Archer Towers vs Balloons: Is it ever a good idea?

[Baki19]

Assume Air defenses are non-existent/taken out for this querry

Is there ever a good situation during an attack where you would want to send out balloons while archer towers are up? I've tried distracting them with giants and the like but somehow they don't stay distracted enough for my balloons to wreck enough havoc to make a difference. Is there a stategy to it or is it just a futile effort?

[RateMyDefense]

You obviously haven't been playing for long, balloons are only affective after lv 3. Using balloons and minions is the most popular strategy. You'll need a camp space with at least 150+ spaces to use a good strategic army. I wouldn't waste time using costly and timely armies, stick to barchers or giant healer. If you are going to use low balloons take out as many Archer towers and a.d. with barbs and archers then send in the balloons.

[iHeroic]

I agree, balloons are horrible until lvl 3 or 4 (I'd say 4) but yeah the strategy you should go with would be barbs, arch, gobins. Barch, or Giant Healer if you have them.