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ANNOUNCEMENT Looking For Testers – KBS PGW Shaft

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At THP, we believe that testing should be done not only by us, but also by golfers just like you. One of the cool features about being an active member of the THP Forum is that we look to you guys/gals, the consumers, to give feedback on equipment to golfers all around the world. Each month we send out iron sets, drivers, hybrids, putters, trainings aids and golf balls to our active members to be a part of the THP Forum Member testing. So, who wants to test the brand new KBS PGW Driver Shaft?

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KBS PGW Shaft​

Extending the ‘Players’ KBS line of popular Graphite performance products, which includes the PGH – Players Graphite Hybrid – and the PGI – Players Graphite Iron – the PGW is a Mid Torque shaft for slightly lower swing speeds than Tour Professionals and features a lower Centre of Gravity enabling golfers to achieve a mid to higher launching fairway finder.

“The PGW is a true fairway finder for the better range of player and who wants to get the ball airborne without losing distance,” said KBS Director of R&D and Master shaft-maker Kim Braly. “This shaft has been years in the making going through exhaustive testing periods to get it to where we want it to be and that’s offering golfers the best stability and reliability in their golf shaft on the market,” he added.

Criteria​

We will select a group of 6 THPers that will join THP’s Education Director @Jman for this testing. If selected you will get a rundown prior to ordering of the posting and review expectations. If you have questions beforehand, do not hesitate to ask below.

You must be able to check in on the forum thread daily (or close to it) to discuss and answer questions.

Please note: You will be reviewing the golf shaft for a period of two months and then it is yours to keep. If you cannot commit to this length of testing please do not signup.

How to Signup to Test​

Comment below and follow these instructions.
Step 1 – Tell us what driver shaft you currently play?
Step 2 – What driver head will this be going into (it will come tipped)
Step 3 – What Flex and Weight do you typically play?

Offered in .338” Tip Diameter with a 4” Parallel Tip, the new KBS PGW shaft comes in the following Category Swing Speed System:

  • R (40-80g)
  • S (40-80g)
  • X (40-80g)
  • TX (50-80g)
  • TXX (60-80g)
You must apply by end of day Thursday, February 20th, 2025
We will announce the testers on Friday, February 21st, on the THP Forum.

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How to Signup to Test​

Comment below and follow these instructions.
Step 1 – Tell us what driver shaft you currently play? UST Mamiya TSPX Lin-Q Blue 6F5

Step 2 – What driver head will this be going into (it will come tipped) Callaway Ai Smoke 💎 💎💎 Max

Step 3 – What Flex and Weight do you typically play? TX 60g

What an amazing opportunity! This sounds fantastic! Launch is something I can struggle with. Having that, not losing distance and a fairway finder sounds amazing!

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No longer an entry. I will not be able to dedicate the time to this due to another opportunity on the forum. Good luck all!!!
 
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I've been waiting for a new KBS wood shaft bc the original TD has been in my bag for years now

1) KBS TD

2) TaylorMade Qi35

3) 60g tx
 
They look so pretty!

Best of luck to all who apply and as a graphite user in all clubs I will be paying very close attention! Thanks THP for providing these ops to regular golfers like us.
 
Interesting, I enjoy the PGI iron shafts in my Darkspeed irons. This testing will be interesting to see. Good luck to all who enter.

Edited, let's go ahead and enter:

1 - UST LIN-Q M40X Red 5f3

2- Cobra DS Adapt Max-K

3 - R flex, 55 - 60 G

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This will be a fun test everyone. Highly encourage you to jump in. I haven’t settled into this years driver to answer the questions fully.
 
Cool opportunity!!!
 
Very interesting piece of testing! The PGI felt great when I tested them for irons.
 
Mid to High fairway finder sounds like music to my ears.

Step 1 – Denali Blue 60s
Step 2 – Cobra DS-Adapt K
Step 3 – 60s

Good luck all!
 
Step 1 – PX Cypher
Step 2 – Cleveland Launcher XL2
Step 3 – 55g-60g - R or S depending on the shaft.
 
Looking forward to this one. Have had great success with KBS steel iron shafts. But haven’t yet found a graphite shaft of theirs that fit me as well. Curious to hear everyone’s feedback.
 
Not an entry since I can’t play right now. But I’ll be watching with interest. Good luck to all entering.
 
I love trying to find "the perfect Driver Shaft for me", definitely wold love to test

Step 1 – Tell us what driver shaft you currently play?
Newton 5 DOT
Step 2 – What driver head will this be going into (it will come tipped)
Callaway Paradym Max
Step 3 – What Flex and Weight do you typically play?
Stiff, currently the 5 Dot from Newton
 
Step 1 – Tell us what driver shaft you currently play? Fujikura Ventus Blue TR 5S
Step 2 – What driver head will this be going into (it will come tipped). Callaway Ai Smoke TD Max
Step 3 – What Flex and Weight do you typically play? Stiff, 58g
 
Mitsubishi Tensei AV White
Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond
X flex 65g
 
Step 1 – Tell us what driver shaft you currently play? :projectx: Cypher fifty 6.0
Step 2 – What driver head will this be going into (it will come tipped) Tour Edge E725
Step 3 – What Flex and Weight do you typically play? Usually, a regular flex and 55g
 
Evenflow Blue Riptide CB
PXG gen 4
R flex 55g
 
Another great testing opportunity here for forum members.
 
This one is going to be a lot of fun, brand new design from KBS that THP’ers get to dive in on with full testing.

I really cannot wait to see who is going to join in on this testing!
 
This certainly is intriguing, I like the new looks!

Step 1 – Ventus TR Blue
Step 2 – Cobra DS Adapt
Step 3 – 60g X
 
Comment below and follow these instructions.
Step 1 – Tell us what driver shaft you currently play? Fujikura Ventus Blue Velocore 6X
Step 2 – What driver head will this be going into (it will come tipped) Titleist GT3
Step 3 – What Flex and Weight do you typically play? 60 S
 
Step 1 – Cypher
Step 2 – Callaway Smoke AI
Step 3 – 40g R
 
Great opportunity here!
 
Love fairway finders!

USTMamiya LinQ Blue 6F4 - 60g
Titleist GT3
60g Stiff

Thanks for the opportunity!
 
Did someone say "fairway finder" ??

1 – LinQ White 6F4
2 – Callaway Elyte
3 – 65g S flex
 
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