, im not so sure, even though they dropped "rookie" from the title. UD posted a few images via facebook, and some parts of the set look great, but others look like a downgrade. Personally, I liked the theme of the product last year, with every card looking like it was stitched together like a jersey, but it seems like that idea was only somewhat carried over to 2009.

At least the letters look much improved over last year, as they are always a point of contention for me. We all know that without letters, this product probably wouldnt make a dent in the industry, so its a good thing that they were put in again. I really like the way they look this time around, especially with all the team color elements (an underrated part of card design to me).

As for the Stafford card they showed here, I think they need to take another look, as it looks awfully uninspired. However, on the other end of the spectrum, I really like the Manning, as it should be team colored and representative of the "threads" theme.

Lastly, I am wondering whether or not we may get star letters as well as rookie letters in this product. When referencing SP Authentic last time we talked, Gregg did not mention the return of the Letter autos, could this be it for lettermen this year?