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What is the Torque rating of KBS?

We’ve seen this question a couple times. Torque is an important measure for golf shafts since it identifies some performance characteristics when using certain materials. Basically, torque is a measure of the force exhibited upon a shaft during a downswing. A measure of torque will reflects the shafts resistance to twisting during a player’s downswing. Torque is measured in degree. Ideally, player’s want their clubs to be within a tight range of torque measures for consistency and performance. Historically, steel shafts have existed within a relatively tight range of torque measure.

While technology has advanced and new materials introduced, steel is still considered a better choice in irons in part because its geometry and material is homogenous. This is important because it suggests steel exhibits equal properties in any direction which will deliver a very consistent torque measure. Typically, steel shafts will have a torque measure between approximately 2 and 4 degrees. KBS steel is more precise with torque measures consistently around 2 degrees.

Carbon fiber (or graphite) on the other hand measures different than steel because it’s composition incorporates multiple materials per shaft. Oftentimes, these materials exhibit different properties meaning the overall shaft does not exhibit as consistent measures in all direction. Thus, while graphite is arguably more technical in its composition, its configuration has a tendency to be less consistent in regards to torque measure. This makes torque measure a more important consideration when selecting a graphite shaft.

With KBS, torque maintains a consistent measure as a result of our manufacturing processes which focus on consistency in design and material. According to our testing, KBS will measure consistently at around 2 degrees.