I know I could use the information a lot more than I do, but here is how I typically use what is in front of me:
-Right away. If a guy only has 7 hands, but he's at 100% or 0%, that means a little something. Just be aware that his numbers can and will change. Once a guy is up to 25 hands or so, I find the numbers to be much more reliable.
-I honestly don't even look at the numbers much. Once in a while, I glance around the table to see what type of player is sitting where, and that's usually the extent of it. "Ok, maniac to my right, super tight guy 2 to my left" - that sort of thing.
-When it comes to decision making, I don't use it much, but there are times that I do. If I feel like a guy is making a play, I'll check his numbers. What's his postflop aggression? I'll also check a guy's Went to Showdown % before making a big bluff... I want to know if he's capable of folding or if he's a calling station.
Like I said, I'm sure I could use the numbers more, but for me, they are more of a backup than something I rely on. I mainly use them to stay on top of when people switch tables (not noticing a guy you had a read on is actually a new player now) and to identify the BIG maniacs (this is ideal for seat selection too).
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