The "Ask a Clubmaker" Thread

**3oneday** · 9th May 2020 11:42 AM

Guys, I have a set of KBS shafts which were meant to be 105's but I don't think they are. No stickers, any way of telling whether they're just normal KBS?

If i wanted to weigh a shaft, would a normal set of kitchen scales help me to work it out?

**Captain Nemo** · 9th May 2020 01:12 PM

Only one way to find out!
no code on the butt?

**Steve** · 9th May 2020 04:13 PM

Do you mean KBS Tour 105, if so I think it has a different step pattern to the other Tour and light shafts. If you try to weigh them, the s is 110g and the R is 105g I think.

Not sure what you mean as normal KBS are you trying to find out what flex they are?

**3oneday** · 9th May 2020 05:38 PM

Sorry I thought the original kbs was 120 grams?

**Ron Burgundy** · 9th May 2020 05:58 PM

All the KBS I’ve ever owned have the spec laser etched on the butt. Might be faint but should be there.

**markTHEblake** · 9th May 2020 06:00 PM

A $12 precision scales from ebay is essential for any budding clubmaker. Get one that does up to 500g

**3oneday** · 9th May 2020 06:50 PM

Ok thanks guys

**3oneday** · 10th May 2020 12:05 PM

Happy Mothers Day all

I removed the grip from the 4 iron, the code says:

kbs tour s #3 1 130 14 3 13.5.7 bk

I can't find any info on the serials on google, but my simpleton brain tells me I have a 3 iron shaft in there. I'm also thinking it may be 130 grams?

**Ron Burgundy** · 10th May 2020 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by 3oneday

Happy Mothers Day all

I removed the grip from the 4 iron, the code says:kbs tour s #3 1 130 14 3 13.5.7 bkI can't find any info on the serials on google, but my simpleton brain tells me I have a 3 iron shaft in there. I'm also thinking it may be 130 grams?

That’ll be a KBS Tour stiff 3 iron (it’s #3I not #3 1). My shafts have the same code format afterwards. None of it is weight related as far as I can tell. Assume it’s just internal to KBS.

**3oneday** · 10th May 2020 02:41 PM

Ok, the 3 iron shaft (in the 4 iron) weighs 107 grams.

**Steve** · 10th May 2020 06:13 PM

Should ask is this a parallel shaft if so

A Tour 110 s be etched KBS Tour S and be 130g

A tour 105 would be 114g or 110 for a tapered tip

I think you have KBS Tour (110) S

**3oneday** · 10th May 2020 06:26 PM

It’s taper, it’s in a set of rsi tp.

**Steve** · 10th May 2020 07:11 PM

They had KBSTour (110) fitted standard only shaft option
the RSI 2 had the tour 105s.

You have a set of KBS Tour shafts S flex

**rowey** · 11th May 2020 02:58 PM

Hi all, just wondering what driver shafts are ppl playing these days, looking to try something different in a Bridgestone head...

Thoughts....

**damoocow** · 23rd May 2020 07:24 PM

Is it possible to match the specs of a 2008 driver to a modern one? It's a higher loft old nike sumo.
I'd be using my club pro to do it,haven't got around to asking yet.

**markTHEblake** · 23rd May 2020 07:53 PM

Absolutely yes.

**damoocow** · 23rd May 2020 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by markTHEblake

Absolutely yes.

Thanks Blakey - I figured so but was unsure. It would be Chris McCourt so I'd be confident of it being done properly.

**markTHEblake** · 23rd May 2020 08:30 PM

Didnt know he was back in the business. He retired from golf about 10 years ago and was painting (and thats after his run in with the big C). Where is he working from?

**damoocow** · 23rd May 2020 08:51 PM

Keperra GC - been here a few years now.

**rickie prowler** · 24th May 2020 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by rowey

Hi all, just wondering what driver shafts are ppl playing these days, looking to try something different in a Bridgestone head...Thoughts....

I tried a few driver ahafts at pureform last week. The most interesting shaft i tried was the VA drago 70x. They have a range to suit all speeds. Unbelievably stable. The founder has a very impressive CV including getting Graphite design off the ground. Definitely.worth a look.

**okitoki** · 26th May 2020 07:21 PM

wondering if you guys can give me confirm for me:

- Is the RBZ black uses the same tip as the M series tips?
- Is the Matrix Ozik X4 white tie any good? saw a guy selling it cheap and was curious, but not sure if it is worth fluffing over if the tip doesnt fit.

thanks

**Captain Nemo** · 26th May 2020 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by rickie prowler

I tried a few driver ahafts at pureform last week. The most interesting shaft i tried was the VA drago 70x. They have a range to suit all speeds. Unbelievably stable. The founder has a very impressive CV including getting Graphite design off the ground. Definitely.worth a look.

Ive tried some cool VA shafts at an exclusive Purefrom day held at our club a while back.
They make some outstanding shafts, but the cost is out of this world expensive!

**budddylovee** · 27th May 2020 09:02 PM

Hey Guys,
Anyone know who does bored shaft replacements in Melbourne? Need to put an X-stiff in an old Titliest 906F 3 wood, but don't know how to change them as I'm just starting club building.

**Daves** · 28th May 2020 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by budddylovee

Hey Guys,
Anyone know who does bored shaft replacements in Melbourne? Need to put an X-stiff in an old Titliest 906F 3 wood, but don't know how to change them as I'm just starting club building.

I am pretty sure Chappy can handle a Bore Through shaft replacement.

**Daves** · 28th May 2020 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by okitoki

wondering if you guys can give me confirm for me:

- Is the RBZ black uses the same tip as the M series tips?
- Is the Matrix Ozik X4 white tie any good? saw a guy selling it cheap and was curious, but not sure if it is worth fluffing over if the tip doesnt fit.

thanks

I assume you mean the 2017 version of the RBZ? if so, yes the current Adapters fit it.

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