The KBS $-Taper .355 Black PVD Regular sits near the typical steel iron-shaft weight range at 3.88 oz (110 g), with 2.5° torque sitting near the middle of the group. Its mid launch / low spin flight profile and stable / control-oriented character make it best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos.
Iron shaft specifications
KBS · $-Taper .355 Black PVD Regular · Iron Shaft
Material: SteelFlex: RegularWeight class: Midweight (100-119.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Low spinTip: Taper tip
3.88 ozWeight
2.5°Torque
RegularFlex
MidLaunch
Material-matched benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use steel iron shafts in this database.
Weight
Typical
3.88 oz
Weight is typical among steel iron shafts in this database.
Torque
Typical
2.5°
Torque is typical among steel iron shafts with published numeric torque.
Balance point
Very low
51.5%
Balance point is very low among comparable steel iron shafts.
At a glance
Shaft profile
MaterialSteel
TipTaper tip
LaunchMid
SpinLow
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | $-Taper .355 Black PVD Regular |
| Category | Iron Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0049 |
| MPF rating | 3B2H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3.88 oz (110 g)
Weight classMidweight (100-119.9 g)
FlexRegular
Torque2.5°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
Tip stiffnessmedium
Tip flexmedium
Butt flexmedium
Balance point51.5%
Build & dimensions
MaterialSteel
Tip typeTaper tip
Tip diameter0.355 in (9 mm)
Butt diameter0.6 in (15.2 mm)
Shaft lengthDiscrete lengths
Length range37.5-41 in (95.2-104.1 cm)
Parallel tip lengthN/A — taper-tip design
Club range2i-9i, PW, SW
FinishBlack Gloss
Flight & feel
LaunchMid
SpinLow
Trajectory / spin profileMid launch / Low spin
Stability profileStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceNeutral launch assistance
Feel profileCrisp steel feedback, stable through impact
Relative weight positionTypical for steel iron shafts
Relative torque positionTypical for steel iron 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
Long-iron playabilityNeutral long-iron playability
Short-iron controlGood short-iron control
Likely swing-speed fitModerate iron swings
Target playerBroad range of golfers seeking a balanced combination of feel, launch and control
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos; mid launch / mid spin.