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INTRODUCING NEW MAX HL HYBRID SHAFT

Owen Chong — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:53:11 +0000

KBS is proud to introduce the all-new MAX HL Hybrid Shaft. The KBS MAX HL Hybrid is a developed Graphite Wood Shaft designed to fit into the MAX Family of Graphite Products. It’s designed for players with slightly slower swing speeds seeking the ability to hit the ball at a higher launch with added spin, all while maintaining accuracy, forgiveness, and feel in a performance KBS Graphite Shaft. The MAX HL HYBRID is based off the same E.I. curve as the KBS MAX Graphite Iron Shaft, that brings the player immediate results in shooting lower scores. The new KBS MAX HL Hybrid shaft will fit players using “swing speed” rather than the traditional “flex”, narrowing the margin of results. MAX OUT YOUR game and learn more about the MAX HL HYBRID now at kbsgolfshafts.com

MAX HL HYBRID Specs:

Weight: 40g, 50g, 60g, 70g, 80g
Flex R2, R1, R, S, X
High Launch, High spin

The MAX HL Graphite Hybrid Shafts features 3 different gloss finishes:

Red Gloss
White Gloss
Black Gloss

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Beau Hagan at 303.444.2226 or email at BeauHagan@fstshafts.com

Contact Beau Hagan Carlsbad, CA

Office 303.444.2226 May 21, 2024

Email BeauHagan@fstshafts.com

Website www.kbsgolfshafts.com

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TROTTIE, WHAT’S IN HIS BAG 2024

kyle taylor — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:48:30 +0000

Unveiling PGA Tour Equipment Expert Chris Trott’s WITB: Inside His Championship-Caliber Bag Setup!

Chris Trott (@trottiegolf) has spent years dialing in the best golfers on the planet ensuring they are ready to play their best on tour. He is also a dynamic force reshaping the landscape of the golfing world one video at a time.

Chris Trott is more than just an influencer—he’s a driving force behind the future of golf. Chris connects with golfers from around the world, exhibiting a sense of shared passion within the golf community.

Chris’s setup is a carefully curated arsenal of tools that speaks volumes about his skill, preferences, and dedication to the game. His setup reflects the meticulous customization and attention to detail that professional golfers put into their equipment to optimize performance on the course.

Take a look below to see what Chris trusts his game with:

Chris Trott’s Full Bag Setup:

TaylorMade Qi10 LS 9* – KBS Tour Prototype Cat 5 60g

TaylorMade Stealth 2 4-wood bent to 15* – KBS TD Cat 5 70g

TaylorMade Qi10 5-wood – KBS TD Cat 5 80g

TaylorMade P-DHY – 20* 4 iron – KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 95 S+

TaylorMade P-770 P7-MC 5 – PW – KBS Tour-V 110 S

TaylorMade MG4 Wedges: 52*,56*,60* – KBS 610 Wedge Shaft in 56*/60*, KBS Tour-V 110 in 52*

TaylorMade Del Monte Armlock – KBS CT Tour Putter

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KBS WINS 2024 MYRTLE BEACH CLASSIC

kyle taylor — Mon, 13 May 2024 20:53:01 +0000

After a dominant final round performance, KBS was back in the winner’s circle at the Myrtle Beach Classic. The winner had KBS Tour 130x shafts in his Bridgestone irons. The 24-year-old started the tournament with a solid round of 66 and improved on Friday by shooting a 64. Saturday, he remained steady and shot a 65 to give himself a 4-stroke lead going into the final round. Sunday, the KBS player started off poorly by bogeying the first two holes to narrow his lead. The calm young player learned from his poor start and never looked back for the rest of the round! He said, “Kind of a crappy putt on the first hole and a really tough two-putt on the next. Then to bounce back the way I did, it’s just kind of how I roll”. He would go onto make 7 birdies and no more bogeys. To cap off his impressive final round he drained a 17-foot putt for par on 18 to claim his first victory in only his 27^th start on the Tour. The young winner also received an invite to this week’s Major Championship at Valhalla. Congratulations go out to the Winner and all KBS Players in the Field at the Myrtle Beach Classic! | Player Driven. Tour Proven |

In the Bag of the Myrtle Beach Classic Win:

KBS C-Taper 130x – LOW SPIN, LOW LAUNCH, SIGNATURE FEEL

Inspired by Tour player feedback, the KBS C-TAPER shaft is designed for players requiring a low piercing trajectory and superior shot control.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Beau Hagan at 303.444.2226 or email at BeauHagan@fstshafts.com

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KBS WINS 2024 ZURICH CLASSIC!

kyle taylor — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:55:09 +0000

After a clutch final round performance, KBS was back in the winner’s circle at the Zurich Classic. The first player on the team had KBS Tour 130x shafts in his Srixon irons and KBS Custom+ Tour Wedge shafts in his Cleveland wedges. The other player had a KBS CT Tour Putter 120 shaft in his TaylorMade putter. The Irish duo started the tournament with a solid round of 61, but struggled on Friday with a round of 70. Saturday, they regained momentum with a round of 64, which left them trailing the lead by 2 strokes. The final round on Sunday put the longtime friends to the test. Making matters worse they started the final round by bogeying 2 out of the first 3 holes. The resilient KBS players stayed calm and bounced back by birdieing 4 out of 5 holes which started on the 7^th!

The back nine played tough for the team who struggled to save pars on holes 13 and 14. On 16 their tee shot would end up in the left bunker, leaving them a tough up and down from 133 yards. His partner came in clutch by picking his bunker shot clean and hitting it within 10 feet for birdie. The birdie on 16, put them in a three-way tie for the lead. The Irishmen dropped a stroke on 17, but came back on the last hole with a clutch birdie to force a playoff. The playoff would only last one hole, where their opponents made a costly bogey to hand over the win to the KBS team. The win at the Zurich Classic would be the players first victory of the 2024 season. One of the players would join the record books in golf history by claiming his 25^thTour victory. Congratulations go out to the Winners and all KBS Players in the Field at the Zurich Classic! | Player Driven. Tour Proven |

In the Bag of the Zurich Classic:

KBS Tour 130x – UNMATCHED STABILITY & FEEL

This shaft offers a smooth, responsive feel and is the preferred model by several of the best golfers in the world.

KBS Custom+ Tour Wedge – SHORT DISTANCE PRECISION

The firmer tip section on the KBS WEDGE allows for less ball spin and increased control.

KBS CT Tour Putter 120 – TOUR LEVEL PUTTING

This putter shaft is the first shaft ever designed for your putter to incorporate KBS Golf Shaft Technology into your game on the green.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Beau Hagan at 303.444.2226 or email at BeauHagan@fstshafts.com

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C-TAPER LITE PRO + IS NOW AVAILABLE!

kyle taylor — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:04:49 +0000

The KBS Golf Experience R&D and Build Teams are now offering KBS C-TAPER LITE as part of the KBS PRO + program. This is an exclusive product for the golf club fitting community.

The KBS C-TAPER LITE PRO + is weight sorted to the same standards as shafts used on professional tours worldwide, and features a NEW KBS PRO + shaft band label along with exclusive KBS PRO + silk screen located at the tip section.

C-TAPER LITE PRO +

The C-TAPER LITE shaft incorporates proven KBS performance benefits in a lighter weight design. The firm tip and soft butt produce a mid-high trajectory and controlled spin. Featuring a constant taper design and proportionate increase in wall thickness, the C-TAPER LITE optimizes energy transfer for maximum distance.

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KBS WINS 2024 AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR!

kyle taylor — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:07:31 +0000

The Red Label found itself in the winner’s circle after a legendary final round! The Winner had KBS Tour shafts in her irons. The young golfer from England opened up her campaign on Wednesday with a solid score of 68 and followed with a round 71. The final round on Saturday would prove to be the ultimate test for the KBS player. She had a 2-stroke lead going into the final round, but knew that she was going to have to play lights out to take the victory. She played well on the front nine, but was quickly overtaken by her opponents. It wasn’t until the back half of the last nine that she pulled the rabbit out of the hat. On 14 she had an amazing par save, which gave her the confidence to go and bridie hole 15. With momentum on her side, she made 2 clutch birdies on holes 17 and 18 to claim the victory by 1-stroke. The 20-year-old would become the first European winner of this prestigious event. She said, “It’s just an amazing opportunity. Just an awesome experience. I was excited to play today. I said that to everybody I talked to. I was just excited to get out and play. Not keeping too much in mind, just wanted to go out and have fun more than anything.” Congratulations go out to the Winner and the rest of the players in the field at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur! | Player Driven. Tour Proven. |

In the Bag of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Win:

KBS Tour Iron Shaft – STABILITY. PLAYABILITY. FEEL

The KBS Tour offers a smooth, responsive feel and is the preferred model by several of best golfers in the world.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Beau Hagan at 303.444.2226 or email at BeauHagan@fstshafts.com

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KBS WINS 2024 KORN FERRY TOUR’S CLUB CAR CHAMPIONSHIP!

kyle taylor — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:38:09 +0000

The Red Label found itself at the top of the leaderboard after an impressive final round! The winner had KBS C-Taper shafts in his Mizuno irons. The player opened the tournament with a steady round of 70 and improved with a score of 65 on Friday. Saturday, he shot a 71 to give himself a 1-stroke lead going into Sunday. The local Georgia native went -4 under on his final round, but faced tough competition that would force him into a playoff. His opponent birdied 3 of the last 4 holes to tie the KBS player and challenge him to a playoff. The KBS golfer remained calm and focused on the task at hand. On the first playoff hole both players hit there drives in play, but failed to capitalize on there second shots by missing the green. They both chipped onto the green, but had tough putts ahead. The KBS player two putted and left his opponent with a 7-foot par putt to extend the match. The opponent barely missed his par putt on the left edge and gifted the local KBS player with his first victory on the Korn Ferry Tour. He said, “To get my first win right here in Savannah, so close to where I went to school, is kind of crazy. I haven’t had much success here in the past, but to get it done today is extra special to be this close to what’s kind of my adopted home”. Congratulations go out to the Winner and all the players in the field at the Club Car Championship! | Player Driven. Tour Proven. |

In the Bag of the Club Car Championship Win:

KBS C-Taper Iron Shaft – SUPERIOR SHOT CONTROL

The KBS C-Taper was inspired and modified based on Tour Player feedback. It’s designed for players requiring a low piercing trajectory, low spin, and superior shot control.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Beau Hagan at 303.444.2226 or email at BeauHagan@fstshafts.com.

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KBS WINS 2024 VALERO TEXAS OPEN

kyle taylor — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:41:25 +0000

The Red Label found itself at the top of the leaderboard after an emotional final round! The winner had KBS $-Taper 125S+ shafts in his Callaway irons and HI-REV 2.0 135x shafts in his Callaway wedges. The player opened his week with a solid round of 63, and then followed with a score of 70. Saturday, he shot a 67 to give himself a 4-stroke lead going into Sunday. The final round was full of ups, downs, tough competition, and even injury.

These factors put the resilient KBS player to the test. The KBS player played a solid final round, but it was his 31-year-old opponent who shot lights out on the back nine to apply the pressure. He would go on to birdie 8 out of 9 holes on the back to force the KBS player to make a 12-foot putt to force a playoff. The focused golfer stayed calm and drained the 12-foot putt to extend the tournament. The only problem was when he made the putt, he was so excited that the fist pump he gave ended up throwing his shoulder out of socket. He would have to play the playoff with a hurt shoulder, which was an advantage for his opponent. They both hit their tee shots down the middle and laid up their second shots to leave themselves short chips. Requiring medical attention the KBS golfer took a quick break to have his shoulder get checked on and receive medical tape. His opponent got too comfortable and chunked his third shot from 85 yards into the water. The crowd was stunned and the momentum had shifted to the injured golfer. He went on to hit his approach shot to 6 feet and drained the put to claim the victory! The 22-year-old golf prodigy claimed his 2^nd tour victory and received an invitation to the most prestigious major in golf this week. Congratulations go out to the Winner and all the players in the field at the Valero Texas Open! | Player Driven. Tour Proven. |

In the Bag of the Valero Texas Open Win:

KBS $-Taper 125S+ – TOUR FEEL. MONEY PERFORMANCE.

The KBS $-Taper Iron shaft provides superior feel while maintaining shot workability and tight dispersion for players seeking the ultimate tour shaft with Mid trajectory and low spin performance.

KBS HI-REV 2.0 135X – HIGH LAUNCH. UNMATCHED SPIN.

The KBS HI-REV 2.0 Wedge shaft features an active tip section that increases the effective loft of the club head, delivering a higher ball launch with more spin for added stopping power and accuracy.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Beau Hagan at 303.444.2226 or email at BeauHagan@fstshafts.com

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KBS WINS 2024 MEXICO OPEN

kyle taylor — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:48:29 +0000

The Red Label found itself at the top of the leaderboard after an emotional final round! The winner had KBS C-Taper 130x shafts in his PXG irons and wedges. The player opened his week with a score of 67, followed by a solid round of 64. Saturday, he shot a 63 to give himself a 4-stroke lead going into Sunday. The final round was full of ups and downs, putting the resilient KBS player to the test. He got off to a poor start by bogeying 2 of the first 3 holes to shrink his lead to 2-strokes. The slow front-nine continued, where the player only managed to birdie the 7^th hole to barely stay ahead of the tough competition.

The KBS player and his opponent went back and forth on the back nine until the opponent made costly chipping mistakes on holes 13 and 14. This gave the KBS player some breathing room to par out the rest of his back nine on his way to victory! The 29-year-old former nightclub bouncer claimed his first tour victory in only his 9^th tour start. What made this victory so unorthodox was he only found two fairways off the tee the entire final round, making him the first since tracking began in 1983. The win also secured his tour card and multiple invites to high-profile events for the rest of the 2024 season. Congratulations go out to the Winner and all the players in the field at the Mexico Open!

In the Bag of the Mexico Open Win:

KBS C-Taper 130x – PIERCING TRAJECTORY, UNMATCHED CONTROL.

The KBS C-Taper iron shaft is designed for players requiring a low piercing trajectory, low spin, and superior shot control.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Beau Hagan at 303.444.2226 or email at BeauHagan@fstshafts.com

Contact
Beau Hagan
303.444.2226
BeauHagan@fstshafts.com
www.kbsgolfshafts.com

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KBS DOMINATES Q-SCHOOL FINALS AT TPC SAWGRASS

kyle taylor — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:32:41 +0000

The Red Label had 4 out of 5 Q-School Graduates trusting KBS on their road to Qualification at TPC Sawgrass! The Winner had KBS C-Taper shafts in both his PING Irons and Wedges. The other graduates trusted KBS Tour-V, $-Taper, and Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype shafts in their bags. This final event was the first time since 2012 that players Tour cards were in jeopardy! All of the KBS players were coming off tough years on Tour and needed to finish strong at TPC Sawgrass. The winner had a commanding tournament total of 265 (-15), which was 4 strokes ahead of the runner-up who was -11. The other two graduates respectfully finished -8, which was enough to secure their Tour cards for the 2024 season. Emotions were high for all the graduates after the round due of all the trials and tribulations they faced in 2023. Congratulations go out to the Winner and Graduates in the field at the Q-School Finals! | Player Driven. Tour Proven. |

In the Bag of the Q-School Winner and Graduates:

KBS C-Taper Iron Shaft – SUPERIOR SHOT CONTROL

The KBS C-Taper was inspired and modified based on Tour Player feedback. It’s designed for players requiring a low piercing trajectory, low spin, and superior shot control.

KBS Tour-V Iron/Wedge Shaft – TIGHT SHOT DISPERSION

The KBS Tour-V is a lightweight product that features larger outer diameters. It’s designed for players that prefer a lighter weight shaft and less ball spin.

KBS $-Taper Iron Shaft – MONEY PERFORMANCE

The KBS $-Taper provides superior feel, while maintaining shot workability, and tight dispersion. For players demanding mid trajectory and low spin performance.

KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype – UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

The KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype is perfect for hitting aggressive shots while maintaining extra control and stability.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Beau Hagan at 303.444.2226 or email at BeauHagan@fstshafts.com

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