KBS C-Taper Lite
The KBS C-Taper Lite is a steel iron shaft from 2013. It weighs 105 to 115 g, comes in R, S and X, has a mid-high kick point and 1.8 to 2.4 degrees of torque. It launches mid-height with low spin. It is rated for swing speeds of 75 to 112 mph. It listed at $50 when it launched in 2013.
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KBS C-Taper Lite specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | KBS |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $50 |
| Material | Steel |
| Weight | 105 to 115 g |
| Flex options | R, S, X |
| Kick point | Mid-high |
| Torque | 1.8 to 2.4° |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | Low |
| Feel | Firm |
| Swing speed range | 75 to 112 mph |
| Profile | Lighter C-Taper feel with controlled launch and reduced spin. |
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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 golfwrx.com, kbsgolfshafts.com, thehackersparadise.com
Who the KBS C-Taper Lite suits
- Golfers who swing between 75 and 112 mph.
- A mid-high kick point leans toward a lower launch.
- Golfers who like a firmer, more stable feel through the swing.
Similar to the KBS C-Taper Lite
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Fujikura AXIOMFujikura2023 · $115 · 75 to 115 mph
- LA Golf L-SeriesLA Golf2022 · $125 · 75 to 120 mph
- Mitsubishi Chemical MMT Taper IronMitsubishi Chemical2019 · $95 · 80 to 120 mph
- UST Mamiya Recoil DART 105UST Mamiya2023 · $85 · 75 to 115 mph
KBS C-Taper Lite: common questions
Who is the KBS C-Taper Lite for?
Golfers who swing between 75 and 112 mph. A mid-high kick point leans toward a lower launch. Golfers who like a firmer, more stable feel through the swing.
How much does the KBS C-Taper Lite cost?
It listed at about $50 at launch in 2013.
What flexes does the KBS C-Taper Lite come in?
It comes in R, S and X. It is rated for swing speeds of 75 to 112 mph.
What are alternatives to the KBS C-Taper Lite?
Similar iron shafts in our catalog include the Fujikura AXIOM (2023), the LA Golf L-Series (2022), the Mitsubishi Chemical MMT Taper Iron (2019) and the UST Mamiya Recoil DART 105 (2023).
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