Definition
A polarized range contains mostly strong value hands and bluffs, with relatively few medium-strength hands.
Polarized range
A range made of very strong hands and bluffs, with few medium hands.
Key points
- Polarization often appears in large bet sizes.
- Bluffs and value hands share blockers and story constraints.
- Medium-strength hands often check/call rather than bet big.
Common misconceptions
Myth
Polarized means only bluffs.
Reality
It includes strong value too.
Myth
Polarized ranges are always better.
Reality
Merged ranges can be better with small sizes.