The KBS PGH Graphite Hy 45 Lite / Senior sits at the very light end of hybrid shafts at 1.59 oz (45 g), while its 5° torque is on the higher side. Its high launch / mid spin profile and responsive / higher-torque character make it friendly to smooth or moderate tempos. Relative to the other weights and flexes around it, this one sits at the lightest end of the related weight range and a higher-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
KBS · PGH Graphite Hy 45 Lite / Senior · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: Lite / SeniorWeight class: Ultralight (<55 g)Flight: High launch / Mid spinTip: Parallel tip
1.59 ozWeight
5°Torque
Lite / SeniorFlex
HighLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Very low
1.59 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
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 | PGH Graphite Hy 45 Lite / Senior |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0085 |
| MPF rating | 1D3S |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.59 oz (45 g)
Weight classUltralight (<55 g)
FlexLite / Senior
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)
Club useHybrid / utility
TechnologyPlayers Graphite Hybrid profile
Flight & feel
LaunchHigh
Trajectory / spin profileHigh launch / Mid 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 fitSlower to moderate hybrid swings
Target playerBroad player range seeking a smoother hybrid profile with added launch
Golfer fit summarySpeed / ease-of-swing biased; friendly to smooth or moderate tempos; high launch / mid 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 PGH Players Graphite 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 PGH Graphite Hy 55 A.
Why choose this variantChoose this lighter family variant when easier clubhead speed and launch assistance matter more than maximum heft and resistance to loading.