Play three card straights ?

Should three card mediuom straights be played on third street. ? If so how many dead cards out is to many? How about dead pair cards ?


I am skeptical of these staring hands because staights are hard to make and often loose to flushes , full houses and higher straights.

Author and card Player columnist Roy West states in his stud book that "I know many pros who don't play any straights and a bunch more who don't play many". West recomend playing only 10 high starts or better .


I am a holdem player now playing more stud at Bellagio and Mirage in Vegas 10-20 and 15-30 .


I do play eight high straight starts and better if the situation is good and my cards are mostly live.