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KBS Tour 90 Review – Setting A New Standard In Steel Shafts

The story of KBS Tour shafts is the joining of two paths into a committed partnership aiming to establish a new vision of golf shaft performance and design.

FEMCO Steel Technology (FST), the golf branch of the Far East Machinery Co. Ltd, aims to provide high-quality and cost-effective steel products including golf shafts through constant innovation and technological advancements. FST continues to provide high-quality shafts at affordable prices.

Kim Braly designed innovative golf shafts throughout his career. He has validated his designs with golfers playing on the various professional golf tours. Furthermore, Kim used feedback from these golfers in the development of new products.

In 2008 FST America Corporation decided to partner with the most sought-after golf shaft designers to incorporate pioneering designs with its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This led to the partnership between FST and Kim Braly.

Since its launch, KBS has set a new standard in steel shafts with its unparalleled growth and acclaim.

KBS shafts have grown a significant share of the market and are now used in the irons of most major golfing brands as standard or for custom fitment. It is swiftly turning into the fastest growing steel shaft brand in the industry.

Adopted by over 150 professionals, the KBS Tour shafts have recorded multiple wins including several majors.

KBS Tour 90 Review

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• Stable tip section
• Higher CG location
• Firm shaft design
• Light-weight construction
• Good trajectory
• 2-flex system
• Not suitable for fast tempo golf swings

Design and Technology

As the lightest shaft in the KBS Tour range, the KBS Tour 90 shaft is designed to offer golfers with a slow tempo more spin, a higher trajectory, and distance.  It is 20% lighter than a standard steel shaft thus aiding increasing swing, ball speeds, and distance.

The firm shaft design on the Tour 90 offers a softer tip with a higher center of gravity to create a higher ball trajectory.

Combined with the 2-Flex system on the KBS Tour 90 offer a more flexible than the normal shaft.

Specifications

Tapered tip technical specifications.

Regular shaft flex:

• Tip diameter .355 inches
• Butt diameter .600 inches
• Length 36.5 inches to 40.5inches
• Available for 2-iron through 9-iron, and PW

Stiff shaft flex:

• Weight 102g
• Available for 2-iron through 9-iron

Parallel tip technical specifications

• Weight 101g
• Tip diameter .370 inches
• Length 41.25 inches

.370 Parallel shaft is a single length shaft that will be tip and butt trimmed to your required length which can change how the shaft will play.

For the best feel, you must have a smooth tempo. You can still achieve a high swing speed even if you have a smooth tempo.

With the right tempo, you will receive precise feedback on the impact point of the ball on the clubface. No tingle to your fingers even on the coldest days.

Its kick is remarkably smooth with the right tempo swing but if your tempo is too fast, you are sure to encounter difficulties.

Performance

KBS TOUR 90 is the lightest shaft in the KBS Tour range designed for golfers requiring a higher trajectory, additional spin, and maximum distance.

Performance on the short irons is most noticeable with the wedges and 9-iron generating a high trajectory and more spin. This gives you great green-side control.

Golfers with a moderate-to-slow swing speed and slow tempo will achieve the best performance from the KBS Tour 90.

Independent testing reveals that the KBS Tour 90 to be in the region of 9% longer and generate 5% more spin than its foremost rivals.

Alternatives

Project X shafts are used on all professional tours and a follow up on the Project X Standard version making it accessible to golfers that have swing speed that is lower than that of professional golfers.

Variable wall thickness creates an extra kick at compact for a mid-launch trajectory without sacrificing stability.

Although this is the closest you will come to a universal shaft, it is highly recommended that you conduct proper testing to ensure that the shaft is suited to your swing.

All shafts measure between 36.5 and 40 inches in length, with a tip diameter of 0.355 inches and a butt diameter of 0.600 inches, and produce a mid-flight launch trajectory.

Weight varies between 110g and 125g with 5g intervals.

Flex is available in R, S, and XS.

Nippon’s comprehensive golf shaft use weight and bend to suit every golf swing and tempo offering improved control over trajectory, distance, and direction.

Nippon excels in three key areas

• Desired trajectory
• Accurate distance
• Tight dispersion

The high tip rigidity design steadies the tip through impact thereby reducing unwanted spin, low mid-section rigidity control shaft flex for enhanced control, and the low butt rigidity improve tempo for a smoother feeling on impact.

Shafts are available in 105g, 120g, 125g, and 130g and R, S, X, TX flex options

The shaft lengths vary between 37 and 41 inches, with a tip diameter of 0.355 inches and a butt diameter of 0.600 inches.

Amalgamating the paths of Kim Braly and FST America Corporation In 2008 was a turning point in the golf shaft industry.

The KBS Tour 90 is 20% lighter than comparable steel shafts and ideally suited for golfers with a moderate swing tempo that requires a higher ball trajectory.

Happy golfing with your higher trajectory.

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KBS Tour 90 Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

In 2008, KBS burst onto the golf scene with an innovative range of steel shafts.

Up to now, KBS shafts have notched Tour wins that include some Majors. The KBS Tour 90 has been hailed a triumph in steel shaft design by amateurs and pros alike. Many golf club manufacturers have even adopted KBS shafts as their standard issue shafts.

But what makes these shafts so great? And how do you choose the right one for your game? Without a doubt, a fitting is the best way to answer those questions. But failing a professional fitting, we have the next best thing. We went out and tested the KBS Tour 90 to find out its strengths, weaknesses and what type of player it would suit best. Will the KBS Tour 90 be right for you? Find out in the following review.

KBS Tour 90 Overview

The KBS Tour 90 is one of the lightest steel shafts that KBS has ever produced.

It was wildly innovative when it first came out because it was around 20% lighter than any other steel shaft on the market at the time.

If you are looking to increase your accuracy but don’t have the most aggressive swing tempo, a shaft like the KBS Tour 90 should definitely be on your radar. The lighter weight will be a bit more congenial to you if you have a more deliberate swing (a less aggressive transition from your downswing). Please note that for our testing and this review, we used the KBS Tour 90 with tapered tips.

Why is the KBS Tour 90 So Popular?

When we asked our friends and colleagues who game the KBS Tour 90 why they liked it, we heard a lot of different reasons.

But one reason that kept coming up was that it helped people increase their swing speed.

Indeed, when we finally got to testing the KBS Tour 90, most of our moderate swing speed testers were notching up to 3 MPH increases in club head speed. We believe that the KBS Tour 90 is so popular because it makes more accurate steel shafts more accessible to the everyday golfer. It is also an excellent shaft for improving your overall game.

How Does the KBS Tour 90 Shaft Perform?

A lot of the performance aspects of the KBS Tour 90 shaft is dictated by the relatively soft tip and high CG.

This tandem imparts a naturally high launch. The KBS Tour 90 shaft also produces a moderate amount of spin.

Overall, the KBS Tour 90 still feels pretty firm; but again, the soft tip will make it more comfortable and beneficial for players with smoother swing tempos. The KBS Tour 90 was designed to be played with a smooth tempo in fact – any time our testers tried to get aggressive with it, they noted sloppy and ill-controlled shots.

KBS Tour 90 Shaft Specs Table

What flexes are available what swing speed do they suit.

The KBS Tour 90 is available in stiff or regular flex.

The stiff flex version weighs 102 grams so it is slightly more congenial for players with moderate swing tempo and swing speeds in the range of 83-90 MPH. The regular flex version would be better for players in the range of 80-90 MPH.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speed Do They Suit?

The KBS Tour 90 comes in 95 gram and 102 gram versions.

Moderate swing speed players would do better with the 102 gram version while the 90 gram version should be reserved for players with slow to moderate swing speeds.

Why is it So Good?

The KBS Tour 90 shafts are excellent because they are incredibly lightweight; but they still give you great iron accuracy because they are steel shafts.

They are congenial to the games of smooth tempo, low swing speed players seeking better height.

KBS Tour 90 First Impressions

Obviously, the first thing we thought when we swung with  the KBS Tour 90 shaft was that it was ridiculously light for a steel shaft.

Key Features & Performance

  The 2-flex system used for these shafts is the defining feature. This gives them more flex than your average steel shaft while still allowing for a moderately stout feel.

KBS Tour 90 Wedges Review

If you have a smooth tempo, you will love the KBS Tour 90 with your wedges. It launches noticeably higher than many other steel shafts currently on the market. In short, the KBS Tour 90 will likely help increase the accuracy of your chipping.

KBS Tour 90 Irons Review

The same can be said about using the KBS Tour 90 shafts with your irons.

We noticed great apex height and enhanced spin – especially in the short irons. While the KBS Tour 90 shaft isn’t great for long par 5’s if you’re attacking with your long irons, they still afford you the accuracy of steel shafts with better feel and launch.

KBS Tour 90 Driver Review

Chances are that if you’re a smooth tempo swing with a moderate to slow swing speed, you would benefit more from a graphite shaft. The KBS Tour 90 allows faster swing speed players to gain distance from the tee; but you still need a smooth tempo.

KBS Tour 90 Pros & Cons

• 2-flex design
• Active tip section
• Soft tip area
• Lightweight
• Bad for fast tempos
• Poor long iron control

Overall Score:  94/100

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The KBS Tour 90 is an excellent shaft if you have a smooth tempo.

Even if you have a fast swing speed, you can still use this shaft effectively; but the name of the game is a deliberate transition. If you get aggressive, the shaft will feel limp and your shot will be erratic. The KBS Tour 90 is a great shaft for anyone seeking more accuracy from a light shaft.

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KBS Tour 90 Shaft Review

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The KBS Tour 90 shaft is the lightest steel shaft in the KBS lineup and designed to give players more spin, a higher trajectory, and greater swing speeds.  Though still a firm shaft design, the Tour 90 has softer tip and higher center of gravity to help players get the ball in air with more distance.  Players with lower swing speeds and smoother tempos looking for more distance are a good fit for this iron shaft.  If that’s you, read on.

How Does it Feel?

Let’s not beat around the bush here – the KBS Tour 90 shaft feels extremely light for a steel shaft.  This is, of course, by design to fit a certain type of player or swing.  In fact, the Tour 90 is actually 20% lighter than a standard steel shaft .  While the Tour 90 has a “firm shaft design,” the lighter weight and “2-Flex system” make the shaft feel a little more flexible than normal.  The shaft is very smooth in its kick, but anything other than a smooth tempo’d swing will be a struggle.  Feedback and response is good in your hands, but again, you need a smooth tempo in your swing.  I found anything the least bit aggressive felt sloppy and out of control.  Smooth and easy is the ticket here.

I want to point out that “smooth and easy” doesn’t mean you need to be slow.  You can have plenty of swing speed with the Tour 90 as long as you have the right tempo.  If you don’t fit that profile, this shaft could feel a bit noodley to you.  Keep that in mind!

On-Course Performance

Ultimately, the KBS Tour 90 and Tour 105 performed very similarly for me.  My spin was virtually identical with an average differential of only two rpms between the two shafts.  On average, however, I launched the Tour 90 about a degree higher.  Where I saw the biggest difference with the Tour 90 shaft compared to the rest of the KBS family was in the short irons.  I launched my pitching wedge and 9 iron notably higher and with more spin than any other shaft in the KBS lineup.

Final Thoughts – KBS Tour 90 Shaft

In my opinion, the KBS Tour 90 is best suited for players with lower swing speeds and smooth pure tempos .  If that’s you, you’re absolutely perfect for this shaft.  Let’s be honest, these other 120-gram stiff steel shafts can be really difficult for a lot of players to snap into the air with good carry that ends with that high apex followed by a soft fall to the ground.  Instead you see a more looping shot that creates more of a parabola and less of a triangle through the air barely getting above a low tree line. (#geometry)

If you’re looking for some help getting the ball in the air with good carry, and want to stay in a steel shaft, the KBS Tour 90 is definitely worth a swing.  Seniors, I’m looking at you – albeit not exclusively.

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Hi Bill, how would you compare this to say the XP95 R300 and Nippon Modus 105 R? I had the Mizuno swing analyser suggest these 3 for me – avg 7i swing speed is about 73mph when swinging smoothly

I honestly couldn’t tell you. I don’t have any real extensive experience with the other two shafts.

I am a beginner golfer and struggling using this kbs tour 90 Shaft. Any word of advice?

In what way are you struggling?

I got fit into Tour 90’ Stiff last summer despite having decent swing speed. I hit my 7 iron 165 yards, but with a smooth tempo and not aggressive transition. Mid to early release. I was skeptical since many describe these as shafts for slower swing speeds and seniors. Definitely higher ball flight, but not losing distance compared to the DG S300’s I played previously. Is this in line with your impressions Of how these might fit a player with more swing speed?

You have to remember that it’s not an exact science. There’s the “snowflake” element in that everyone has their own unique swing and will respond to different equipment differently. That’s why you really have to take any description from a product page or review at sort of a surface level. For instance, there are many low spin/launch shafts that I hit high and spin the living daylights out of while someone else might hit low knuckle balls. Know what I mean?

The reality is, it’s dialing in the combination of your speed, tempo/transition style, and natural shot to figure it out.

I think my question to you is that you’re looking back at something you were fit for a year ago. Have you been playing this shaft? If so, how has been for you? If you haven’t been, you got fit a year ago, it might be worth seeing if that’s still the right fit for you.

Ha, I guess its just my ego looking for some validation. I have been playing these shafts over the past year, and now that I have settled in and learned to stay smooth, I have been hitting my irons so much better. My ball flight is surprisingly higher, but I’m hitting my irons just as far, if not further than the old shafts. To your point, everyone is unique in their swing, and it’s not always about how fast you swing it, but how you swing it fast. The proof is in the pudding, so I should probably not second guess it so much. I should be happy to hit Ladies flex if it meant better golf shots!

It sounds like you’ve been playing them pretty well for a year. I don’t think you need any validation unless you’re looking to improve something. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll take the clicks on the posts all day! But don’t go back second guessing a good shaft for you unless you’re actively looking to improve, fix, or change something.

I have the kbs tour 90 r regular shaft on my mizuno hot metal 919 irons ..I feel like every club is going too high and losing distance ..my p 9 8 seems to all be going same distance about 100-125 which is short for me and 5 6 7 distances are all inconsistent ..could this be result of too light or shaft not stiff enough ???

Could really be a wide range of things. It sounds to me like it’s too light for however you swing the club. Were you professionally fit for this setup?

Also might be worth verifying your lofts and lies.

Would these be a good fit for me. Im looking at the mizuno 921 irons. My swing speed is only 80/90mph and just started playing & im off 24. If could help be great. Can get a set from my pro shop but they have kbs tour.

Hard to say without seeing how you actually hit the ball with it. In theory, they should be easier to launch higher with a smooth and easy swing.

I wouldn’t consider your handicap as a determining factor here, fyi. Handicaps can be based off of many elements within your game let alone how an iron shaft is affecting your ball flight.

Hopefully that helps.

Could you tcompare with Project x flijghted 5.5 and KBS 90 S?

I haven’t hit the flighted PX in so long in general, and never in a regular flex. I couldn’t even begin to make that comparison for you.

This is a really good review and fits what my club fitting found. A question, do you think the shafts should go through the SST Pure Process? Is this really worth the extra $30 per club?

That’s sort of a tough one that I can see from every direction. I personally think PUREing a shaft is a great option if this set is a long-term investment. If you’re going to play these clubs for up to 10 years, may as well go all out and do it right. If you’re a regular switcher, that’s a lot of money.

Modern shafts are arguably better constructed and the seams on the shaft aren’t as impacting. Different people have different opinions here, thus my use of “arguably”. At the end of the day, it is a lot of extra money so it sort of comes down to the point above for me.

I will say, I have had some shafts PUREd where I’ve absolutely noticed the difference, and others where I haven’t. I 100% believe in PUREing, but I think experience will vary from player to player and shaft to shaft.

I am reshafting irons for my kid, he is 13 y/o, He´s been using accra 50i for a year and a half but 1 month ago he´s been struggling with the accras. Bought this shafts kbs 90 in stiff flex but I will put them soft stepped, what´s your opinion? swing speed in irons 84 mph average.

Tough to say without any real sense of how he physically responds to them. Yeah, it’s a lightweight shaft, but pretty apples to oranges with the ACCRA he’s currently using. There are a variety of reasons the ACCRA could be causing problems with him. Shaft profile, flex, weight, etc. Sort of have to narrow that down through testing to really advise on next steps. I think I would ask, how do you know a soft stepped stiff is the answer? Why not a regular flex? Or not a “regular stepped” stiff? Regardless, the shift you’re looking to make likely isn’t out of the realm of possibilities, but would need much more data to really have any opinions. It’s basically the concept of getting fit for the gear.

thanks for your comments, Basicallly he grew up almost 8″ the past six months, he is going to be growing up and increasing speed (slowly I know), That´s why I am not buying new irons, just reshafting their callaway apex cf19 that came short in lenght and speed. Sort of anticipating he will need gradually stiff in the short time, the soft stepping will be an approach to stiff without being stiff.

Don’t get me wrong, I can fully understand a growing boy will need to make some gear changes. For sure. I’m just saying, I think there are a lot of variables to consider if you don’t want to just take a shot in the dark. He may just literally get along with the shaft because it just isn’t a match for how it feels in his hands, know what I mean?

I know what you mean, that´s why I thanked your comment. We are going with that shaft and in certain point it is a shot in the dark or definitively it is, but we are in Mexico, traveling to USA is almost impossible due to pandemia and it is the real and one solution that I have in this moment. Sincerely I really appreciate your opinion.

Certainly understandable.

Out of curiosity, what is the fitting industry like in Mexico? Would be interested to know!

really bad and expensive. Most fitters work like staff pros, mainly taylormade, the others work without trackman and there are some of them working professional but in these pandemia conditions orders of new clubs are taking 8 weeks or more. We have some tournaments ahead and have no time to wait that amount of time.

Very interesting. So referring back to your previous comment, in non-COVID times, do you guys usually travel to the US for this kind of stuff?

yes we do very often, in fact last time we fitted at club champions and irons were assembled in LA

Crazy! Thanks for the insight, I love learning about how this game operates outside of the US! Thanks for stopping by and the comments!

thanks Bill for your comments and your expertise about shafts, made me hesitate haha

what´s your opinion between the kbs tour 90 and the kbs tour flt series 110 gr?

Hmmm. I’m not particularly sure. Been awhile since I’ve hit either and couldn’t really fairly compare them now.

For me, 20 grams is a fairly significant weight difference. Nevermind anything else with the shaft design.

Hi, I was fitted a year ago with Mizuno JPX 919 forged irons and the KBS tour 90 regular shafts. WOW, what a difference, even from other KBX shafts. Bottom line is I 100% agree with you that a professional fitting is the ONLY way to go. As soon as the lockdown is over in my part of Canada, I am going to get fitted for driver thru rescue. Thanks so much for the excellent reviews!

I tried these today on a Forged Tec 7iron. I like a lighter shaft and have 100-110 swing speed. Carry was on average 165-170 and it landed soft with minimal roll and sometimes backspin. Had 4.5k-5k spin and was just really liking the feel.

Judging by the description though, I feel like I should be looking at something else?

Would you have any pointers to something else I should try or I should just gun for it?

I mean, if everything you’re experiencing with it says “good to go”, who cares what it says on a piece of paper about what’s supposed to happen? Everyone has a unique swing and response to equipment. What you just experienced is the exact reason why it’s important to test/fit and not just buy based on what a description says.

I have been playing the KBS Tour 90 Stiff (102g) in 2016 Titleist AP1, for five years.

The positives: These shafts feel absolutely wonderful to me. I have an average swing speed and a moderate to smooth tempo, as described in the review. I’m 55 years old, average build, and I hit a well struck 7i about 155-160 yards. They feel really smooth to me, and easy to swing (as opposed to TT DG’s and PX’s, which I hit straight as an arrow, but have to work my butt off with to make good, consistent contact). I have tried them in multiple other iron heads (Mizuno JPX Forged and HMP, Callaway Apex, Taylormade P790), and I hit all of those irons basically the same with that shaft. They don’t all “feel” the same because the heads are different, but I get similar ball flight with all of them with this shaft. It’s obvious, this shaft fits me.

The negatives: There are times on the range (but rarely on the golf course), when I feel like the short irons are ballooning a little. They still travel appropriate distances, but they go very high. This is especially problematic when I play or practice in the wind. Mostly, the PW and 9i. I can bring rain with my PW on some days. But, I think that may be my swing, since some days I hit my blade Cleveland gap wedge a mile in the air on the range, as well. I am in the market for new irons this spring, and I have a Club Champion fitting in April. I plan to start with the Tour 90 in the new irons, and then try the lightest flex Tour 105 (I think it’s about 110g) to see if I can bring that short iron ball flight down a little without killing my middle and long iron flight, which is quite good now.

What is the weight for KBS 90 Regular shaft and Siff shaft ?

Take a look on KBS’s site. They should have those specs. If not, they will be able to provide them if you reach out to them.

Have a 16 son who can hit it 240-250 (good drive) so I would say above average swing speed but not crazy. He has a very old “set” of DCIs…thinking about Takomo which use these shafts.

Generally speaking, these KBS in a stiff probably would be a reasonable fit?

Hard to say based on just the information you provided, but in theory, he should have the swing speed to get a KBS 90 through. Stiff flex could give room for growth, but also possible he will also get bigger and stronger in the next few seasons and need a heavier shaft. Also possible he won’t. If you can do any testing/fitting, you absolutely should for his benefit.

Hi Bill I bought a set of Honma’s TW737P irons, they have the extra stiff Vizard shaft which is way to stiff for me, I was told the KBS tour 90 shaft would be a good fit, I’m 62 still in good shape, swing speed. 95 to 100, I hit the ball high already should I look at a heavier shaft in the KBS tour shaft line up or just try the KBS Tour 90, I would greatly appreciate your input.

Tough to say with just that information, but I would guess if you’re swinging driver around 95-100, already hit the ball high, KBS 90 might not be ideal. That’s based off of limited information and a blind guess, but it’s going to be a higher-flight shaft on paper. The ultimate best thing to do is to get fit and see how your particular swing responds to specific equipment combinations. That interaction is generally unpredictable and why testing/fitting is so important.

Great review. I had A flex graphite shafts with my old set. I hit the ball much more consistent with the KBS 90 steel shafts. Great for my slow swing speed. Smooth tempo does help alot, Sometimes I tend to rush. Thanks

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As the lightest shaft in the KBS product line, the KBS TOUR 90 is designed for players seeking higher trajectory, additional spin, and maximum distance. The KBS TOUR 90 is 20 percent lighter than standard shafts, ultimately assisting to increase swing and ball speeds. Independent testing showed that the KBS TOUR 90 averaged nine percent more distance than its leading competitors.

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I recently ordered Cobra King SZ irons from Dicks.  I ordered regular shafts. 

The shaft label says KBS Tour 90 S.  Does anyone know if this means they are stiff shafts?

If so, are these good for someone with 92MPH driver swing? 

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The S is for stiff.  Way back in the day of golfwrx, there was a thread in the clubmaking forum started by Howard Jones that used software to show the relative stiffness of shafts.  He could put sever

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FWIW, I moved to KBS Tour R flex several years ago. You did get a Stiff set, or they were mislabeled, as my stickers have the small R. Oddly, when I had a second set redone with the Tou

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Ok... yeah im more then sure it they should be ok for you to swing. My dads in his 50s and he can swing them and connect well and he is no fast swinger as well. They are about as light as it gets as f

The S on the shaft does indicate that they are stiff. Without seeing your swing tempo and transition hard to tell if they would be ok. Based just on swing speed they may be a little stiff for you. 

The S is for stiff.  Way back in the day of golfwrx, there was a thread in the clubmaking forum started by Howard Jones that used software to show the relative stiffness of shafts.  He could put several shafts on the graph at one time and show how stiff they were in comparison to each other.  His software showed the KBS Tour plays quite soft to flex, almost a full flex softer than some other brands.  All of that to say, you shouldn't have any problems with these.  In fact, it's what I've got in my Mizuno 900 Forged right now (and I've played them in a few others before) and my driver swing speed is also in the 92-94 range.

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4 minutes ago, tbsbama said: The S on the shaft does indicate that they are stiff. Without seeing your swing tempo and transition hard to tell if they would be ok. Based just on swing speed they may be a little stiff for you. 

I really like the clubs , but they do feel a bit stiff. 

I think this is the thread I am thinking about: 

Unfortunately, it's such an old thread that many of the attachments have been lost over the years after software changeovers or just being deleted.

24 minutes ago, sm_watts said: The S is for stiff.  Way back in the day of golfwrx, there was a thread in the clubmaking forum started by Howard Jones that used software to show the relative stiffness of shafts.  He could put several shafts on the graph at one time and show how stiff they were in comparison to each other.  His software showed the KBS Tour plays quite soft to flex, almost a full flex softer than some other brands.  All of that to say, you shouldn't have any problems with these.  In fact, it's what I've got in my Mizuno 900 Forged right now (and I've played them in a few others before) and my driver swing speed is also in the 92-94 range.

Ok good to know, thanks so much.

I have KBS Tour 90 R-flex in my irons. My driver CHS is just below 90 MPH.

I got the CB Pro Tungstens right when they were going out of production. The shop had two sets of new CBs, one in Tour 90 R-flex and one in S-flex. I did a side-by-side with both flexes over two days, and decided to go with R-flex . Just went through the ball smoother, and was slightly longer. (And, I was 67 years old...)

Like my CBs, your King SZ irons have a parallel tip hosel (0.370" diameter). Parallel tip KBS Tour 90 shafts (uncut) weigh 101 grams in R-flex and 102 grams in S-flex. So only real difference is S is slightly firmer, not heavier.

Old FCM chart showed original KBS Tour as having a "middle earth" flex compared to other irons. KBS Tour 90 should be easier to handle.

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1 hour ago, ltom said: I recently ordered Cobra King SZ irons from Dicks.  I ordered regular shafts.  The shaft label says KBS Tour 90 S.  Does anyone know if this means they are stiff shafts? If so, are these good for someone with 92MPH driver swing? 

Yep - Stiff.  Depends on your swing mechanics & tempo.  Those Tour 90 shafts are 95g-100g+ depending on tip; more of a mid-bend and active tips creating a higher trajectory.

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Should I go by feel?  If so they seem very stiff and i'm tiring out towards end of a round.  I'm in decent shape, maybe I need to hit the weights to get stronger.

How old are you if you dont mind me asking? My brother has them in his hmb irons and they are very very light ane very responsive lively feeling. I just so happen to really like them and i only swing my driver maybe 100mph. They are very accurate as well. They can be hit high or low also. Underrated for a lightweight steel shaft to be honest. I swing them fast and slow and still get the same great responses. Im 32 my brother is 25. These should be light for you and feel great.

16 minutes ago, iNeedMoreGolf said: How old are you if you dont mind me asking? My brother has them in his hmb irons and they are very very light ane very responsive lively feeling. I just so happen to really like them and i only swing my driver maybe 100mph. They are very accurate as well. They can be hit high or low also. Underrated for a lightweight steel shaft to be honest. I swing them fast and slow and still get the same great responses. Im 32 my brother is 25. These should be light for you and feel great.

Im in my 50s.

You may grow into them as your game progresses. I agree that they are a bit soft to flex. I demoed a set and compared them to a set of Dynamic gold R 300s I have lying around and they felt very similar from a stiffness perspective. Just a bit lighter. My driver SS is in the low 100s but I have a smoother tempo and they were a good fit for me.

1 hour ago, iNeedMoreGolf said: How old are you if you dont mind me asking? My brother has them in his hmb irons and they are very very light ane very responsive lively feeling. I just so happen to really like them and i only swing my driver maybe 100mph. They are very accurate as well. They can be hit high or low also. Underrated for a lightweight steel shaft to be honest. I swing them fast and slow and still get the same great responses. Im 32 my brother is 25. These should be light for you and feel great.

I concur. Hit the Tour 90 stiff in 6 iron and 9 iron Ben Hogan PTX Pro irons and I was impressed. The stiff is a 102 gram shaft, the regular is 90. High quality shaft. I would say the OP either has the speed or can build the speed to play them.  

That’s not too heavy. And you are not too old! If you are getting tired swinging a 102 gram shaft I would offer two suggestions: Give it time to adjust and make sure you are not swinging too hard and gripping the club too hard because that causes fatigue and zaps speed. The entire key to the game is to get the club swinging fast, don’t try to swing it hard. Only costs you speed.   

Here is an informative review on how stable they are versus much heavier models.

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I have KBS Tour 90 R-flex in 2 sets of irons and really enjoy them.  I also have a driver head speed of 92.  I do not find them to play soft.  I've not tried them is S flex, so can't offer a comparison.  As others have mentioned, they are a high quality, lightweight steel shaft.

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KBS Tour 90 R are excellent shafts for moderate swing speeds.

1 hour ago, dmeeksDC said: I concur. Hit the Tour 90 stiff in 6 iron and 9 iron Ben Hogan PTX Pro irons and I was impressed. The stiff is a 102 gram shaft, the regular is 90. High quality shaft. I would say the OP either has the speed or can build the speed to play them.   That’s not too heavy. And you are not too old! If you are getting tired swinging a 102 gram shaft I would offer two suggestions: Give it time to adjust and make sure you are not swinging too hard and gripping the club too hard because that causes fatigue and zaps speed. The entire key to the game is to get the club swinging fast, don’t try to swing it hard. Only costs you speed.    Here is an informative review on how stable they are versus much heavier models.    

I demoed the PTX Pros in the KBS 90 R. Really liked the feel of them. I ended up buying a set of PTX Pros in graphite and I def don’t like them as much as the steel shaft. Great shaft. 

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2 minutes ago, Jmccas said: I demoed the PTX Pros in the KBS 90 R. Really liked the feel of them. I ended up buying a set of PTX Pros in graphite and I def don’t like them as much as the steel shaft. Great shaft. 

I’m with ya brother. I am trying hard to like graphites — no doubt the quality is better than ever — but it still seems like the balance and ‘heft’ of steel in irons is good for calming my tempo from getting quick. 

1 minute ago, dmeeksDC said: I’m with ya brother. I am trying hard to like graphites — no doubt the quality is better than ever — but it still seems like the balance and ‘heft’ of steel in irons is good for calming my tempo from getting quick. 

Yeah I’m kicking myself for not buying steel. My dispersion is terrible with graphite. I bought the graphite because I got a great deal. 

I moved to KBS Tour R flex several years ago.

You did get a Stiff set, or they were mislabeled, as my stickers have the small R.

Oddly, when I had a second set redone with the Tours - fitter left the stickers off.

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5 hours ago, ltom said: Im in my 50s.

Ok... yeah im more then sure it they should be ok for you to swing. My dads in his 50s and he can swing them and connect well and he is no fast swinger as well. They are about as light as it gets as far as steel options. That being said.. everybody is different and going what feels best and natural to you is really whats best.

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I ended up selling the stiff shaft clubs on craigslist and bought cobra reg shaft clubs from some one on golfwrx. The reg shafts are working way better for me.

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Received these shafts in a recent iron set I bought, but I was expecting/wanted the KBS Tour 110. They are the parallel tip so not a significant difference in weight <10g from the 110. My 52* has the KBS Tour Wedge shaft and my 46* has the KBS Tour 110, so I'm curious to see how I play with the Tour 90 R in irons. Generally, I have a moderate tempo with a 90 - 100 driver SS and probably around mids 70s for my 7-iron. It's my 145 - 150 club and I'm fine with R flex. What I'm curious is if this gets me a ball flight I like. The lofts on the irons were weakened a bit so that will already help with trajectory and I'll be interested to see how the shafts fit to that. I feel like my swing gets a mid to low flight which I prefer to keep. If these help my accuracy and hold a few more greens then of course that will be satisfying. Only had one chance with them so far on the range yesterday so time will tell. Based on everything I've read these should be a good fit so we'll call it a happy accident until otherwise.

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KBS Tour 90 vs. 105: What Are The Differences?

The central pursuit of most golfers is to unlock a perfect swing. For that to be achievable, every detail matters, from the club grip to the driver loft.

However, a significant aspect golfers often overlook is choosing the ideal shaft, which could make or break your swing.

In the golf world, the KBS Tour shafts are heavyweight options that help players unlock their true potential.

Some top choices include the KBS Tour 90 and the KBS Tour 105, which feature unique attributes and characteristics.

In this article, you’ll learn about the differences of these iconic shafts so you can choose the right golf club and get better at your game.

The KBS Tour 90 and Tour 105 shafts are exceptional shaft options for players looking to improve their games.

They are designed with quality materials and utmost precision, providing outstanding performance and consistency.

They optimize distance, control, and feel, thus catering to different players’ preferences and swing attributes.

The International Golf Federation legalizes both as they adhere to the standard measurements and restriction limits.

The KBS Tour 90 is one of the lightest golf shafts released by KBS. It’s a standalone release from the brand, renowned for its lightweight construction and versatility.

It’s designed for golfers with low swing speed to offer higher trajectory, improved speed, and spin. It performs best when used on short irons as it helps achieve higher ball flight.

This shaft perfectly balances distance and accuracy, making it an appealing option for players looking to generate more distance without sacrificing control.

The KBS Tour 105 was created as an improvement to the famous KBS Tour 90, considering players’ wants and demands for a slightly heavier shaft choice.

The Tour 90 was already well-liked by players seeking a lightweight and adaptable shaft.

Still, KBS noticed that there was a need for a shaft with a little bit more weight and stability without compromising the performance qualities that made the Tour 90 an excellent option.

It’s most popular among players who want a solid feel and a more aggressive approach to the game.

Its stiffer profile promotes a lower launch, making it suitable for golfers seeking a flatter trajectory and enhanced workability.

The increased weight of the Tour 105 offers stability through impact, helping golfers achieve a consistent and powerful strike. 

KBS Tour 90 vs. 105: Differences

Both shafts are notable releases from KBS and are designed for specific purposes and preferences. As such, there are fundamental differences between them.

Some of the significant differences are notable in the build, length, weight, and feel. Follow along as we extensively review their differences based on these characteristics as follows:

Build and Durability

The KBS Tour 90 and Tour 105 shafts are constructed with high-quality materials and precision engineering. However, since the Tour 90 is the lightest version, it may give some durability problems, especially for stronger players.

If you like to play aggressive shots, the Tour 90 might wear out quickly and not be fit to handle such intensity. The Tour 105, on the other hand, is an all-rounder and more suited for an aggressive playstyle.

When discussing their lengths, it’s worth noting that these shafts are typically sold in raw lengths, which are then cut down to fit specific clubs.

Raw shaft lengths for the KBS Tour 90 and 105 are generally the same and usually come in 37 to 41-inch lengths for iron sets. These can then be cut down to fit the specific irons in your bag.

The length of the final club will be dictated not just by the shaft, but also by the type of club head, grip, and the specific fit for the golfer’s swing.

Remember that the final length of any golf club is a function of personal fitting. A professional club fitter will take your physical stature, swing speed, and personal preference into account before cutting a raw shaft to length.

So, while both the KBS Tour 90 and 105 can accommodate standard club lengths, the final length of your clubs will depend on these factors.

A shaft feel is often subjective, but we can still make a general distinction between these shafts.

The Tour 90 has a slightly softer profile giving a more responsive feel at impact. If you want a lighter club with more precision on shots, this shaft will be a great fit.

On the other hand, The Tour 105 has a stiffer profile, giving it a solid feel. It provides more stability and robust impact sensation.

Performance

Both shafts deliver excellent performance, but they cater to different player preferences and swing characteristics. The Tour 90 helps optimize distance and control.

It offers a mid-launch trajectory, making it suitable for players who want a balance between distance and accuracy.

If you want to hit shots with a higher trajectory, it’s your ideal option. However, to achieve a smooth kickback, you have to maintain a perfect tempo else you’ll struggle to maintain balance.

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This shaft is favored by players seeking a solid feel and a more aggressive approach to their game. It’s your go-to shaft if you want to switch swiftly between low and high shots while getting additional shot spin.

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Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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