Day traders' after-market lounge March 11, page-55

I think you've realised the failure or unsuitability of Heiken-Ashi in short term trading @rick64, especially day trading, so not much more to add.

You need to see every "bump" that spread and volume presents on a short ticker frame - you need to see each and every move the market participants make.

Using HA which masks these movements is similar to using P&F boxes or Renko - they are great for longer term trades and trend following but even then when a decision is made to sell or buy I time that with individual "bar watching".