What are the top 10 starting hands?

[l_b_rex]

Other than the obvious trips what are the next 10 or 15 best starting hands?

[PokerGob]

I suppose that we know having a pair is better than not having a pair so I will talk about non pair hands.

Three suited big cards KQJ with Q as the up card if you like deception
Three big connecting cards offsuit KQJ with Q as the up card for deception
2 Suited Big Cards with a connector off suit with best card in the door. Ks Js Qc for example.

The deception comes from hitting a King on 4th or 5th in that it may look like you have a pair of queens or a straight draw when in fact you have Kings with a possible straight draw. When playing three suited cards you have to ask yourself, "What is the chance that I can win this hand without making a flush?" If you have analyzed that it is likely play or raise the hand, if it is less than likely fold, yes fold three suited cards to big action, unless they're huge.

Basically your starting hands should be relatively big meaning you shouldn't be calling raises with hands like 987 off if you see 4 cards needed for your straight as your opponents up cards like 10's, J's, 6's, & 5's.

The difference in Stud is that your hands vary in strength based on your opponents up card or "door card" and the position you are in, but this post is more about the cards.