What do you guys use? I'm a newbie, and I feel much more comfortable with using my thumb on top of the stick. Using my index and thumb just doesn't feel natural. The guy at the hobby shop told me to use index and thumb. Am I correct in that the pros use thumb on top? Why not learn that way and not have to switch later. Using thumb and index really puts my hand in an unfomortable position. If you put your hands in front of you in a limp manner, it seems natural that the thumb on top is ideal.