Jan 25, 2018 i feel like the c taper lite gives me the exact results that my swing deserves, which is everything i want in a shaft. If your speed is 95 to 110 mph and your carry distance 240270 yards, go with s flex. As a result, an average of 5 yards increased distance was seen during robot testing. Nippon pro 1150gh tour stiff vs kbs tour ctaper lite x. In this episode kim braly from kbs shafts discusses the differences between ctaper and ctaper lite. The ctaper lite shaft is the final piece of the puzzle in the world renowned kbs shaft line. The firm tip and stiff butt sections produce a midhigh trajectory and controlled spin. Kbs ctaper lite 105 regular flex steel iron shafts 3pw. Kbs tour 120 iron shaft v kbs tour ctaper 120 iron shaft. Make offer kbs tour ctaper lite 110 stiff flex 2 iron shaft. The kbs ctaper lite is very different than the standard ctaper. The firm tip and soft butt produce a midhigh trajectory and controlled spin. The c taper is very boardy, i see guys on this site with c taper x flex that is more then a x100 hard stepped once i dont know how they can play it. If your driver swing speed is approximately 110 mph or higher, and your carry distance around 270 yards, go with x flex shafts.
Ctaper lite also has a bit more of a kick while still maintaining the consistency and accuracy of the regular c taper model. Make offer kbs ctaper 4pw xstiff flex iron shafts. Ive played the px, the ctaper, the ctaper lite and now the lz myself. The c taper lite shaft incorporates proven kbs performance benefits in a lighter weight design. This bundle shaft set includes 8x kbs tour ctaper lite shafts tapered tip choose from 1 of 3 weightflexes. Profile kbs has recently launched their tour ctaper iron shafts built by renowned shaft designed kim braly. The c taper black limited edition are specifically for those players who are looking for maximum shot control with a lower trajectory. Kbs ctaper lite 110 stiff flex steel iron shafts 3pw. Kbs ctaper iron shafts are available in five different flex profiles for the. Anyone make the switch to the new kbs ctaper shafts.
Aerotech aldila cobra fujikura graphite design kbs mitsubishi chemical nippon oban project x true temper ust mamiya. I did a mizuno fitting with one of their new shaft fitting gadgets and it recommended the c taper lites. I do feel that the ctaper and ctaper lite feels better, but you will get that same feeling if you hit the sweet spot with the lz, its just not as good if you dont. Set of 6 kbs tour ctaper lite 115 xflex steel iron shaft pulls. Featuring a constant taper design and proportionate increase in wall thickness, the c taper lite maximizes energy transfer for maximum distance. The limited edition also offers superior energy transfer with every shot, better ball spin control, and a crisp feel that kbs has become so well known for. For golfers seeking a lighter weight shaft with midhigh trajectory and controlled spin, kbs introduces the ctaper lite iron shaft. May 12, 2016 the kbs ctaper iron shaft is amazingly accurate, responsive, and easy to control. Purchase your heads and grips with these shafts and we will build them free. Featuring a constant taper design and proportionate increase in wall thickness, the ctaper. Bundle set of 8x kbs ctaper lite shafts grips4less. Project x again launched the highest with moderate spin.
For the ctaper lites, i decided to go with the xstiff, after reading that someone who might normally play a px 6. The c taper lite come with the signature kbs brushed satin finish. The new ctaper lite iron shaft incorporates proven kbs performance benefits piercing trajectory and smooth feel in a lighter weight design. Tour experience golf custom golf club fitting studio toronto.
Ive played the px, the c taper, the c taper lite and now the lz myself. New set of 3 kbs 610 stiff 120 gram wedge shafts authorized kbs dealer. Kbs ctaper lite for 714 ap2s golf clubs team titleist. Paul mccartney taught me that when i told him my driver swing speed and 6 iron distance. Jun 06, 20 the ctaper lite shafts have kbss brushed satin finish, and are available for order now with shipping starting july 8. Golf shaft testing kbs tour ctaper 120 v kbs tour ctaper lite. Jun 18, 20 like the original ctaper the kbs ct lite features a brushed satin finish. Both of these shafts in the test are stiff flex and the exact same head is used in both shafts. The biggest difference is you can feel the gradual flex profile and energy transfer at impact a lot more. Kbs ctaper black limited edition shafts steel 355 tt.
There are significant weight changes in the c taper lite depending on flex and whether you use parallel or taper tip shafts. We offer a wide assortment of premium aftermarket nocharge and exotic driver, fairway, hybrid, iron and wedge shafts to fit every player. A nice finishing touch to these sets is to use the s or x flex 8 iron shaft in your wedges. The shafts do play a lot softer than their flex designation. The profiles are consistent from flex to flex, making it easy to change weight and stiffness while seeking a. The ctaper lite come with the signature kbs brushed satin finish. Low spin and stout feel make it a must test before installing. While nothing in the kbs press release mentions the competition specifically, its pretty safe to assume that with similar performance characteristics and weight 110gstiff flex the ct lite is the direct alternative to project xs pxi series. Kbs new c taper lite 110 stiff flex steel iron shafts 3pw. I do feel that the c taper and c taper lite feels better, but you will get that same feeling if you hit the sweet spot with the lz, its just not as good if you dont. What you need to know midhigh launch, lowmid spin steel shaft light weight feel.
I thought the lite felt smoother than the original ctaper. Although its not very often we see iron shafts truly making a buzz in the golf world last shafts. Titleist, i also game the 910 drivers and fw woods and a sc putter. Unfollow kbs c taper lite shafts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. May 06, 2019 a lot of the same feel characteristics from the original c taper such as a firm, controlled feel with a stiff tip section are still present in the c taper lite. Our golf clubs offer golfers a competitive performance advantage and functionality through innovative design, such as e9 face technology, adjustable flight technology and baffler rail technology. The c taper also produced slightly tighter dispersion within this segment of the test group. Aug 12, 2016 thp tv with a new kbs breakdown segment. Testers in this group reported not liking the feel of the dg s300. Cobra golf is a leading golf club and golf equipment manufacturer, committed to providing superiorquality, high performance products for avid golfers of all abilities. In a set of r9 tp b irons i no longer play, are x100 tour issue shafts. Nippon pro 1150gh tour stiff vs kbs tour ctaper lite x stif. Inspired by tour player feedback, the kbs ctaper shaft is designed for players requiring a low piercing trajectory and superior shot control. The ctaper lite iron shaft incorporates proven kbs performance benefits piercing trajectory and smooth feel in a lighter weight design.
Featuring a constant taper design and proportionate increase in wall thickness, the ctaper lite maximizes energy. Z 565, z 765, z 965 irons traditional flex raw weight tip od butt od torque trajectory units g in deg true temper dynamic gold r300 127 0. The kbs c taper lite iron shaft has a stepless, brushed steel look about it and though its shiny and attractive it does not cause a glare. The kbs ctaper lite is a welcome addition the the kbs line of golf shafts for irons. The 120 shaft promotes a mid to low trajectory whereas. I have tried my xforged with both the tour v and c taper lites. Kbs ctaper black limited edition shafts tour shop fresno. Next time i would prefer to see comparisons between similar weight shafts i. In this episode kim braly from kbs shafts discusses the differences between c taper and c taper lite shafts. I did a mizuno fitting with one of their new shaft fitting gadgets and it recommended the ctaper lites. Featuring a constant taper design and proportionate increase in wall thickness, the c taper lite optimizes energy transfer for maximum distance. Inspired by tour player feedback, the kbs c taper shaft is designed for players requiring a low piercing trajectory and superior shot control. The biggest difference is you can feel the gradual flex profile and. The profiles are consistent from flex to flex, making it easy to change weight and stiffness while seeking a perfect fit for feel and flight.
Its release comes on the heels of kbs shafts being in the winners irons in 3 out of the last 4 major javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. The x will play to a low s at standard length and swing weight so you may want to hard step these shafts to get to the desired playing flex and feel i only tested the x and s at 37. Have lost yardage with these and they dont match the trackman numbers i got with them when i was fitted will have a set of 8, one time pull, if anybodies interested read more. If you are looking for dg performance from kbs, he should try normal ctaper. The fitter and i concluded i should look only at x100, project x 7.
The ctaper lite sflex is 2 full flexes softer in butt frequency than s300. Im using mizunos dna fitting components so using exactly the same head in. Oct 06, 2016 within this segment, the kbs c taper generated the highest ball speeds by more than 1 mph, and also was also the longest. Kbs ctaper lite v project x lz shafts team titleist. I also stopped on way home and bought three 37 x100 shafts for my. The kbs ctaper iron shaft is amazingly accurate, responsive, and easy to control. C taper lite also has a bit more of a kick while still maintaining the consistency and accuracy of the regular c taper model. Featuring a constant taper design and proportionate wall thickness, the c taper lite maximizes energy transfer for maximum distance. The ctaper lite shaft incorporates proven kbs performance benefits in a lighter weight design. The c taper lite shaft is the final piece of the puzzle in the world renowned kbs shaft line. Kbs ctaper lite black limited edition iron shafts are a lighter weight than the standard c taper model yet with all of the proven benefits still in the design. While low launch and low spin shafts generally feel stout and boardy, the ctaper feels firm. Ace of spades golf club driver headcover with magnetic closure.
The kbs c taper lite is a welcome addition the the kbs line of golf shafts for irons. Grafalloy prolaunch red 64 gram driver shaft stiff 335 tip low launch oem. Through the lighter weight and softer butt section, kbs certainly made the c. Created by renowned shaft designer kim braly and forged from tour player feedback, the kbs tour series features the most advanced steel shaft technology in the industry. In taper tip, the x flex is 115 grams with the stiff and regular at 110 and 105, respectively. The rflex ctaper lite shafts weigh 105 grams, with the sflex weighing 110 grams and the xflex weighing 115 grams. Since its inception in 2008, kbs has set a new standard in steel shafts with its unprecedented growth and. The ctaper lite shafts have kbss brushed satin finish, and are available for order now with shipping starting july 8.
Bill found the kbs ctaper lite iron shaft to be a more userfriendly version. Ctaper lite also has a somewhat lower kick point than s300, so it will fly higher and spin more. Aerotech 125g, s300, s300 tour issue, kbs tour 120, c taper 125, project x and then follow up with the 95gram weight shafts in a separate comparison but done with the same golfers, heads and guidelines. In taper tip, the xflex is 115 grams with the stiff and regular at 110 and 105. While low launch and low spin shafts generally feel stout. The kbs ctaper lite iron shaft has a stepless, brushed steel look about it and though its shiny and attractive it does not cause a glare. He said not to worry about the flex, the weight is the thing theyre 105 grams. Kbs ctaper lite shafts 370 pt steel tour shop fresno. Featuring a constant taper design and proportionate wall thickness, the ctaper lite maximizes energy transfer for maximum distance. Make offer kbs tour c taper lite 110 stiff flex 2 iron shaft. From xflex to lflex, learn what letters on a golf club. Make offer kbs c taper 4pw x stiff flex iron shafts.