Ace Deuce Suited

I'm not normally a fan of suited connectors, however one of my favourite hands is Ace-Deuce suited.

It probably doesn't make sense statistically. I haven't done the numbers, but I'd guess that compared to any other suited connectors the advantage of having the Ace is outweighed by only having one straight draw instead of four. So why do I like the hand?

I think it's largely psychological. I know I can be happy with either a very low or very high flop, plus I've got outs in the form of a possible flush draw. It feels like I've got more options than with ordinary suited connectors, even if the probabilities don't support that.

It also confuses opponents, I don't think anybody has ever put me on A-2s. Ace-Deuce suited makes a great instrument of psychological warfare. Nothing beats the look on the opponent's face when I take them down with it.

Above all else, I think A-2s is simply fun to play - and having fun is one of my main reasons for playing poker.

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