Online Poker Forum - 9 Man StnGs - biggest skill jump?

Penoyer79 · Two Pair Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Posts: 64

for those of you who have worked your way up the buy-in level in 9player stngs... i was curious as to where the big jump in skill level came for you?

i've noticed that the $1, $2, and even $5 play pretty close in skill level. usually theres 1 or 2 solid players, a lucky donk, and a couple of meteors.

where did you encounter the biggest jump in skill level?

Philly KDub · High Card Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 12

Hi Penoyer, I've been playing in $1 and $2 SNGs for some time trying to build my bankroll. I must say that I've been successful but I find cash game the best way to build my bankroll. I'm trying to stay disciplined in my bankroll management.

I'd say $20 SNGs is the biggest jump in skill level. I've played there few times and the players are much better. They are much smarter and they can read you pretty good. I was able to adjust my game to theirs. I think it makes poker more fun for me instead of sitting down with a bunch of lucky donks. I wish I could play in $20 SNGs but I have to stay disciplined with my bankroll.

vectorspace · Royal Flush Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 918 Location: Texas

The $5700 ones look really tough. I saw Nordberg win one one time.

Seriously though, I've gotten to where I hate playing SNG's. I've played everything from $75 to $1.25. There is a noticeable difference between the $5.50 and $11 ones. Obviously, the $75's are much tougher than the $26's although I run like god in the $75's. 6 cashes with 2 wins out of 9 games played. I'm not **** either.

Devilz91 · Four of a Kind Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 343

11 to 22 has a big jump I think. So does 55 to 110.

Cdub512 · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:40 pm Post subject:

5 to 11 is the biggest I think...less donks in the 11. Anything under 5 has a lot of donks which is pretty cool even though losing to them sucks when you get unlucky.

Penoyer79 · Two Pair Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Posts: 64

Cash Games drive me insane. i'll spend 3 hours grinding out a nice profit...and then that one cooler hand comes around and wipes it all out. absolutely maddening.

at least in SNGs i dont have to worry about losing more then what i bought in for...and if i cash i know even if i lose im at least getting something for my time.

JDizzzle72 · Message Board Junkie Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Posts: 3954

i also think 11 > 22 is a fairly large jump in average skill in my experience at 6max turbos at least

Azonicbh · Pair Joined: 02 Aug 2009 Posts: 44

Matt_Iji · High Card Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Posts: 2

I worked my bankroll from $300 to over $1000 within a few weeks playing mainly $5 and $10 SnG. I've recently moved up to the $20 and I'm break even at best. I'd say there is a definate skill increase at this level.

drkato · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject:

My perception of where skill levels change the most is between $30 and $50.

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