The KBS PGH Graphite Hy 85 Stiff sits near the typical hybrid-shaft weight range at 3 oz (85 g), with 3° torque near the middle of the group. Its mid launch / mid spin profile and stable / control-oriented character make it best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos. In the wider lineup, it lands on the heavier side of the related weight range with a lower-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
KBS · PGH Graphite Hy 85 Stiff · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: StiffWeight class: Heavy (85-99.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinTip: Parallel tip
3 ozWeight
3°Torque
StiffFlex
MidLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Typical
3 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
LaunchMid
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitGood hybrid / utility crossover fit
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | PGH Graphite Hy 85 Stiff |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0085 |
| MPF rating | 4B2M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3 oz (85 g)
Weight classHeavy (85-99.9 g)
FlexStiff
Torque3°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
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)
Club useHybrid / utility
TechnologyPlayers Graphite Hybrid profile
Flight & feel
LaunchMid
Trajectory / spin profileMid launch / Mid spin
Stability profileStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceNeutral 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 or medium-fast tempos
Transition fitSuited to moderate-to-firm transitions
Control vs speed biasBalanced speed and control
Fairway / rough playabilityNeutral launch profile
Utility-iron suitabilityGood hybrid / utility crossover fit
Likely swing-speed fitModerate-fast to fast hybrid swings
Target playerBroad player range seeking a smoother hybrid profile with added launch
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos; mid 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 positionHeavier family option; mid-range flex; neutral-flight 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 PGH Graphite Hy 75 R+ and lighter than KBS PGH Graphite Hy 95 S+.
Why choose this variantChoose this middle-of-family variant for a more balanced blend of speed, launch and stability.