KBS C-Taper vs Project X 6.0 (non-flighted)

Re: KBS C-Taper vs Project X 6.0 (non-flighted)

Tom R — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:53:10 GMT

Thanks for the great info. Do you have a high swing speed with a quick transition? My 6 iron swing speed has dropped into the lower 80's since adjusting to a smoother tempo. I have considered the C-Taper R flex, but I do not want a 110 gram shaft. I currently game a True Temper 105 gram S shaft that is supposed to provide a lower ball flight. However, they feel quite light and I tend to balloon the ball. I have played CB's with the Dynamic Gold R300 and S300 shafts. Not bad sticks but I have heard great things about the feel and performance of the C-Tapers. I was hoping to gather enough info to avoid another fitting so I appreciate your input.

Re: KBS C-Taper vs Project X 6.0 (non-flighted)

AJAR — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:48:14 GMT

Hey Tom,

I have 712 MBs with C-Taper 130 Stiff for the 3i, 4i, & 5i; and C-Taper XStiff SSx1 for 6i-9i. For me there is a huge difference in feel and flight between the Project X and KNS C-Tapers. Above is a spreadsheet of shafts with their associated flex (cpm) that I downloaded from GolfWRX - hopefully as useful for you as it was for me. There was also a post about the comparison between these 2 shafts in a 712MB about 2 months ago if you want more info, just search '712MB C-Taper Project X'.

Re: KBS C-Taper vs Project X 6.0 (non-flighted)

Cameron D — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:42:48 GMT

Tom,

Those shafts, even soft stepped, should still maintain a low launch/spin characteristic. One option that you may want to consider is going with an R+ instead of the stiff. This is a nice option that KBS offers, which works well for players looking for something stiffer then a regular flex, but softer then a actual stiff flex.

Cameron

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Re: KBS C-Taper vs Project X 6.0 (non-flighted)

Tom R — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:43:53 GMT

Thanks for the quick response Cameron. I always end up between flexes and have gone with the stiffer flex in the past. I plan on soft stepping the C-Tapers twice. Have you seen similar characteristics with the C-Taper (lower flight, less spin) in the softer flexes as well? I have made some swing changes and now have a more moderate tempo than the last time I was fitted. I'm a bit concerned with the C-Tapers ssx2 being too stiff. Any thoughts?

Re: KBS C-Taper vs Project X 6.0 (non-flighted)

Cameron D — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:16:48 GMT

Tom,

There will be no change in the swing weight with that shaft.

Cameron

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Re: KBS C-Taper vs Project X 6.0 (non-flighted)

Tom R — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:39:27 GMT

Do you know what the swing weight is for the C-Taper S with AP2's? I understand Titleist can adjust the swing weight. However, I'm trying to get a feel for how many grams will need to be added to the head to get to D2. This may change my grip selection.

Re: KBS C-Taper vs Project X 6.0 (non-flighted)

Cameron D — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:49:05 GMT

Michael,

The KBS C-Tapers will launch and spin the ball less. My personal feeling was that the KBC C-Tapers felt slightly stiffer.

Cameron

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