The KBS Max HL 50 X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 1.94 oz (55 g) with 5.2° torque and is tuned for a high launch / mid spin flight. For this particular weight/flex combination, it sits at the heaviest end of its weight range and the lowest-torque end. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
KBS · Max HL 50 X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Mid-light (55-64.9 g)Flight: High launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.94 ozWeight
5.2°Torque
X-StiffFlex
highLaunch
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How this shaft compares
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Weight
Below average
1.94 oz
Weight is below average among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Very high
5.2°
Torque is very high among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchhigh
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSpeed / launch biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | Max HL 50 X-Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0091 |
| MPF rating | 5D3S |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.94 oz (55 g)
Weight classMid-light (55-64.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque5.2°
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 weightBelow average among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery high among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium-fast to fast tempos
Transition fitFirm to aggressive transitions
Speed vs controlSpeed / launch biased
Driver playabilityBalanced driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summarySpeed / launch biased; medium-fast to fast tempos; high launch / mid spin.
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How this version fits the lineup
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Variant context
Product lineKBS Max HL
Position in lineupheaviest end; firmest listed flex; high launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the heaviest end of the range and on the lowest-torque end. It is heavier than Max HL 50 Stiff.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.