How Strong Is Ajs

[crankin 0]

This is probably a pretty basic question, but hands like this come up frequently for me, and I'm not sure of the generally proper play.I'm dealt AJ (of diamonds) in the SB of a 10-handed $0.50 BB table. Folds to MP who raises to $2. Folds around to me. Do I see the flop? Is the answer different based on whether MP is LAG or TAG?

[rookie2619 0]

I think its a auto-call.

[Kaedin 0]

This is probably a pretty basic question, but hands like this come up frequently for me, and I'm not sure of the generally proper play.I'm dealt AJ (of diamonds) in the SB of a 10-handed $0.50 BB table. Folds to MP who raises to $2. Folds around to me. Do I see the flop? Is the answer different based on whether MP is LAG or TAG?

4xBB raise from MP and I Have AJ suited? Im pretty tight, and I fold:(hate AJ, even sooted, oop.

[fckthis 0]

Depends on opponent, but I dont mind folding here.

[Swift_Psycho 1]

Depends on opponent, but I dont mind folding here.

[The Nuts 0]

I'd see the flop.

[BoxingCritic 1]

Suited you HAVE to see the flop. Otherwise you're throwing away a possible NUT hand. BC

[fckthis 0]

Suited you HAVE to see the flop. Otherwise you're throwing away a possible NUT hand. BC

you have one opponent to get money off of. Not worth trying to flop broadway, a flush or a nice draw. You will get paid off little, but lose alot.

[Kaedin 0]

Suited you HAVE to see the flop. Otherwise you're throwing away a possible NUT hand. BC

i can hit a flop of 222 with Q2os, that dont mean i wanna try for a raise and oop

[BIG_L_RIP 0]

obviously the answer is dependent on MP's raising standards, your and his respective abilities to play postflop, your ability to play OOP, etc.To a single raise I make this call usually...

[CobaltBlue 662]

Very dependent on how the opponent is likely to act post-flop.

[kung fu 0]

i would probably call unless against a solid ultra-tag, planning to auto-bet the flop, try to take control of/ take down the pot. in a 6-max game it can even be a re-raise.

[NoSup4U 0]

Depends on opponent, but I dont mind folding here.

[MasterLJ 0]

Call me weak-tight, but I do not call raises with AJ, unless there's a lot of callers... then I play it for the straight, the flush and 2-pair minimum.What could people be raising with that you are ahead? AT?AJ is a trouble hand.

[myenemy 0]

Call me weak-tight, but I do not call raises with AJ, unless there's a lot of callers... then I play it for the straight, the flush and 2-pair minimum.What could people be raising with that you are ahead? AT?AJ is a trouble hand.

Absolutely.But I probably make the call knowing that I am walking on thin ice. If you flop your A or J you must play fast with the ability to dump it later. Or just fold and wait for a better spot.

[Smasharoo 0]

Is the answer different based on whether MP is LAG or TAG?Mainly depends if you suck postflop or not. Aside from flopping the nuts, you won'thave much visability on 99% of flops.Your opponent doesn't matter much. Your table image is probably a lot more important. Will you get paid off by AK on a TQK flop? If so you should call. I'd allways call.good luck.

[Kaedin 0]

Is the answer different based on whether MP is LAG or TAG?Mainly depends if you suck postflop or not. Aside from flopping the nuts, you won'thave much visability on 99% of flops.Your opponent doesn't matter much. Your table image is probably a lot more important. Will you get paid off by AK on a TQK flop? If so you should call. I'd allways call.good luck.

Smash, i respect your opinions and knowledge on poker, but im not sure table image matters at a $50 NL game online. AT would probably pay him off on that board... on UB, atleast:)

[Smasharoo 0]

Smash, i respect your opinions and knowledge on poker, but im not sure table image matters at a $50 NL game online.Nah, you'd be surprised. Maniacs get paid off a lot more even at $50 NL. Even very tight players get sick of being raised out constantly.good luck.