Inspired by Tour player feedback, the KBS C-Taper is a premium steel iron shaft engineered for skilled golfers who demand a low, penetrating ball flight and superior shot control. Its stiffened taper and tip profile produce consistently low launch and minimal spin, making it the lowest-launching shaft in the KBS family and a favourite on the professional Tours worldwide. This individual shaft is pre-cut to 37.5" — the standard playing length for a 9-iron or wedge — with a tapered 0.355" tip, and is supplied in the demanding X-Stiff (Extra Stiff) flex at 130 g, targeting fast-tempo ball-strikers who are ready to take full control of their trajectory.
The C-Taper's geometry features a proportionate, continuous taper from butt to tip. By stiffening the shaft profile in the lower taper and early tip section, the design keeps the clubface square through the hitting zone, reduces gear-effect spin, and promotes tight shot dispersion. Players with a fast tempo benefit most from this controlled loading and unloading cycle.
Unlike shafts that feel stiff throughout, the C-Taper is engineered to be slightly more active in the mid-section while maintaining an extremely stiff tip. This combination lets the player feel the shaft loading without sacrificing the stability needed for accurate, workable iron shots — a hallmark balance that sets it apart in the low-launch steel shaft category.
KBS uses a unique approach where each flex step in the C-Taper corresponds to a 5 g change in shaft weight: Regular (110 g), R+ (115 g), Stiff (120 g), S+ (125 g), and X-Stiff (130 g). All five flexes share the same bending profile, meaning flex is dialled in purely through weight — giving fitters a precise, repeatable tool for matching shaft to swing speed.
The C-Taper was born from direct feedback from elite Tour players seeking a lower, more controllable flight than the standard KBS Tour shaft. It continues to be played by multiple professionals at the highest level, and its proven 5% distance advantage over the market leader in independent robot testing makes it a compelling option for any serious iron player seeking a performance edge.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | SGK0113 |
| Brand | KBS (Kim Braly Signature) |
| Model | C-Taper Iron Shaft |
| Flex | X (Extra Stiff) |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Tip Diameter | 0.355" (Tapered Tip) |
| Butt Diameter | 0.600" |
| Playing Length | 37.5" (Iron 9 / Wedge position) |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | Low |
| Finish | Brushed Satin (Stepless) |
| Material | Steel |
| Recommended Player | Low-handicap / scratch players, fast swing tempo, high swing speed |
| Compatible Club Position | 9-iron, Pitching Wedge, Gap Wedge (standard 37.5" length) |
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