What's your favourite starting hand (except the top range)?

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Hi everyone! I'm curious – what is your favorite starting hand in Texas Hold'em besides pocket aces?

For example, I really like suited connectors like 9♦10♦. They give me flexibility and surprise value.

What about you? And why that hand?
 
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67 suited just because I saw it in a YouTube video, it seems to play well after flop, as it's very unexpected.
 
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For me it's Q6 suited or something like Q10 suited, that would be a good starting hand for me to develop my pace step-by-step as well as get premium hands later on when it's more relevant and feels alright to play them strongly.
 
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The very first hand in my first poker tournament that I won was pocket 7s…that is my sentimental hand that I always play.
 
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I really quite like KJ clubs, I know its kind of a top hand. I also keep wanting to add 64s into my 3 bet range, but rarely get the chance!! Haha
 
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If I can't say AA, I would say KK, then! :ROFLMAO:

People always talk about their favorite hand, but I really like to see 2 aces on my hand, it's very satisfactory for me...
 
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