User blog comment:Thornclaw Braveheart/Kingsguard vs. Tower Guard/@comment-422690-20110731034241

Close Range: Longsword wins. It has greater reach than a shortsword, and the knights of the Kingsguard are highly skilled with their weapons. Edge: Kingsguard.

Mid range: Even. The Lance is mainly a horseback weapon (it can be used on foot, it's just clumsy), but it's superior in every respect to the Pike. It's got more mass, leading to more force behind the blow and higher penetrating power, as well as having a guard. Plus, wooden lances were frequently made to splinter and kill an opponent by the shrapnel. Edge: Even.

Long Range: Longbow wins. Despite the Kingsguard being masters of their weapons, the Crossbow's slower reload time sets it at a disadvantage against a bow. Edge: Tower Guard.

Special: Flail wins. We've seen the performance of siege weapons on the show. It'll reduce the Tower Guard's overall effectiveness.

Overall: Kingsguard win. They bring better weapons and a massive skill factor. While they are individual warriors, they are the best in Westeros. Plus, TB said Jaime would be in here. He wins.