Sonny
Well-Known Member
I think the point we are trying to make is that there is no ONE "best system". The "best system" will be different for every player. Some people have trouble with the TC conversions so they use unbalanced counts. Other players have trouble with the Ace side counts so they use Ace-reckoned counts. Other people have trouble with level 3 or level 2 counts so they stick to level 1 systems. It all depends on your level of play. It doesn't matter what system you use if you are making mistakes or you have to concentrate so hard that the pit can spot you in a minute.
If you can handle a level 2 system with a side count, I would recommend the Hi-Opt II (it's what I use). If not, stick to Hi-Lo and maybe use an Ace side count once you get good enough. If you play mostly shoe games where an Ace side count is not practical, maybe go with Zen. It all depends on your ability and the games you will be focusing on.
-Sonny-
If you can handle a level 2 system with a side count, I would recommend the Hi-Opt II (it's what I use). If not, stick to Hi-Lo and maybe use an Ace side count once you get good enough. If you play mostly shoe games where an Ace side count is not practical, maybe go with Zen. It all depends on your ability and the games you will be focusing on.
-Sonny-