My oldest shock is a 2017, not anywhere near 2024 pour, but they really haven’t changed much over the years. I do recall when the Shock first came out it was a bit rolly but I really think patterns have come up in volume and that’s why the Shock these days feels pretty quick downlane.

The primal shock is interesting, the high rg core really floats it down lane but it flares a ton and when it sees the lanes right, it is so strong, and can create some really incredible angle.

I usually have the primal a few boards stronger and it being much sharper when it changes direction compared to the venom. This difference has me not often bagging the primal on sport patterns, where the venom shock I still take and use it on dang near everything.