Handling Strong and Weak hands with Majors

[mikestar13]

I'm not sure how sims would help me much. People seem to think that:

 

2M = 9-13

2♦ = 3-8 either major

 

is better than

 

2M = 3-8

2♦ = 9-13 either major

 

considering that the former structure is pretty commonly played where multi is allowed and I've never seen the latter. There were also some claims to this effect on a discussion on bridgewinners, with the problem being that we might need to look for slam opposite the 9-13 hand and this is easier when you know the major right off (especially if the slam strain is responder's suit). And the 9-13 range is probably more common, especially in 2nd seat after a pass.

 

I agree that when playing "flag bids" it's even less clear. Is there a particular reason combining the strong+intermediate would be better (besides ACBL charts)?

 

2M bid gives better preemption on the weak hands.