The KBS TD 40 Regular / Cat 2 wood shaft weighs 1.66 oz (47 g) with 5.1° torque and is tuned for a mid-high launch / mid spin flight. Looking at the surrounding models, it sits at the lighter side of its weight range and the higher-torque side. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
KBS · TD 40 Regular / Cat 2 · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: Regular / Cat 2Weight class: Lightweight (45-54.9 g)Flight: Mid-high launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.66 ozWeight
5.1°Torque
Regular / Cat 2Flex
mid/highLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
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Weight
Very low
1.66 oz
Weight is very low among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Above average
5.1°
Torque is above average among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchmid/high
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoSmooth to moderate tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSpeed / launch biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model | TD 40 Regular / Cat 2 |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | FS0065 |
| MPF rating | 3B2S |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.66 oz (47 g)
Weight classLightweight (45-54.9 g)
FlexRegular / Cat 2
Torque5.1°
Bend pointlow/mid
Kick pointLow/Mid
Tip stiffnessmed/soft
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Driver tip trim0 in
Flight & feel
Launchmid/high
Trajectory / spinMid-high launch / Mid spin
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
Launch assistanceModerate launch assistance
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightVery low among wood shafts
Relative torqueAbove average among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitSmooth to moderate tempos
Transition fitSmooth to moderate transitions
Speed vs controlSpeed / launch biased
Driver playabilityEasy-speed driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summarySpeed / launch biased; smooth to moderate tempos; mid-high launch / mid spin.
Related variants
How this version fits the lineup
Sibling comparisons use models from the same product line in this database.
Variant context
Product lineKBS TD
Position in lineuplighter side; middle flex range; mid-high launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the lighter side of the range and on the higher-torque side. It is heavier than TD 40 Senior / Cat 1 and lighter than TD 50 Senior / Cat 1.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.