KBS Golf Shafts
ActiveOverview
KBS Golf Shafts is a steel shaft manufacturer founded by renowned shaft designer Kim Braly, specializing in high-performance golf shafts for irons and other clubs. The company has established itself as one of the fastest-growing steel shaft brands in the industry, with products adopted by over 150 professional golfers and utilized by leading club manufacturers in their standard and custom offerings. KBS operates a world-class fitting and shaft analysis facility in Carlsbad that provides equipment builds and retrofits to tour standards.
History
KBS Golf Shafts was founded in 2008 by renowned shaft designer Kim Braly, emerging from a Tour-driven vision built on player feedback. Since inception, the company has achieved unprecedented growth and acclaim in the steel shaft market, becoming one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry. Over 150 professional golfers have adopted KBS shafts, validating the company's commitment to performance and innovation. The company's products are now available through major golf club manufacturers, retailers, dealers, and directly through their website.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| C-TAPER BLACK LIMITED EDITION | Premium steel shaft | $74.95 |
| MAX GRAPHITE IRON | Graphite iron shaft | $54.95+ |
| Steel Shaft Models | Tour-performance steel shafts | $50 - $100 |
Manufacturing
KBS manufactures its shafts in partnership with FEMCO Steel Technology (FST), with over 30 different shaft models in the current product line. The company operates a fitting and analysis facility in Carlsbad, California that handles complete new equipment builds and retrofits to tour standards.
Notable Products
- C-TAPER BLACK LIMITED EDITION - Premium steel shaft offering at $74.95
- MAX GRAPHITE IRON - Graphite iron shaft starting at $54.95
- Tour Steel Shafts - Professional-grade steel shafts adopted by 150+ tour professionals
Reputation
KBS is recognized as the most trusted shaft brand by PGA Professionals worldwide and has earned acclaim for its unprecedented growth in the steel shaft market. The brand is known for its commitment to performance and innovation, with strong adoption among professional golfers and integration into leading manufacturers' offerings. The company's Tour-driven design philosophy and player feedback-based development approach have established credibility within the professional golf community.