[Scott Y.]

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Greatwhite, one thing to consider with A229 is that it has some definite bluff potential in a tight game like that. You can get the low locked up and then be able to bet at scare cards that hit the turn and/or river with a smaller than normal chance of being quartered (as you have half the deuces)

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That's the idea, but I wouldn't overrate the bluffing potential. In a tough game, as long as you seem sane (many tough players use a different image), you won't get much good action when the board comes low and you're facing some blinds, and you'll get played back at on high boards. If you can raise some high hands in the interim (not just AKQJ-ish hands, but occasionally A6KQ/KK43/etc.) you can reach a decent balance.

An awful situation occurs when you raise only low hands (or super-premium, negligible high hands like AAKQ) and your opponents realize that high boards can only hit you with flush draws and single pairs the vast majority, while low boards are a no fly zone. This can be a profitable image for you, but it's a terrible way to play against tough players who bluff smart.