Poker Tools to Add to Your Arsenal

While we’re obviously huge of fans of Holdem Manager, we also recognize that it’s not the only pretzel in the bag, so to speak.  HEM can do a number of things, but it was never a program that was meant to be all things to all players.  With the in mind, here’s a quick list of some of the best poker tools, useful for new players and leather-assed grinders alike.

PokerStove
While HEM now has an equity calculator built in –  somewhere –  you don’t want to load HEM each and every time you have an equity calculator.  That’s where PokerStove comes in.  It’s light, it’s quick and it’s simple to use.  If you’re looking to calculate preflop equity or post flop, PokerStove is the ideal piece of software for doing so.  Boasting a simple, intuitive interface and super-fast results, PokerStove remains the choice of many players when it comes to equity calculation.

AcePokerDrills
APD actually comes with an equity calculator as well, but the core of the software is a training device that walks you through situation after situation and helps you to analyze your play.  Training products are usually shallow and over-general, but APD provides an interesting and unique format that has really breathed new life into the genre.  With a low price, stable software and regular updates, APD is a worthy addition to the Start Menu of any poker player.

SNG Wiz
More than perhaps any other poker format, Sit and Go tournaments are all about the math, and SNG Wiz helps you to master the numbers.  With both quiz and import functions, SNG Wiz allows you to both learn new situations and review old ones, all with a simple interface that makes SNG reviews a snap.

Drop us a line if you know of other tools we should add to the list!