Maybe for you, but for some people it's a real advantage. I think it depends on what you prefer. Like that new Razor Xbox 360 controller, it lets you adjust the tension in the sticks themselves. For $13 or whatever, I'd be willing to try these. I have big hands and I sometimes "Dropshot" or whatever cause I don't always realize I have my hand pushed on the sticks, so larger sticks might help me a lot.