The KBS Wedge X-Stiff wedge shaft weighs 130 g. Within the dedicated wedge-shaft market, it sits in the tour-heavy wedge (130+ g) category with a x-stiff profile. It is tuned for a mid launch and controlled / lower spin.
Dedicated wedge shaft specifications
KBS · Wedge X-Stiff · Dedicated Wedge Shaft
Material: SteelWeight: Tour-heavy wedge (130+ g)Launch: MidSpin: Controlled / lowerFlex: X-Stiff
130 gWeight
.355Tip diameter
37 inRaw length
Wedge-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use similar dedicated wedge shafts in this database.
Weight
Above average
130 g
Weight is above average 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 X-Stiff |
| Category | Dedicated Wedge Shaft |
| Market status | Current |
| Model role | Core KBS controlled-spin wedge shaft |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & stiffness
Weight130 g
Weight (oz)4.59 oz
Weight classTour-heavy wedge (130+ g)
FlexX-Stiff
Flex normalizedX-Stiff
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 ~120-130 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 positionAmong the heaviest / highest
Torque positionTorque not numerically published