Absolutely! Have them against the paddles for full affect; then after comfortable with that, You can move them in more about an inch at a time if You feel You want more response. Eventually remove them all together for maximum control sensitivity.

Would be a good thing if You are new.

Some people simply leave them on, but You can dial in EXPO in the TX to lower sensitivity near mid stick for the same affect, so most people lose the weights after awhile.

Gary