RE: Release causing left tear
Not really but if the loop is too short,you could be torquing the string.
I am talking about actually getting in behind my jawbone and the release turns a little to the side and cuasing torque.
A prong style rest can fix some tuning problems like a little facial torque or spine issues because they can be adjusted out of center and guide the arrow longer yielding in better tears.Your fallaway can drop too early and provide no guidance.That is probably why the tear doesn't change is because you have no guidance and either are getting a little torque or your spine is off a little.