KBS has introduced the Tour V-X, a steel iron shaft designed to improve stability, control and dispersion while retaining the brand’s established feel.
Announced on 8 September 2026, the new model joins the lighter Tour V-X Lite in the company’s V-X family. It is aimed at golfers seeking more predictable performance from their iron set.
A more stable profile through impact
The Tour V-X combines a firm butt section with a responsive mid-section and stable tip. KBS says this profile helps the shaft remain straighter and reduces unwanted movement through impact.
The flex profile and geometric construction are designed to produce a more consistent launch and trajectory, tighter dispersion and greater stability while preserving feel and playability.
KBS also claims the shaft’s weight-to-strength ratio is nearly 20% higher than any previous KBS iron shaft design. The company says that additional strength limits distortion during the swing, especially at impact, helping golfers deliver the clubhead more consistently.
“Golfers should not have to choose between stability and feel,”
Said Kim Braly, Director of R&D and Master Shaft Maker at KBS.
“With the TOUR V-X, we have engineered a shaft that feels unmistakably KBS but offers an exceptional level of control through impact. It is a next-generation design created for players who want to swing with confidence and see more predictable results.”
Six weights and six flex options
The Tour V-X is available in six weights, starting at 105g and increasing in 5g steps through 130g. Each weight is offered in R, R+, S, S+, X and TX flexes.
The range allows club fitters to match the shaft to a golfer’s swing speed and delivery pattern without automatically placing stronger players in the heaviest model.
The chrome-finished shaft has a .600-inch butt diameter, with .355-inch and .370-inch tip options. Listed lengths run from 37 to 42 inches, covering applications from 3-iron through 9-iron, pitching wedge and sand wedge.
Alongside the Tour V-X Lite, the new shaft gives KBS two V-X steel options across a wider range of weights and swing profiles.
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