trying to figure out which $10 mtt i want to play

Okay, so i took a month hiatus from poker and now i'm looking to get back at it after much analysis of my game and much reading and studying. i'm looking to kick it off with a $10+1 on pokerstars this sunday. i've found four mtt's that have caught my eye and would really appreciate it if people could help me decide which one to play based on things like past experiences, which one(s) are possibly known to attract more fish, or which ones can be more reasonable to play based on payout structure and the amount of people. just stuff like that. below i will provide some information about each tourny:

1. $10+1 NL hold'em [12K Guaranteed]

-Maximum 3150 entrants

-Starting chips 3000

(Given that the tournament reached maximum capacity)
-Places paid 450
-1st 14.5%, 2nd 10.26%, 3rd 7.4%, 4th 5.54%, 5th 4.4%, 6th 3.4%, 7th 2.4%, 8th 1.6%, 9th 1%.

No add-ons
No re-buys


2. $10+1 NL Hold'em [25K Guaranteed]

-Maximum 4860 entrants

-Starting chips 3000

(Given that the tournament reached maximum capacity)
-Places Paid 540
-1st 13.5%, 2nd 9.5 %, 3rd 6.5%, 4th 5.15%, 5th 4.1%, 6th 3.1%, 7th 2.1%, 8th 1.3%, 9th 0.9%

No add-ons
No re-buys


3. $10+1+Rebuys NL Hold'em [$75K Guaranteed]

-Maximum 5000 enrants

-Starting Chips 2000

(Given that the tournament reached maximum capacity)
-Places Paid 720
-1st 12.8%, 2nd 8.95%, 3rd 5.95%, 4th 4.95%, 5th 3.95%, 6th 2.95%, 7th 2%, 8th 1.2%, 9th .76%

Unlimited re-buys for 60 minutes of play
1 add-on


4. $10+1 [1R1A, $20K Guaranteed]

-Maximum 3240 entrants

-Starting Chips 3000

(Given that the tournament reached maximum capacity)
-Places paid 360
-1st 15.8%, 2nd 11.5%, 3rd 8.2%, 4th 5.55%, 5th 4.55%, 6th 3.55%, 7th 2.55%, 8th 1.75%, 9th 1.07%

1 re-buy
1 add-on


I know it's not a difficult task to figure out but it couldn't hurt to get some other opinions. thanks to everyone who lends some advice.

Definitely not the rebuys, simply because they're not truly 11$ tourneys. The 1R1A is a 31$ investment, period. If you don't rebuy and add on then you're not giving yourself the best shot at winning. The 11$ rebuy is usually about a 31-41$ investment, but ranges up to $90+. You didn't give blind structure, but assuming they are the same for the 11$ tourneys, may as well go with the 25k - more prize pool. The level of skill is going to be about the same (pretty donkey-heavy mixed with a few ok players) and you might as well give yourself a shot at winning a nice payday.

awesome thanks a bunch for your input

I agree with henreiman-I wouldn't play rebuys for the sole fact of them costing about 3x more than the $11 buy-in. Every sunday is the 1/4 million which is a $10+1, however this structure is quick and doesn't allow you to patiently play your game. The 12k or 25k are both decent tournaments. Just consider possible ending times when you start and make sure you have the time commitment to sit and play the entire mtt. If you have trouble staying awake and playing late play the one that starts earlier in the day.