Re: Flopped Top Set .... now what?
 

To take from Harrington's book, if someone out there is on a flush draw, betting 2/3 of the pot will have your opponent making a mistake if he calls. In this instance, it is a coordinated board with 2 flush cards. I would immediately think to bet big because I do not want to get outdrawn. You have a great hand, but certainly would not complain to take the pot right there. I agree that even checking the flop is superior to making a weak bet, since u can push if anyone bets. But checking risks giving a free card, so really the only good play is to make a stiff bet and force your opponents to make a mistake to chase their draws.

Re: Flopped Top Set .... now what?
 

Harrington also says that if you're getting 3:1 for a flush draw, you may have the implied odds to take it, at least on the flop.

I like checking. But after reading everyone's responses, I like overbetting the pot. If the pot is $100, put in a larger bet, keeping in mind their stack sizes, perhaps $130-$150. The flop is dangerous, you probably will be played with. Now if they call, fine. Most likely they will fold or go all in. But if you just take the pot, that's fine too. Also overbetting may be taken as a sign of weakness. I think one advantage of overbetting, is that with top set, you're fairly pot-committed anyway. If they call, you'll put them all-in on the turn if it's a blank.

Re: Flopped Top Set .... now what?
 

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Live 1-2 NL

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I raise to 22 with QQ

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4 to the flop

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Yummy.