Q9s is a VERY different hand than 54s. Short handed Q9s can expect to hit a pair and be best a fair % of the time. Against a very loose player, Q9s is a value raise, 54s is a lot more bluffy/spewy.
They play these roles in my game:
o To broaden my range so you can't assume certain flop textures miss me.
o To broaden my range to exploit someone who's making very large mistakes post-flop. (Usually folding too much on the flop/turn and not playing back enough.)
o It's a little something-something of a hand to pre-flop bluff with.
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