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KBS launches ‘Tour-V’ iron shaft

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KBS has announced the release of its new “Tour-V” steel iron shaft, which is lower spinning than the KBS “Tour” shaft and weighs about 10 grams less.

The Tour-V (known as the “Tour V2” in its prototype phase) has been in development since early 2012. It was first used on the PGA Tour by Phil Mickelson, who worked with KBS shaft designer Kim Braly to create a shaft that had the feel of the KBS Tour, but produced a lower launch and less spin.

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To make the shaft, Braly lengthened the step pattern of the KBS Tour, while also increasing the outside diameter of the shaft and thinning its walls. Those changes gave the shaft a lower ball flight, and also made it 10 grams lighter.

“Dispersion with the Tour-V is some of the tightest we have ever seen and it maintains our signature smooth feel at impact,” Braly said in a KBS press release. “Lighter weight has become more popular and this allows golfers to swing a little easier.”

The Tour V is available for pre-order immediately, and will begin shipping on Nov. 1. The shafts will be offered in three flexes: R (100 grams), S (110 grams) and X (120 grams). The Tour-V will also be the stock shaft offering for  Callaway’s Apex Pro irons, which will be available in early 2014.

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Above: The KBS Tour-V shaft (left), has a larger outside diameter and thinner walls in the tip section than the KBS Tour (right).

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Above: Notice how the KBS Tour-V shafts, when paired side-by-side with the KBS Tour shafts, have longer steps (in both pairings, the KBS Tour is on the left and the Tour-V is on the right). This change, combined with the change in wall thickness and outside diameter, gives the shaft a more penetrating flight. 

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In June, the KBS launched its C-Taper Lite iron shaft, which filled a gap between the KBS Tour 90 and KBS Tour shafts. The Tour-V fits between the company’s C-Taper and KBS Tour shafts, offering the smooth feel of the KBS Tour with a launch and spin that is closer to the C-Taper.

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  1. Hamish

    Aug 4, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    Please make a new KBS Tour V shaft in Stiff @ 125g, and S+ @ 130g for us regular players.
    Tour V X flex @ 120g are a tad lite, and too stiff, but I do like the stable mid section.

  2. Jm

    Jul 20, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    V Tapers are great shafts. Sure, the availability of other shafts are at your fingertips however; know your equipment, know your game and master your skills. With that said, the V taper is lighter for a reason they’ll definitely help you slow that out of control swing down.

  3. BET

    Nov 15, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Just ordered a set of these and they are $30.00 per shaft. I play DG now & have been looking for something with a little higher launch & the same spin. I had the c-tapers and they were good but a little to low. Always loved the feel of KBS vs DG & PX I just hope these fit in where they say they will.

    • JS

      Jan 11, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Any update on performance of Tour V? Compared to DG and PX? Thanks!

  4. Alex

    Oct 7, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Unbelievable, just crazy fantastic! These golf companies are beginning to sound like soap commercials. It has to be better because it’s new and improved. Sorry, but just does not blow my dress up.

  5. Greg

    Sep 30, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    $44.95 lol. What makes these twice the money as the KBS Tour?

    • t120

      Oct 1, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      …charging twice as much?

      • Jack

        Oct 2, 2013 at 2:39 am

        Always try to charge more (in higher end lines) to capture more of the consumer surplus.

  6. Al Coholic

    Sep 30, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    How many shafts can you make that are “lower launch, lower spin”….here is a newsbreaker….no amateur can hit thee like a pro…get yourself a great DG shaft and call it a day and take lessons

    • IRISH P1MP

      Sep 30, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      Al…..amateurs can hit these shafts. I was a 19 handicapper early this year playing super game improvement irons. I found the stock shafts to be too whippy in my backswing and my dispersion was all over the place. I was handed a set of Adam cmb irons with the kbs tour c-taper in 120 g stiff flex to hit and it was like instant magic dispersion is at an all time low and my handicap sits at a 9 right now. My club head speed for a driver is 104-107. I believe it all lies in proper fitting for correct shafts. I was typically a high ball hitter almost ballooning the ball too much with the game improvement irons. The c-tapers brought this down to where it should be.. I’m not saying it’s for everyone but darn worth trying out, you may just be surprised.

    • Cannon

      Sep 30, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Maybe you should lay off the drinks and save some brain cells.
      They’re s actually a lot of am’s that can hit it as good or better than most pro’s. But it’s a game called golf, not ball-striking.

      • t120

        Oct 1, 2013 at 5:09 pm

        ….wait for it

        …wait for it

        SNAP!!!!

        • Club

          Oct 7, 2013 at 1:45 am

          +1 to Cannon’s comment. I know at least 2-3 golfers who can easily turn pro, but decided not to. They actually better than many players on Tour (Yes, I have played with them). Hey, they can play like a Pro doesn’t mean they have to be a Pro, or be on Tour.

    • Gary Lewis

      Mar 15, 2014 at 12:27 am

      DG shafts don’t work for everyone. Times changes things. There are more shaft options than there used to be and some golfers are going to like the Tour V a quite a bit better than the DG shaft.

    • g,f,g

      Apr 11, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      stiff and reg flexes are for us mortals dont be afraid. dg gold suuuuuux

  7. Ryan

    Sep 30, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    $44.95 !!! Come on KBS !! I know it’s a special shaft but yikes.. It’s still just a steel shaft.

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