KBS C Taper shaft Asian & US spec

Hey everyone,

The reason why I posted this topic is because I wanted to know if there is any difference between both spec's?

TaylorMade Rocketbladez iron c taper KBS shaft for Asian market has a "yellow colored cap on the grip" and US spec?

I mean is there a difference between both?
Os is this just a marketing ploy?

Has anyone tried both?

are you asking about Rocketbladez Asian vs US spec? or C Taper Asian vs US spec?

Rocketbladez:
- Asian spec: C Taper 90, Made for TM, not available commercially (afaik)
- US spec: stock rocketfuel steel or whatever they call it

KBS C Taper
- only 1 spec, whatever you see on the KBS website, i believe its a 120g version

hope it helps!

weaponx wrote:

are you asking about Rocketbladez Asian vs US spec? or C Taper Asian vs US spec?

Rocketbladez:
- Asian spec: C Taper 90, Made for TM, not available commercially (afaik)
- US spec: stock rocketfuel steel or whatever they call it

KBS C Taper
- only 1 spec, whatever you see on the KBS website, i believe its a 120g version

hope it helps!

Thanks for your input.

Sorry for the confusion. My questioned is about KBS 90 C taper steel shaft.

Is there a difference between US and Asian spec?

The original C Taper from KBS plays from 110 to 130gm in 5 different flexes. This is the one we call the US spec one.

This year with the rocketbladez irons, Taylormade actually have 2 custom C Tapers for the Japan and Asian markets. These are are presently not available for purchase unless you buy the rocketbladez irons. The Japanese version is a lighter 90gm version and the Asian one is a 95gm version. I suppose the average Japanese golfer prefers a lighter shaft.

I played both shafts, albeit in different heads. They both perform exceptionally and provide a stable feel on impact. Given the choice I will prefer the 90gm version because it was just so easy to use.

Compared to the US spec ed one, which I tried in S+, you will need to really swing. A very stable and good shaft also.

Hope this helps.

the C Taper 90 is only available in the Rocketbladez, as it is Made for TM, and NOT available commercially, so you couldn't buy it without buying the Rocketbladez....

Commercially available KBS C Taper specs - http://kbsgolfshafts.com/shafts/kbs-ctaper

Hey WeaponX,

Thanks again for your input.

May I ask how much are the Rocketbladez irons selling in your country? KBS shaft r flex

no worries! not sure tbh, i think its about SGD900+ at FESC, any other bros can confirm?

the global spec version is being sold in Golf Direct for SGD829, so i think the Asian spec should be pricier...