Was never a fan of regular floats, evols are decent, but I really like these QS3's on the mtn cat, the lockout in the rear is pretty awesome as well. Still the best factory shock offering going from the big 3, freeride shocks are decent as well but doo is still stuck in the past with that rear skid
How many average riders would even notice the difference. The Floats on my 2013 work perfect for me. I think. If I had new Evols. Would I notice a change? Probably not.