5-5 in Spades & Clubs

With 5-5 in the blacks and minimum values, many players choose to open 1, planning to show their spade suit later. The idea is to make it easier to show both suits at a low level. [E.g.: 1C-1H, 1S versus 1S-2H, 3C.] Opinions differ... it's really just a matter of style.