{"product_id":"kbs-s-taper-lite-iron-shaft-black-pvd-chrome","title":"KBS $-Taper Lite Iron Shaft – Black PVD\/Chrome Taper (.355)","description":"\u003c!--\n  GRATER GOLF — KBS $-TAPER LITE .355 TAPER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION\n  Paste into Shopify's product-description HTML editor.\n\n  Suggested SEO title:\n  KBS $-Taper Lite .355 Iron Shaft | Grater Golf\n\n  Suggested meta description:\n  Shop the KBS $-Taper Lite .355 taper-tip iron shaft in Black Gloss or Chrome. 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.gg-swatch{width:50px;height:50px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-stl\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-hero-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eLightweight tour performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKBS $-Taper Lite\u003cbr\u003e.355 Taper Iron Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gg-lead\"\u003eThe shot-making character of $-Taper—reengineered in a lighter package. Expect responsive KBS feel, workable mid-high flight, low-to-mid spin and tight dispersion without the mass of a traditional tour-weight steel shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-pill\"\u003e.355\" taper tip\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gg-pill\"\u003e95g \/ 100g \/ 105g\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gg-pill\"\u003eMid-high trajectory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gg-pill\"\u003eLow-mid spin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gg-pill\"\u003eBlack Gloss or Chrome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-hero-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/3341\/5319\/files\/s_taper_lite_pvd_95_d_fb74ff53-fc7a-4cae-a0eb-bfb6d6a91ada.png?v=1789077919\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"KBS $-Taper Lite 95 gram Black Gloss iron shaft\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue .355 Taper Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscrete, club-specific shaft selection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Tour-Inspired Weights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular, Stiff and X-Stiff\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt With Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrater Golf fitting and install help\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eWhy golfers choose it\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControl and feel—without heavyweight steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$-Taper Lite is made for players who want to flight and shape iron shots while gaining the easier speed and handling of a lighter shaft platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-icon\"\u003e↗\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayable Mid-High Flight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slightly higher flight than the original $-Taper helps produce a more playable trajectory while preserving a controlled, player-focused profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-icon\"\u003e◎\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTight Dispersion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to support consistent delivery and dependable directional control for golfers who value repeatable iron windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-icon\"\u003e≈\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKBS Signature Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA responsive steel feel supports feedback and shot workability, packaged at 95–105 grams depending on flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-split-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/3341\/5319\/files\/Taper_ImageryGallery_1-scaled_169cddc7-734e-436e-9517-e75ea30d1f3c.webp?v=1789491311\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Chrome KBS $-Taper Lite iron shafts\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eWho it fits\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor the player who wants lighter—not loose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model suits golfers moving down from heavier tour-weight steel, players seeking more manageable total club weight, or anyone who wants $-Taper-style workability with a slightly higher flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gg-checks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers controlled launch and low-to-mid spin over a high-spin profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWants to retain feedback and shot-shaping capability in a lighter build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds a discrete-length .355 taper-tip shaft for each iron or wedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValues a coordinated weight progression: 95g R, 100g S or 105g X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-profile\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003ePerformance profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA controlled window with room to work the ball\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-profile-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-profile-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrajectory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-meter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"width: 68%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-High\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA more playable flight than the original $-Taper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-profile-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-meter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"width: 42%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Mid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to help keep iron spin in a controlled range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-profile-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShot Shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-meter\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"width: 78%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt for players who create and control different shot windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eChoose your flex\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree weights. One consistent design intent.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlex should be selected from tempo, transition, delivery and desired ball flight—not clubhead speed alone. Grater Golf can help confirm the best build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-weights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-weight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegular\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-big\"\u003e95g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightest option, for golfers fit into a regular profile who still want controlled, player-oriented performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-weight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStiff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-big\"\u003e100g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile mid-weight choice for players who load the shaft more firmly and prefer a stiff profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-weight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eX-Stiff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-big\"\u003e105g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heaviest, firmest offering for aggressive transitions and players fit into an X-stiff profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eFinish your build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Gloss or classic Chrome\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth finishes deliver the same $-Taper Lite performance profile. Choose the look that best matches your heads, ferrules and grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-finishes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-finish\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-swatch gg-black\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Gloss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stealth, modern finish with bold red-and-black KBS graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-finish\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-swatch gg-chrome\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChrome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional polished steel look with signature KBS shaft branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-section\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKBS $-Taper Lite .355 taper details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrajectory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.355\" taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Mid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Gloss \/ Chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.355\" taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Mid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Gloss \/ Chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Stiff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.355\" taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Mid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Gloss \/ Chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-fit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eSelect the correct club\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscrete shafts from 2-iron through SW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach .355 taper shaft is manufactured for a specific iron or wedge position. Select the club that matches the head being built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-clubs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003e2i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003e3i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003e4i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003e5i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003e6i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003e7i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003e8i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003e9i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003ePW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gg-club\"\u003eSW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e one selected variant equals one shaft. Building a set requires one correctly labeled shaft for each club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-fit-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant .355 taper-tip installation note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for .355 taper-tip iron and wedge heads. It is not the single-length .370 parallel model. A .355 taper shaft is installed by matching the discrete shaft to its intended club, then butt trimming to final playing length as required. Do not use the .370 parallel tip-trimming chart for this product.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gg-checks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the clubhead hosel accepts a .355 taper-tip shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the exact club designation, flex and finish before adding to cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not tip trim as though this were a .370 parallel blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional preparation, assembly and swing-weight verification are recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eBuilt to look the part\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA tour-inspired finish for a precision iron build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the understated Black Gloss option to classic Chrome, $-Taper Lite gives custom builders a clean, premium foundation for a coordinated iron or wedge set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, confirm hosel diameter, shaft label, finished length, ferrule fit and target swing weight before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-split-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/3341\/5319\/files\/Taper_ImageryGallery_2-scaled_88fd08b5-7b03-49e7-8f0d-ce0dd3ded0c2.webp?v=1789491311\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Black Gloss KBS $-Taper Lite iron shafts in a club-building shop\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-kicker\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this listing .355 taper or .370 parallel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Grater Golf listing is specifically for the .355-inch taper-tip version. The .370 parallel model is a different configuration with different shaft selection and trimming requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these shafts sold individually or as a set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are sold individually. Choose the flex, finish and exact club designation for each shaft you need. For a full set, add one corresponding shaft for every iron or wedge being built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShould I tip trim a .355 taper $-Taper Lite?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not apply the .370 parallel tip-trimming instructions. The .355 taper model uses discrete, club-specific shafts and is normally matched to the intended head, then butt trimmed to final playing length. Any nonstandard build should be confirmed with a qualified club builder before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill this fit my iron heads?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for iron or wedge heads with .355 taper hosels. Some heads use .370 parallel hosels or require a specialty installation solution, so verify the manufacturer's hosel specification before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs Black Gloss different from Black PVD?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product title may reference Black PVD, while the selectable KBS finish is labeled Black Gloss. Choose “Black Gloss” in the finish selector for the black version shown on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes shaft weight guarantee the correct flex for me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Weight and flex are important, but tempo, transition, release, strike pattern, head weight and playing length all influence the finished club. A fitting is the best way to validate your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"gg-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed help planning your $-Taper Lite build?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrater Golf can help confirm .355 taper compatibility, club-by-club shaft selection, flex, finish and installation details before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"gg-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gratergolf.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Grater Golf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gg-disclaimer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShaft only. Clubhead, grip, ferrule, assembly, trimming and installation are not included unless specifically selected. Product appearance and availability may vary. 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