The All-New KBS C-TAPER Now Available in Nike Golf Custom

BOULDER, CO (June 6th, 2011)

Today, KBS™ is pleased to announce Nike Golf’s adoption of the brand-new KBS C-Taper shaft for custom orders available immediately through Nike dealers nationwide. Today’s announcement highlights growing demand for the KBS C-Taper shaft which was introduced by KBS only a few weeks ago (May 9^th, 2011) among their premiere network of fitters worldwide. Following Nike Golf’s adoption of the C-Taper shaft, expect to see the KBS C-Taper shaft in Nike Golf custom fitting carts later this year.

Technology behind the KBS C-Taper is based on optimal shaft geometry, similar to the KBS Tour design, for improving club performance per the target player. Incorporating a unique calculation of taper rate and section balance, the KBS C-Taper promotes a lower trajectory and reduced spin without sacrificing the signature feel of KBS designs. Designed in conjunction with the KBS Tour series, the C-Taper fills a performance gap within the KBS product line targeting players with a quick swing tempo or needing a lower shot trajectory.

As explained by renowned shaft designer Kim Braly, “The new C-Taper shaft continues in the mold of the KBS Tour shaft incorporating an advanced design that complements the performance options of our catalog. KBS continues to introduce most advanced and impactful steel shaft series to ever hit the golf industry. This is verified by independent product testing, numerous top ranked Tour professionals, and gaining popularity in the golf industry.”

According to Rob Cheng, Director of Global Operations for KBS, “The announcement of Nike Golf’s custom department adopting the KBS C-Taper shaft is fantastic news for the KBS brand and recently introduced C-Taper shaft. It isn’t surprising however given the technology and performance benefits KBS shafts are providing golfers everywhere. The KBS brand continues to push the limits on shaft innovation and the merits of custom fitting.”

Since being introduced in 2008 worldwide, KBS Tour shafts continue blazing a trail on Tour trusted by numerous players within the world’s top 100 rankings. In 2011, KBS Tour shafts have already delivered 4 victories combined on the PGA and European Tours along with several close runners up finishes. The all-new C-Taper shaft is currently in play by multiple professionals within the world’s top 50 ranked players along with several more playing the signature KBS Tour shaft. Recent achievements for the KBS brand include winning the 2011 Players Championship and finishing runner up at The HP Byron Nelson. Expect more stories to come.

Formalized in 2007, KBS™ Tour shafts are the premiere brand of steel golf shafts designed and manufactured by FEMCO Steel technology (FST) headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Since 1949, FEMCO has remained committed to providing the highest quality steel products and services worldwide.

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KBS Wins 2011 Memorial Tournament

BOULDER, CO (June 6th, 2011)

Trusting the low piercing trajectory and reduced spin of KBS C-Taper™ shafts, this week’s Memorial

Tournament champion claimed the biggest victory of his career vaulting him to the 4^th spot in the Official World Golf Rankings*. This week’s victory is a major highlight for the all-new C-Taper shaft coming less than one month after the shaft was introduced to the market. KBS Tour shafts proudly congratulate this week’s winner and celebrate his achievement as the new top-ranked American golfer in the world.

KBS INSIDE-THE-ROPES:

-          WITB:  3-PW: KBS C-Taper™ S+ 125g

-          STATS:  Final Score -16 | Total Shots 272 | 19 Birdies | 3 Eagles

-          FIELD: 13 sets in play

-          NOTES: Hole-in-one Thursday claimed the initial lead

Technology behind the KBS C-Taper is based on optimal shaft geometry, similar to the KBS Tour design, for improving club performance per the target player. Incorporating a unique calculation of taper rate and section balance, the KBS C-Taper promotes a lower trajectory and reduced spin without sacrificing the signature feel of KBS designs. Designed in conjunction with the KBS Tour series, the C-Taper fills a performance gap within the KBS product line targeting players with a quick swing tempo or needing a lower shot trajectory.

As explained by renowned shaft designer Kim Braly, “This week’s victory at Memorial demonstrates the advanced performance several of the world’s top-ranked golfers are experiencing in trusting our product line. The all-new C-Taper shaft fills an important performance gap in the KBS catalog which is been the most impactful steel shaft series to ever hit the golf industry. I couldn’t be more proud, starting today, the KBS C-Taper shaft is trusted by the top-ranked American golfer in the world.”

According to Rob Cheng, Director of Global Operations, “This week’s win at The PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament couldn’t be delivered at a better time. Less than a month ago, KBS introduced the C-Taper which was immediately accepted among the best club builders in the world. Today, the all-new C-Taper shaft is part of Nike Golf’s Custom Program and a winning shaft in the hands of several top-ranked Tour players.”

Since their introduction in 2008 worldwide, KBS Tour shafts continue to blaze a trail on Tour trusted by numerous players within the world’s top 100 rankings. Trusted every week at top-level professional events, KBS Tour shafts have now delivered 5 victories on the PGA and European Tours in 2011. Recent achievements for the KBS brand include winning the 2011 Players Championship, finishing runner up at The HP Byron Nelson, and now winning The Memorial Tournament. Expect more stories to come.

Formalized in 2007, KBS Tour shafts are the premiere brand of steel golf shafts designed and manufactured by FEMCO Steel Technology (FST) headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Since 1949, FEMCO has remained committed to providing the highest quality steel products and services worldwide.

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KBS Wins The 2011 Players Championship

BOULDER, CO (May 16^th, 2011)

Trusting the trajectory and shot control of KBS Tour™ shafts, this week’s top finisher at The Players Championship claimed the biggest victory of his career vaulting him into the world’s official top 20 players. This week’s victory marks another milestone for the KBS brand celebrating 16 world-class players relying on its KBS Tour shafts in one of golf’s most premiere fields.  KBS Tour shafts proudly congratulate this week’s winner and celebrate his achievement.

KBS NOTES:

-          WITB:  3-PW: KBS Tour™ X 130g

-          STATS:  Final Score -13 | Total Shots 275 | 70% GIR | 19 Birdies

-          FIELD: 16 players in Full sets

Since being introduced in 2008 worldwide, KBS Tour™ shafts continue blazing a trail on Tour trusted by numerous players within the world's top 100. This season, KBS Tour shafts have already delivered 4 victories worldwide along with 5 runner up finishes. Last year, KBS Tour shafts completed an outstanding year with 15 tournament victories, eight achieved on the PGA Tour.

According to Rob Cheng, Director of Global Operations for KBS, “This weekend’s achievement is yet another highlight for the KBS Tour brand as we continue to develop inroads on Tour and promote our advanced shaft technology. The KBS team is very excited for the win and following the introduction of the new KBS C-Taper shaft, the timing is perfect.”

Just last week, KBS introduced their brand-new C-Taper shaft incorporating a similar design concept taken from the KBS Tour shaft optimized for a lower trajectory and reduced spin. The all-new C-Taper shaft is based on feedback taken from Tour professionals worldwide complementing the performance of the popular and already tour-winning KBS Tour shaft.

KBS Tour™ designs are based on optimal shaft geometry to improve club performance. As explained by renowned shaft designer Kim Braly, “KBS Tour designs incorporate a unique distribution of stiffness along the center-line maximizing energy transfer and load into the club head. When properly fitted, each shaft within our product line should enhance player feel and shot dispersion with maximum total distance."

Formalized in 2007, KBS Tour shafts are the premiere brand of steel golf shafts designed and manufactured by FEMCO Steel Technology (FST) headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Since 1949, FEMCO has remained committed to providing the highest quality steel products and services worldwide.

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C-Taper Product TECH | SPECS | FITTING

For all those interested in reading about the KBS C-Taper shaft technology, specifications, and product information for the brand-new C-Taper shaft; we will have it up on the website soon! We've posted some information below for those that can't wait and our early adopters who've already placed a pre-order. Hope this helps!

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TECHNOLOGY:

- STIFF TIP: The KBS C-Taper shaft incorporates a Stiff Tip enhancing the Recalculated MOI Taper Design for maximum torsion and flex. The added stability near the club head minimizes spin and delivers a piercing ball flight.  

- MOI-ADVANCED TAPER: The taper section in the all-new CT shaft modifies the formula for outer diameter and wall thickness proportionality, increasing the OD nearer the tip. This unique balance of mass and taper maintains optimized energy transfer for maximum feel and distance; however the flexural design will impart a low piercing trajectory with reduced spin. 

- IMPROVED ACCURACY & CONTROL:  Combining an expanded butt design and shallow taper rate, the KBS C-Taper incorporates a firmer flexural design for tight shot dispersion without sacrificing responsive feel. 

WEIGHT AND CPM-MATCHING:  KBS shafts incorporate principles of progressive CPM Matching and precision weight sorting for exceptional playability and feel through every set.




SPECIFICATIONS:

SHAFT FLEX	WT.	LENGTH	TORQUE	BALL FLIGHT	BUTT FREQUENCY	SWING SPEED FIT
Regular	110g	discrete	2.05	LOW	5.5	D: 90mph | 5i: 80mph
R+	115g	discrete	2	LOW	6	D: 95mph | 5i: 85mph
Stiff	120g	discrete	1.95	LOW	6.5	D: 100mph | 5i: 90mph
S+	125g	discrete	1.9	LOW	7	D: 105mph | 5i: 95mph
X-Stiff	130g	discrete	1.85	LOW	7.5	D: 110 mph | 5i: 100mph

FITTING:
The all-new KBS C-Taper shaft will be slightly more stiff flex and player fitting than a comparable flex in the KBS Tour shaft. For our swing speed fit, we've kept the numbers approximately the same because the range is not far off. Fitter's should expect to fit the target player (high ball hitters, high spin, fast tempo, etc.) into a comparable flex with the possibility of a soft-step.

C-TAPER GAINING TRACTION ON TOUR

KBS is proud to announce the KBS C-Taper shaft is fast proving it's performance value on the PGA Tour as evidenced by some early movers into the brand-new shaft design. Despite being introduced earlier this year, the KBS C-Taper shaft is already in play by one of golf's premiere players, ranked 9th in the world (www.OWGR.com), along with a handful of excellent touring professionals. 

At the Zurich Classic of New Orleans last week, KBS shafts were in play by over 16 players marking a substantial increase from the same event last year. Keeping perspective that touring professionals rarely change into equipment from non-sponsors, the KBS Team is excited for the surge in interest among the best playing professionals in the world. 

In light of the KBS C-Taper shafts traction on professional tours, shaft designer Kim Braly mentioned, "The KBS C-Taper shaft is the perfect complement for our KBS Tour shaft allowing our team a precise alternative for fitting a wider range of players. The premise of the KBS Tour series has always been to combine new technology with a concise catalog of fitting options.The C-Taper fits that mold exactly offering a performance alternative while supporting the KBS Tour shafts position in the market."

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As KBS continues to make inroads on professional tours worldwide be sure and check back with our blog for regular updates. More stories to come...

Formalized in 2007, KBS Tour shafts are the premiere brand of steel golf shafts designed and manufactured by FEMCO Steel Technology (FST) headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Since 1949, FEMCO has remained committed to providing the highest quality steel products and services worldwide.