Re: Always open raise or fold, never open limp? Expert opinions
Abdul certainly doesn't advocate this position, at least in the tight games that he plays in. In fact, he was one of the biggest proponents of increasing % of hands that players limp-re-raise with premium hands, so as to decrease the probability that Aces or Kings take down just the blinds.
Take a look at his preflop strategy papers at posev.com. One quick quote:
"Without other concerns, in a tight game you should raise with marginal hands, and limp (and usually reraise if raised) with your strongest hands. Balance your hands that you could have in various preflop scenarios, mixing strong with weak and weak with strong, so that you do not give too much information away by your actions, yet strive to still play most hands appropriately. "
I'd be very surprised if the other players you reference didn't take this view as well.
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