The KBS MAX HL Hy 40 Regular sits at the very light end of hybrid shafts at 1.41 oz (40 g), while its 5° torque is on the higher side. Its high launch / high spin profile and responsive / higher-torque character make it friendly to smooth or moderate tempos. In the wider lineup, it lands at the lightest end of the related weight range with a higher-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
KBS · MAX HL Hy 40 Regular · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: RegularWeight class: Ultralight (<55 g)Flight: High launch / High spinTip: Parallel tip
1.41 ozWeight
5°Torque
RegularFlex
HighLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Very low
1.41 oz
Weight is very low among hybrid shafts in this database.
Torque
Very high
5°
Torque is very high among hybrid shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchHigh
SpinHigh
StabilityResponsive / higher-torque
Tempo fitFriendly to smooth or moderate tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitMore hybrid-oriented than utility-iron oriented
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | MAX HL Hy 40 Regular |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0090 |
| MPF rating | 1D3S |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.41 oz (40 g)
Weight classUltralight (<55 g)
FlexRegular
Torque5°
Bend pointlow
Kick pointLow
Tip stiffnesssoft
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip typeParallel tip
Tip diameter0.37 in (9.4 mm)
Butt diameter0.6 in (15.2 mm)
Raw length42 in (106.7 cm)
Parallel tip length10 in (25.4 cm)
Club useHybrid / utility
FinishBlack Gloss / White Gloss / KBS Red Gloss
TechnologyMAX HL game-improvement graphite profile
Flight & feel
LaunchHigh
SpinHigh
Trajectory / spin profileHigh launch / High spin
Stability profileResponsive / higher-torque
Launch assistanceStrong launch assistance
Feel profileVibration-damping graphite feel, more responsive loading, light in the hands
Relative weight positionVery low among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionVery high among hybrid shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitFriendly to smooth or moderate tempos
Transition fitBest with smooth-to-moderate transitions
Control vs speed biasSpeed / ease-of-swing biased
Fairway / rough playabilityVery easy-launching hybrid profile
Utility-iron suitabilityMore hybrid-oriented than utility-iron oriented
Likely swing-speed fitModerate hybrid swings
Target playerGolfers seeking lighter weight, higher launch and added spin from a hybrid
Golfer fit summarySpeed / ease-of-swing biased; friendly to smooth or moderate tempos; high launch / high spin.
Same-family context
How this variant fits the family
Sibling comparisons use shafts from the same product family in this database.
Variant context
FamilyKBS MAX HL Hybrid
Family positionLightest family option; softest listed flex; launch-assistance role
Family comparisonIt sits the lightest option in the family and the highest-torque, most responsive option in the family. It is lighter than KBS MAX HL Hy 50 R+.
Why choose this variantChoose this lighter family variant when easier clubhead speed and launch assistance matter more than maximum heft and resistance to loading.