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KBS Updates Online Fit System

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Just saw this. I went and did the online fitting and the C taper lite X was the recommended shaft. Very interesting. Would love to give them a try.
 
I got an email about this today..just finished it and I got

[h=3]Iron Shaft Recommendation[/h]
[h=6]KBS C-Taper Lite - S[/h]



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TripleBogieTim said:
I got an email about this today..just finished it and I got

[h=3]Iron Shaft Recommendation[/h]
[h=6]KBS C-Taper Lite - S[/h]



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Weird. I know a guy who games those in some hyrons you want to spend more time with. Crazy.
 
Jman said:
Weird. I know a guy who games those in some hyrons you want to spend more time with. Crazy.
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Yeah, we need to make that happen soon
 
Up to 174 yards with a 6 iron and driver swing speed 81-90 mph. I prefer mid trajectory in my irons and a low trajectory in my hybrids, and I swing 45 degrees past vertical.

When I choose Moderate swing tempo, the recommendation is C-Taper Light (S)
When I choose Slow swing tempo, the recommendation is KBS Tour (R+)

And I play the KBS 90 (R) and get good results with it. I think I need to get to a KBS fitter and try out some shafts! The Fit system on the website is a great way to give yourself a bit of a head start.
 
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Interesting as I actually have these shafts now and also have a set of CTL-R's (traded back the S) in a box ready to go. I still haven't played enough with the Tour R's to know if the CTL-R would be an improvement, so I'm holding off till I get some more time in the JPX-825's. Based on what I've seen so far though, I'd say I am hitting them very high already, just don't know if it's too high as this high ball stuff is new to this old ground based dog.

Also, curious as when I changed the variable from High-Trajectory to Mid-Trajectory then it suggests CTL - S. This is fun.
 
Fitting system shows me at Tour S+. Pretty accurate. I recently went to a local KBS fitter and he started with the same idea, then ended up soft stepping a Tour Stiff soft stepped. I could not be happier with the performance. Only three rounds in with them so far and the difference is remarkable. I am able to swing smoother and let the club do some of the work. The ball flies higher and farther and straighter. I am truly amazed at the difference. I have picked up 10 yards per iron, more on some, and I am swinging smoother. I had a tendency to jump at the ball previously and already know now that is not needed with these. I will thank THP for introducing me to KBS, or at least helping me learn a lot more about them and making me want to try them. I will also thank KBS for making quality products. Keep up the fantastic work.
 
I like that they have added the C taper lites but I always end up with the regular c tapers even after saying I would prefer a lite weight shaft.

I have demoed a few clubs with KBS a couple just felt awful and some felt amazing.
 
Ayer today's range session with the Tour V shafts which I found to be pretty decent for me after talking myself away from them for a while, I decided to go through the fit system again. And it hasn't changes since probably the first time I went through. Kbs Tour S+. Which is where I'm totally confused really. I like what I felt today in the Tour V in X Flex, but with what heare recommend I have no idea what is what. Obviously the best thing to do would be a have a fitting and see what the numbers are. But at some oint I have like the feel too. Does feel out weight physical numbers?
 
T2GRN18 said:
Ayer today's range session with the Tour V shafts which I found to be pretty decent for me after talking myself away from them for a while, I decided to go through the fit system again. And it hasn't changes since probably the first time I went through. Kbs Tour S+. Which is where I'm totally confused really. I like what I felt today in the Tour V in X Flex, but with what heare recommend I have no idea what is what. Obviously the best thing to do would be a have a fitting and see what the numbers are. But at some oint I have like the feel too. Does feel out weight physical numbers?
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I think feel has to play a part. Their fit system put me into the kbs tour and they feel great, but I have a c taper lite in my utility iron and absolutely love the feel and can't help but wonder how the c taper lite would feel in the rest of the irons
 
The fitting tool puts me in CTLs. Can't wait to see what they'll do for me on the course.
 
I tried this out and ended with C-Taper Stiffs. I was fit on GC2 for the KBS Tour X in my TM CB irons, but I feel like they are launching the ball too high and with too much spin. I feel like I'm losing distance with my current set up.

I need to try the c-tapers. The fitter had no interest in letting me hit them. I even mentioned it and he didn't want to let me hit them bc he was convinced they weren't for me (with no reason given).
 
A timely bump. #THPLegacy guys may find this tool helpful
 
I've been through this thing so many times. One more wouldn't hurt, right?
 
So if I leave all other elements the same in the FIT system, but put that I want a 'high' trajectory it spits out the KBS Tour V - Stiff. If I input that I want a 'mid' trajectory it spits out the CTL - Stiff.

Doesn't really seem to jive with their height chart, but regardless it does give me the info that I need.
 
ArmyGolf said:
I've been through this thing so many times. One more wouldn't hurt, right?
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That's funny, I can't tell you how many times I've been through it over the past couple years. Everytime it tells me KBS Tour stiff. But I like the feel of the Tour V X stiff. And my ego is in the freaking way a bit too admittedly. But we just witnessed a "whippy" shaft do great things. Seems like the ego needs to go. I'm wanting to get that S300 feel too.
 
TourV 125 Kevin...if they are an option...oh my!
 
J4U said:
TourV 125 Kevin...if they are an option...oh my!
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KBS is really awesome. The whole iron catalog is available, plus we're getting some really cool customized wedge shafts.
 
T2GRN18 said:
That's funny, I can't tell you how many times I've been through it over the past couple years. Everytime it tells me KBS Tour stiff. But I like the feel of the Tour V X stiff. And my ego is in the freaking way a bit too admittedly. But we just witnessed a "whippy" shaft do great things. Seems like the ego needs to go. I'm wanting to get that S300 feel too.
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Feed the ego. C-Taper X stiff. #BeastMode
 
This is what I keep getting using their online tool. The only info I'm not 100% on is tempo. I know I'm not slow, but not sure if I'm more moderate or quick. Seems to change the result from CTL to Tour-V depending on that answer. any good way to determine which is the right answer? Hoping I can find both shafts at Golfsmith later today and just try them out.

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J4U said:
TourV 125 Kevin...if they are an option...oh my!
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The x flex I've been playing in the M3 have been really sweet. I'm just thinking I may go a little lighter. I'm one of those knuckleheads that's on the borderline for flex. I went X before to help dispersion, but I wonder if that's causing a drop in distance.
 
T2GRN18 said:
The x flex I've been playing in the M3 have been really sweet. I'm just thinking I may go a little lighter. I'm one of those knuckleheads that's on the borderline for flex. I went X before to help dispersion, but I wonder if that's causing a drop in distance.
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I agree...same here with the X. Once I put the TourV 125 (S+) in the J15CB's...holy cow! Distance was gained and I still have similar dispersion. I'm preaching to the choir buddy...just excited from what I've seen. You will crush and score with whatever you choose!
 
-CRW- said:
I tried this out and ended with C-Taper Stiffs. I was fit on GC2 for the KBS Tour X in my TM CB irons, but I feel like they are launching the ball too high and with too much spin. I feel like I'm losing distance with my current set up.

I need to try the c-tapers. The fitter had no interest in letting me hit them. I even mentioned it and he didn't want to let me hit them bc he was convinced they weren't for me (with no reason given).
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I feel exactly the same about the KBS Tour (S) regarding spin and height. I have now replaced them with some S300's..
 
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