KBS Wedge Stiff Shaft Specs

The KBS Wedge Stiff wedge shaft weighs 120 g. Compared with similar dedicated wedge shafts, it sits in the heavy wedge (120-129 g) category with a stiff profile. It is tuned for a mid launch and controlled / lower spin.
Dedicated wedge shaft specifications
KBS · Wedge Stiff · Dedicated Wedge Shaft
Material: SteelWeight: Heavy wedge (120-129 g)Launch: MidSpin: Controlled / lowerFlex: Stiff
120 gWeight
.355Tip diameter
37 inRaw length
Wedge-shaft benchmarks

How this shaft compares

Numeric comparisons use similar dedicated wedge shafts in this database.

Weight

Typical

120 g
Low110 g
This model120 g
Average121.0 g
High135 g

Weight is typical among steel dedicated wedge shafts in this database.

At a glance

Wedge shaft profile

MaterialSteel
LaunchMid
SpinControlled / lower
FeelSolid, controlled KBS Tour-style feel
Best useControlled approaches, pitches and full wedge shots
StatusCurrent
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer KBS
Model Wedge Stiff
Category Dedicated Wedge Shaft
Market status Current
Model role Core KBS controlled-spin wedge shaft
Full specifications

Technical details

Weight & stiffness

Weight120 g
Weight (oz)4.23 oz
Weight classHeavy wedge (120-129 g)
FlexStiff
Flex normalizedStiff
Stiffness profileFirm tip; KBS Tour-like feel
Tip stiffnessFirm

Build & dimensions

MaterialSteel
ConstructionTaper-tip stepped steel wedge-specific design
TechnologyKBS wedge-specific firm-tip profile
Tip diameter.355
Butt diameter.600
Raw length37 in
Finish / colorsChrome
Trim methodButt trim only
Tip trim noteDo not tip trim taper-tip shaft.

Flight, spin & feel

Bend pointMid
LaunchMid
SpinControlled / lower
Trajectory controlMid flight with controlled trajectory
Spin controlLower-spin / control bias
Shotmaking biasProximity and distance control
Feel profileSolid, controlled KBS Tour-style feel
Vibration dampingTraditional steel

Wedge fit & shot type

Club coveragePW, GW, SW, LW
PW compatibleYes
GW compatibleYes
SW compatibleYes
LW compatibleYes
Full-swing fitGood
Partial-shot fitVery good
Tempo fitModerate
Transition fitBroad
Iron weight matchPairs naturally with ~110-120 g iron shafts
Target playerPlayers wanting KBS Tour-like feel with firmer wedge tip
Best useControlled approaches, pitches and full wedge shots
Variant context

How this version fits the range

Variant context

Model roleCore KBS controlled-spin wedge shaft
How it fits the rangeCore KBS controlled-spin wedge shaft
Weight positionNear dataset middle
Torque positionTorque not numerically published

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