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THP TV caught up with Kim from KBS to talk about C-Taper shafts. Where they came from, who they are made for and what people can expect with them.
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I really want to take a more in depth look at C-Taper shafts this year. I have enjoyed them in the past and really think they would suit my game well.
Not a fan of the 5-10% argument, because it ends up falling into that 'forged blade' category, but I actually really like the idea of lower spin, lower launch iron shafts.
THP TV caught up with Kim from KBS to talk about C-Taper shafts. Where they came from, who they are made for and what people can expect with them.
I really want to take a more in depth look at C-Taper shafts this year. I have enjoyed them in the past and really think they would suit my game well.
Not a fan of the 5-10% argument, because it ends up falling into that 'forged blade' category, but I actually really like the idea of lower spin, lower launch iron shafts.
Good stuff JB...
I would encourage you to hit them. When I went through the Mizuno Optimizer in Nov '12 (not sure if they had updated the optimizer b/c it never gave me the C-Taper option), the optimizer gave me the KBS Tour X SS. Plugged that shaft in an went to the launch monitor with a 6-iron MP 63. Launch was 20*, spin was 6800 distance was 179. Plugged in the C-taper S, launch was 18*, spin was 5900 and distance was 188. Both swings were 88 mph.
So, now I've got the C-Taper S and couldn't be happier. Launch is perfect, spin is great, extra distance is awesome and feel is sublime with the Mizuno MP 63s.
I've done the great KBS fitter and it suggested I play the C-Taper S+ but I've yet to come across a fitter with that shaft available. Hoping to get into one sometime early this year.
This was a great interview that hopefully eliminates some of the common misnomers regarding the C-Taper shaft. 5% lower trajectory is not really all that much IMO.
When I had done the KBS fitting before it recommended the C-taper R+. If these are available for the Morgan Cup I may give them a try.
This was a great interview that hopefully eliminates some of the common misnomers regarding the C-Taper shaft. 5% lower trajectory is not really all that much IMO.
I wonder where the 5% is from? Cause my ball flight is way lower than 5% from where it was. Maybe 5% from their Xflex tour shafts which should be next in line from their shaft line.