[DING-DONG YO]

I max out at 2 tables. I'll sometimes only play one if it's HU. I find poker much more profitable and enjoyable if I play less tables.

That's just me though.

And OP, I don't think your observation about running better when playing fewer tables is not coincidence. I think multitabling, esp 4+ is HIGHLY overrated.

Bottom line is most cannot play 4+ tables profitably. Many think they can, few really can.

Just my .02