Cash tables. Regular or ZOOM? (on pokerstars)

DerlyGR said:

In NL2 I found people who prefer regular tables and other zoom.
I still haven't decided which modality to play, although I think that at regular tables the opponents can easily study my way of playing.
What opinion do you have? And why do they prefer one modality and, more importantly, why don't they prefer the other?
Thank you so much!!

Many prefer ordinary tables (they seem to feel more comfortable there). You have to find out where you are best, where you win. Yes, they will understand your playstyle, but you will also understand theirs, and pretty quickly.
Personally, I don't feel good at the regular tables - I feel like I'm falling asleep, I miss the action. It's too slow for me.
Regarding "zoom" junk folds up pretty quickly, and new hand is dealt, the opposite of regular tables (if a full ring is played it's a big pain for me). Also, the players are not that many (at zoom), after a certain time you get to know each other. There are always familiar faces, and new ones come, of course, just like at the regular tables. Each has its advantages and disadvantages (at least for me).
You choose, i thank you too!

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DerlyGR said:

In NL2 I found people who prefer regular tables and other zoom.
I still haven't decided which modality to play, although I think that at regular tables the opponents can easily study my way of playing.
What opinion do you have? And why do they prefer one modality and, more importantly, why don't they prefer the other?
Thank you so much!!

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Aballinamion said:

Zoom is also called “quick fold” and “fast game”, for one simple reason: 1 table of Zoom = 3 regular tables running at once.
We are paying blinds 3 times more and one way or the other we must be loose, 3-bet/4-bet way more often.
If we play too much tight (NIT) we are losing tons of blinds in Zoom tables.
Not saying that Zoom is bad or that you shouldn’t play it, but you must have 3 times more bankroll to play Zoom comfortably.
If you are starting to play, I would strongly recommend for you to play regular tables before risking zoom. Once you feel you are easily beating regular tables, then move to zoom.
We can have tremendous winrates playing zoom (30-50/100 BB), but the losses, variance and rake will also be in the same proportion of our winnings.
Have a solid mindset and a good bankroll management if your intention is to dive into Zoom tables.

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kon44 said:

I disagree with everything you are saying here. You are not paying/playing more blinds, your simply playing more hands. You fold you go to another table with another hand. It favours quick thinkers and those that wish for faster pace. There is no increase or additional loss through/of blinds.

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