Whipping the end as in whip tillering or just reflexed? I like to whip tiller some of my r/d designs, but recently have left them un whipped. Im not sure which I like best. I think a Whip tiller gives a little smoother shot, but im just not quite sure if ive sold it to myself. As for hand shock, you can always tapper the ends a little more giveing you a thinner tip.