What is a Probe bet, Float, or Stab?

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Probe IP (In Position)

Definition:
A Probe Bet is made on the turn or river, when the in-position player was not the preflop aggressor, and the out-of-position player checked.
So, Probe IP refers to how often a player in position takes a stab at the pot after the preflop raiser fails to c-bet.

Example:

  • Player A raises preflop (OOP), Player B calls in position.

  • Flop checks through.

  • On the turn, Player A checks again.

  • Player B now bets — this is a Probe IP.


Float

Definition:
A Float occurs when a player calls a continuation bet (c-bet) on the flop with the intention of betting later (usually on the turn) if the preflop aggressor checks.

Example:

  • Player A raises preflop and c-bets the flop.

  • Player B calls (the float).

  • On the turn, Player A checks.

  • Player B bets — completing the float.

Purpose: Often a semi-bluff or delayed bluff, targeting players who give up too easily after a c-bet.


Stab

Definition:
A Stab bet is made on the flop by the player who did not raise preflop, after the preflop aggressor fails to c-bet.

Example:

  • Player A raises preflop.

  • Player B calls.

  • Flop comes down.

  • Player A checks.

  • Player B bets — this is a Stab.

Why it matters: This stat shows how often players try to steal pots when the preflop raiser shows weakness on the flop.


Strategic Use in DriveHUD 2

These stats are found under post-flop aggression or bluffing categories in custom HUD popups or reports. High Stab or Probe frequencies can indicate aggressive, bluff-heavy players. High Float success rates can reveal who’s attacking after missed c-bets.

For more stat definitions, visit the DriveHUD 2 Stat Glossary or reach out to support.

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