Mizuno Golf Selects KBS C-Taper for Custom Department

[GolfSpy WD]

Just noticed this in my inbox...

 

http://kbsgolfshafts.com/community/news/press-releases/item/189-mizuno-golf-selects-kbs-c-taper-for-custom-department

 

Mizuno Golf Selects KBS C-Taper for Custom Department

 

Available Through Mizuno Beginning September 10th

 

BOULDER, Colo. (August 21st, 2012) – The KBS C-Taper shaft continues to surge in the golf equipment aftermarket. Beginning September 10th, Mizuno Golf's custom department will begin offering the KBS C-Taper shaft through their network of dealers and fitting carts nationwide. Introduced in May of 2011, the C-Taper was quickly adopted by top tour players in the world securing wins on all the major tours. Introduced later that year to the equipment market, the KBS C-Taper shaft quickly gained popularity for its signature performance benefits of low spin, low trajectory with a smooth feel.

 

Known for generating better performance and a smooth feel, KBS Golf Shafts are designed by industry veteran Kim Braly. Mr. Braly is recognized as a pioneer in golf industry having designed several popular shaft models and new technologies while at Royal Precision. Today, KBS Golf Shafts is the fastest growing steel shaft brand in the industry. Since introduction in 2008, over 120 professionals across the PGA, European, and Web.com Tours trust KBS shafts every week. That number is highlighted by 10 of Top 50 players in Official World Rankings.

 

KBS Golf Shafts are currently available through all major golf club manufacturers as stock or custom options. Also, KBS has a large network of dealers, online and in-person, for custom fitting, ordering, and building.

 

About KBS Golf Shafts

 

Since introduction in 2008, KBS Golf Shafts have led the steel shaft industry with innovation and unprecedented growth. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, KBS is manufactured in partnership with FEMCO Steel Technology (FST). KBS is focused on innovating steel shaft technologies that maximize performance while making every shot more enjoyable for the golfer. Available industry-wide, visit KBS online to learn why they are the fastest growing shaft on Tour, hear from their avid community, or find a local dealer.

 

KBS Golf Shafts

www.KBSGolfShafts.com

303-444-2226

[RoverRick]

Yeah, I got this email today and I thought oh great my new Mizzy irons that I win can have C Tapers. Then T published the poll results and I was very glad that I already had Mizzies and C Tapers.

[JMiller]

I don't really think you can count Mizuno as Japanese Equipment... http://www.mizunousa.com/corporate/history

 

But I also was happy to hear that Mizuno was finally getting up to speed on their shaft selections on the cart, means i can finally test the MP-69 with the shaft I use...

[Richie3Jack]

I talked to some Mizuno reps at this year's PGA Show about why they didn't have C-Tapers and they said that they found people were consistently losing 1-club of distance and that they had no intention of offering C-Tapers.

 

Funny how time (and money) changes things.

 

 

 

 

 

3JACK

[Tony Covey MGS]

I talked to some Mizuno reps at this year's PGA Show about why they didn't have C-Tapers and they said that they found people were consistently losing 1-club of distance and that they had no intention of offering C-Tapers.

 

Funny how time (and money) changes things.

 

3JACK

 

The info I had late winter/early spring suggested the C-Taper would eventually become part of Mizuno's new lineup. It's like anything else, a well-fit shaft will perform, a poorly fit shaft won't. Despite it's growing popularity, the C-Taper realistically isn't going to be a good fit for the majority of golfers. I suspect that both the Tour and Tour 90 from KBS's own lineup likely fit a higher percentage of the golfing population. That said, the C-Taper is outstanding (if it fits you), and people want what they want regardless.

 

Practically speaking, there's no compelling reason for Mizuno not to offer it, especially when most, if not all, of their competition does.

 

 

[RoverRick]

Well, I am not looking to change anytime soon, contest not included, I may have 1000 people vote for me tonight, but my next irons will have C Tapers also. I will not own another set of irons that do not have custom shafts, and right now C Tapers fit me best.

[JMiller]

I talked to some Mizuno reps at this year's PGA Show about why they didn't have C-Tapers and they said that they found people were consistently losing 1-club of distance and that they had no intention of offering C-Tapers.

 

I think most Reps for OEMs are pretty much like you and I but are sales men, they have their own opinions about something but at the end of the day it is "whatever the customer wants".

 

I hardly think that "some mizuno reps" can speak for the entire company about what they will and will not carry in their custom department. As for 1 club length shorter, I would have to assume that these players didn't fit the profile that the C-Taper is designed for --> High Spin / Mid/High Launch players. C-Taper is nothing more then a smooth feeling PX shaft, that's what they designed it to compete against is the TT PX shaft. Mizuno has carried the PX for years now maybe they should have dropped that shaft because people would see about as much loss in a PX as they would a C-Taper because they don't fit.

 

I was sort of shocked by the fact that Adams CMB came stock with C-Tapers, but then I thought about who the club is targeting. You sure wouldn't see many people that have a flip or cast buying that club maybe some.

[JMiller]

T or JM, have you hit the TT Tour Issue shaft?...How would you compare it to the C-Taper Tour?...I've only played TT in my irons.....

 

Well I only hit the Tour Issued one time in the x100, I didn't notice any change between the DG x100 and the DG TI x100 in terms of launch angle and spin rate. So I chalked them up to just paying for tighter weight tolerances in the shafts. I don't know if others have had the same experience but that was mine.

 

From the TT website

Dynamic Gold Tour Issue shafts provide similar power, control and the trademark penetrating ball flight associated with the entire series of Dynamic Gold irons. The Tour Issue shafts have a Tour Only weight tolerance of +/- .5 grams for custom precision fitting. The shafts are available in sets of eight (3-PW) and in S400 and X100 flexes, .355 only.

 

 

 

I guess one thing to note is that stepless shafts feel a little different then a stepped shaft. I mean some people might not even notice the difference. The big thing is that the KBS line stepped or stepless gives a smooth feel in transition compared to other companies. It feels like it's about 1/2 flex softer but preforms like the stated flex. PX is the other way around the transition feels about 1/2 flex firmer then what it really plays.

[Tony Covey MGS]

T or JM, have you hit the TT Tour Issue shaft?...How would you compare it to the C-Taper Tour?...I've only played TT in my irons.....

 

 

Fairwasy & Greens 4ever......

 

I have, but not extensively. I liked it better than the standard DG (and truthfully, that could be just because the shaft says "Tour Issue"), but we're not talking about a night and day difference. I might be clouded as I've become solidly a KBS guy since I tried the Tours. Moving into the C-Tapers has been incrementally better.

[forgiven2008]

Did not know KBS was just down the highway from me. Might have to go and tour the place