The KBS MAX HL Hy 70 Stiff+ is lighter than average for hybrid shafts at 2.47 oz (70 g), while its 3.5° torque is on the higher side. Its high launch / mid-high spin profile and stable / control-oriented character make it best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos. Compared with its closest siblings, this version sits on the heavier side of the related weight range and a lower-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
KBS · MAX HL Hy 70 Stiff+ · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: Stiff+Weight class: Midweight (70-84.9 g)Flight: High launch / Mid-high spinTip: Parallel tip
2.47 ozWeight
3.5°Torque
Stiff+Flex
HighLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Below average
2.47 oz
Weight is below average among hybrid shafts in this database.
Torque
Above average
3.5°
Torque is above average among hybrid shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchHigh
SpinMid-High
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitMore hybrid-oriented than utility-iron oriented
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | MAX HL Hy 70 Stiff+ |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0090 |
| MPF rating | 4B2M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.47 oz (70 g)
Weight classMidweight (70-84.9 g)
FlexStiff+
Torque3.5°
Bend pointlow/mid
Kick pointLow/Mid
Tip stiffnessmed/soft
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
SpinMid-High
Trajectory / spin profileHigh launch / Mid-high spin
Stability profileStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceStrong launch assistance
Feel profileVibration-damping graphite feel, stable through impact
Relative weight positionBelow average among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionAbove average among hybrid shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Transition fitHandles aggressive transitions well
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-fast to fast hybrid swings
Target playerGolfers seeking lighter weight, higher launch and added spin from a hybrid
Golfer fit summarySpeed / ease-of-swing biased; best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos; high launch / mid-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 positionHeavier family option; mid-range flex; launch-assistance role
Family comparisonIt sits on the heavier side of the family and on the lower-torque side of the family. It is heavier than KBS MAX HL Hy 60 S and lighter than KBS MAX HL Hy 80 X.
Why choose this variantChoose this middle-of-family variant for a more balanced blend of speed, launch and stability.