Preflop confusion

[DeeJ]

I think with 99 it's got to be slightly better in value terms for the extra bet to be going in early. You may have the initiative after the flop, too, if there is an Ace it would be hard to call a bet for anyone without one (or a draw).

It is too complex to work out all likely/possible combinations of holdings and flops. Against the range stated I would certainly 3-bet, you can't have the fish calling cheap and picking up some random 2 pair....