The KBS MAX HL Hy 80 X-Stiff sits near the typical hybrid-shaft weight range at 2.82 oz (80 g), with 3° torque near the middle of the group. Its high launch / mid-high spin profile and stable / control-oriented character make it best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos. Within the same product line, it comes in at the heaviest end of the related weight range with a lower-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
KBS · MAX HL Hy 80 X-Stiff · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Midweight (70-84.9 g)Flight: High launch / Mid-high spinTip: Parallel tip
2.82 ozWeight
3°Torque
X-StiffFlex
HighLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Typical
2.82 oz
Weight is typical among hybrid shafts in this database.
Torque
Typical
3°
Torque is typical 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 fitGood hybrid / utility crossover fit
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | MAX HL Hy 80 X-Stiff |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0090 |
| MPF rating | 5B2M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.82 oz (80 g)
Weight classMidweight (70-84.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque3°
Bend pointlow/mid
Kick pointLow/Mid
Tip stiffnessmedium
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 positionTypical among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionTypical among hybrid shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Transition fitHandles aggressive transitions well
Control vs speed biasSlightly speed biased
Fairway / rough playabilityGood launch help from fairway / rough
Utility-iron suitabilityGood hybrid / utility crossover fit
Likely swing-speed fitFaster hybrid swings / stronger players
Target playerGolfers seeking lighter weight, higher launch and added spin from a hybrid
Golfer fit summarySlightly speed 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 positionHeaviest family option; firmest listed flex; launch-assistance role
Family comparisonIt sits the heaviest option in the family and the lowest-torque, firmest-twist option in the family. It is heavier than KBS MAX HL Hy 70 S+.
Why choose this variantChoose this firmer family variant for faster or more aggressive transitions that need less shaft movement.