As stated before, there are many advantages to a string loop. If properly put on, they won't come loose and if the right material is used, I think your string would break before a loop will. You will loose draw length with a loop. Depending on how long your loop is, you will lose 1/2" to 3/4" draw length. Look at your relese clipped to your string and then clip it to your loop. That's how much draw length you loose. The draw length on your bow doesn't change but the point of your release attachment does. Don