The KBS $-Taper Lt. .355 Black PVD X-Stiff is lighter than average for steel iron shafts at 3.7 oz (105 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 best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos.
Iron shaft specifications
KBS · $-Taper Lt. .355 Black PVD X-Stiff · Iron Shaft
Material: SteelFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Midweight (100-119.9 g)Flight: Mid-High launch / Low-Mid spinTip: Taper tip
3.7 ozWeight
2.5°Torque
X-StiffFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
Material-matched benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use steel iron shafts in this database.
Weight
Below average
3.7 oz
Weight is below 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-High
SpinLow-Mid
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | $-Taper Lt. .355 Black PVD X-Stiff |
| Category | Iron Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0064 |
| MPF rating | 5B2H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3.7 oz (105 g)
Weight classMidweight (100-119.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque2.5°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
Tip stiffnessmedium
Tip flexmedium
Butt flexfirm
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 assistanceNeutral launch assistance
Feel profileCrisp steel feedback, stable through impact
Relative weight positionBelow 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 biasBalanced speed and control
Long-iron playabilityNeutral long-iron playability
Short-iron controlGood short-iron control
Likely swing-speed fitFaster iron swings / stronger players
Target playerModerate-to-fast swing speeds seeking a stable mid-launch iron profile
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos; mid launch / mid spin.