The KBS C-Taper Lite .355 X-Stiff sits near the typical steel iron-shaft weight range at 4.06 oz (115 g), with 2.5° torque sitting near the middle of the group. Its mid-high launch / controlled spin flight profile and very stable / low-twist character make it best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos.
Iron shaft specifications
KBS · C-Taper Lite .355 X-Stiff · Iron Shaft
Material: SteelFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Midweight (100-119.9 g)Flight: Mid-High launch / Controlled spinTip: Taper tip
4.06 ozWeight
2.5°Torque
X-StiffFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
Material-matched benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use steel iron shafts in this database.
Weight
Typical
4.06 oz
Weight is typical among steel iron shafts in this database.
Torque
Typical
2.5°
Torque is typical among steel iron shafts with published numeric torque.
Balance point
Very low
51.5%
Balance point is very low among comparable steel iron shafts.
At a glance
Shaft profile
MaterialSteel
TipTaper tip
LaunchMid-High
SpinControlled
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | C-Taper Lite .355 X-Stiff |
| Category | Iron Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0035 |
| MPF rating | 5B1H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight4.06 oz (115 g)
Weight classMidweight (100-119.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque2.5°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
Tip stiffnessfirm
Tip flexfirm
Butt flexfirm
Balance point51.5%
Build & dimensions
MaterialSteel
Tip typeTaper tip
Tip diameter0.355 in (9 mm)
Butt diameter0.6 in (15.2 mm)
Shaft lengthDiscrete lengths
Length range37.5-41 in (95.2-104.1 cm)
Parallel tip lengthN/A — taper-tip design
Club range2i-9i, PW, SW
FinishSatin
Flight & feel
LaunchMid-High
SpinControlled
Trajectory / spin profileMid-High launch / Controlled spin
Stability profileVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceModerate launch assistance
Feel profileCrisp steel feedback, very firm/stable through impact
Relative weight positionTypical for steel iron shafts
Relative torque positionTypical for steel iron shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Transition fitHandles aggressive transitions well
Control vs speed biasBalanced speed and control
Long-iron playabilityGood long-iron playability
Short-iron controlStrong short-iron and wedge control bias
Likely swing-speed fitFaster iron swings / stronger players
Target playerStronger players and quicker tempos seeking heavier feel, control and stability
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos; mid-high launch / mid spin.