I have a 10/22 but the recoil has never been significant enough to bother me. But if it really does bother you and the funds allow, I say why not? It definitely couldn't hurt anything! How much is it? If it's over $20, I wouldn't trouble myself with it.
If recoil isn't an issue (and it isn't - it's a 22!) why not buy it and see if you like the look better? I wouldn't spend much money on it though. After all, the Ruger 10/22 isn't a real expensive rifle to begin with.
In part, it's because I do not care for the cheap plastic, as chuckmatlock has pointed out. These use to be made of metal. The main reason I got one, was that I need a better bite on the ground and into my sholder than plastic or metal. Recoil is not the issue at all. Am I completely satisfied with it?? NO and only because it adds to the OAL of the rifle. I would prefer a thinner simpler rubber butt pad. Would I buy another one? Probably not!!!