Project X LS | KBS C Taper | |
Flex | Stiff, X-Stiff, X-Stiff Plus | Regular, Regular Plus, Stiff, Stiff Plus, Extra Stiff |
Weight | 120 grams – 130 grams | 110 grams – 130 grams |
Length | 36.5 inches – 40.5 inches | 37.5 inches – 41 inches |
USGA Legal | Yes | Yes |
Flex: Project X LS vs C Taper
The first difference between the Project X LS and the KBS C Taper is that the KBS C Taper offers the same flex options as well as two additional options when compared to the Project X LS. More specifically, the Project X LS only has three flex options whereas the KBS C Taper has a total of five. Both of them have stiff, stiff plus, and extra stiff flex. However the KBS C Taper offers regular and regular plus flex as well. If you are used to using regular flex, then the KBS C Taper will be better for you.
Weight: Project X LS vs C Taper
The next difference between these two has to do with the weight options. The Project X LS ranges from 120 g to 130 g. The KBS C Taper ranges from 110 g to 130 g. So you are getting an additional 10 g of weight options when you choose the KBS C Taper. In other words, the KBS C Taper has a much wider variety of weight options.
Length: Project X LS vs C Taper
The next difference between these two has to do with the length options. The Project X LS ranges from 36. 5 inches to 40. 5 inches. The KBS C Taper ranges from 37. 5 inches to 41 inches. So, the Project X LS has shorter length options and the KBS C Taper has slightly longer length options. Depending on what you’re used to using, this will definitely be a factor. The USGA has a limit of 46 inches on golf shafts. If a golf shaft exceeds 46 inches then it is considered illegal. Neither the Project X LS KBS C Taper exceeds this limit.
USGA Legal: Project X LS vs C Taper
USGA has very strict equipment rules. These rules team what equipment is considered legal and what equipment is considered illegal. According to the USGA both the Project X LS and the KBS C Taper are considered legal for casual, high level amateur, and professional golf games.