The KBS $-Taper Lt. .355 Black PVD Regular sits at the very light end of steel iron shafts at 3.35 oz (95 g), with 2.5° torque sitting near the middle of the group. Its mid-high launch / low-mid spin flight profile and stable / control-oriented character make it broad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos.
Iron shaft specifications
KBS · $-Taper Lt. .355 Black PVD Regular · Iron Shaft
Material: SteelFlex: RegularWeight class: Mid-light (80-99.9 g)Flight: Mid-High launch / Low-Mid spinTip: Taper tip
3.35 ozWeight
2.5°Torque
RegularFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
Material-matched benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use steel iron shafts in this database.
Weight
Very low
3.35 oz
Weight is very low 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-High
SpinLow-Mid
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Tempo fitBroad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | $-Taper Lt. .355 Black PVD Regular |
| Category | Iron Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0064 |
| MPF rating | 3B3H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3.35 oz (95 g)
Weight classMid-light (80-99.9 g)
FlexRegular
Torque2.5°
Bend pointlow
Kick pointLow / tip
Tip stiffnesssoft
Tip flexsoft
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 range36.5-40 in (92.7-101.6 cm)
Parallel tip lengthN/A — taper-tip design
Club range2i-9i, PW, SW
FinishBlack Gloss
Flight & feel
LaunchMid-High
SpinLow-Mid
Trajectory / spin profileMid-High launch / Low-Mid spin
Stability profileStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceStrong launch assistance
Feel profileCrisp steel feedback, stable through impact
Relative weight positionVery low for steel iron shafts
Relative torque positionTypical for steel iron shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBroad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos
Transition fitWorks best with smooth-to-moderate transitions
Control vs speed biasSpeed / ease-of-swing biased
Long-iron playabilityVery friendly in long irons; lighter weight and/or launch help
Short-iron controlBalanced short-iron feel and control
Likely swing-speed fitModerate iron swings
Target playerPlayers seeking easier launch, added height and a smoother loading profile
Golfer fit summarySpeed / ease-of-swing biased; broad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos; high launch / mid-high spin.