The KBS $-Taper .355 Chrome Stiff is heavier than average for steel iron shafts at 4.23 oz (120 g), with 2.5° torque sitting near the middle of the group. Its mid launch / low spin flight profile and very stable / low-twist character make it best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos.
Iron shaft specifications
KBS · $-Taper .355 Chrome Stiff · Iron Shaft
Material: SteelFlex: StiffWeight class: Tour-heavy (120+ g)Flight: Mid launch / Low spinTip: Taper tip
4.23 ozWeight
2.5°Torque
StiffFlex
MidLaunch
Material-matched benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use steel iron shafts in this database.
Weight
Above average
4.23 oz
Weight is above average 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
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | $-Taper .355 Chrome Stiff |
| Category | Iron Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0050 |
| MPF rating | 4B1H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight4.23 oz (120 g)
Weight classTour-heavy (120+ g)
FlexStiff
Torque2.5°
Bend pointmid/high
Kick pointHigh
Tip stiffnessmed/stiff
Tip flexfirm
Butt flexmedium-firm
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
FinishChrome
Flight & feel
LaunchMid
SpinLow
Trajectory / spin profileMid launch / Low spin
Stability profileVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceNeutral launch assistance
Feel profileCrisp steel feedback, very firm/stable through impact, substantial tour-weight feel
Relative weight positionAbove average for steel iron shafts
Relative torque positionTypical for steel iron shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Transition fitHandles aggressive transitions well
Control vs speed biasControl / consistency biased
Long-iron playabilityNeutral long-iron playability
Short-iron controlStrong short-iron and wedge control bias
Likely swing-speed fitModerate-fast to fast iron swings
Target playerStronger players and quicker tempos seeking heavier feel, control and stability
Golfer fit summaryControl / consistency biased; best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos; mid launch / mid spin.