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KBS Max 55 Graphite Iron Shaft (0.355" Taper Tip)

$66.95 USD
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The KBS Max 55 Graphite is a 55 g graphite iron shaft built on the same EI curve as the KBS MAX steel shaft. KBS fits the MAX Graphite by swing speed rather than flex, and the 55 g is its A (senior) weight, made to give slower swings a higher launch and more spin. It has a 0.355" taper tip, a black matte finish, and is sold one shaft per iron.

Before you order: each shaft is made for one iron, so order one per club. Do not trim the tip; trim the butt end only. See How Tapered (0.355") Tip Shaft Lengths Work.


Who It's For

Good fit if you...

  • Have a slower swing and want more launch and spin from your irons
  • Want a light, easy-to-swing graphite shaft
  • Play senior (A) flex
  • Have irons with a 0.355" taper-tip hosel

Not the right fit if you...


How It Plays

MAX steel feel in graphite. KBS built the MAX Graphite on the same EI curve as the KBS MAX steel shaft, in a lighter, more consistent package.

Fit by swing speed. KBS fits the MAX Graphite by swing speed rather than traditional flex. Its 0.355" taper weights are 45 g (Lite), 55 g (A) and 65 g (Regular).

Higher launch and spin. KBS says the MAX Graphite lets players with lower swing speeds hit the ball higher with more spin, with accuracy. Our fitting guide for the 55 g is a 6-iron swing speed of 51 to 59 mph.


Specifications

Series Flex (KBS) Weight (g) 6-iron Swing Speed (our guide)
Max Graphite 55 A 55 51 to 59 mph

Material: graphite | Tip: 0.355" taper | Butt diameter: 0.600" | Raw length: 39.5" (2-iron) to 36" (SW) | Finish: black matte | Source: KBS Golf Shafts official MAX Graphite Iron specs, checked October 2026. Swing speed is our fitting guide.


Will It Fit Your Irons?

This shaft is for irons with a 0.355" taper-tip hosel. Order one shaft for each iron you are reshafting and pick the iron in the dropdown: KBS makes each taper shaft for a specific iron, from the 2-iron (39.5") down to the sand wedge (36"). Our #9 option is also the one to choose for a wedge. Trim the butt only.

Not sure which tip your irons take, or how long each shaft should be? Read How Tapered (0.355") Tip Shaft Lengths Work, take the Iron Shaft Finder Quiz, or let us install them with our Retrofit Service.


How It Compares to Other KBS MAX Graphite Shafts

Max 55 0.355" (this page) Max 65 0.355" Max Graphite 0.370"
Tip 0.355" taper 0.355" taper 0.370" parallel
How it's sold One shaft per iron One shaft per iron One 41" length you trim to fit
Weight and flex (KBS) 55 g, A 65 g, Regular 45 to 85 g, Lite to Stiff
6-iron swing speed (our guide) 51 to 59 mph 60 to 68 mph 50 mph or less to 85 mph
Finish Black matte Black matte Black matte

See every KBS MAX Graphite shaft, read our KBS Shaft Guide, browse all graphite iron shafts, or start with our Iron Shaft Buyer's Guide.


Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Max 55 weigh?

KBS lists it at 55 g, its A (senior) weight in the 0.355" taper MAX Graphite.

Is the 55 g right for my swing?

Our fitting guide puts the 55 g at a 6-iron swing speed of 51 to 59 mph. Faster than that, look at the 65 g (60 to 68 mph). Contact us if you are between weights.

Can I trim the tip?

No. Each taper shaft is made for its iron, so trim the butt end only to reach your playing length.

What launch and spin does it have?

KBS says the MAX Graphite gives slower swings a higher launch and more spin. It does not give a Low/Mid/High rating.

Why is the KBS label not on my shaft, and why does the black finish vary slightly?

KBS ships its shaft labels separately so they can be put on during club assembly and lined up properly, and a plain white factory SKU label may be on the shaft until then. Black KBS finishes are hand-sprayed, so small cosmetic differences from shaft to shaft are normal.

Questions & Answers

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  • would the 9 iron shaft be good for the pitching wedge and utility wedge shaft also

    Yes, correct, that is how KBS designed this shaft for .. 

  • What flex is the KBS Max 55 Graphite Iron Shaft (.355 Tip) shaft ?

    Hi Richard,

    The KBS MAX 55 Graphite (.355" taper) corresponds to Senior (A) flex. If you’re looking for other flexes: 65g = Regular (R), 75g ≈ R+, and 85g = Stiff (S). The GolfWorksThe Golf Club Trader

    Best,
    Grips4Less Team

  • my swing speed is 80 mph with driver.Should i get max 55 or 65 for my irons

    For your swing speed, we'd recommend the Max 65 graphite irons.

  • Don’t know if I should get Max 65 or 55 for my Jaws Raw 58 degree wedge. I play with 65 g recoil graphite shafts in my other irons.Thanks.

    Most players stay with the same weight range shaft for their iron and wedge clubs, and we think the Max 65 would be a good option for you.

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KBS Max 55 Graphite Iron Shaft (0.355" Taper Tip)

$66.95 USD

The KBS Max 55 Graphite is a 55 g graphite iron shaft built on the same EI curve as the KBS MAX steel shaft. KBS fits the MAX Graphite by swing speed rather than flex, and the 55 g is its A (senior) weight, made to give slower swings a higher launch and more spin. It has a 0.355" taper tip, a black matte finish, and is sold one shaft per iron.

Before you order: each shaft is made for one iron, so order one per club. Do not trim the tip; trim the butt end only. See How Tapered (0.355") Tip Shaft Lengths Work.


Who It's For

Good fit if you...

  • Have a slower swing and want more launch and spin from your irons
  • Want a light, easy-to-swing graphite shaft
  • Play senior (A) flex
  • Have irons with a 0.355" taper-tip hosel

Not the right fit if you...


How It Plays

MAX steel feel in graphite. KBS built the MAX Graphite on the same EI curve as the KBS MAX steel shaft, in a lighter, more consistent package.

Fit by swing speed. KBS fits the MAX Graphite by swing speed rather than traditional flex. Its 0.355" taper weights are 45 g (Lite), 55 g (A) and 65 g (Regular).

Higher launch and spin. KBS says the MAX Graphite lets players with lower swing speeds hit the ball higher with more spin, with accuracy. Our fitting guide for the 55 g is a 6-iron swing speed of 51 to 59 mph.


Specifications

Series Flex (KBS) Weight (g) 6-iron Swing Speed (our guide)
Max Graphite 55 A 55 51 to 59 mph

Material: graphite | Tip: 0.355" taper | Butt diameter: 0.600" | Raw length: 39.5" (2-iron) to 36" (SW) | Finish: black matte | Source: KBS Golf Shafts official MAX Graphite Iron specs, checked October 2026. Swing speed is our fitting guide.


Will It Fit Your Irons?

This shaft is for irons with a 0.355" taper-tip hosel. Order one shaft for each iron you are reshafting and pick the iron in the dropdown: KBS makes each taper shaft for a specific iron, from the 2-iron (39.5") down to the sand wedge (36"). Our #9 option is also the one to choose for a wedge. Trim the butt only.

Not sure which tip your irons take, or how long each shaft should be? Read How Tapered (0.355") Tip Shaft Lengths Work, take the Iron Shaft Finder Quiz, or let us install them with our Retrofit Service.


How It Compares to Other KBS MAX Graphite Shafts

Max 55 0.355" (this page) Max 65 0.355" Max Graphite 0.370"
Tip 0.355" taper 0.355" taper 0.370" parallel
How it's sold One shaft per iron One shaft per iron One 41" length you trim to fit
Weight and flex (KBS) 55 g, A 65 g, Regular 45 to 85 g, Lite to Stiff
6-iron swing speed (our guide) 51 to 59 mph 60 to 68 mph 50 mph or less to 85 mph
Finish Black matte Black matte Black matte

See every KBS MAX Graphite shaft, read our KBS Shaft Guide, browse all graphite iron shafts, or start with our Iron Shaft Buyer's Guide.


Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Max 55 weigh?

KBS lists it at 55 g, its A (senior) weight in the 0.355" taper MAX Graphite.

Is the 55 g right for my swing?

Our fitting guide puts the 55 g at a 6-iron swing speed of 51 to 59 mph. Faster than that, look at the 65 g (60 to 68 mph). Contact us if you are between weights.

Can I trim the tip?

No. Each taper shaft is made for its iron, so trim the butt end only to reach your playing length.

What launch and spin does it have?

KBS says the MAX Graphite gives slower swings a higher launch and more spin. It does not give a Low/Mid/High rating.

Why is the KBS label not on my shaft, and why does the black finish vary slightly?

KBS ships its shaft labels separately so they can be put on during club assembly and lined up properly, and a plain white factory SKU label may be on the shaft until then. Black KBS finishes are hand-sprayed, so small cosmetic differences from shaft to shaft are normal.

Weight/Flex

  • 55g

Length

  • #2 iron
  • #3 iron
  • #4 iron
  • #5 iron
  • #6 iron
  • #7 iron
  • #8 iron
  • #9 iron / Wedge

Tip Size

  • 0.355"
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