Although making large strides in the golf industry since its inception in 2008, there is no-doubting that KBS is still a relatively new and unfamiliar brand to many golfers. With the introduction of the new KBS Tour S-Taper taper shaft however, based on the same bend profile found in the top selling KBS Tour shaft that has accounted for the majority of the brand�s numerous tour victories, the recognition continues to grow.
The new S-Taper shaft incorporates elongated step patterns that are said to control spin and help generate a stable performance throughout the swing for a superior feel at impact, while still maintaining shot workability for golfers looking for a mid-launch coupled with a low to mid-spin shaft.
Kim Braly, R&D and Tour Operations director explains the thinking behind the S-Taper shaft:
The KBS Tour changed the performance and feel of steel golf shafts on Tour when it was unveiled almost ten years ago and the S-Taper will do the same for a new generation of golfers looking for the best golf shafts on the market. The S-Taper is perfect for the player looking for a straighter and stronger ball flight with lower spin, resulting in a Tour calibre performance and feel.
The S-Taper shaft iron options are available from 3-PW, with a .355 taper tip diameter. As well as the classic chrome steel look, the shaft is also available in a more eye-catching Black PVD finish in five flex options (X, S+, S, R and R+), with weights ranging from 110-130g.
Kim Braly is a well-renowned shaft designer who also created the Rifle and Project X golf shafts before launching KBS. In their short time in the golf industry they have managed to amass a number of impressive accolades. More than 150 tour victories have been won with KBS Shaft�s including last year�s US Open at Oakmont and the Gold Medal at last year�s Olympics.
If the technology inside the new KBS S-Taper iron has as much success as a number of its predecessors, the future looks bright for KBS, and consistent for golfers.
