The feeling is quite similar between 70 and 80. If you have KBSTour shafts in your irons then you’ll love the KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid shafts in your hybrids. I was looking at the new Taylormade RSI's and they had you Standard Dynamic Gold Shaft however the Gent at Golfsmith said I should look at the RSI 2 which have the "upgraded" KBS shaft in them. How does one choose among those before taking a swing? KBS MAX 80 designed for players seeking to maximize the performance of their irons. From highly advanced players to absolute beginners, you can find the perfect shaft for you that will match the way you perform in the game. This is a review of the KBS TGI Graphite iron shaft. Low Mid High Launch Spin Low Mid High Launch Spin Low Mid High Launch Spin KBS Tour 80 Flex R S Tip.370" .370" Weight (g) 80 80 Torque N/A N/A Launch High High Program Stock Stock KBS Tour 90 I don’t hit my irons particularly long relative to my driver. Though still a firm shaft design, the Tour 90 has softer tip and higher center of gravity to help players get the ball in air with more distance. I think we can stick with just two categories Tom. As far as ‘prefer’ – I went with the hard data as you can see in my WITB. My results were more in the high launch and high spin category, both of which are great attributes for my game. KBS Tour 80 Speed Rulz A-Type 59F C-Taper Lite KBS Tour 105 SteelFiber i80cw SteelFiber i95cw IRON SHAFTS 53. Is the 70 closer to a firm? Updated for 2018-19. It produces a high trajectory and spin rate for longer distance shots. I never hit them concurrently in the same setups, and haven’t hit the Accra in some time now. The first time I hit the KBS they felt stiff. KBS Tour V Shaft Review and KBS Tour Comparison. Do you believe the KBS launch higher and spin more than the Accra i series? Looking to erase that steel qualifier and offer more light weight shafts, KBS has come out with the TGI – Tour Graphite Iron – shafts. The KBS TGI iron shaft launched the following year and again was very successful on the professional tours. Amazing shafts. As always, to find out what’s best for you, hit them both with a qualified fitter. Take, for instance, the KBS Tour iron shaft. All Rights Reserved.. 2021 Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x Golf Ball Review, Titleist Introduces TSi1 Metals, TSi2&3 Hybrids, and TSi4 Driver. Unfortunately I can’t offer anything to the conversation. Similar performance, but different feels. Even though the shafts produce a high trajectory on normal full swings, they respond appropriately when I need to execute a low punch shot. Each of the shafts were installed in Callaway’s Apex Pro ’16 irons , and were built to my specifications (standard grips, standard length, 1-degree strong lofts, 1-degree flat lie angles). KBS will be shipping their new, lighter weight version of the KBS Tour shafts, the Tour V on November 1st. (KBS Tour V in brown for comparison). I don’t have any experience with the Aero Steve. KBS Tour V Wedge Shaft. In the 80's Kim and his father, Dr. Joe Braly founded Precision Shaft Corporation. This is where the majority of our golfers fall. As you point out, both companies make great golf shafts. KBS MAX 80 is a lightweight shaft for mid-high handicap players. My new 5i is on it's way with a KBS TGI 90 shaft. We use our own and third-party cookies to deliver content to you throughout your experience online. By using our site, you consent to cookies. Sign up for our weekly newsletter and not only will you get the latest reviews, instruction, and more delivered directly to your inbox, you’ll also be entered into regular giveaways for golf clubs, PGA Tour passes, and more. It is possible that some cookies may continue to collect information after you've left our site. The KBS TOUR 80 is 20% lighter than standard shafts, ultimately assisting to increase swing and ball speeds. With 6 flex and weight ranges, the KBS Tour shaft can be built to any playing preference and ball flight. Golf shafts are strange bits of kit. You can pick up the differences from the reviews and I recommend you try them both. In one short decade, KBS has grown to become one of the most recognized steel iron shaft brands in the world. And of course, results vary for every golfer. High launch and spin with consistently strong results. I noted in the review otf the TGI shaft that it was as stiff as the stiffest of the KBS steel shafts albeit 20 grams lighter. Copyright © 2021 Plugged In Golf. KBS continues to make graphite iron shafts. The KBS Tour V is available in three weights, 110, 115 120. Copyright © 2021 Plugged In Golf. If you check out my WITB, you can see what I play. I thought the KBS felt better in that I felt more heft, I felt like I could feel where the clubhead was, and I think my dispersion was slightly better. He's also a proud coach with The First Tee of Central Florida who loves teaching kids about golf and life skills. The launch was about a degree lower with the KBS. And yes, the KBS TGI are still in my bag. Required fields are marked *. And while most of us are hackers, golf shafts are generally designed with the best players in the world in mind. KBS started with a very popular Hybrid shaft. The KBS Tour EI curve in red compared to the PX LZ in blue. Will report back on my results. We had three different testers using the shafts that were the closest to their specs. If two shafts performed identical, then I would choose on feel. Your email address will not be published. I need an honest review on the standard True Temper Dynamic Gold stock shaft that come came in my AP1 712 and the KBS shafts. In fittings I have gotten recommended for the Tour 90 Stiff, although I … He went on to tell me that for where I play, soft landings and accuracy are the most important attributes and the KBS TGI delivered both. And yes, they are going into my bag. I tend to be a low spin player, and fairly low launch as well. It produces a high trajectory and spin rate for longer distance shots. KBS Tour Hybrid Golf Shafts By Russ Ryden, A Golf Digest America's 100 Best Clubfitter Fit2Score, Dallas Fort Worth, Texas The KB in the KBS brand stands for Kim Braly. With the combination of steel fibers within graphite shafts, is that the best of both worlds or do we have three solid options now? As for choosing, there’s no substitute for a swing. Shafts are available in a variety of weights and flex Most importantly, I gained carry distance and decreased dispersion. Your email address will not be published. Just make sure you get properly fit. To find out if they are a worthy addition to the KBS iron shaft line up, I tested a set of TGI 80. My concerns are weight and consistency through the set. There are also two professional club maker, only KBS Tour V Tour weight/flex models, 125 and 130 grams. KBS – Kim Braly Signature – may be best known for their steel shafts, but they’ve transferred their design expertise to graphite iron shafts in an impressive way. KBS claims their graphite irons “play like steel” which is intriguing to golfers who may be going down in shaft weights and/or transitioning from steel to graphite. I selected the KBS TGI 80 to test since they were the closest weight to my 95 gram gamer shafts. Now, Kim Braly and KBS have upped their game, and stepped into the world of graphite shafts. We fit a LOT of different golfers every year. KBS Tour 80 Speed Rulz A-Type 59F C-Taper Lite KBS Tour 105 SteelFiber i80cw SteelFiber i95cw IRON SHAFTS 53. The KBS MAX 80 is a lightweight shaft that produces a high trajectory and spin rate for longer distance shots that the majority of golfers find difficult to hit consistently. I spun all 3 of these shafts at 5500-6300 with a 7 iron. So how do you think the flex plays? KBS touts the TGI as mid-high launch and mid spin, not surprising based on the target golfer. Well, KBS is at it again. The KBS TGI iron shaft launched the following year and again was very successful on the professional tours. The TGI shafts come in four weights (50, 60, 70, 80 grams) with each having its own flex (L, A, R, S respectively). The KBS TOUR offers a smooth, responsive feel and is the preferred model by several of the best golfers in the world. KBS TGI Tapered Iron Shaft Review By Russ Ryden, Fit2Score, A Dallas Fort Worth Club Fitter & Club Maker The Golf Center at the Highlands, Carrollton Texas. “In the past our philosophy has been to design stronger shafts aimed at the better player, but the Max 80 has been developed for those players with a higher handicap looking to maximize the performance of their irons on every shot,” said Kim Braly R&D and Tour operations director. KBS Tour Shaft Detailed Review Design and Technology. The KBS$-Taper Lite iron shaft offers performance that’s nearly identical to the $-Taper but at a signifcantly lighter weight. The KBS MAX is targeted to the recreational golfer. Thanks for all the great reviews, you really get a lot of great information out there. This shaft is aimed at golfers that require shot versatility and a high launch trajectory. The parallel KBS Tour Graphite Iron, TGI shafts released earlier this year and was reviewed in May. I really enjoyed hitting both models and could play either one. The KBS TOUR is Kim Braly’s signature shaft and is ideal for players desiring shot versatility and mid trajectory. I hit dozens of balls with each shaft, on Trackman. Unfortunately golfers that have bought hybrids off-the-rack are playing with 60 to 70 gram shafts that are also way too flexible. The distinctive red badge is on many OEM steel stock offerings and is seen in play every weekend on professional golf tours around the globe. Used by some of the world’s best golfers, KBS shafts are known for their impressive responses and smooth feel. Yesterday I had the chance to hit the KBS 80 and the Accra i70 and i80. KBS MAX CT-80 is a lightweight performance shaft designed that creates more distance and forgiveness for the player seeking to MAXimize the total performance of their irons. KBS MAX 80 designed for players seeking to maximize the performance of their irons. KBS MAX 80 is a lightweight shaft for mid-high handicap players. But I’d never switch to a new shaft without hitting them and seeing launch monitor data. The KBSTour 90 shaft is the lightest steel shaft in the KBS lineup and designed to give players more spin, a higher trajectory, and greater swing speeds. KBS Tour Shaft. Designed by WPZOOM. The matte black graphite shaft will pair well with most any grip or head combination. Average Distance - 4 Hybrid 175 - 200 Yards. In true KBS fashion, the TGI shaft is plain and simple – and I state that as a compliment. Message document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ad121099fd1108a21ae551d2b2323c90" );document.getElementById("bc09f2d6ac").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ball speed was about 1 mph faster with the KBS. In 2014 the KBS Tour V design was introduced. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNELhttp://txg.ca – Our initial test of the KBS tour iron shaft range that has just been added to the TXG shaft wall! As I began hitting balls it became evident that I was experiencing stiffness in the tip section. . After seeing what appeared to be really good ball flights and distances on the range, I was eager to get empirical data at Club Champion. “It’s a very useful shaft to have at their disposal, because it’s lightweight with a high launch; available in three flexes and with further custom options to suit every individual golfers needs. The first few ‘air’ swings with the KBS TGI had me puzzled on the feel. Soooo, Bridgestone had a Tour B HF1 5i on sale that could be custom ordered. “It’s a very useful shaft to have at their disposal, because it’s lightweight with a high launch; … KBS Tour Prototype graphite hybrid shafts are the first graphite shafts offered by KBS. By the way, do you know what KBS stands for? Matt lives in sunny Orlando with his wife who allows his golf obsession to stretch the limits of normalcy. NOTE: (.370) Parallel Shaft is a single length shaft that will be Tip & Butt Trimmed to length. KBS S-Taper Built similarly to the popular KBS Tour Shaft, the S-Taper from KBS helps golfers control spin while still allowing golfers … What I was growing to really like was that the flex profile felt consistent across the shaft and from club to club. Do you suppose that means she is actually playing the S model soft-stepped twice? Players with lower swing speeds and smoother tempos looking for more distance are a good fit for this iron shaft. Here are a couple of KBS charts which feature the Tour 90 and Tour shafts. Wow, what a great observation and potential conclusion. The KBS TOUR 90 is 20% lighter than standard shafts, ultimately assisting to increase swing and ball speeds. KBS Tour 90 Review – Setting A New Standard In Steel Shafts Last Updated: January 12, 2021 by Nick Lomas The story of KBS Tour shafts is the joining of two paths into a committed partnership aiming to establish a new vision of golf shaft performance and design. High launch and spin with consistently strong results. Thoughts. The following two tabs change content below. With such impressive results, I asked master fitter Rob Stumpf the ultimate question: if I were here for a fitting, what other shafts would you want me to try? They’ve brought that classic smooth Tour feel, performance, and playability to a new graphite shaft – the TGI Tour Graphite Iron shaft. 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 Kim Braly The KB in the KBS brand are the initial of Kim Braly, Kim started in golf shaft design at Royal Precision. Low Mid High Launch Spin Low Mid High Launch Spin Low Mid High Launch Spin KBS Tour 80 Flex R S Tip.370" .370" Weight (g) 80 80 Torque N/A N/A Launch High High Program Stock Stock KBS Tour 90 The shafts we put into their irons (and wedges) is determined by our BGF Fitting System, TrueFitClubs Fitting Wizard and player testing during the fitting.Our fitting recommendations include length of iron, shaft weight, shaft trajectory and spin profile, shaft flex, and swing weight. As the lightest shaft in the KBS product line, the KBS TOUR 90 is designed for players seeking higher trajectory, additional spin and maximum distance. Have you compared these to Accra 90i and are they still in your bag? My tightened dispersion makes me smile. And while most of us are hackers, golf shafts are generally designed with the best players in the world in mind. I have hit the KBS Tour 90 shafts in different test clubs, and it depends a lot on the clubhead whether it works or not. Get them both on a launch monitor with a qualified fitter. It is a natural extension of … Peak height was almost identical with the KBS and the i80, at around 63 feet. If th… I look at performance first. The i70 are much smoother at strike and will launch higher resulting in more spin when compared to i80. i am thinking to reshaft the miura with the same 80 grams. All Rights Reserved.. “For Club makers and fitters the KBS MAX 80 is a welcome addition to the KBS range,” said Paul Steels, who represents the brand on the European Tour. Not all golf swings are created equal. For this review, I tested the new FLT shafts head to head against KBS Tour shafts of the same flex and weight (130X) in 4 irons, 6 irons and pitching wedges. The KBSTD shaft is a driver shaft worthy of the company’s stellar reputation. Need the in between launch and spin for proper loading. If not, don’t miss the conclusion. The feedback from my customers is universal, they love the feel of the wedge shafts on partial shots. True to their flexibility or up or down? The trajectory is much higher than that of Project X LZ. KBS S-Taper Built similarly to the popular KBS Tour Shaft, the S-Taper from KBS helps golfers control spin while still allowing golfers the ability to work the ball from left to right or right to left. That’s a fancy way of saying, “we all swing the club differently.” As such, a golf shaft will often feel and perform totally different between two different people. The shafts are designed to follow the same profile as the KBS Tour shaft so there is an easy transition from the steel iron shafts to a lighter weight graphite hybrid shaft. I use the 70 on the miura cb301 while the 80 on the pxg P version. Tipping an i70 is now where I am headed as well. KBS Tour Hybrid Graphite shafts were built to provide a player experience similar to that of the KBS C-Taper. Every golfers swing is different and shaft response reflects that. However as more players drop long irons for hybrids, KBS has created their first graphite shaft that aims to have the feel of their premium KBS Tour steel shaft. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNELhttp://txg.ca – Trying out the first ever KBS driver shaft! “For Club makers and fitters the KBS MAX 80 is a welcome addition to the KBS range,” said Paul Steels, who represents the brand on the European Tour. The PXG online fitting tool is recommending these for my game. Smooth feel and strong performance raised the bar in steel shafts for good. Is the 80 on the stiff side or weaker side? KBS Tour 105 Shaft. I played the Accra iCWT 95 prototypes for two years and loved them (just type Accra in the search above). The only way to answer your concerns is for you to hit the PXGs with both shafts. Smooth, active feel. The KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype shaft: designed to bring the same signature feel and performance of a KBS Tour steel iron shaft, only in a graphite package for your hybrids. Kim Braly’s signature shaft, the KBS Tour, is designed for players that want to be able to play a wide range of shots with more of a mid trajectory. That’s not the case with the new KBS MAX 80 shaft. It enables them to better fit golfers that have difficulty with less confidence in their iron shots.”. Every golf club needs them, but rarely do we truly understand what they do. K… Our Best Performing Iron Shafts. Intrigued myself, I read through KBS shaft reviews in the PIG archives and ran across statements from Bill and Matt S. about feeling like they could hit a ball down a hall. I noticed that Lydia Ko is playing the KBS TGI RS. I didn’t learn about the corresponding flex until conducting research for this review. For years, KBS Tour shafts have been found in the irons of Tour Pros all over the World. Mid/high launch and mid spin. I need a flatter lie angle than stock anyway (I've had my irons adjusted locally), and I could choose from a selection of shafts. Matt, there’s been a long discussion about whether to use steel or graphite shafts in irons. Though this isn’t the first graphite shaft ever produced by KBS, it’s the first in terms of irons. I am in the process of switching to PXG 0311 irons. I couldn’t decide if they felt heavier or stiffer than expected, but something was grabbing my attention. Incorporating unique KBS technology, the KBS TOUR maximizes energy transfer for increased shot control. I get mid high launch and high spin. The constant weight, taper tip version just released in July 2018. The answer to the i70 vs i80 is really just a swing speed and strike issue. KBS Tour Graphite Iron shafts offer the feel and stability of KBS’s steel shafts in lighter weight classes. John – those are questions I just can’t answer. The i70 felt too light and I struggled some with control. The KBS Tour is the signature shaft from the KBS brand and is available in a variety of weight options. It also depends on how Titleist are measuring their shafts - the KBS Tour is famously incrementally stiffer along it's length as the EI curve demonstrates quite nicely with a rather flat linear style curve. The KBS Tour golf shaft is designed with every golfer in mind. Great review and mirror my recent fitting results after a few rounds… TGI TOUR 90. KBS is using it’s own set of flex ratings identified as Category 1 through 5. The KBS TD Shafts are available in 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 gram weights. I felt in control of the club head, like there was no lag in response. His answer: none. My findings have been unless you strike the i80 on full swing speed launch results will be low and short on carry distance. I currently play the Recoil 110 F4 in Apex Pro. The  KBS MAX 80 is a lightweight shaft that produces a high trajectory and spin rate for longer distance shots that the majority of golfers find difficult to hit consistently. We compare it to some baseline numbers established in a previous video. We fit a LOT of different golfers every year and the shafts we put into their irons (and wedges) is determined by our BGF Fitting System, TrueFitClubs Fitting Wizard and player testing during the fitting. i80 requires more swing speed to launch properly. See Which Hybrid Shaft Works Best for YOUR Swing! KBSTour Graphite Iron shafts offer the feel and stability of KBS’s steel shafts in lighter weight classes. KBS is one of the most prominent golf shafts manufacturers that offer high-quality steel and graphite shafts for irons of clubs and different types of players. Trimming CAN change how the shaft will play. Their first go? I noted in the review otf the TGI shaft that it was as stiff as the stiffest of the KBS steel shafts albeit 20 grams lighter. The other option is Aero steelfiber 110. I have had 2 rotator cuff surgeries is the reason I play graphite, plus I love the feel. 3-PW will be 8 pcs. KBS TGI Tour 80 is the perfect shaft for advanced players who are … The signature KBS red badge really pops against the black. I have hit on track man and played on the course. Good question Damon, but hard to really quantify. Overall, our testers rated the Tour Prototype 4.8 out of 5 based on the following: KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype Review By Russ Ryden, Fit2Score, A Dallas Fort Worth Club Fitter & Club Maker The Golf Center at the Highlands, Carrollton Texas The KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype is the first graphite shaft offered by KBS. KBS Tour Hybrid Graphite shafts were built to provide a player experience similar to that of the KBS C-Taper. Hi Matt. Very responsive. I am 80 mph with 7 iron. That’s not the case with the new KBS MAX 80 shaft. Despite it’s name the KBS Max 80 weighs 102g and is available in three flex options (regular, stiff and X stiff) and is available in 0.370 parallel tip diameter. now that i see two of the top graphite shafts reviewed on your site how would you compare the two, if there on that you prefer over the other. You donot feel extra stifness in the 80, you feel the shaft just more stable. It was almost a tossup between these two shafts because the numbers were so similar. KBS are renowned for their precision steel shafts that are designed by shaft expert Kim Braly.. Steel enables KBS to precisely create golf shafts with different profile as we have discovered in the past with their iron and wedge shafts.. KBS started with a very popular Hybrid shaft. The shaft that started it all – the KBS Tour shaft. But that’s likely more of a profile feeling compared to some other shafts at that moment. The raw weights of the 40 (48gr) and 50 (52 gr) are similar but the raw length of the 40 is 45 inches, one inch shorter than the 50, 60, 70 and 80 shafts. Learn more here. The KBS Tour steel shaft – one of the highest regarded steel shafts in golf history. We have had a chance to test these shafts and take a look at the numbers as compared to the KBS Tour. How We Determine Best Performing Shafts. To me it demonstrates the importance of working with a qualified fitter and believing data rather than general guidelines. Reviews (0) As the lightest shaft in the KBS product line, the KBS TOUR 80 is designed for players seeking higher trajectory, additional spin and maximum distance. I could certainly relate to that sentiment after some great tree escapes with the TGI shafts. I ended up selecting KBS because I felt like I could feel the clubhead and reproduce the strike more consistently.
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