my vpip UTG is 10% Basically pairs and AQ+.

In the first three seats I usually play pairs 22-88 to a mix of 50% raises 25% open limp and 25% mucks.

I am finally playing at a level with positionally aware players, so I feel that increasing my raising range in all positions makes it much harder to be read. It also increases the chances of me getting action if I wake up with a hand OOP.

Also, I will get paid off HUGE when I flop a set against aware players.

If I raise 44 utg, and a strong player in position cold calls me, a lot of times they will have a hand like JJ+ and the flop will come 4-2-7 and I will win a big pot.

I think I get a lot of value from my small pairs when I play them this way.