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Tabata Stepped Lift Tee 48mm (GV-1426 48)Specs and who it suits

Updated: Sep 12, 2026Contains affiliate links

Tabata Stepped Lift Tee 48mm (GV-1426 48)
Source: Rakuten Ichiba / Ad

A fixed-height tee for ¥660. You push it to the same depth every time, so your strike point becomes more repeatable. It supports the ball on 8 points and sits 48mm above the ground. The aim is to reduce variation. Not being able to change the height to suit the situation is the price of that consistency — accept that going in.

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Golfers whose strike point varies from day to day, and anyone who wants more consistency #1 / TeesTabata Stepped Lift Tee 48mm (GV-1426 48) For ¥660, you push it in to the same depth every time. The goal isn't more distance; it's less variation in where you strike the ball. ¥660 (incl. tax, checked Sep 12, 2026)

3 key points about this model

Point 1: Stepped, so height is consistent just by pushing it in (official description)

Stepped, so height is consistent just by pushing it in (official description)

Point 2: Supports the ball on 8 points

Supports the ball on 8 points. Height above ground: 48mm

Point 3: Under the Rules of Golf, a tee may be no longer than 4 inches (101.6mm)

Under the Rules of Golf, a tee may be no longer than 4 inches (101.6mm) (JGA equipment rules)

Specs

Pack count6 tees (for the GV-1426 48 sold on Rakuten; the GV1412 48 on the official site is an 8-pack)
Height above ground when teed up48mm
MaterialTee = polycarbonate, head = PUR
Same seriesST Twin 40mm (GV1414 40, ¥660, 2 sets), LIFT TEE SPIRAL (GV1419 M, ¥660, 7 tees, locks at 7 heights from 37 to 43mm)
Similar products from other brandsLite T-496 TOUR TEE PLUS (step height 45mm, 4-pack)

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • For ¥660, same depth every time, so your strike point becomes more repeatable
  • Supports the ball on 8 points. 48mm above ground
  • The same series also includes a 40mm version, a corded version, and one that adjusts to 7 heights

Cons

  • Can't change height to suit the situation. A fixed height is the price of consistency
  • Rakuten carries the 6-pack (GV-1426 48), a different product code from the 8-pack (GV1412 48) listed on the official site
  • Not a distance product. The aim is to reduce variation

Based on specs and prices checked on the official site.

What this rating is based on

This rating is based on the maker's official specs (loft, head volume, adjustability) and actual selling prices on Rakuten Ichiba and the official store.

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Reference price: ¥660 (incl. tax, checked Sep 12, 2026) View on Rakuten Ichiba (¥660, as of Sep 12, 2026) View on Yahoo! Shopping Japan Check price and stock at the linked store. This site earns ad revenue, but rankings are never changed based on commissions.

Who it doesn't suit

Golfers who want to change tee height to suit the situation. A fixed height is the price of consistency. For an adjustable option, the same series has the LIFT TEE SPIRAL.

Check before you buy

Whether a step height matches the tee height you usually use. It varies by product: 48mm, 45mm, 40mm, and so on.

If a test shot or two feels long, that may just be the good end of your normal spread. Hit 10 balls with the same club and your distances will vary by 20 yards or more. So hit 10 and look at both the average and the spread.

FAQ (tees)

Will changing tees really add distance?

The maker's explanation makes sense. But I think the difference is often small enough to get lost in the spread of 10 balls.

Which type should I choose?

The fixed-height type is the most practical choice. It makes where you strike the ball more repeatable.

What pack size should I buy?

They break, so buying in bulk ends up cheaper.

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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
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