Turbo vs Non-Turbo SnGs

Regulator · Apr 07,2009, 12:59 PM

What is your preference?

blackmagicz · Apr 07,2009, 01:01 PM

Turbo turbo turbo...people get penalized for their mistakes easier.....

Hobbes · Apr 07,2009, 01:03 PM

I must say that I am starting to love the turbos (esp 45 man)

Regulator · Apr 07,2009, 01:07 PM

Yea I've always played turbos just out of habit and the rake I spose, but I've read a few posts lately claiming that a strategic player would fair better in regular sit n gos.

blackmagicz · Apr 07,2009, 01:17 PM

For the most part an aggro player will do better in a regular sit and go in comparison to a turbo because for the most part regular sit and goes play a little tighter.

Just depends on what you are comfortable with.

Hobbes · Apr 07,2009, 01:19 PM

There are strategies to both types. Depends on what you are comfortable with. The nice thing about turbos (and can put you on tilt sometimes) is how light they call all ins.

Regulator · Apr 07,2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blackmagicz

For the most part an aggro player will do better in a regular sit and go in comparison to a turbo because for the most part regular sit and goes play a little tighter.

Just depends on what you are comfortable with.

So you think most players would be rocks and not donk out as quicky?

DennisG · Apr 08,2009, 10:00 AM

For me, it depends on how I feel...if I feel like I am running good, then turbos are alright..and yeah, they do call light at anything under 22 bucks it seems..33's and 55's are tighter.
If I am starting the day, or not running hot, I stick to the regular games...buys me more time to wait for good cards.

Graham · Apr 08,2009, 10:04 AM

Turbo's... more action, faster games. Non-turbo's so many people seem to just sit back waiting for AA, KK, QQ type hands before even playing.

blackmagicz · Apr 08,2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Regulator

So you think most players would be rocks and not donk out as quicky?

Yes...because they are looking to play optimum poker....you can be successful and exploit this by stealing more and being a little more aggro.

I just prefer the 5 minute blind levels because its easier to control the table once you double up once and like was previouly posted people call and go all in very light...

JohnnieH · Apr 08,2009, 10:22 AM

I've always preferred the value of non-tubros. You have a more time early to exploit each players weakness.

I might try a turbo tonight to see see difference.

ReefAquarium · Apr 08,2009, 10:41 AM

If you play short stacks better than deep stacks you should prefer turbos.
If you have less skill than your opponents you should prefer turbos.

blackmagicz · Apr 08,2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefAquarium

If you play short stacks better than deep stacks you should prefer turbos.
If you have less skill than your opponents you should prefer turbos.

I think if you have more skill than your opponents you should play turbos because you can't afford to make mistakes really...

PokerKai · Apr 09,2009, 03:22 AM

Its not a matter of whether you are more skilled at deep stacks or short stacks. Its a matter of which one you hold more of an edge over your opponent. If you hold the relatively the same edge over your opponent deep and short, it would be better to play Turbos because you can get more tournaments in and win more.

You also have to factor in the time. Lets say I can bang out 2 turbos for every normal tournament I play while giving up only a quarter of my edge. Wouldnt it make sense for me to play the turbo despite having less of a skill advantage?

westside8 · Apr 09,2009, 10:16 AM

Turbo - allows for higher volume..