KBS C-Taper
KBS C-Taper (2011) is a steel iron shaft. It launches low with low spin. It weighs 110 to 130 g, comes in R+, S, S+ and X, has a high kick point and 1.5 to 2 degrees of torque. It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 125 mph. It listed at $55 when it launched in 2011.
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KBS C-Taper specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $55 |
| Material | Steel |
| Weight | 110 to 130 g |
| Flex options | R+, S, S+, X |
| Kick point | High |
| Torque | 1.5 to 2° |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | Low |
| Feel | Boardy |
| Swing speed range | 90 to 125 mph |
| Profile | Firm low-launch, low-spin KBS profile for aggressive ball-strikers. |
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Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Model confirmed on hagginoaks.com, kbsgolfshafts.com, thegolfwire.com
Who the KBS C-Taper suits
- Golfers who swing between 90 and 125 mph.
- A high kick point tends to launch the ball lower.
- Golfers who like a firmer, more stable feel through the swing.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 90 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
Similar to the KBS C-Taper
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- LA Golf Bryson Signature SeriesLA Golf2022 · $125 · 95 to 130 mph
- True Temper Dynamic Gold X7True Temper2016 · $45 · 100 to 130 mph
- Project XProject X2002 · $45 · 85 to 125 mph
- Project X LSProject X2020 · $55 · 90 to 125 mphdiscontinued
KBS C-Taper: common questions
Who is the KBS C-Taper for?
Golfers who swing between 90 and 125 mph. A high kick point tends to launch the ball lower. Golfers who like a firmer, more stable feel through the swing.
How much does the KBS C-Taper cost?
It listed at about $55 at launch in 2011.
What flexes does the KBS C-Taper come in?
It comes in R+, S, S+ and X. It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 125 mph.
What are alternatives to the KBS C-Taper?
Similar iron shafts in our catalog include the LA Golf Bryson Signature Series (2022), the True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (2016), the Project X (2002) and the Project X LS (2020).
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