The Playability of No-Limit Hold'em Hands

I think the playability of small pairs is quite low.
A flop could easily have 3 over cards, str8 draws, flush draws.
Set over set is not uncommon and very costly.
Easily counterfeited, even 78 catching one pair overtakes the 55/66.
Pre-flop is the only time there is any play for a small pair.

Two more considerations I had today.
- Is Playability different for cash games and tournaments?
- Playability in a multiway pot.
I had J10suited in late position with a 3bb raise and 5 callers.
I fancied that if I hit the royal flush I would know where I was and get action from some AKs, or have an easy fold if it totally bricked.

Originally Posted by chemist

I had J10suited in late position with a 3bb raise and 5 callers.
I fancied that if I hit the royal flush I would know where I was and get action from some AKs, or have an easy fold if it totally bricked.

awesome.