A quick test of shaking vs WDT on espresso extraction, inspired by Lance Hedrick's videos. I do not find any statistical difference in extraction between shaking or WDT for distribution. I do think it's easier to pull off consistently, however.
I'm using a homemade WDT tool, Ascaso Dream PID machine, Eureka Mignon Crono with espresso burrs, 19g dose with ~45g output, IMS basket, extraction measured with an R2 Extract.