KBS Tour V-X
$102.00
Maximum stability for fast, aggressive swings
- Launch / spinLow / Low
- Weight105g to 130g
- FlexesR, R+, S, S+, X, TX
- Tip.355" taper
Updated September 2026
Find the Right KBS Shaft for Your Game
Every KBS iron, graphite, hybrid, wedge and putter shaft compared by launch, spin, weight and feel, including the new Tour V-X, V-X Lite and PGH. Then let our Chatsworth build bench install it for you.
14KBS families compared
3New models for 2026
$25Retrofit labor per club
Since 1991Family owned
The short answer
Most golfers should start with KBS Tour: a mid trajectory and the smooth feel KBS is known for. For a lower, flatter flight with less spin, choose C-Taper or the new Tour V-X. For a lighter shaft that launches higher, choose Tour Lite or C-Taper Lite. Moving to graphite irons? TGI plays closest to KBS Tour steel. Want more wedge spin? Hi-Rev 2.0.
Where to start
Which KBS Shaft Should I Choose?
Start with what you want your ball flight to do. This is a starting point, not a full fitting.
All-around
KBS Tour
A proven mid-flight steel shaft with smooth feel. The safest place to start.
See KBS TourLower flight
C-Taper
For players who hit it too high or spin it too much. The most piercing flight.
See C-TaperMax stability
Tour V-X New
Fast, aggressive swings that want low launch, low spin and tight dispersion.
See Tour V-XMore height
Tour Lite
Lighter steel with a higher trajectory and more spin for moderate speeds.
See Tour LiteLight but stable
Tour V-X Lite New
For speed players who find most lightweight steel too whippy.
See V-X LiteGraphite irons
TGI or PGI
TGI plays like KBS Tour steel. PGI is lighter and easier to swing.
See graphiteWant a personal pick? Take the Iron Shaft Finder Quiz or the 2-Minute Shaft Quiz.
New for 2026
The New KBS Tour V-X, V-X Lite and PGH
KBS launched the Tour V-X family in September 2026, with a strength-to-weight ratio KBS rates up to about 20% higher than its other steel iron shafts. The PGH brings the Players Graphite platform to hybrids.
KBS Tour V-X Lite
$87.00
Lightweight steel with heavy-shaft stability
- FlightPiercing
- Weight90g to 102g
- FlexesR, S, X (R/S, X in .370")
- Tip.355" or .370"
KBS PGH Graphite Hybrid
$259.00 assembled
Easier launch for hybrids, every swing speed
- LaunchEasier
- Weight45g to 105g
- FlexesOne per weight, Lite to X
- BuildAdapter tip and grip installed
Side by side
KBS Shaft Comparison Chart
All 14 KBS shaft families by launch, spin, weight and flex. Weights are for the .355" taper tip unless noted.
Swipe the chart sideways to see every column
| Shaft | Launch | Spin | Weight | Flexes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel iron | |||||
| KBS Tour | Mid | Mid* | 110 to 130g | R, R+, S, S+, X | All-around starting point |
| $-Taper | Mid | Low | 110 to 130g | R, R+, S, S+, X | Tour feel with less spin |
| C-Taper | Low | Low | 110 to 130g | R, R+, S, S+, X | Lowest, most piercing flight |
| Tour V-X New | Low | Low | 105 to 130g | R, R+, S, S+, X, TX | Maximum stability |
| Tour-V | Mid* | Low | 100 to 120g | R, S, X | Lighter weight, less spin |
| Lightweight steel | |||||
| Tour Lite | Higher | More | 95 to 105g | R, S, X | Moderate speeds wanting height |
| $-Taper Lite | Mid-high | Low-mid | 95 to 105g | R, S, X | Light tour feel |
| C-Taper Lite | Mid-high | Controlled | 105 to 115g | R, S, X | Easier launch, spin control |
| Tour V-X Lite New | Piercing | Controlled | 90 to 102g | R, S, X | Stable lightweight steel |
| Graphite iron and hybrid | |||||
| TGI | Plays like KBS Tour steel | 60 to 110g | R to X+ | Graphite with steel feel | |
| PGI | Steel-like, easier to swing | 50 to 100g | A to X | Lighter graphite irons | |
| PGH New | Easier | Playable | 45 to 105g | Lite to X | Easier-launching hybrids |
| Wedge and putter | |||||
| Hi-Rev 2.0 | Higher | Added | 115 to 135g | R, S, X | More wedge spin |
| CT Tour Putter | Firm, consistent feel | 124g | Straight, single, double bend | Premium putter shaft | |
Launch and spin use KBS's own wording where published. * Grips4Less guidance where KBS does not publish a rating. Launch and spin describe direction, not a guaranteed result.
Every family explained
KBS Shafts, Model by Model
Who each shaft is for, who should skip it, and where to shop.
KBS Tour
The flagship and the safest starting point
Mid launch110 to 130gR+, S+ available
Best for: shot versatility, a mid trajectory and a smooth, responsive feel that suits a wide range of players and speeds. Lighter versions: Tour 105 and Tour 90.
Skip it if: you want a noticeably lower flight (C-Taper) or a much lighter shaft (Tour Lite).
Shop KBS TourKBS $-Taper
Tour feel, mid trajectory, low spin
Mid launchLow spin110 to 130g
Best for: tour feel, workability and tight dispersion with less spin than KBS Tour. KBS says it shares KBS Tour's bend profile, and R+ and S+ help players between flexes. Also searched as S-Taper or Dollar Taper.
Skip it if: you want the lowest possible flight (C-Taper) or help getting the ball up (Tour Lite).
Shop $-TaperKBS C-Taper
Low launch, low spin, tour-level control
Low launchLow spin110 to 130g
Best for: a low, piercing trajectory for serious iron players who want to flatten ball flight, cut spin and tighten dispersion. The stiff tip is the point. Parallel tip runs 125 to 140g.
Skip it if: you already struggle to get irons airborne or prefer a softer feel.
Shop C-TaperKBS Tour V-X New
Maximum stability with low launch and low spin
Low launchLow spin105 to 130g
Best for: strong players with an aggressive transition. A firm butt, responsive mid and stable tip keep the shaft from bending and moving at impact, for a truer flight. C-Taper gets its low flight from a stiff tip; the V-X gets its control from stability through the whole shaft.
Skip it if: you need help launching the ball (KBS Tour or Tour Lite).
Shop Tour V-XKBS Tour-V
Tight dispersion, lighter weight, less spin
Low spin100 to 120g.355" only
Best for: players who want KBS control in a lighter weight with less spin than KBS Tour. Tour Spec adds S+ 125g and X 130g.
Skip it if: you need more height and spin (Tour Lite).
Shop Tour-V
Lightweight steel iron shafts
KBS Lightweight Steel
Lighter overall weight without leaving KBS: easier speed, a more playable launch or less fatigue over a full round. The new V-X Lite is built for speed players who want a lower, more stable flight.
KBS Tour Lite
KBS Tour feel, about 20% lighter
Higher launchMore spin95 to 105g
Best for: moderate swing speeds, seniors, or golfers moving from graphite to lightweight steel who want a higher trajectory and additional spin.
Skip it if: you already hit it high or have lots of speed (Tour V-X Lite).
Shop Tour LiteKBS $-Taper Lite
Lightweight tour feel, slightly higher flight
Mid-high launchLow-mid spin95 to 105g
Best for: players who like the $-Taper but want a lighter shaft and a slightly higher flight than the standard $-Taper.
Skip it if: you want the flattest flight (C-Taper or Tour V-X).
Shop $-Taper LiteKBS C-Taper Lite
Spin control at a lighter weight
Mid-high launchControlled spin105 to 115g
Best for: an easier launch without losing control. KBS pairs a firm tip with a soft butt for a mid-high trajectory and controlled spin.
Skip it if: you want the low, piercing C-Taper flight.
Shop C-Taper LiteKBS Tour V-X Lite New
Lightweight steel with heavy-shaft stability
Piercing flight90 to 102g.355" or .370"
Best for: speed players who found lightweight steel too whippy. KBS says it is over one full flex stiffer than any shaft in its weight category. Weights: R 90g, S 95g, X 100g (.355"); R/S 99g, X 102g (.370").
Skip it if: you need launch (Tour Lite or C-Taper Lite). Want more weight? Step up to the Tour V-X.
Shop .355"Shop .370"
KBS TGI Tour Graphite Iron
Graphite that plays like KBS Tour steel
Same E.I. curve as KBS Tour60 to 110g
Best for: golfers moving from steel to graphite who want familiar feedback and control with less vibration. Customers moving from Project X and C-Taper rate it highly.
Skip it if: you want the lightest, easiest graphite (PGI).
Shop TGIKBS PGI Players Graphite Iron
Lighter, easier to swing, steel-like performance
50 to 100gA to X
Best for: an easier-to-swing graphite iron that still gives tight tolerances and dispersion.
Skip it if: you want graphite that mirrors KBS Tour steel most closely (TGI).
Shop .370"Shop .355"KBS PGH Players Graphite Hybrid New
Easier-launching graphite hybrid
Easier launch45 to 105g.370" parallel
Best for: hybrids that are easier to get airborne and square up. Built on the PGI platform, lighter than the Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype, with a lower center of gravity. Each weight has its own flex: 45 Lite, 55 A, 65 R, 75 R+, 85 S, 95 S+, 105 X.
Skip it if: you already hit hybrids too high.
Shop assembledShaft onlyWedge and putter shafts
KBS Wedge and Putter Shafts
Wedge-specific shafts let you tune short-game spin separately from your irons. KBS putter shafts give a premium, consistent feel on the greens.
KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Wedge
Higher launch and added spin
115 to 135g.355", 37"PW to LW
Best for: more spin and stopping power. KBS says its active tip section increases the effective loft at impact. Your iron shaft works fine in wedges; Hi-Rev 2.0 is for players who want to optimize short-game spin.
Skip it if: you want your wedges to feel exactly like your irons.
Shop Hi-Rev 2.0All KBS wedge shaftsKBS CT Tour Putter
Premium steel putter shaft
124g, 38"Straight, single, double bend
Best for: firm, consistent putter feel in several finishes. Choose the bend your putter head is built for; if you are replacing a shaft, match the bend you have now. Not sure? Ask our team.
Shop CT Tour PutterAll KBS putter shafts
Retrofit service
Have Us Install Your KBS Shafts
Our build bench in Chatsworth, California reshafts your irons and wedges with the KBS shafts and grips you choose, built to your length and grip spec.
- Labor$25 per club, no setup fee
- Build time1 to 2 business days
- Shipped backWithin 3 business days
- Warranty90 days on workmanship
- LocalChatsworth, CA drop-off
Step 01
Choose your shafts
Use this guide to pick your KBS model and flex.
Step 03
Send your clubs
Whole clubs or just the heads, with the label we email you. Or drop them off.
Step 04
Play them
We build them in 1 to 2 business days and ship them back within 3.
What's included: old shaft pulled, hosel prep, tipping to the maker's spec, new ferrule and epoxy, built to your playing length, grip installed to your logo and tape spec, and a final inspection. Shafts and grips must be bought from Grips4Less, which makes the build eligible for our warranty. You cover shipping both ways. Warranty and service policy
Hybrids: order the KBS PGH assembled with the adapter tip for your club brand and your grip installed. Assembled shafts take 3 to 10 business days and cannot be returned once assembled. Questions before you order? Call or text our Retrofit line at (408) 475-7570.
From our shop
The Most Common KBS Mistake
Many golfers jump straight to the strongest, lowest-launch shaft because it sounds the most "tour". The better choice usually comes down to launch, spin, weight and how much feel you want.
- Golfers often pick a shaft that launches and spins too little for their swing.
- Many players fit a balanced or lighter KBS profile better than they expect.
- Feel matters as much as launch and spin.
- Start with the right fit direction, not the most popular model name.
Compare
KBS vs Dynamic Gold
Golfers usually compare KBS with True Temper Dynamic Gold when they want a proven steel shaft and are choosing between Dynamic Gold's classic benchmark and the different fit directions inside the KBS lineup.
If you are choosing between KBS Tour, $-Taper or C-Taper and a Dynamic Gold option, the answer usually comes down to launch, feel and how aggressive your move is through the ball.
Verified buyers
What Golfers Say About KBS
"After playing Project X 6.5 and C-Tapers 130 X for years I decided to make the jump into graphite... the TGI 110 has a much more similar EI profile to the Project X and C-Taper steel shafts that I used to play. If you're currently gaming Project X or C-Tapers and are interested in moving to graphite, the TGIs are the right shaft for you."
Jack H · Verified buyer · KBS TGI
"Moving to graphite from Project X 6.5, thoroughly tested out 8 different shafts. TGI 100 timed up the best for me, which was the last thing I expected at 25g lighter. They have a very linear feel, like PX... Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to switch from PX to graphite."
MRC · Verified buyer · KBS TGI
FAQ
KBS Shaft Questions, Answered
What is the difference between KBS Tour and KBS C-Taper?
KBS Tour is the smoother, more versatile starting point, built for shot versatility, a mid trajectory and a smooth, responsive feel. KBS C-Taper is the stronger, lower-launch option for a low, piercing trajectory and more shot control. Start with KBS Tour for the safest all-around fit; choose C-Taper for lower launch, lower spin and a flatter flight.
What is the new KBS Tour V-X, and how is it different from the C-Taper?
The KBS Tour V-X launched in September 2026. Like the C-Taper, it is a low-launch, low-spin steel shaft for stronger players. The C-Taper is known for its stiff tip, while the V-X uses a firm butt, responsive mid and stable tip, with a strength-to-weight ratio KBS rates up to about 20% higher than its other steel iron shafts. It comes in 105g to 130g with R+ and S+ half flexes.
What is the difference between KBS Tour V-X Lite and Tour Lite?
Both are lightweight steel. Tour Lite is designed for a higher trajectory and additional spin, ideal if you want help with height. Tour V-X Lite is for players with more speed who want a light shaft that stays stable: KBS says it is over one full flex stiffer than any shaft in its weight category.
KBS C-Taper vs Dynamic Gold: which is better?
Neither is automatically better. C-Taper is the better starting point if you want KBS's low-launch, low-spin family with a modern KBS feel. Dynamic Gold is the better starting point if you want True Temper's traditional benchmark. It is a fit question, not a quality question.
What swing speed fits KBS $-Taper best?
KBS does not publish a swing speed chart for $-Taper, so choose by player type. It is built for tour feel, workability, tight dispersion and mid-trajectory, low-spin performance, which usually suits stronger players who want more control than KBS Tour without moving all the way to C-Taper.
What is the difference between KBS C-Taper and C-Taper Lite?
C-Taper is built for a low, piercing trajectory and low spin. C-Taper Lite is lighter (105g to 115g in the .355" taper tip) and uses a firm tip and soft butt for a mid-high trajectory with controlled spin.
What is the difference between KBS TGI and PGI?
Both are graphite iron shafts. TGI is designed with the same E.I. curve as KBS Tour steel, so it plays closest to KBS Tour. PGI also delivers steel-like performance, but KBS positions it as a lighter, easier-to-swing option.
Which KBS shafts come in half flexes (R+ and S+)?
In steel, KBS Tour, $-Taper and C-Taper offer R+ and S+ in the .355" taper tip, and so does the new Tour V-X. In graphite, TGI, PGI and PGH include R+ and S+ options.
Which KBS PGH weight should I choose?
The PGH pairs one flex with each weight: 45g Lite, 55g A, 65g R, 75g R+, 85g S, 95g S+ and 105g X. Start with the flex you play in your irons and woods, and that gives you the weight.
Can Grips4Less install KBS shafts in my irons?
Yes. Our Retrofit service reshafts irons and wedges for $25 per club in labor, plus the KBS shafts and grips you buy from us. Clubs are built in 1 to 2 business days once they arrive and shipped back within 3 business days. You cover shipping both ways, and local customers can drop clubs off in Chatsworth, CA.
Can I get a KBS hybrid shaft installed?
Yes. For hybrids with an adjustable hosel, order the KBS PGH assembled: we install the adapter tip for your club brand and your grip. Assembled shafts take 3 to 10 business days to process and cannot be returned once assembled.
What is the best KBS shaft for a mid handicapper?
The safest starting points are usually KBS Tour or Tour Lite. KBS Tour suits golfers who want a classic mid-trajectory steel shaft with smooth feel; Tour Lite suits golfers who want lighter weight, a higher trajectory and more spin.
Why is KBS $-Taper also called S-Taper or Dollar Taper?
The official name uses the $ symbol, so golfers often search for S-Taper, Dollar Taper, Money Taper or KBS Taper. They all mean the same family: KBS $-Taper and $-Taper Lite.
Ready when you are
Upgrade Your Irons with KBS
Pick your shaft, add grips and a Retrofit, and we will build it for you. Questions about flex, length or fit? Our team usually replies within 1 business day.
Specifications from KBS Golf Shafts (kbsgolfshafts.com) and the KBS Tour V-X launch announcement (September 24, 2026), checked September 2026. Weights are for the .355" taper tip unless noted. Launch and spin describe direction, not a guaranteed result. Service details reflect Grips4Less policy as of September 2026.