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The KBS TD shaft is a driver shaft worthy of the company’s stellar reputation.  Mid/high launch and mid spin.  Smooth, active feel.

Introduction

For over ten years, KBS has been a leader in steel iron shafts.  In that time, they’ve also dipped their toe into graphite with their hybrid shaft and a few graphite iron shafts.  Now KBS is diving all the way in on graphite with their first wood shaft, the TD.  TD stands for Tour Driven, as KBS has taken their design cues from their experience with players on the biggest stage.

From the brand known for its red label, anything other than a striking red finish would have been a disappointment.  The KBS TD shaft has a red base color on the upper portion that’s decorated with bold black graphics.  There is no “logo down” option as there is branding on both sides.

The lower portion of the KBS TD shaft comes in three different finishes: White Gloss, Black Gloss, and Black Matte .  White Gloss is exclusive to the 40 gram models, and Black Matte is only available in X and Tour X flexes.

One interesting note: KBS has opted for using five different “Categories” rather than traditional flexes.  This seems to be an attempt to combat ego fitting, which I strongly endorse.

While I was swinging the KBS TD shaft, I couldn’t help but think about the original KBS Tour iron shaft.  Obviously that comparison is top of mind because both shafts are from the same company, but it held up for me even after extended testing.

The KBS TD has a smooth, active feel throughout the length of the shaft .  I felt the most action in the butt section just below my hands, but there was kick throughout.

Compared to the low spin shafts that I’ve been testing lately, the KBS TD has a more active, torque-y tip.  However, in the broader context of all the shafts available, I think the TD falls in the middle of the bell curve in terms of torque.

Performance

The comparisons between the KBS TD shaft and the original KBS Tour don’t stop with feel; they carried over to the performance as well.  With the KBS TD loaded into my PING G410 Plus driver, I saw a high, mid-spin ball flight with a dispersion that ranged from straight to a strong draw.

Due to a combination of equipment changes and swing tweaks, my typical driver ball flight has gotten a bit lower over the last season.  With the KBS TD, I was right back to the towering shots that I used to hit.  The high initial launch combined with medium spin created long carries that really took advantage of the strong fall winds.

With the strong action and slightly softer tip of the KBS TD, my dispersion shifted from straight/fade to straight/draw.  The draw was a nice compliment to the higher launch as it kept the ball flight strong and gave me plenty of roll out.  What I liked is that the KBS TD never felt out of control.  The kick was always smooth and predictable, and the draws it produced were small, controlled curves .

The KBS TD shaft is available in weights ranging from 40 to 80 grams .  Category 1 and 2 – Light and Regular Flex – are available in 40, 50, and 60 grams.  Stiff flex, Category 3, is available in 50, 60, and 70 grams.  X and Tour X – Category 4 and 5 – are available in 60, 70, and 80 grams.

If you’re a lover of the original KBS Tour shaft in your irons, plugging the KBS TD into your driver will be the most natural change you’ve ever made.  Even if you’re not familiar with KBS’s iron shafts, the TD is worth a look if you want a shaft with strong action and consistent performance.

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I agree with you that more categories for shaft fitting is a definite plus. After several shaftings I tend to fall within the category of “Soft-Regular” (between Senior and Rgular)–which usually only happens with Fujikura Shafts. (Kuro Kage Black–Fuljkura Six–etc.-usually designated “RR” etc. ) I believe that this is a very underserved section of the market.–and a rather large one to boot. Of the flexes listed–which one do you think actualy falls into this “Soft-Regular” designation.

Per KBS, Category 1 is “A Flex” and Category 2 is Regular.

Did you play the 60 TX that’s pictured?

Yes, the TX and the X.

How would you compare the AD IZ 6x to the shafts you tested? I’ve had kbs tour x and $ taper x in my irons and love the feel. Looking to give the TD a shot.

It’s been a couple years since I spent much time with the AD IZ, so I’d be hesitant to say much beyond what’s in the review: https://pluggedingolf.com/graphite-design-tour-ad-iz-shaft-review/

I was looking to get one of these to try out. And on KBS spec table, it says the TX and X provide low and mid/low trajectory. In your review you said you were getting the high trajectory. I’m personally trying to get my ball flight down. Any insight on this one?

Yes: you can’t get fit off a spec sheet. There are no standards for what “mid” means, and player/gear interaction is unpredictable.

How would you compare the Evenflow Riptide to the KBS TD?

Which EvenFlow are you referring to?

Evenflow Riptide Gray, not the blue CB, 6.5x – 60g to the KBS TD Category 4 or 5.

I assume you’re talking about the Black; I’m not familiar with a RipTide Grey. In the broad sense, they’re similar, but within the category of smooth/active mid kick shafts they each have a distinct feel, in my opinion.

Matt- Thanks for the great review. I was playing with the Tensei AV Blue. That is until I “test drove” the TD 60. It’s now my gamer. IMHO- it’s remarkably smoother than the Tensei. It gives me the launch and spin numbers I’m looking for. The accuracy and dispersion (mine also shifted from straight /fade to straight /draw) are better than I ever achieved with the Tensei (or any other shaft I’ve hit- and I’ve tried a bunch of them). For the record- this addition (and the coming addition for my 3 wood) will make my entire bag(except putter) KBS.

What was the weight of you old tensei AV Blue?

Hi Matt, Is this shaft counter balanced?

No, it’s not.

How does this compare to a Ventus Velocore RED 6s?

Unfortunately, I have not had the chance to do a full review of the Ventus Red.

I recently purchased a KBS Tour TD ( limited edition) satin black in 70g. S flex .. I have been a huge Matrix (Black Tie) fan for years .. My delivery is forceful and needs a shaft with minimal torque and NO flex in the center of the grip .. 107 swing speed – D-4 swing weight 3.2 hcp .. I’m planning on putting it in the 2023 Cobra AeroJet in 10.5 loft .. Any suggestions for this build ?

There’s no way for me to have an educated opinion on this. My gut feeling is that the TD is going to be more active than you want.

How would you compare it to the hzrdus smoke green?

I have a full review of the Smoke Green RDX here: https://pluggedingolf.com/project-x-hzrdus-smoke-green-rdx-shaft-review/

Matt, I bought the Ping G425 Max 10.5 last winter. I was fitted with the Ping Tour 65 shaft. It has been working quite well for me as I am finding the fairways more often. My swing speed is around 95 and I hit my drives consistently around 250+. How does the KBS compare to the Tour 65 in the distance category?

It depends on fit. If the PING Tour is well-fit, changing may cost you distance. At 95 MPH, your optimal carry is about 237 yards, so it doesn’t sound like you’re far off that now.

I have an 82-84 mph swing speed. I am considering trying this shaft in a game improvement driver head. I would like to hit the ball higher with a draw.

Hi Matt, I enjoy reading your reviews on golf shafts. I currently have a Taylor Made M2 10.5 degree loft stock graphite shaft. I am wanting to hit a new driver. I recently hit the Srixon ZX5 9.5 degree Evenflow Regular shaft but I had slight pull trajectory. My question is if I go to a 10.5 degree driver with same shaft will I experience the same or different ball flight?

All else equal, higher loft should result in a slightly higher flight with potentially less curvature due to more backspin.

does it have more spin than de Ad-di (I play the 50 gr) thanks !

My recollection is that it did for me, but that does not mean that will hold true for you. As always, my advice is to get fit.

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Should you play the KBS TD driver shaft?

Published: 29 September 2021 Last updated: 12 October 2023

If you love KBS iron shafts, should be playing the new KBS TD driver shaft? We took a TG reader to Precision Golf to find out.

Hopefully, KBS is a name you already know, the brand started out in 2008 and it was founded by Kim Braly (the designer of the original Rifle shaft). Ever since then, they’ve heaped focus on designing some of the best iron shafts in the game, but what about the best driver shafts? Over the years the brand have built a great reputation amongst some of the world’s best players, and the likes of DJ, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Gary Woodland have all not only played their shafts, but won with them too.

And now having carved out a brilliant reputation for irons shafts KBS want to give golfers the opportunity to play KBS throughout their bag. So they’ve launched their first ever wood shaft, the KBS TD . 

What you need to know about the KBS TD wood shaft

KBS have successfully focused their attention on steel iron shafts for years, but Kim Braly has now applied his same philosophy to graphite wood shafts. KBS dipped their toes into the graphite market a few years ago with the KBS Tour hybrid shaft , which has been very successful in the hands of decent players. The reason behind its popularity is how naturally it didn’t spin up or go left, which counteracts some of the drawbacks that decent players experience when hitting hybrids.

The TD is mid-launch and spin, so it suits lots of golfers needs, there’s been rumours of a lower launch model in the pipeline, but for now the TD has enough options (there’s 15 different shafts) say KBS to accurately fit golfers from 17 – 70 years of age.

Unlike most wood shafts the TD isn’t badged up with a flex, instead KBS opt for five categories. Weights range from 40g – 80g and the idea is that whatever weight you choose for the driver, your 3-wood and 5-wood will be 10g and 20g heavier respectively. The idea means golfers get a similar feel throughout their wood set-up.

As a comparison to other shafts KBS say Category 5 shafts generally equate to a Tour X Flex, Category 4 are X Flex, Category 3 are Stiff, Category 2 are Regular and Category 1 is an A Flex. 

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KBS say feel is a very personal thing but KBS are renowned for making very stable shafts that have a lovely firm feel. It’s that feel that’s convinced lots of players to switch to KBS iron shafts, and you’ll get that same feel and feedback from the TD. So if you’ve been playing KBS iron shafts, and like the impact sensation and feedback it’s highly likely you’ll enjoy the TD wood shafts too.   

Unlike most other shafts the TD shafts all come decked out in the same red/black or red/silver colourway so there’s no different colours to depict lower launch or spin models from their mid and high counterparts. It’s an idea we really like as a colour doesn’t immediately give away how a golfer might be a fast or slow speed player.  

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Andrew Brown plays off a 3-handicap at Ingestre Park in Staffordshire, he’s played the game since being a junior and is an avid golfer. His strengths include chipping and putting, his weakness has been driving the ball of the tee as there’s a tendency to pull shots left since buying a new driver off the rack in 2021.

Currently Andrew plays a P ing G425 Max (10.5deg loft) driver with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV Orange shaft. He bought the driver from his local club pro, and after playing during the summer doesn’t feel the driver/shaft are a great fit for him. 

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Simon Cooper is a Director and Club Fitter at Precision Golf in West Byfleet, Surrey. As an amateur he was off +1, and played in the Brabazon Trophy and English Amateur Championship. After turning professional he played on the EuroPro and Challenge tours, and made it to final qualifying for the Open twice.    

Simon’s approach to fitting is based around being sympathetic to the golfer, believing that equipment should both compliment a golfers swing and their approach to the game. He reckons a good fitting involves far more than just looking at club head speed and handicap and prescribing a regular or stiff flex shaft.

The fitting – Simon Cooper

I started off looking at Andrew’s own driver, and experience told me the Mitsubishi Tensei AV Orange shaft has a mid to high balance point with a stable tip. It’s a low spin shaft with a degree of counter balancing, and with a swingweight of D4 it’s relatively a head heavy set-up. It means Andrew’s left miss is perfectly understandable, considering his in-to-out swing and the linkage of how he and the club interact to create shot shape.   

Andrew’s tendency is to drive with his hips, so the club drops in behind him and his hands have to play catch up and fetch the club head over, which causes the looping left miss. His delivery lines (from a swing point of view) are very good, but the club head is out of control.

From knowing the club set up, the data it creates and how they interact there’s parameters like shaft weight, tip stiffness and bend point which we can use in theory to help improve the data. That’s the thing with fitting, we know how changing certain characteristics should effect performance but it’s important to remember we all react differently to them.   

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The KBS TD and Tensei AV Orange are really quite different set-ups. The KBS is a very firm feeling, stable shaft (that’s not that different between the two shafts), but the balance point of the Tensei AV Orange is in the upper-mid portion of the shaft where the KBS is lower-mid. And how that interacts with the swing is quite different. The main issue with the Tensei AV Orange for Andrew was the high balance point with a heavy head, so it’s like swinging a lead ball on a piece of string, the pair are almost detached.

After hitting his own driver Andrew started off with the KBS TD Category 3, 60g shaft which made the driver feel less head heavy. The swing line numbers remained the same, but shots went even more left as the club still got stuck behind Andrew, and the lighter head balance meant he could really flip it over, which of course is destructive.

The next step, as the club was still getting stuck behind Andrew, was getting the club out in front and working with the body rotation to get face control. As clubs getting stuck behind will always end with a hand salvage operation, which leads to major consistency issues. We moved to the lighter KBS TD 50g (Category 3) and straight away, while there were still some left misses, the bulk of shots were much more down the target line.

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Immediately the 50g set-up gave a squarer club face and more control, but because the face was now delivered squarer rather than being rolled over, all of a sudden we had a higher launch and extra spin, and we really wanted to dial that down. With a little bit of swing work and thanks to the lighter club head feel, Andrew was able to get control of where the club was going, so he could dictate the shot pattern.

By dropping the loft down (from 10.5° – 9°) we eliminated the pop-up ball flight, so Andrew’s stronger hits got out there. The last shot of the session was a great example of how much change we saw in just 30-minutes of fitting. With a dead square face, Andrew hit a straight shot to 265 yards with a really good balance of launch and spin.  

By differentiating each parameter during the fit we’ve got to an optimum position and the KBS TD was an absolutely perfect fit. If we look at Andrew’s best shots the KBS TD Category 50g shaft increased ball speed by 4.3mph and carry distance by 11 yards with a smash factor increase from 1.41 to 1.46.

Even if we weren’t looking at KBS shafts in this session this model would have been the one model we would have ended up with. The mixture of its lightweight properties with a stable and mid to low spin profile, along with the lower head loft Andrew picked up a good chunk of yards and more reliably hit the fairway, which is a win-win for everyone.

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Verdict: KBS Tour TD driver shaft – Andrew Brown

Straight away the fitter understood my game, he picked up my weakness and realised very quickly how the counter balanced Tensei AV Orange wasn’t a great fit for me. Having that sort of knowledge and experience is really impressive, and then being able to go ahead and make the changes one at a time so I could see the differences in shot shape and data is really clever. By understanding your game a really good fitter can fix things and make your clubs right for you.

It’s a big ask for any club golfer to truly feel the difference between a lot of shafts but I really like the feel of the KBS TD and the numbers it’s created are very impressive. I like the idea of keeping all the shafts looking the same and there’s plenty of driver and fairway wood options so every golfer can find a solution for their own game. The fitting has not only benefitted me hugely, its also given me a better idea of how I launch drives too, I can’t recommend the process highly enough.

I’ve never been for a proper fitting like this before, it’s been a wonderful experience, my club pro did the best he could, but he doesn’t have the technology or fitting options like they have at Precision Golf. The whole process has really opened my eyes, the KBS TD shafts have been fantastic and because I’ve enjoyed the KBS feel so much I’d love to try their irons shafts next.

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KBS TD Driver Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

KBS is known for their amazing iron shafts.

But with the KBS TD shaft, they are making a bid for wood shafts.

The KBS TD shaft marks the company’s first foray into the driver shaft market and as a KBS fan, I was really excited to see what they could do with graphite wood shafts.

The KBS TD is available in a variety of weights and flexes. It seems that KBS wanted to reach as many different players as possible with their first driver shaft.

But I tested the KBS TD in stiff flex at 70 grams. Read on to see how the KBS TD shaft fared.

KBS TD Driver Shaft Overview

The KBS TD driver shaft is available in three different finishes; but the black/white gloss finish is exclusive to the 40g weight class and the matte black finish is exclusive to the extra stiff and tour extra stiff versions.

For my stiff flex, 70g shaft, I got the black gloss finish. It looked nice but I wish I was able to get the matte black finish. Something about a glossy KBS shaft just doesn’t seem right.

In any case, the KBS TD has a high kick point just below the grip. But the entire shaft flexes well. You can feel the shaft conform to your downswing but it never gets ahead of you.

With the high kick point, I was able to get a mid/low launch out of the KBS TD driver shaft. The transition was smooth even though I would say the entire shaft has an active feel.

This isn’t a stout, stubborn donkey of a shaft. It will work with you and let you know it’s doing its part to increase your club head speed.

70 grams is pretty close to my gamer shaft so the weight felt familiar. As a result, I was able to get comfortable with the KBS TD shaft pretty quickly.

I was reminded of the feel of KBS’s steel iron shafts: all the action was controlled and the transition was remarkably smooth. But there is definitely more activity in this shaft than in most of their steel iron shafts.

The KBS TD driver shaft strikes a really nice balance between speed/fluidity and control/precision.

Why is the KBS TD So Popular?

This is the first driver shaft made by the ultra-popular KBS brand so yeah, it’s going to turn some heads.

Subjectively though, I can see the KBS TD becoming a popular choice for players who want a lightweight driver shaft that offers the control and stability of a heavier shaft.

How Does the KBS TD Driver Shaft Perform?

With the kick point being just under the grip, I was actually expecting lower launch angles.

Alas, my launch angles stayed between 13 and 15 degrees. That’s really the only gripe I have about the performance of this shaft.

My club head speed (just a bit over 101 MPH), ball speed (152 MPH on average) and carry distance (256 yards on average) were all on point.

I got very comfortable with this shaft in very short order. The divergence was tight as well – it never exceeded 11 yards.

I think what impressed me the most was that the KBS TD shaft produced relatively low spin rates.

For a 70g shaft, 2100 RPM spin is pretty impressive. Is the KBS TD shaft the lowest-spinning shaft? No. Is it the longest driver shaft? No.

But the KBS TD is very consistent. And if you choose a KBS TD shaft that is similar in weight to your current driver shaft, the shift will be really easy.

The KBS TD is an easy shaft to pick up. Not bad for KBS’s first driver shaft.

KBS TD Driver Shaft Specs

What flexes are available what swing speeds do they suit.

Amateur and regular flex would be good for 60-70 MPH swingers.

Stiff and extra stiff may suit 71-80 MPH swingers. Tour extra stiff would be good for 81-95 MPH swingers.

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

The 40g and 50g versions would be fitting for 60-70 MPH swingers.

The 60g version may work for 71-80 MPH swingers.

The 70g and 80g versions would likely benefit faster swingers in the 81-95 MPH swing speed range.

Why is it So Good?

The KBS TD is a good shaft because it provides a good balance of precision and distance.

The dispersion is tight and the distance is at least reasonable.

KBS TD Driver Shaft First Impressions

I wasn’t a fan of the glossy finish and the branding on the shaft at first – there is lettering on both hemispheres of the shaft so you can’t escape it.

But the feel was immediately comfortable and strangely familiar.

Key Features & Performance

The KBS TD driver shaft has a fairly soft tip section which is probably what contributes to the mid launch angles.

It sort of cancels out the effects of the high kick point.

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With my driver, the KBS TD shaft stayed fast but was never out of control.

The relatively low spin rates also kept rollout strong.

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With my 3-wood, the KBS TD was able to produce a really nice, familiar high draw that could be worked to a straight shot with a little effort.

KBS TD Pros & Cons

• Smooth transition
• Relatively low spin rates
• Active feel
• Good club head speed
• I expected lower launch angles

Overall Score: 96/100

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Who Should Buy it?

  Did the KBS TD driver shaft absolutely wow me?

No. But there is still something to be said about consistency.

In true KBS fashion, the TD driver shaft is one of the most consistent graphite shafts I’ve tested in a long time.

You know and you can feel exactly what you’re going to get out of it on every swing.

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The ultimate hack.

I’m starting to see more and more people play this shaft.   

Just curious if anyone has any feedback on it that’s tried it. Comparable to….

Driver:  Taylormade Qi10 LS - Ventus TR Blue 6x (44 3/4)

3 Wood: Taylormade M2 - Ventus TR Blue 7x

3 Utility: Srixon MKII - Graphite Design DI 95x

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I played one for a while a few seasons ago. 

Good shaft. It was long enough ago that I don't remember what it was most comparable to.

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3 hours ago, jvincent said: I played one for a while a few seasons ago.    Good shaft. It was long enough ago that I don't remember what it was most comparable to.

I was just curious because I watch a lot of golf on YouTube and more and more seem to be popping up with that shaft. 

I played the KBS TD 70 Cat 3 in a Tour Edge EX 10 16.5 degree fairway wood.  Sold it to a friend and it is his favorite club in the bag.

Looks like the MSRP price on the shaft has come way down since then.

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I’ve had a driver and a fairway for going on 4 years now . Category 5 in my driver and category 4 in the fairway.   

Going to order a serape category 5 once I sell the one out of my driver 

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SHAFT FEATURES Mid Launch/Low Spin Tighter ball flight for more consistent dispersion and performance Optimized Spin Rate /Launch for More Distance Designed with KBS Butt to Tip Energy Transfer Performance Higher Torque Stiffness

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40g shafts come in the White Gloss finish, in other weights category 1-3 come in the Black Gloss finish and Category 4-5 come in Black Matte.

For the first time ever, KBS is adding a Driver/Wood shaft to the KBS product line. The KBS TD is a lighter and stiffer Driver/Wood shaft with characteristics of the original KBS feel. It is the perfect complement to the already proven performance-driven line of KBS golf shafts.

“The KBS TD is the culmination of my years of shaft design being put into the most exciting club in your bag. The KBS TD will change the way you look at Driver/Wood shafts.” – Kim Braly

The KBS TD Driver/Wood Shaft is a lighter and stiffer Driver/Wood shaft that has the characteristics of the original KBS feel, efficiency, and optimization of spin and launch that the KBS product line is known for. It is a Mid Launch/Low Spin Performance Graphite golf shaft that optimizes the maximum performance and efficiency of spin and launch angles at various swing speeds.

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KBS Tour Shaft Review

Kbs tour shaft.

The shaft that started it all – the KBS Tour shaft.  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.  What most players seem to love the most though is the smooth feel and shot feedback.

How Does it Feel?

I would put the KBS Tour as the most “neutral” feeling shaft of the KBS lineup.  The Tour does in fact feel incredibly smooth and easy on the hands. I would almost argue that the Tour is even forgiving on your hands on a mishit.  Whereas a typical steel shaft may sting a bit, the Tour seems to absorb the blow more.  Don’t get me wrong, if you hit your MP-18 MB wrong, you’re still going to pay for it in the hands.  It just won’t sting as bad as normal…so I’ve found.  I even commented to our own Jon, “this shaft makes an MB feel much less harsh.”  Jon concurred and promptly tried to steal my clubs.

There is a definite energy transfer at impact, but it has a much more gradual feel as opposed to a precise kickpoint.  I will say that you can tell it’s happening in the middle of the shaft, but it doesn’t feel like a precise snap.  The feeling is much more of a smooth release.   This may sound crazy, but think of it almost like a smooth toss of a baseball that firmly, but not too hard, hits your dad right in the glove while you’re having a catch in the back yard.  That, to me, is the feel of the KBS Tour’s release.

On-Course Performance

My experience with the KBS Tour shaft is a true testament to “every swing is a snowflake.”  The Tour is supposed to be a mid-launch shaft with medium spin.  Admittedly, I’m not a high-spin iron player as is, but I hit the Tour just about the same average as my lowest spinning shaft of the KBS lineup.  My averages for launch were the lowest of the KBS group to date as well.  That said, I think there’s a decent reason for this.  When reviewing my data, it was apparent that there is a lot of versatility in the KBS Tour .  I was able to easily adjust trajectory while adding or taking spin off of shots.  Being able to easily hit such a variety of shots is a big win for this shaft.

I’ve hit multiple clubs with the Tour in them over the years, albeit never my own set, and the natural shot shape is always the same.  A neutral swing always results in a smooth draw for me.   Let me tell you, my natural shot is not an easy draw.  This draw from the KBS Tour is automatic and seemingly built into the shaft for me.  It’s been consistent enough for me over the years that, along with my testing, it’s hard for me to ignore.  Will this be the case for everyone?  Can’t say, but there’s something there that has my attention and I don’t hate that shot shape.  Just tying ribbons over here (that’s a shot tracer on TV reference)…

Final Thoughts

My opinion is that the KBS Tour is a solid all-around iron shaft.  I think other shafts in the KBS lineup have a little more of a “wow factor” to them, but the Tour is solid for a wide range of players that want a premium shaft with versatility.  A smooth profile and easy shotmaking should make the KBS Tour appealing to golfers of all skill levels.  Including the best in the world .

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Hi Bill. I am a young 38 with a lot of golf life left in him. I took the pandemic as an opportunity to know and own my swing. Despite my gains in accuracy and a new found draw and occasionally hook, I am looking for my next iron shaft. I have been told my swing is a bit aggressive, and my irons have always gone high – no problem getting the ball in the air. Would you say the Tour is a good shaft for a golfer with this description? I was also considering the new KBS Tour Lites. Did you see much difference between the Tour and the Tour lite in the numbers. Thanks!

Tour Lite will likely go even higher. If you have an aggressive swing, the Tour might be a bit soft and high too. I would think you need to go with something more stout/firm. Maybe Tour V?

Would you recommend this golf shaft to someone that isn’t a beginner at golf but doesn’t get out as much to play? I have steel shafts now and I want something lighter but not as light as a graphite shaft. Thanks!

Yeah, I wouldn’t say it’s a measure of “skill set” but more how your swing will interact with the equipment.

Hey Bill – I’m a 34 y/o single-digit handicapper that’s always been a strong, aggressive ball striker. I recently made the switch from an old set of Titleist ZM forged musclebacks (classic Dynamic Gold stiff 120g shafts) to T100s with Project X 6.5 shafts. I know this is contrary to almost everyone, but I absolutely hate my T100s (and I’m a Titleist lover). I rarely find the sweet spot; have lost 10-ish yards per club; and chunk more shots than ever. I do hit them very straight though, but my shots are low and short. I’m going to switch back to a muscleback iron set, because I just love them! I’ve actually been recommended the direct-to-consumer Takomo 301 MBs by several people, which you might have heard of. I’m wondering if you have any suggestions on a KBS shaft. I’m thinking about going with either the KBS Tour or C Taper in stiff 120g. Maybe the move from the Dynamic Gold stiff 120g to Project X 6.5 125g could have made that much of a difference in my distance, trajectory, etc? From what I’ve seen, the lofts are very similar. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Don’t know anything about those irons, sorry. But I can tell you that the KBS Tour has pretty much nothing in common with the other three shaft options you listed. The C-Taper is a stout low launch/spin option and the PX is closer to that. The dynamic gold is somewhere in between those two and the KBS Tour. I think you need to do some testing/fitting to really get the answer you’re looking for in your game. With the game it sounds like you’re talking about, anything else would just be a blind guess with a hole and a prayer.

Thank you so much, sir! I’ve set up a fitting with a Golf Digest top 100 fitter next Saturday. I’ve always been cheap on golf (other than my CC membership) and have never had a lesson. That, coupled with me being left-handed, has always prevented me from seeking a professional club fitting. But, I’m going to finally treat myself a do so! God bless!!!

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REVIEW: KBS TD Wood Shaft

The  KBS TD Wood Shaft  is listed as a mid launch/low spin shaft.  I installed my in a Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero 9.0 driver.  I found their description pretty much spot on.  It offers a very penetrating flight with fairly low spin.  Maybe not the lowest I’ve hit, but certainly lower than stock.  The flatter launch makes for great distance with nice roll out.  I really liked the flight as I watched the ball launch at the fairway.  It hit that window of launch and continued path in the air that I am looking for.

Flightscope Xi Tour Launch Monitor KBS TD Wood 60g Category 3 Shaft

• Spin: 1927 rpms
• Launch Angle: 13.9*
• Dispersion: 5.3 yds
• Club Head Speed: 108.2 mph
• Ball Speed: 162.0 mph
• Total Distance:  298.7 yds
• Carry Distance:  281.2 yds

The real success for me of the  KBS TD Wood shaft  is how straight the flight is.  Yes, I can still hit a massive slice or crazy hook, but the majority of tee balls went dead straight. I found trying to work with the ball with this shaft often led to poor drives, but aiming for the center often meant hitting the center.  While that might seem like an obvious  observation; sometimes we get habits because our tee shots tend to curve one way to the other.  If slices happen, we tend to aim left and watch the ball drift back to the right and vise versa.  With the KBS shaft, just point and shoot.  Even my missed were mostly just straight shots off the face that went right or left, not curve balls.  This might be the best driver shaft I’ve ever played in the wind, it just wants to hold its line.

The final detail that makes the  KBS TD Wood shaft  a potential fit for many golfers is the ability to get it dialed in beyond just the basic weight and speed.  The longer tip allows for trimming to get an even more precise fit.  Let’s say you aren’t quite category 4, but are a little strong in the category 3, you can tip the shaft an inch, even 2 inches to dial it in just a little tighter to your needs.  This isn’t common in graphite shafts anymore, but gives the KBS TD Wood Shaft even more potential of making your bag.  It also means that your are going to need a good fitter to help figure that out. (I’d suggest the KBS studio in Carlsbad if possible)

The  KBS TD Wood Shaft  brings many of the great KBS steel shaft features to the wood line.  Great feel, tight dispersion and excellent launch numbers.  I really like how straight this driver shaft hits the ball.   The Red Label shaft also looks great and works nicely with adjustable drivers since the logo is repeated on both sides of the shaft.  If you have KBS shafts in your other clubs, why not get fit for a KBS TD shaft in your woods?   Now you can have a KBS in every club in the bag.

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Quick Hits: +Great feel +Excellent numbers +Straight hitting +Lots of fitting options +Tip trimming for an even better fit

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All-new KBS TD graphite shafts for drivers and woods released

After more than a decade designing steel shafts that have helped revolutionize the golf custom fitting and OEM space, KBS Golf Shafts and designer Kim Braly are going further by officially launching the all new TD Driver and wood shafts.

Until recently KBS’s focus had always been on steel iron and wedge shafts, including the popular KBS Tour, KBS Tour 90, C-Taper, and TourV products. But over the last few years, its line has slowly expanded to graphite hybrid and irons shafts in varying weights and profiles to help create a matrix of shafts that would allow fitters to find a KBS Shaft for almost any situation. The one void in the matrix was driver and wood shafts—but not anymore!

The all new KBS TD (Tour Driver) wood shafts are a huge step forward for a company that has always focused on helping golfers get the most performance out of their clubs. The KBS TD’s range in weight options from 40g to 80g+ in 10g increments with evolving profiles as the weights increases. This ideology is based on the simple fact that from years of working with the best fitters in the world, KBS has developed a deep understanding of how these factors work together to help each player in certain swing “categories.”

The other interesting part of the KBS TD wood line is the absence of stated flex on each shaft—yes, they 100 percent come in varying flexes but not in the same “stiff” and “regular” naming that most golfers are familiar with. Instead, the TD shafts are separated into categories ranging from Category 1 (softest ) through Category 5 (Tour Stiff ). This helps eliminate some of the preconceived notions that some golfers might have about trying different shaft flexes, and on the custom fitting side, also helps fitters better understand each player swing profile that matches up with a certain weight and flex (category).

KBS TD shafts: Specs & fitting details

Getting into the nitty-gritty of the specs from a fitting perspective, every shaft in the KBS TD line has the potential to work in any driver or fairway wood. This gives golfers the opportunity to play a KBS product right through the entire top end of the bag from driver to highest-lofted fairway wood.

The fitting opportunities are also expanded since every shaft in the TD line has 4 inches of parallel tip section to allow fitters and builders fine-tune to create in-between flexes. This is nothing new in the shaft world, but considering this design trait is available in every shaft, it means that, for example, if you need a “Category 3.5” a builder could tip a 3 a little extra to make it play the perfect flex.

For more information on the KBS TD wood shafts and the rest of the KBS shaft lines, check out  KBSGOLFSHAFTS.com  

Also, check out GolfWRX Forums: KBS TD Shafts Spotted  to join the discussion on these newest shafts from KBS.

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Ryan Barath is a club-fitter & master club builder with more than 17 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. He is the former Build Shop Manager & Social Media Coordinator for Modern Golf. He now works independently from his home shop and is a member of advisory panels to a select number of golf equipment manufacturers. You can find Ryan on Twitter and Instagram where he's always willing to chat golf, and share his passion for club building, course architecture and wedge grinding.

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Oct 11, 2019 at 9:24 pm

When will these be available?

Oct 12, 2019 at 12:31 pm

Oct 12, 2019 at 2:48 pm

Just found one. $325…

Bit too much for something I WANT, but don’t NEED…

Chuck Swift

Oct 11, 2019 at 7:48 pm

Welome to da party pal!!

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