Normally you will only get hand shock if bow is not set up properly or you are shooting very light arrows and also if you are shooting a speed bow. I shoot a Parker feather mag II and it has a little hand shock. I also shoot a Bowtech mighty mite and it also has a little hand shock. The Parker is not a speed bow but the design of the cam (I think) lends to a small amount of shock. The Bowtech is FAST and has very little hand shock. Don