The purpose of a stab is to better balance a bow. The more balanced it is the better it is. I have my bows set up so that when I hold them out they stay parallel to the ground. A longer stab or target stab is better for left and rights. The added benefit of being able to rest the tip on the ground is a plus. It takes more effort to swing a long stab to the left and right than it does a short one. Pick up one of each and try it.