The KBS PGW 40 Stiff wood shaft weighs 1.41 oz (40 g) with 4.5° torque and is tuned for a high launch / mid spin flight. For this particular weight/flex combination, it sits at the lighter side of its weight range and the highest-torque end. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
KBS · PGW 40 Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: StiffWeight class: Ultralight (<45 g)Flight: High launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.41 ozWeight
4.5°Torque
StiffFlex
highLaunch
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How this shaft compares
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Weight
Very low
1.41 oz
Weight is very low among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Above average
4.5°
Torque is above average among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchhigh
StabilityBalanced stability
TempoMedium to medium-fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSpeed / launch biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | PGW 40 Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0092 |
| MPF rating | 4D3M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.41 oz (40 g)
Weight classUltralight (<45 g)
FlexStiff
Torque4.5°
Bend pointlow
Kick pointLow
Tip stiffnesssoft
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Driver tip trim0 in
Flight & feel
Launchhigh
Trajectory / spinHigh launch / Mid spin
StabilityBalanced stability
Launch assistanceHigh launch assistance
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightVery low among wood shafts
Relative torqueAbove average among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium to medium-fast tempos
Transition fitModerate to firm transitions
Speed vs controlSpeed / launch biased
Driver playabilityEasy-speed driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summarySpeed / launch biased; medium to medium-fast tempos; high launch / mid spin.
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Variant context
Product lineKBS PGW
Position in lineuplighter side; middle flex range; high launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the lighter side of the range and on the highest-torque end. It is heavier than PGW 40 Regular and lighter than PGW 60 Regular.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.