I do just habit

i have used one for the last 5 years

I don't!

I had never used one until I bought my new bow the spring of 2005 . It has pretty much eliminated ant torqueing as I don't squeeze the bow handle anymore . Don't know how I ever got along without one !

I have always used one. May be just in my mind, but it seems to make the bow become attached to my arm rather than it being held in my hand, if that makes any sense. Regardless, I shoot better with it than without.