Ok, since someone bumped this thread, I just happen to have a couple thoughts about recent revelations concerning 'Flash'. I feel bad because I know Flash is in declining health, mentally as well as physically, but I believe the record needs to be set straight.
The issue was not whether there is any benefit of using Hi-opt2, vs a level 1 count. That is completely dependent on the individual. What is at issue is Flash has spent many years making false statements that have mislead players, particularly newer players. Statements such as "no one can win playing a level one count", "no professional players play a level one count" and so on and so forth. It is one thing to be a proponent of something and say in my opinion such and such is beneficial, it is another to make completely false and misleading statements to support your "opinion".