The KBS Max HL 50 Stiff wood shaft weighs 1.83 oz (52 g) with 5.3° torque and is tuned for a high launch / mid spin flight. Looking at the surrounding models, it sits at the heavier side of its weight range and the lower-torque side. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
KBS · Max HL 50 Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: StiffWeight class: Lightweight (45-54.9 g)Flight: High launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.83 ozWeight
5.3°Torque
StiffFlex
highLaunch
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How this shaft compares
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Weight
Very low
1.83 oz
Weight is very low among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Very high
5.3°
Torque is very high among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchhigh
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoMedium to medium-fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSpeed / launch biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | Max HL 50 Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0091 |
| MPF rating | 4D3S |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.83 oz (52 g)
Weight classLightweight (45-54.9 g)
FlexStiff
Torque5.3°
Bend pointlow
Kick pointLow
Tip stiffnesssoft
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Driver tip trim0 in
Flight & feel
Launchhigh
Trajectory / spinHigh launch / Mid spin
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
Launch assistanceHigh launch assistance
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightVery low among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery high among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium to medium-fast tempos
Transition fitModerate to firm transitions
Speed vs controlSpeed / launch biased
Driver playabilityEasy-speed driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summarySpeed / launch biased; medium to medium-fast tempos; high launch / mid spin.
Related variants
How this version fits the lineup
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Variant context
Product lineKBS Max HL
Position in lineupheavier side; middle flex range; high launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the heavier side of the range and on the lower-torque side. It is heavier than Max HL 50 Regular and lighter than Max HL 50 X-Stiff.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.