Trusting the low trajectory, enhanced feel, and total performance of KBS C-TAPER™ shafts, this week’s winner at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions took home the first PGA TOUR trophy of the 2012 season while adding a 12th PGA TOUR victory to his career. Following the tournament, this week’s champion moved to #5 in the Official World Rankings making him, once again, the top-ranked U.S. Golfer as well as #1 in FEDEX CUP points to start the 2012 season. Following a successful 2011, where shafts from the KBS TOUR Series secured 8 TOUR wins worldwide; the KBS team is extremely proud of the hot start in 2012 and congratulate the Hyundai Tournament champion on a brilliant golf performance en route to his victory.
KBS INSIDE-THE-ROPES:
– CHAMPIONS WITB: KBS C-TAPER™ shafts (S+ flex / 3-PW)
– FIELD STUDY: 2 players trusted KBS TOUR™ Shafts | 1 player trusted KBS C-TAPER™ Shafts
– WINNING STATS: 81.9% GIR | Final Round 89% GIR | 2nd in Birdies | 26 Total Birdies
The KBS TOUR Series incorporates a new and advanced mix of shaft technologies that collectively improve performance by enhancing energy transfer to the club head while maintaining a firm total shaft flex. This unique mix of design features ensures players achieve the optimal blend of club feel and shot control while maximizing their total club distance. As a complete catalog, the KBS TOUR Series consists of three integrated performance options that deliver an balanced progression in trajectory, ball spin, and weight & flex. This logical progression allows for a simple and extremely versatile fitting solution for golfers while improving also ensuring peak performance for a wide range of golfers, including many of the best players in the world.
As explained by renowned shaft designer Kim Braly, “The KBS TOUR Series incorporates state-of-the-art technology that builds on a rich history working with top tour players as well as leading golf club manufacturers. In four years, KBS has achieved unprecedented success and it’s directly attributable to the advanced performance of our product line and the enjoyment golfers express when they switch. I’m proud of the strides we’ve made introducing the most impactful steel shaft series in recent memory and look forward to the unfolding KBS stories in 2012.”
Since their introduction in 2008 worldwide, KBS TOUR Shafts have blazed a trail on TOUR trusted by many of the best players in the world in addition to being used in multiple world-stage TOUR wins across the planet. Beyond the TOUR, KBS shaft models have also been rapidly adopted for fitting and sale by every major club manufacturer’s custom department. Recent achievements for the KBS brand include winning the 2011 Players Championship, 2011 Memorial Tournament, 2011 WGC – Bridgestone, and 2011 BMW Championship. Expect more stories to come.
Formalized in 2007 and introduced in early 2008, KBS Tour shafts are the premiere brand of steel golf shafts designed and manufactured by FEMCO Steel Technology (FST) headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Since 1949, FEMCO manufacturing has been committed to providing the highest quality steel products and services worldwide.
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