[Jeffage]

"The problem is that he's right; unless you improve you will lose to ace-high in a showdown. If he's good, 3-betting the turn won't necessarily change his read. He may still be willing to show down with ace high."

Do you really think he is willing to put in $80 more to look me up with Ace high here? The real question is, would he 4-bet with just the ace...he's good but I don't think he's a psychic. You make many salient points though...it is a tough spot, he likely has something but he is also tricky. The thing is with something like a pair of 9's making this move he is much less likely to fold to a river raise...he may check-call or bet call but he ain't folding. If I put one more bet in on the turn, he may fold rather than call two more bets to see me. I like this hand because it is tough to pin down a right answer...esp. against a tricky opponent. The question is, if you make these moves, how often do you make them? Against tight players? Loose players?

Thanks for the input,
Jeff