KBS Tour 105 Shaft Review – Specs, Flex Weight
We know, it’s very tempting to skip a bunch of steps and pick up shafts that you’ve seen pros use on Tour.
After all, you buy basketball shoes that LeBron and KD wear and use them just fine on the court, right?
Unfortunately, it doesn’t work the same way with golf gear. Everyone swings the club differently so you have to be extra careful about which shafts you choose. Some shafts are built to accommodate strong swingers while others are designed for more deliberate swings.
You have to be really careful with your iron shafts too because a lot of holes are made or broken by your iron play. So in the following review, we will be taking a look at the KBS Tour 105 – a shaft that was designed to be a replica of the KBS tour, only more accessible for everyday players.
KBS Tour 105 Overview
When we first got to testing the KBS Tour 105, we had our doubts in both directions.
First we doubted that it would live up to the high standards of the standard KBS Tour. Then we didn’t think that a Tour replica would be truly beneficial for mid and high handicap players.
But let’s start with the basics. The KBS Tour 105 had an active feel that made an impact almost immediately. You could feel the energy from your swing transfer almost automatically as you unloaded the shaft. Next, the KBS Tour 105 was designed to be lighter than the standard KBS Tour shaft but to have the same feel.
For those of us who were familiar with the standard KBS Tour, we were able to attest to the fact that the smooth, active transition is still intact in the KBS Tour 105. And we can also attest to the fact that yes, the KBS Tour 105 feels lighter. The overall feel is on the stiff side, which is to be expected from a shaft that is supposed to be a Tour replica.
Still, you don’t get a “shock” in your hands and wrists when you mis-hit. Overall, we have to say that they did a good job of maintaining the Tour feel in the KBS Tour 105 shaft.
Why is KBS Tour 105 So Popular?
If a shaft has “KBS” in front of its name, it’s going to get a lot of attention.
The brand is what draws people in; but the crisp feel and accuracy are what make people fall in love with this shaft.
How Does the KBS Tour 105 Perform?
As we mentioned, the KBS Tour 105 has a nice, active feel to it.
So it felt like little was lost in translation in terms of swing energy. Our mid and handicap testers were also having a good time with the lightweight design of this shaft. It definitely helped them get their swing speed up.
However, for our faster swinging testers, the KBS Tour 105 presented a bit of a problem. Shots were flying off-line and for the most part, it was because they weren’t adapting their tempo. Players who have fast tempos will need to tune things down when they use the KBS Tour 105 shaft. The KBS Tour 105 was built for a deliberate and smooth transition.
But that was really the only caveat in terms of performance. The KBS Tour 105 launches high without getting out of control. What you end up with is a good rise that leads to a nice plateau and an easy landing. The spin was also pretty pleasing. Again, it was a controlled spin that added to the stopping power of the steep descent angles we were getting.
KBS Tour 105 Shaft Specs Table
Specs | KBS Tour 105 |
Weight | 110g, 115g, 120g, 125g, 130g, 133g |
Available flexes | Regular, Stiff, Extra Stiff |
Length | 37.5” – 41.5” |
Butt | .600 |
Tip | .355 |
What Flexes Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?
Regular, stiff and extra stiff flexes are available.
Regular is a good choice for sub 80 MPH swing speeds. Stiff would accommodate 85-90 MPH swingers and extra stiff is good for 90-95 MPH swing speeds.
What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?
There are various weights but the 125-133 gram range would be best for fast swingers with slightly more aggressive tempos.
110 to 120 grams is where you wanna be if you have a naturally smooth tempo.