Finger grooves in riser - yes or no?

[Mojo Rising]

I see them on some risers and was wondering the pros and cons?

[Tajue17]

don't like them,,,, I even tried them with my own finger pattern and still didn't like them--> it constricts me to that one grip position but where I  shoot different positions where my hand on the bow changes a bit or wear gloves it does't feel right to me..

[caleb7mm]

I like it. my dalaa has them. I never notice them unless im gripping the bow wrong. that is the point right?  

[Tom]

Don't like them myself but each to their own.

[Buckeye Trad Hunter]

Personal preference thing just like so many other things related to trad shooting.  Only you will know if it's right for you.  you'll have to shoot one with the grooves to see if you like them.

[joe skipp]

Don't like them, I prefer a small thumb rest though. Really gives positive hand placement.

[ron w]

I hate a thumb rest, cut mine off my Mikuta. Finger grooves I kind'a like, my Zipper and my Morrison both have them and that gives me a positive feel. It's a personal thing I guess!

[Scott S.]

I have a Cascade Golden Hawk Mag with a single notch for the index finger along the front outside corner of the riser.  It really seems to help with consistant hand placement.  I'm not a fan of a full set of finger grooves on the back, though.

 

[Mojo Rising]

Thanks for the replies!

[Gil]

It depends on how you grip your bow, it doesnt matter to people with relaxed bowhands as they dont grip the bow that much for the grooves to be felt.Others have a firm grip on the bow so finger notches provide a reference point for them. I myself shoot olympic style recurves so my bow hand is very relaxed, i really have to close my hands a little just so that the bow wont fall from my hand.If I hold my trad bows like i do in olympic style recurve,I need a sling to catch the bow after my shot.

[thunder1]

I like the way they look. But I don't use them as I hold my bow with three fingers curled.

I always wondered, what would happen if you needed to change your grip if you had gloves on.  Better than a square back, I think I would just prefer rounded.

[Irish]

Not a big fan of them

[hawk4570]

I like them

[ChuckC]

My fingers don't touch the back of the bow anyway, 'cept for the thumb and pointer.
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[Jedimaster]

I don't like them. They never feel natural or comfortable to me. I like to be able to move my fingers I guess. Grooves distract me and I want to focus on the target - not my bow hand. Can't totally explain it but I strongly dislike the ones I've tried - to the point that I would consider it a deal breaker on a bow.

[CRS]

Strictly a personal preference.

I do not like them.

[Jon Swanson]

I agree it is a preference.  I think that you have them made when you shoot one way.  What if you change your form and the grooves feel off?  Just a thought before you break the grinder out:)

[straitera]

Strickly personal preference. I like straight grips on Hill LB's. Locators front or back bother me.

[KEG]

Don't really like them for all the reasons already posted.