Or are they a kind of fad?

I know they make it possible to bar spin, but aside from that? I have bullhorns and really love how they give me the ability to stretch out because my frame is a little small, but they do not give me the GREATEST control.

Would you recommend me to try some risers, or what is some sort of medium that would all me to be able to stretch out my arms, yet still have the control needed for tricks?