I learned as a clumsy thumbs on the sticks, and a guy at the field suggested I try pinching it as he does. I had far more precision on handling the plane, but for me, I couldn't stunt as well or handle it in low rates like I can with thumbs. In the flight, I usually stick with thumbs out of habit, and if I have a maiden flight or get some flight issues like gusts, I revert to the pinch method to get that control. I've slipped more than once with thumbs and it's good to always have a forefinger on the stick to prevent a slip. I always think at home to adjust my stick heights for pinching, but when I get to the field, too many distractions going on, I forget to play with the adjustments. I have several radios, I find the JR sticks easier for me to use than the Futaba, in either style used.