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I think to the extent that Brunson has a higher hourly rate than Sklansky, that is as objective a measurement of 'better' as you're going to get. Now of course, Brunson plays much higher, but I consider that as all part of being a 'better' poker player. Poker involves more than just knowing the theory and concepts. In that department, the 2+2 writers along w/ Mike Caro are probably unequalled. But great poker at the highest levels also involves heart, people skills, hand reading, image, etc. Brunson may not be anywhere near the theorist that Sklansky or Malmuth are, but his other qualities more than make up for it.

And let's say you have two players, one who plays 30/60 and is technically the better player. But the other one plays 80/160 and, though technically a weaker player, makes more money per hour. Who's the better player? I'd say the guy playing 80/160, because he obvously has the heart to play at the bigger limits and make more money.