FST Corp.'s KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Selected as Stock Steel Shaft for TaylorMade Golf's New Hi-Toe 5 Wedge Family
Rhea-AI Summary
FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) announced that its KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 115 steel shaft has been selected by TaylorMade Golf as the stock steel shaft for all stock steel configurations in the new Hi-Toe 5 and MyHi-Toe 5 wedge families, introduced on August 13, 2026 with retail shipping from September 3, 2026.
The 115-gram shaft, available in chrome and Black PVD, features an active tip section designed to promote higher launch and added spin, complementing the Hi-Toe 5’s forged carbon steel design and Spin Tread Technology. According to FST, its OEM business recorded a 57% year-over-year increase in sales to OEM partners in the first half of 2026, and the Hi-Toe 5 placement builds on this momentum and expands the KBS brand’s reach with golfers worldwide.
Positive
- KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 chosen as stock shaft for TaylorMade’s new Hi-Toe 5 wedge family
- OEM sales to partners +57% YoY in the first half of 2026
- Additional OEM validation from prior KBS shaft selections in Spider Tour and Spider ZT Max putter lines
Negative
- None.
Market Reaction – KBSX
Following this news, KBSX has declined 1.82%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. The stock is currently trading at $1.08.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05 | Investor presentation | Neutral | -6.2% | Company scheduled a live Skyline investor presentation with registration required. |
| Aug 04 | OEM product selection | Positive | +21.2% | TaylorMade selected KBS putter shafts across Spider Tour and Spider ZT Max families. |
| Jul 28 | Q2 earnings | Positive | -2.2% | Q2 revenue rose and first-half results turned profitable, but shares declined. |
| Jul 02 | ATM offering | Negative | -1.5% | Company established a $10.4 million ATM equity offering program for periodic share sales. |
| Jun 03 | Investor conference | Neutral | -1.4% | Company scheduled a Planet MicroCap presentation and investor meetings. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent reactions were mixed, with two positive-news events aligning with gains and three events diverging from or lacking a positive price response.
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Boulder, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - August 25, 2026) - FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) ("FST", or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and marketer of steel and graphite golf shafts and a provider of other golf-related services, today announced that its KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 wedge shaft has been selected by TaylorMade Golf as the stock steel shaft across the newly launched Hi-Toe 5 wedge family.
TaylorMade introduced the Hi-Toe 5 and MyHi-Toe 5 wedges on August 13, 2026, with retail shipping beginning September 3, 2026. The Hi-Toe 5 is offered in 12 loft-and-grind configurations spanning 50 to 60 degrees across four sole grinds, with an additional low-bounce grind available through the custom MyHi-Toe 5 program. Hi-Toe 5 wedges retail for
Every stock steel configuration in the family is built with the KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 115 shaft, offered in both chrome and Black PVD finishes. Weighing 115 grams with 1.3 torque, the Hi-Rev 2.0 features an active tip section engineered to increase the effective loft of the clubhead at impact, producing a higher launch with added spin for greater stopping power and control on approach and short-game shots; performance characteristics that complement the Hi-Toe 5's forged carbon steel construction, full-face saw-milled grooves and RAW face with Spin Tread Technology.
The Hi-Toe franchise is among TaylorMade's most established wedge lines, with the Hi-Toe 5 representing the fifth generation of the design.
FST Chief Executive Officer, David Chuang, stated, "Being named the stock steel shaft across TaylorMade's new Hi-Toe 5 wedge family is another meaningful endorsement of KBS engineering, and it follows closely on the selection of our putter shafts across the Spider Tour and Spider ZT Max families. Wedges are where feel and precision matter most, and the Hi-Rev 2.0 was purpose-built to deliver higher launch and more spin where players need it. We believe placements of this kind, in flagship product lines from the industry's leading brands, continue to strengthen the KBS brand and broaden its reach with golfers worldwide."
The Hi-Toe 5 program builds on continued momentum in FST's OEM business, which recorded a 57 percent year-over-year increase in sales to OEM partners in the first half of 2026.
About FST Corp.
Founded in 1989, FST Corp. manufactures and sells golf club shafts, along with other golf-related items, to golf equipment brands, OEMs, distributors, and consumers via the company's KBS Golf Experience retail outlets. FST's equipment, marketed under the KBS brand, is utilized by golfers at all levels, including many professional players participating in the PGA and other major golf associations. The company's product portfolio, retail presence, and golf-related services are part of a vertically integrated business model that has established the KBS brand on a global scale and created significant competitive advantages over peer brands. The company's growth strategies currently position it for expansion into under-tapped golf shaft markets.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as statements that are not historical facts. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions based on the Company's current expectations about events that may impact its financial condition, results, strategy, and needs. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by terms such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "likely," and similar expressions.
The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect new events or changes in expectations, except as required by law. While these statements reflect reasonable expectations, actual results may differ materially. Investors are encouraged to review the Company's registration statement and SEC filings for additional information on factors that may impact future results.
Company Contact:
FST Corp.
1801 13th Street, Suite 306,
Boulder, CO 80302
Office: 303-444-2226
Email: investorrelations@fstshafts.com
Investor Relations Inquiries:
Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC
Scott Powell, President
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10036
Office: (646) 893-5835
Email: ir@skylineccg.com
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