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Kbs tour v 110 shaft review: is it worth the hype [updated aug 2024].

The KBS Tour V 110 shaft is among the most popular options for golfers looking for a high-quality, high-performance shaft. With a reputation for accuracy, control, and consistency, this shaft has become a go-to choice for both amateurs and professionals alike.

In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the KBS Tour V 110 shaft and discuss its features, advantages, and drawbacks, so you can determine whether it’s the right option for you.

The KBS Tour V 110 shaft is a steel shaft designed for intermediate to advanced players looking for a shaft that provides maximum control and consistency. It features a tour-taper design, which means it has a gradual reduction in diameter from the grip to the tip. This design provides a more stable feel and helps reduce dispersion on off-center hits.

The shaft is available in a range of flex options, including regular, stiff, and extra stiff, and can be customized to match your swing speed and style. It’s also compatible with a variety of club heads, making it a versatile option for golfers across all skill levels.

Performance

The KBS Tour V 110 shaft is known for its excellent performance on the course. Its tour-taper design provides a more consistent and stable feel throughout the swing, resulting in higher accuracy and precision. This is especially notable on off-center hits, where the shaft’s design helps reduce dispersion and keep shots on target.

The shaft’s weight distribution also contributes to its performance, with a slightly heavier feel towards the grip end that promotes a smoother and more controlled swing. This weight distribution also helps optimize trajectory and spin rates, resulting in better overall ball flight.

One of the biggest advantages of the KBS Tour V 110 shaft is its level of control and precision. Golfers who have used this shaft report feeling more connected to their swing and more in control of their shots. The shaft’s design also helps reduce dispersion, resulting in tighter shot patterns and higher accuracy.

Another advantage of the KBS Tour V 110 shaft is its versatility. The range of flex options and compatibility with different club heads make it a suitable option for golfers across all skill levels. The customization options also allow for a more personalized feel, which can help golfers optimize their performance on the course.

One potential drawback of the KBS Tour V 110 shaft is its slightly heavier feel. While this can be an advantage for some golfers, others may find it difficult to generate the same swing speed and power as they would with a lighter shaft .

Additionally, the KBS Tour V 110 shaft is a premium option, meaning it comes with a higher price tag than some other shafts on the market. While it’s certainly worth the investment for serious golfers looking to improve their game, it may not be the best option for those on a tight budget.

Overall, the KBS Tour V 110 shaft is a reliable and high-performing option for golfers looking for maximum control and consistency on the course. With its tour-taper design, range of flex options, and versatility, it’s a popular choice among amateurs and professionals alike. While it may not be the most affordable option on the market, its performance and durability make it a worthwhile investment for serious golfers looking to take their game to the next level.

If you’re considering the KBS Tour V 110 shaft for your golf clubs , we hope this review has provided you with all the information you need to make an informed decision. Happy golfing!

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KBS Tour Iron Shafts - Review

By Matt Saternus September 8, 2011 in Forum Testing Reviews

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KBS Tour Iron Shaft Review

Introduction

Despite being around for just a few years, KBS Tour iron shafts have jumped right into the discussion of “Best Iron Shaft” for better players along with longtime favorites Project X and Dynamic Gold. I set out to discover what makes KBS Tour shafts the choice of so many touring pros and top players, and what they can offer the rest of us.

Notes, Feel, and Miscellaneous

The shafts that I tested were the KBS Tour shafts in S+. These shafts weigh in at 125 grams. As I've noted in my reviews of the KBS Hybrid shaft and the Hi-Rev wedge shaft, the thing that I love about KBS is the feel, and the KBS Tour shafts are no exception. Of the three shafts tested here, KBS Tours feel the smoothest to me, and seem to require the least effort to load. For me, this results in making smoother, better swings.

I tested the KBS Tour shafts against Project X (6.0) and Dynamic Gold (S300). All testing was done using the Mizuno fitting cart, so the same head could be used with multiple shafts. All numbers below are averages of 20 “good” strikes.

Ball Speed: KBS Tour 122 Project X 122 Dynamic Gold 120

Launch Angle: KBS Tour 12.8* Project X 12.7* Dynamic Gold 12.1*

Backspin: KBS Tour 4200 Project X 3900 Dynamic Gold 4398

Carry: KBS Tour 187 Project X 190 Dynamic Gold 182

Dispersion (further left-average-furthest right):

KBS Tour 7L-4L-4R Project X: 20L-8L-3R Dynamic Gold: 14L-6R-10R

As you can plainly see, these three shafts are much more similar than they are different, at least for me. The greatest discrepancy was in terms of dispersion, and KBS was the clear favorite having not only the best average but the smallest difference from right to left.

REAL WORLD RESULTS

In the real world, the KBS Tour shafts have performed extremely well. To my eye, the ball flight is fairly high, but almost never weak. In fact, the trajectory was the subject of some envy while playing with a couple of better players recently. The dispersion is very good also: bad swings still happen, but I never feel like a good swing gets a bad result. I think that's probably the best compliment that a shaft or club can get: it never cheats you out of a good result.

A quick internet search showed that KBS Tour shafts can be purchased for $25 each, and perhaps less if purchased as a set. This price puts KBS Tour right between its two main competitors. The performance is outstanding, and I have a hard time believing that anyone who tries this shaft would feel that it wasn't worth the price.

The Peanut Gallery

While I normally would not include a Peanut Gallery section in a shaft review, I realized that I have been informally gathering Peanut Gallery data on KBS Tour shafts on a daily basis while fitting customers for irons. My unscientific polling has shown that a majority of players prefer the feel of KBS Tour to that of Dynamic Gold or Project X. Many players say that they cannot feel a difference between the three, but of those that can, I would say 3 out of 5 prefer KBS. The only thing that has dissuaded anyone from choosing KBS is the slightly higher launch: for some players KBS launches noticeably higher than the other two choices.

KBS Tour iron shafts will be staying in my bag for a long time to come. The two biggest reasons are dispersion and feel. Based on the fittings that I've conducted, I am not alone in my love for the feel of KBS Tour shafts, and I believe that you will only see KBS become more prevalent in the years to come

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The only thing that has dissuaded anyone from choosing KBS is the slightly higher launch: for some players KBS launches noticeably higher than the other two choices.

And that of course is where the C-Tapers come in.

What I would add, and few seem to understand (or at least want to acknowledge) is there really isn't really such a thing as the "best shaft". There's such a huge difference from one person's swing to another's that there's no way one shaft can really fit everyone and be the best. We have some testers who achieve their best results with lighter weight Nippon shafts, but struggle a bit with KBS and Project X. Put a lightweight shaft in my hands and what I do manage to hit straight balloons (especially in the longer irons).

Yet another reason to work with a full service club-fitter.

As an aside, I personally think the KBS do offer better feel than ProjectX, but as you noted, those perceptions vary.

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Earlier this summer i came in 3rd in the golfweek british open challenge and with that come a set of kbs c-taper shafts. i'll be curious how they perform against my project x's

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And that of course is where the C-Tapers come in.   What I would add, and few seem to understand (or at least want to acknowledge) is there really isn't really such a thing as the "best shaft". There's such a huge difference from one person's swing to another's that there's no way one shaft can really fit everyone and be the best. We have some testers who achieve their best results with lighter weight Nippon shafts, but struggle a bit with KBS and Project X. Put a lightweight shaft in my hands and what I do manage to hit straight balloons (especially in the longer irons).   Yet another reason to work with a full service club-fitter.   As an aside, I personally think the KBS do offer better feel than ProjectX, but as you noted, those perceptions vary.

No question at all, everyone needs different things. That's why I skip any kind of points based rating with shaft reviews. I see shaft reviews as a way to share some info about a shaft so that readers can decide if it's interesting, and then go test it for themselves.

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Thanks for your thoughts Matt, I'm a fan of KBS and believe their shafts are money well spent.

• 4 weeks later...

Congrats on your finish Michael. I'm playing the C-Tapers and have to say they are a pretty sweet shaft. i'm not getting all the yardage gains, but I do like the smoother feel and the consistent ball flight. Please let us know how they perform for a pro....

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Hi Michael,

Yes I will send you 4i – 9i (with 3 9i shafts) in S+ flex. This will allow you to hard step your set for 3i-PW. We do not make PW shafts.

I'm actually in the early stages of testing the C-Tapers for a review here myself. What I saw today was very promising: feel is great, distances are good, and the dispersion is fantastic.

• 6 months later...

Just finished testing KBS shafts. Tour 90 are not for me. Loved the tour and c taper. C taper were 500 rpms less and about 2 degrees lower just like it said they would be. I saw significant gains over dg s300. But also saw gains with the px 6.5 over the px 5.5. But did not have the same heads on px and kbs/dgs. So not exact comparison. Feel wise I liked the tours best. Then c taper then px then dg. C taper and tour performance was similar. But did not love satin finish. Looked cheap? Which was a surprise.

I am about to take the plunge on new/different irons. I have lusted in my heart every since I saw the Adams MB2 KBS blk ni combo. Considering refinishing ZB heads to black oxide with red paint fill and red ferrules and red pure grips with my name on KBS black shaft. Happy birthday to me. Two weeks to decide.

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Thanks for digging this up RR.

Has anyone tried the C-tapers with a shim installed into .370 irons? I'm wondering if the shim affects performance.

Wow, totally forgot about this thread.

I still have my hard stepped and tipped s+ c tapers in a box. But I was able to try the x flex at the pga show. And knew that was the next set for me.

I was fortunate enough to be asked to be a Nike staffer this year, and with that my new set I went with x flex tipped 1/2".

My first reaction is how solid and stable to ball flight is. Secondly I don't get the odd jumper I used to get with the project x's.

I'm very pleased with the clubs, and the shafts are brilliant. Ps all shafts are pureD

Thanks for digging this up RR.   Has anyone tried the C-tapers with a shim installed into .370 irons? I'm wondering if the shim affects performance.

I have not tried this but buy the glass beads from Golfsmith instead of the shims. These beads are more like sand that you mix with the epoxy and it takes the place of the shim. I have used this just once since I got it but I like it much better than the shims.

Seriously, I do not see why they would be different.

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KBS Tour FLT Iron Shaft Review

• on August 5, 2016

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The KBS Tour FLT iron shaft is a close relative of the KBS Tour steel shaft, but with higher launching long irons and lower launching short irons.

Introduction

KBS has a strong reputation for irons with good feel and control, but almost all of their shaft lines have had very specific performance characteristics.  While it’s very difficult to make equipment that has a widespread appeal and benefit in the golf market, KBS attempted to make an iron shaft that would work for a broad range of golfers ranging from the amateur player to Tour pro.  That shaft is the KBS Tour FLT which is designed to make 6 irons and up higher launching and softer landing while the 8 iron and down will have a lower, more penetrating flight.

Interestingly, the feel of the KBS Tour FLT is very similar to the  KBS Tour shaft .  To be honest, if it wasn’t for the differing performance, I’m not sure I would be able to tell the difference.  I thought the standard Tour shaft was fairly smooth, and you could feel distinct action toward the middle of the shaft throughout the set.  With the FLT I found that it seemed the action (kick point) shifted lower and higher to accommodate the intended performance design of the shaft set.

Performance

To test the KBS Tour FLT shafts, I got on the launch monitor with the Tour FLT, the KBS Tour, and a third set of shafts (my control set in the experiment, my gamers).  Sure enough, I was hitting the Tour FLT long irons with an apex about seven feet higher than the other shafts , and I found the results to be consistent.  As a result of the added height, I got a little more carry and a little more distance.  With the shorter irons, I didn’t have the same gap, but there was a clear difference.

With the Tour FLT, I saw an apex about three feet lower than my other shafts, but that small of a difference doesn’t have me totally sold on whether it was me or the shafts.  That said, the principle of changing flight characteristics throughout the set is definitely there and the Tour FLT shafts performed as advertised for me.

Whether or not the KBS Tour FLT is good for you can only be discovered through work with a qualified fitter.  What I will say is that if you love the feel of the KBS Tour shaft, but you’re looking for a different ball flight, the KBS Tour FLT is definitely worth a try.

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The shaft band on my steel shaft irons says KBS Tour FLT but does not say what the weight is or what flex it is.

If you’re asking how to tell what flex or weight the shaft is, there may be something printed on the shaft under the grip. You’d obviously have to remove a grip or two to see that.

Hi ( i am french also i am sorry for my english ^^) i made a fitting for taylormade p770 and the man told me that kbs tour flt 120 will be good for me. But my current shaft is DG S300 (130g) so i would like to know if the flt 120 is not to light for me. I am playing on a golf course where there is always 30knots of wind. I am 4 handicaper. I hope that i have success to be understood. Thank you for your answer.

Your fitter is providing you better in-person information than I can from my seat. If that’s what you were fit for and you were hitting well, it seems reasonable to go with their direction.

I had a set of irons with kbs 90 shafts. They fit me perfectly. What does the 90 stand for. Also I’m considering kbs tour flighted regular. Is this shaft similar to the kbs 90 regular? Help ! Thanks Harry

The 90 refers to the weight. The KBS Tour Flighted will be much heavier.

How does the scale work im.about to buy tour fly x 130 shafts . Are they stiff and made of steel ? How does the scale work ?

What scale are you referring to?

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Which KBS iron shaft is best for you?

Published: 22 September 2022 Last updated: 21 August 2024

KBS iron shafts are for everyone from the world’s best golfers to slow-swinging amateurs, but which of their 14 models best suits you? Let us explain…

Golfers rarely give a second thought to which shafts are in a new set of irons . Yet, KBS believe 14 different models (all of which come in numerous weights and flexes) are needed to cover all types of players.

Technology has taught the brains behind KBS – Kim Braly, if he’s to fit hard-hitting tour pros alongside moderate speed, high handicap amateurs the brand needs a vast array of options. The thinking has led to the creation of 14 different steel and graphite KBS iron models.

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We don’t want to fit you for your perfect iron shaft. That should only ever be done with the help of a decent club fitter in the real world. But, to highlight how shaft technology helps you hit better iron shots more often we’ve taken a look at the full KBS line-up.

When buying your next set remember KBS shafts can change how a shaft feels, launches and spins, so you have the opportunity to choose your perfect ball flight and set-up. Here’s what you need to know about KBS iron shafts.

Players’ models  

Kbs c-taper iron shaft.

There are three-pillar players’ shafts within the KBS line-up and each differs by balance point. The Tour is stiffest in the grip section (for good feel) and it gives mid-launch and mid-spin. The C-Taper is stiffest in the tip section (close to the head) to give a stout and strong feel and deliver low launch with low spin. The S-Taper fits neatly between the pair.

C stands for Constant Taper, so the shaft has no steps, which allows the C-Taper to have a strong and stout feel. Typically the model suits stronger golfers, and players can expect a 5% lower ball flight than True Temper’s Dynamic Gold . Major winners Gary Woodland and Justin Rose have played the C-Taper as has Rickie Fowler .

KBS $-Taper iron shaft

All three KBS pillar players’ iron shafts come in the same five weights, so golfers get to choose based on the launch, spin, and ball flight desired for their own game.

Half flexes (R+ and S+) are brilliant for golfers that sit on the fence between two flexes. They alleviate decisions around whether to go regular flex for more distance or stiff for increased accuracy. The S-Taper (Subtle Taper) is midway between the C-Taper (lowest spin and launch) and Tour shaft (mid-spin and launch).

KBS Tour iron shaft

The Tour is Kim Braly’s signature shaft, it was the first KBS model and it’s the mothership of KBS. Thanks to not being overly strong the Tour can suit a wide audience of golfers. Its consistent step pattern is a good fit for smoother, less aggressive transition players.

Thanks to being a high balance point model (so weight is positioned closer to the grip), golfers get a slightly softer feel and good feedback at the top of the swing. A further Tour FLT (Flighted) shaft model launches long irons higher and short irons lower for a more optimised set.

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How KBS players’ steel shafts differ in launch and spin

KBS Tour V iron shaft

KBS see the Tour V as an outlier shaft because the model is 10g lighter than the C-Taper, $-Taper, and Tour.

KBS Tour Rep Paul Steels says “the Tour V shaft is often a good fit for players who like the shot shape and flight of the C-Taper but want extra feel, as the C-Taper is just so boardy”.

KBS C-Taper Lite, $-Taper Lite, and Tour Lite iron shafts

There’s lots of misunderstanding around lighter iron shafts. But KBS say golfers should see their Lite models (which are 15g lighter than the standard models) as giving a little more launch and being easier to get airborne (than the 3 pillar models).

For players who don’t go at iron shots full tilt Lite models can be a really good option as club speeds increase and shots launch higher. Lite models and aging typically go hand-in-hand. If you happen to overload the shaft you’ll know because shots will start turning over left of the target (for a right-handed golfer).

Also, think about launch windows. A strong but very low launch player could see benefits by going Lite but in a strong flex to up launch and ball flight.  

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KBS iron shaft swing speed recommendations

Average speed KBS iron shaft models

Kbs max and max ct80 iron shafts.

To ensure KBS have shafts to suit every golfer’s speed they produce ultralight Max and Max CT80 shafts as well. Both Max shafts are high-launch, high-spin models which help optimise ball flight for maximum carry distance at moderate speeds.

Remember it’s possible to be a fast but inconsistent high handicapper (in which case you’d be better suited to one of the KBS players’ shaft models), so think about shafts suiting speeds rather than ability. Thanks to their low kick point and high launch properties the Max shafts regularly make an appearance in stronger lofted irons (think TaylorMade Stealth and Callaway Big Bertha B21 ).

Typically high-speed players, irrespective of ability will not touch this product.

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There are junior options too   

To ensure golfers can go through their whole golfing career with a familiar KBS feel, the brand also produce two junior steel shafts (the 560 and 580). Both are designed to suit the speed of 8 – 11-year-old players.

Both shafts are lightened steel, so the weights are similar to lightweight graphite iron ranges. But, crucially golfers don’t get a heavy head feel which can cause issues when switching from graphite to steel once a child is a stronger teenager.   

When should you go graphite?

Graphite irons shafts are massively misunderstood in the modern game. Many people think they’re for older golfers and slower speed players, which just isn’t the case. Graphite irons shafts are easier on the body. They remove vibration, and can suit everyone from tour players to very moderate speed club golfers.

In typical KBS fashion, the brand make three graphite models (all are available in numerous weights and flexes), here’s what you need to know about them.

How KBS graphite iron shafts differ in launch and spin

KBS TGI – Tour Graphite Iron shaft

KBS specifically target a steel-like feel from their graphite shafts. They’ve done such a good job fulfilling their brief several tour players swear it’s not actually graphite. Thinking instead it’s a steel shaft painted black.

The TGI can be matched to golfers’ speeds (there are eight weights, so the model can suit from 57mph to 100mph speed players) in exactly the same way as the brand’s steel shafts. The TGI is the company’s lowest launching and spinning graphite iron shaft, it’s pretty strong and stout, so decent players often like it.

KBS PGI – Players Graphite Iron shaft

In developing their shafts KBS have undertaken masses of research, and they say when the flex isn’t disclosed golfers often prefer the feel of graphite over steel. Their advice is to play the flex you need. Don’t be tempted to go stiffer than necessary. And if you swing a 6-iron at 70mph play a shaft that performs at that speed.

The PGI was developed to bring a steel-like feel to graphite and it’s a step up from the lower launching and spinning TGI. The PGI is widely played on the LPGA Tour, it’s the brand’s mid-launch/mid-spin graphite iron shaft. Six weights mean the model can suit from 57mph to 94mph players.

KBS Max graphite iron shaft   

The Max graphite is the highest launching and spinning graphite iron shaft in the KBS line-up. It’s a model for golfers who really need help launching shots high into the air to maximise carry distance. Five weights mean the model can suit swing speeds from 51 to 82mph.

KBS graphite iron shaft swing speed recommendations

Get it right the first time

KBS reckon so long as golfers get fitted correctly the first time they can progress through KBS models throughout their playing career. It means, if like Gary Woodland you’re a C-Taper player or Cameron Smith a Tour shaft player you stay within that family but progress to lighter models as you age.

And to demonstrate how important finding the right family is KBS say to look at Adam Scott and Gary Woodland . Scott has been a Tour shaft player for years (think of his smooth, under-control swing) whereas Woodland is a big strong hitter of the ball, so he’s a C-Taper guy all day long. But, switch their clubs over and both would struggle to play, as they wouldn’t get the ball flight or shot window they’d be expecting.    

Don’t forget your wedges

Today KBS are a through-the-bag shaft company. They make shafts for drivers, fairways, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters, so if you’re taking the time to get fitted don’t neglect how the company produce five different wedges shafts too.

KBS say the Hi-Rev wedge shaft has been designed from the Tour shaft profile. There’s a lengthened tip section to give a softer feel and generate extra spin. If you play the Tour shaft you’ll likely enjoy this wedge model too. The brand’s 610 wedge shaft was designed to complement the Tour V shaft.

Where C-Taper and S-Taper fans often run shafts from their irons through into the wedges, albeit at a slightly lighter weight as wedge shots are rarely hit full out.

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How do KBS iron shafts compare in data?

Verdict: KBS iron shafts

Lots of people will look at our test pro’s data and think the shafts are performing very much alike. But the data says nothing about how different the shafts felt.

Comparing the C-Taper and S-Taper the data shows the pair as being pretty evenly matched but the difference in feel was phenomenal. So different in fact our test pro felt he just wouldn’t be able to use the C-Taper effectively on the golf course (as it’s so strong). Where the $-Taper felt brilliant and could well be his perfect match within the KBS family.

The Lite shafts produced a faster ball speed, just as KBS promised and the C-Taper Lite in particular launched and flighted shots higher with a steeper descent angle, so there’s a huge amount of tuning in ball flight and feel available from shafts.

Just as KBS promised the TGI graphite shaft produced some very good optimal numbers too, they’d be a very sensible choice for golfers looking to avoid the shock and vibration of using steel shafts. Equally the Max graphite climbed to its peak height very early in its flight, which at lower speeds will be a real benefit in maximising carry distance.   

At the end of the day, KBS are all about the consumer. You get what you want, whether that be higher or lower launching, more or less spin, or a different feel, everything is on offer within the KBS iron family. Our test pro liked the $-Taper for his own game as it didn’t feel too strong, yet it felt stable and produced a good feel through the hands, and he had control over his ball flight.

KBS Founder Kim Braly on a life spend designing golf shafts

Many golfers won’t know the name Kim Braly, but the guy is a shaft legend. He has dedicated his life to creating the highest performance shafts you can buy, and we sat down with him. 

How have shafts evolved over the last 150 years?

A hundred of those years were dominated by hickory shafts. Steel shafts didn’t come about until the 1930s. My father patented “Frequency Matching” (in the 1980s) which has been the biggest breakthrough during my lifetime. Until then there were no standards; the method gave a baseline to compare and match shafts. Everything I’ve achieved since is down to the Frequency Matching method he invented.

How did the Frequency Matching idea come about?

We made titanium irons with tungsten weights and wanted to see how different set-ups affected performance. We organised a golf robot, and tried two identical set ups, yet the results were entirely different. We started questioning if shafts might not be matched. My dad developed Frequency Matching as a way to compare and match (for flex, weight, profile through CPM, cycles per minute) shafts to one another. The process hasn’t changed for 30 years.

You developed the Rifle and Project X shafts which are still popular; what was different about them?

No set of shafts had been designed individually for each club until then. They were a breakthrough. We’d follow the PGA Tour (at a time when there were no tour vans) and explain to players about matching their irons. We could match a whole set to the club they felt most comfortable and confident with. We were custom fitting without really knowing it.

I’m also proud of what we’ve achieved at KBS over the last 10-12 years. If we aren’t the leaders in shaft technology I really don’t know who is.

What was the players’ reaction?

They were super interested. We had lines of people wanting to understand how shafts affected performance. We learned all sorts. In relation to frequency the lightest shaft in the bag (the driver) will be the stiffest. The weakest shaft should be in the lob wedge, as there’s lots of shots hit less than full out, and a fraction weaker shaft allows you to know where the head is.

Today, the correct fit for players is often a flex and a half stiffer than we recommended 15 years ago. At the start we were a couple of guys just trying to understand. It wasn’t about marketing; we had our mathematical theory and we wanted to understand if it worked in practice.

How have launch monitors affected modern shaft fittings?

They’re one of the best things to have happened to golf. Launch monitors have helped people understand ball flight, spin, height and launch. Every shaft I’ve ever designed has been designed with a type of player in mind.

Each KBS shaft fits into a matrix, we’ve worked on them one at a time, and the line-up is nearly 100% complete.

Where do you start designing new shafts? Is it an idea from you, or a request from a player?

We have ideas, but they have to work in practice. In golf “feel” is a huge thing. If the feel is wrong products go nowhere. I’ve enjoyed dialling in the KBS Tour Lite (steel) and KBS PGI (Players’ Graphite Iron shaft) to be “everyman” golf shafts over the last two years.

They work at specific swing speed ranges, and thanks to our options we can optimise launch and spin for golfers swinging 6-iron in the region of 80mph.

You’ve worked on a bunch of top performing shafts, but which are you most proud of?

The Precision Rifle put me on the map, set up my career and I learned loads from it. The first KBS Tour shaft was a really big deal, too. It’s the foundation stone of every other KBS shaft, where all our other current shafts start. I’m awfully proud of it. 

Have you hit hickory shafts? How different are they to today’s models?

The last two tournaments I’ve played have been hickory challenges. Hickory weighs a ton (they’re 180g in a 6-iron), they’re really stiff but the torque is unreal. You can literally twist the head in your hand. Wood is strong in one direction – the one it’s grown in – which is up and down the shaft.

Will graphite shafts ever be the norm through the bag?

I’ve heard so many times how graphite represents the future. In terms of iron shafts steel is still a great material. The reason graphite became popular is its strength to weight ratio. It’s possible to make a 45in driver shaft at a “normal” swingweight.

You just can’t do that with steel, but you don’t need that as much in irons. Steel isn’t going away.    

KBS make 16 different iron shafts; why so many?   

Each of our profiles do different things. You may have the tendency to hit the ball low, so we have shafts designed to spin more and have a higher trajectory, and vice-versa.

For every 2.5mph of club speed change golfers need a different shaft flex, and that’s why we make half flexes. There’s also feel to consider. In our KBS Tour franchise we go from 130g to 90g in 5g increments (nine different weights), so golfers get what they need.

Whereas in a traditional three flex line-up (R, S, X) golfers get pushed into the best option available. KBS have a reputation for making good feeling shafts because golfers get shafts with the correct load at impact, which naturally feels good. Everything really does come back to fitting.

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KBS Tour V Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

If you were a fan of the KBS Tour shafts but found them to be a bit too heavy or too stout for your swing then the KBS Tour V shaft should definitely be on your radar.

The KBS Tour V was specifically designed to perform as close as the KBS Tour shafts as possible while at the same time being lighter.

The KBS Tour V promises tight shot dispersion through muted spin and of course, the classic feel and performance of the original KBS Tour shafts. So does it deliver? Find out in the following review!

KBS Tour V Shaft Overview

The aesthetics of the KBS Tour V shaft is very on-brand for the company.

You get the almost obligatory polished chrome finish with the red band in the middle containing all the lettering. And like most KBS shafts, the KBS Tour V is a stepped steel shaft. So the looks aren’t anything special; but they will certainly appeal to you if you prefer the look of a traditional iron shaft.

Overall the feel of the KBS Tour V is more muted than the KBS Tour. There isn’t as much response in it. That doesn’t mean it feels stout. In fact, the KBS Tour V shaft feels much more manageable than the KBS Tour. But there is certainly a lack of feedback in it. The kick point is very hard to suss out unless you take a powerful swing. Then, you can feel it just under the grip.

Still, the transition is very smooth. You can barely feel the shaft release; but you know it’s happening because you get really good ball and club head speed with this shaft. Of course, a lot of the enhanced club head/ball speed will depend on how you swing your irons. For our testing group though, the numbers told the story. Almost all of us were seeing increases over our typical ball/club head speed numbers. The proof is in the pudding as they say.

In the end, we would say that the KBS Tour V favors a more aggressive tempo but it still plays nice with a more deliberate tempo as well. In both cases, you are likely to achieve a nice arcing draw and increased carry and rollout.

Why is the KBS Tour V So Popular?

The KBS Tour V owes a lot of its popularity to the original KBS Tour shaft and the KBS C-Taper shafts.

These are actually more popular than the KBS Tour V; but their success has prompted a lot of people to take a look at the lighter KBS Tour V.

How Does the KBS Tour V Perform?

After our test session, we concluded that the most beneficial thing about the KBS Tour V is distance.

Yes, we were increasing our ball and club head speed with this shaft and yes, that meant better carry. But there are a couple of other dynamics at play here. First of all, the KBS Tour V absolutely delivers on its promise of low spin. Sidespin is muted marvelously so that you get tighter dispersion and good rollout distance.

Secondly, the KBS Tour V is advertised as a mid launching shaft but we saw mostly high-arcing shots in our test session. The higher launch gave most of our testers better overall carry. So when you combine higher launch, muted sidespin and good rollout, you end up with an iron shaft that plays pretty long.

Of course, there is always the concern that low spin will produce too much rollout and that was certainly on our mind during testing. And in fact, some of us did roll off the green and into the weeds. But if you want to limit the amount of irons you need to get greenside, the KBS Tour V is at least worth a look.

KBS Tour V Shaft Specs

What flexes are available what swing speeds do they suit.

Regular flex is available for players in the 80-85 MPH swing speed category.

Stiff is a good choice for 86-90 MPH swingers and extra stiff would suit players in the 91-105 MPH range.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

The 100g version is good for players in the 80-90 MPH range.

The 110g version may suit 91-95 MPH swingers and the 120g version would be good for players in the 96-105 swing speed spectrum.

Why is it So Good?

The KBS Tour V is a good shaft because it allows players with less aggressive tempos to get the distance help they need on the fairway.

KBS Tour V First Impressions

Our first impression was that the KBS Tour V looked like any other KBS shaft.

But when we swung it, we could feel that it actually had less feedback.

Key Features & Performance

The KBS Tour V features large outer diameters and a stiff tip in order to reduce side spin and enhance stability on full swings.

KBS Tour V Irons Review

Like almost all KBS shafts, the KBS Tour V are very stable and accurate – even on your full swings with the long irons. Dispersion is tight as promised and distance is outstanding.

KBS Tour V Wedges Review

The KBS Tour V wasn’t as great in our wedges. The lack of spin made it hard to stay on fast, elevated greens.

KBS Tour V Pros & Cons

• Very accurate
• Good for moderate and fast tempos
• Feels stable on full swings
• Great distance
• Classic KBS looks
• Limited feedback

Overall Score: 95/100

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Who Should Buy it?

Muted spin? Check! Tight dispersion? Check! Classic KBS feel? Not so much.

The lack of clear feedback was our biggest gripe about this shaft. Some players may also have issues with excessive rollout. Nevertheless, the KBS Tour V is a great distance iron shaft and it is as accurate as promised.

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KBS Tour-V Iron Shaft Review

Kbs tour-v iron shaft.

KBS shafts are long known for their exceptional feel and quality performance, but like most shaft companies, the world of modern club fitting and technology has caused them to offer a wider range of options to fit different swing types.  With the original KBS Tour iron shaft as their starting point, KBS set out to make a lighter-weight shaft with less spin and a firm feel .  The end result is the KBS Tour-V iron shaft.

How Does it Feel?

If you expect the KBS Tour-V to feel much like the classic KBS Tour shaft, you should reset your expectations.  To firm up the tip section for lower spin, KBS made the “outer diameter” of the shaft bigger which gives a more firm feel.  KBS also raised the center of gravity to a higher position to raise the Tour-V’s balance point.  The end result is a firm, crisp shaft with that signature KBS smoothness and response you know from the standard Tour.  I will warn you though.  If you don’t have the swing for the Tour-V, the shaft may feel too firm and you may struggle to make a good contact.  If you’re a good match, the Tour-V is super crisp and easy to control.

On-Course Performance

Like I mentioned before, the KBS Tour-V is designed to be a lightweight, firm feeling, low spin shaft.  Typically that’s a formula for lower launch as well.  On the KBS shaft chart (you can find that here ), the Tour-V is listed just shy of mid launch and super low spin.  This is perfect proof of why fitting is so important.  After reviewing my data, I definitely experienced mid-launch results.  Where my experience was different was that I didn’t really hit super low-spin shots.  Yes, I did have some notably lower spinning shots, but my swing didn’t necessarily translate into lower spin.  That said, it was easy to tell that the right swing would very likely have the lower spin they’re looking for.  (My numbers were more in the mid-spin range.)

Another characteristic KBS touts for the Tour-V is “tight shot dispersion.”  Tight dispersion is a perfect description of the Tour-V.   In fact, I would say the tight dispersion of the Tour-V is the most impressive performance trait.  The KBS Tour-V is very easy to control and set on your target.   Again, if you have the swing for it, the Tour-V is going to be a great pin seeker.

Final Thoughts – KBS Tour V Shafts

Powerful players that need a firm shaft in their irons will benefit from the KBS Tour-V shaft.  While the Tour-V is not as firm or stout as the C-Taper , similar players will fit into the profile.  The biggest difference between the two is that the Tour-V will launch a little higher than the C-Taper.  If you’re the kind of iron player that can load a shaft and likes to “shoot darts,” then I would definitely put the Tour-V on your radar.

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I’m a 69 year old male I have been playing since I was 10. Iam looking at a new set of irons old set is 20 years old I have dynamic gold s300 in my clubs now would the kbs tour v90 shafts r flex be to light of a shaft. I’m looking for something I can play for awhile. I use to hit my 7iron 150 yards now maybe closer to 135 yds. Should I try the kbs tour v90 shafts or go with something a little heavier

Lighter shafts will in theory make it easier to launch the ball and just swing the club. It is not uncommon for a “seasoned veteran” players to switch to lighter shafts in later years.

Tour V is pretty stout, even at its lighter weight.

Aside from the notes I mentioned here, it really comes down to what feels good in your hands, how you physically swing the new club, and what the results are. Only you will be able to answer that.

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KBS Tour & C-Taper Golf Shaft Review

 kbs tour & kbs tour c-taper golf shafts, by russ ryden, fit2score, a dallas fort worth club fitter & club maker the golf center at the highlands, carrollton texas.

The KB in the KBS brand are the initial of Kim Braly, Kim started in golf shaft design at Royal Precision. He and his dad, Dr. Joe Braly, were the first to bring a trailer to PGA Tournament events.  Kim was part of the team that developed frequency matching, the Rifle shaft and the Project X shaft.  Royal Precision went bankrupt, the remains were acquired by True Temper.  The Project X brand name is still with us today, but it is now owned and made by True Temper.  This interview was shot in 2011 at the Byron Nelson Championship.  The C-Taper shaft had just been introduced.  Kim Braly actively works on the PGA Tour, getting feedback on his designs from the best golfers in the world.

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The custom fitter can get subflex models.  A 115 gram R+ and a 125g S+ fit between the 110g R, 120g S and the 130g X.  A knowledgeable fitter can also soft step or hard step to adjust flighting while maintaining weight.  Hard stepping means putting the 7i shaft into the 6i.  This slightly lowers the flighting while maintaining the 115 gram weight of the shaft.  The KBS Tour gives a good fitter a wide range of fitting options.  It is my preference in iron fitting with steel.

Best Iron Shafts in 2021 Review

Iron Shafts 2021

Selecting the best iron shaft or iron–shaft combination for your game starts with knowing your game. The newest irons and shafts in 2021 are producing greater distance, forgiveness and accuracy for our customers because we properly tune the iron and shaft combination to your handicap and swing dynamics. We’ve put the newest iron shafts from Project X, True Temper, KBS, OBAN, Mitsubishi, Nippon and others through rigorous testing. Choose your handicap range or swing speed to see how each iron shaft stacks up: (Our More Popular Shafts are Highlighted in Red)

• Professionals/ low handicaps (6 iron distance is 200+ yards with swing speeds 90+ mph)

• low to mid-handicaps (6 iron distance 175 – 200 yards with swing speeds between 80-90 mph), • higher handicaps (6 iron distance 150 – 175 yards with swing speed less than 80 mph, • seniors, juniors, ladies (6 iron distance under 140 yards), if you want to find the best iron shafts for your swing, schedule your fitting here, our fitting difference.

We fit a LOT of different golfers every year for iron shafts. Our master insights come from shaft performance testing and player testing during thousands of fittings. Our fitting system recommendations include length of iron, shaft weight, shaft trajectory and spin profile, shaft flex, and swing weight. Our recommendations are also determined by a golfers physical characteristics (height, weight, wrist crease-to-floor), strength (distance), launch characteristics (actual and desired trajectory, spin, dispersion), and swing dynamics (tempo, transition and release point). Unfortunately, many fitters including your local pro shop do not take all these factors into account, nor do they have the selection of shafts, nor do they have the underlying performance data needed to correctly fit you. Learn more in our blog what happens when golf shafts are not properly fit to your swing.

Our 2021 Guide to the Best Iron Shafts

Professional or low handicaps (200+ yards with a 6 iron).

If your swing speed with a 6 iron is 90+ mph, you should be getting close to 200 yards of distance or more from your 6 iron. If you’re not seeing these distances or happy with the trajectory, schedule your Fitting Here  and we’ll get you dialed in with the best iron shaft or iron-shaft combination for your swing.

                                                    Shaft Weight   Trajectory      Spin

True Temper X7                  132gr                    Low             Low

Project X 6.0, 6.5, 7.0     120-130gr          Mid             Mid

Project X LS                           120-130gr        Low             Low

Project X LZ Steel 6.5      125gr                   Low-Mid      Low-Mid

Rifle 6.0 and 7.0             125-130gr               Mid              Mid

OBAN CT-125                     125gr                      Mid              Mid

OBAN CT-115                     115gr                      Mid              Mid

KBS C-Taper X                  120gr                Low-Mid       Low-Mid

KBS Tour V                       115-130gr         Low-Mid       Low-Mid

KBS $ Taper X                  130gr                      Mid               Mid

Nippon Modus 130      121 – 129gr        Low-Mid      Low-Mid

Nippon Modus 125       127 – 129gr        Low-Mid       Low-Mid

ACCRA TiMesh                  125gr                     Mid               Mid

Aerotech i110                     110gr                 Low-Mid       Low-Mid

Aerotech i125                    125gr                Low-Mid      Low-Mid

KBS TGI 100, 110          100-110                   Mid                 Mid

Mitsubishi MMT Taper  125gr                     Mid                 Mid

UST Recoil 110                   110                         Low-Mid   Low-Mid

Low to Mid Handicap Players (175 – 200 yards with a 6 iron)

If your swing speed with a 6 iron is between 83 – 90 mph, you should typically see between 175 – 200 yards of distance or more from your 6 iron.  For mid-handicappers, we often see a lot of variance in distances, especially when standard flex and even standard stiff flex shafts are used. Your shot dispersion can be less than 10 yards right to left and 7-10 yards front to back, ensuring you’re getting more greens in regulation.

                                                            Shaft Weight Trajectory         Spin

True Temper TI X100                128gr      Low-Mid        Low-Mid

True Temper DG 120                 120gr     Low-Mid         Low-Mid

True Temper AMT White  102-130gr Low-Mid          Low-Mid

OBAN CT 115                                 115gr           Mid                  Mid

Project X I/O                            105-115gr    Variable         Variable

Project X LZ Steel 6.0               120gr             Mid                  Mid

True Temper ELEVATE Tour   115-120gr Mid-High    Mid-High

True Temper ELEVATE ETS 115 115gr        Mid                 Mid

Project X Catalyst 100CW       100gr      Low-Mid          Low-Mid

Rifle 5.0 and 6.0                         115-125gr      Mid                  Mid

KBS $ Taper                               115-120gr        Mid                  Mid

KBS $ Taper Lite                      95-105gr     Mid-High       Mid-High

Nippon Modus 120                  111 -126gr       Mid                  Mid

ACCRA iSteel                                 115gr             Mid                  Mid

ACCRA I Series                         95-105gr    Low-Mid      Low-Mid

KBS TGI 90, 95                            90-95            Mid                    Mid

Xcaliber RT 95                                 96                    Mid                    Mid

Mid to High-Handicap Players (150-175 yards with a 6 iron)

If your swing speed with a 6 iron is less than 83 mph, you should expect between 150 – 175 yards of distance from your 6 iron. Shot trajectory can be extremely important here so that you can still get enough loft to stop the ball on the green without sacrificing distances or artificially creating excessive spin that costs you distance.

                                                              Shaft Weight    Trajectory        Spin

True Temper DG                       105-115gr        Low-Mid           Low-Mid

True Temper XP95                   93-95gr          Mid-High           Mid-High

True Temper ELEVATE 95    95-97gr             High                  High

OBAN CT 100                               100                   Mid-High           Mid-High

Project X I/O                             105-115gr          Variable         Variable

Project X LZ Steel 5.5               115gr              Mid                  Mid

Project X LZ Steel 5.0               110gr              Mid                  Mid

KBS C-Taper Lite                      100-110     Mid-High          Mid-High

KBS $-Taper Lite                        95-110      Mid-High          Mid-High

Xcaliber 85                                        86                   Mid                    Mid

Nippon Modus 105                      105                  Mid                      Mid

Project X Catalyst 80CW          85             Low-Mid          Low-Mid

Aerotech SteeFiber i90 FC    90gr         Variable         Variable

OBAN i83 and i93                    83-93gr     Mid-High          Mid-High

KBS TGI 80, 90                          80-90                  Mid                      Mid

ACCRA i80 and i90                 85-95gr              Mid                      Mid

Mitsubishi C6 80                      80-89gr              Mid-High             Mid-High

Nova Tech i800                        80-90 gr              Mid                      Mid

UST Recoil 780ES                 80-85gr             Mid-High          Mid-High

Xcaliber 75                                        76                    Mid                    Mid

Slower Swing Speeds (UNDER 115 yards with a 6 iron)

If your swing speed with a 6 iron is a bit slower, we’ve still got a perfect solution for you. From your swing and personal dynamics, the shaft we recommend and all the other parameters we ask in our fittings helps us optimize the shaft for your swing – no change to the swing and you get the perfect balance of distance, trajectory and spin.

                                                           Shaft Weight    Trajectory        Spin

Fujikura Vista Pro                   50-80gr          Mid-High          Mid-High

Xcaliber 75                                     76                    Mid                    Mid

UST Recoil DART                65-75gr         Mid-High          Mid-High

Aerotech SteelFiber i70FC  70-75gr       Mid-High          Mid-High

KBS TGI 50, 60. 70              50-70gr          Mid-High         Mid-High

KBS MAX Graphite              45-85gr          Mid-High        Mid-High

Mitsubishi  C6                        45-75gr          Mid-High             Mid-High

OBAN i43i-i73i                       43-74gr         Mid-High         Mid-High

Project X Catalyst 40-60  57-68gr         Mid-High        Mid-High

Project X CYPHER 40-60  52-74gr        Mid-High        Mid-High

Nova Tech  i700              70-75gr              Mid-High          Mid-High

Veylix 473, 673                50-65gr             Mid-High           Mid-High

To see our testing and review of the 2021 iron shafts, read more within each of our manufacturer’s blogs: Project X, True Temper, KBS, OBAN, Mitsubishi, Nippon.

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