Gear Review | HEAD KORE Ti Ski Collection

The HEAD KORE Ti collection

The KORE Ti collection from HEAD has been completely overhauled for this winter and is now really broad-based. Both the construction and the geometry have been fundamentally revised. The former now includes two Titanal layers, which ensure optimum rigidity and perfect damping. The new sidecuts and rocker profiles have been tuned for maximum versatility in order to offer maximum skiing fun in all snow and piste conditions. Also worth mentioning are the use of Graphene and flax as well as the different wood cores made of Karuba/beech wood (men's version) and poplar wood (women's version).

The men's versions offer six different middle widths, each with a six millimeter spacing: 88, 94, 100, 106, 112 and 118 mm in lengths of 154, 163, 170, 177, 184 and 191 cm, which differ by seven centimeters, whereby the shorter lengths are only available in the narrower versions.

Has the "Six Seven" marketing strategy been applied here? After the internet meme, the KORE series definitely has the potential to create the next hype.

HEAD has also launched several models for female freeriders. The women's versions start at 87 and then go up to 93 and 99, ending up a millimeter too narrow at 104 mm - probably just a miscalculation. The lengths also vary greatly - again in the correct grid - from 149, 156, 163, 170 to 177 cm - the shortest version is also only available for the narrowest ski.

In our test, we concentrated (for the time being) on the sleeker versions for men: the 88, the 94 and the 100 mounted with the Tyrolia ATTACK 14 GW binding.

In the lengths tested (184 and 177 cm), the ratios mentioned are as follows:

• 88 mm center width with a 128 mm wide tip and a 112 mm wide tail (radius 16.0 m) in 177 cm

• 95 center width with a 132 mm wide tip and a 117 mm wide ski tail (radius 17.9 m) at 184 cm

• 101 center width with a 134 mm wide tip and a 123 mm wide ski tail (radius 18.9 m) at 184 cm

It is immediately noticeable that - as with age - the shoulders grow proportionally much less than the waist. The ends of the skis also grow in the same proportion as the middle widths. Read below to find out how this affects the skiing characteristics.

Tester and test conditions

The 88 KORE was skied by a tester measuring 178 cm and 72 kg. A tester who actually prefers to ski wide skis, but in recent years has had to deal more and more with waisted skis in preparation for a ski technique test. The ski was skied on around 15 days, mainly on the piste. But there were also a few turns off-piste and in deep snow.

The tester of the 94 KORE is 186 cm tall and currently weighs around 95 kg, so he is more of a "strong skier". The aim was to test the ski's suitability for everyday use in as many different snow conditions as possible. Unfortunately, the powder days in the northern Alps have been quite sparse so far, which is why most of the 30 or so days of skiing were spent on the piste and in the immediate vicinity of it. Conditions alternated between solid and icy slopes, a few daring excursions on shark-like slopes and even fewer fresh snow days.

The 100 KORE was tested by 180 cm and almost 80 kg. The tester likes to ski in a sporty manner, but he also has to be able to turn in. Several laps were made with the skis in the area, both for freeriding and on the piste. In terms of the snow conditions, we covered just about everything from hard-packed snow to fluffy fresh snow and slush. The same applies to the piste conditions, only the ice has to be added.

Test reports

HEAD KORE Ti 88

The HEAD KORE Ti 88 is the narrowest ski in our test series. With 88 mm under the binding, it cuts a fine figure on the piste in particular and falls into the all-mountain ski category.

In terms of stiffness, it clearly stands out from the "mass sports all-mountain skis". Nevertheless, it is slightly softer than a performance carver, which benefits its versatility. Compared to the wider models in the KORE series, it has slightly less rocker and more camber. The radius of 16 m requires a clean skiing style and confidence in the ski in order to be able to make cut turns even on steeper slopes.

Drifting turns with larger radii are not its strong point. It is much easier to move the ski on the edge into the valley. If the piste becomes too narrow, you can easily turn off-piste with the ski. The wide shovel and the stiff construction iron out many things that would upset a narrow carving ski.

The ski also feels at home in rutted off-piste terrain or in moguls. It is surprisingly easy to turn there, delivers good rebound and offers excellent control. Even on deep snow days, where you would normally prefer wider skis, it performs surprisingly well for such a narrow ski.

Despite its width of only 88 mm under the binding, the wide shovel provides enough float to avoid sinking completely into the snow. The slightly pronounced rocker also makes the ski easy to turn in deep snow. The higher weight ensures smoothness and stability. The ski is certainly not a favorite for big mountain turns, but powder treeruns with small radii are really fun with it.

I ride the Kore 88 about 2 cm shorter than my height and find the length perfect for my purpose. A shorter ski would probably be a bit more playful, but I would miss the smoothness and suitability for off-piste skiing.

HEAD KORE Ti 94

I was able to ride the HEAD KORE 94 for the first time in mid-December 2025. I have to say, I first had to get used to the direct handling of the ski. The construction of Karuba and poplar wood, reinforced with Graphene and two layers of Titanal, ensures a very direct, solid ride. Not a wobbly fun ski, but a tool with a clear line.

On the piste, the 94 KORE shows its true DNA. The edge grip is excellent, even on hard or icy surfaces the ski remains calm and predictable. During the course of the day, when the Tyrolean slopes become more irregular, the ski requires a lot of concentration, as every bump gives immediate feedback to the vestibular system. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing in principle, as this direct skiing behavior can also be a lot of fun. On steeper slopes or when the ski needs to edge properly, it follows your every instruction quickly and precisely.

In addition, the narrow waist ensures a comfortable edge change, despite the 17.9 m radius. But the ski already has its strengths in the area of long and wide turns on smooth and deserted slopes. Thanks to the Titanal layers, it runs incredibly stable, even when the speed is high, so that the ski performs strongly on all inclinations.

The Kore 94 feels controlled, calm and confidence-inspiring in rutted terrain, broken slush and rutted powder fields. It doesn't plow brutally through everything, but it remains stable when things get choppy. The rocker helps with turning and initiation, the stiffness ensures that it doesn't buckle when you apply pressure.

In really deep powder, the "sandwich personality" of the KORE 94 is revealed for the first time (more later in the conclusion). With its 95 mm waist width and 184 cm length, it is simply not a real powder ski for a heavy skier. Buoyancy is there, but it's more in the range of "it's okay" instead of "floats".

Lighter skiers will have more fun here, but for strong skiers, the Kore 94 remains a freeride ski at the limit in deep snow. It works, but it never feels as effortless as wider models in the KORE collection.

Conclusion

The 94ER KORE is the "sandwich child" in our test series. Not narrow enough to be a pure piste ski. Not wide enough to be a real powder slayer. The 94ER KORE is on the borderline between an all-mountain ski and a freeride ski. It is an all-mountain ski with freeride ambitions or a freerider with piste discipline.

All in all, it can be said that it is not a ski with an explicit strength or weakness. It is an all-rounder that adapts to all conditions and, depending on the rider, seeks its own identity or mediates between all-mountain and freeride skis.

My recommendation: For resort freeriders who spend 70-80% of their time on the piste and 20-30% off-piste, the KORE 94 is a real sweet spot.

HEAD KORE Ti 100

The widest of the KORE collection in our test is a little more mature and grown-up than the narrower versions described by our colleagues. To stay with the metaphor: the 100 KORE looks like the big brother who has already gained a bit more experience and knows how to use his skills better. At the same time, however, you can tell that he is related to his younger siblings and that his character comes from the same family.

On the whole, the characteristics of the 100 KORE are similar to those of the other two. The ski gives you a lot of confidence with its smooth running even at high speeds, but it has to be skied consciously and sportily when it comes to turning. It is not an extremely playful ski, but an all-rounder that also works very well in deep snow in this width.

Thanks to its wide shovel, it offers good flotation in deep snow despite its manageable mid-width, and detours into off-piste terrain are great fun. But here too, the 100 KORE Ti is more of a charger for fast descents with big turns. The Arlberg braid requires a certain amount of technique and physique, but it is definitely doable!

On the other hand, it doesn't let itself or the rider get rattled by even rough conditions. It plays to its uncompromising strengths here, especially at speed. This does not mean that the 100 KORE cannot be maneuvered agilely through the terrain. However, this is a little more complex and can be done very well, especially with deliberate forward pressure.

The situation is very similar on groomed slopes, where it is particularly good at cutting turns. As soon as the ski is on the edge, it cuts through the snow like it's on rails and shines with its smooth running - of course only if you give it its radius. Despite its medium width, changing edges is quite effortless.

Advantages and disadvantages

+ Very good edge hold

+ smooth running at high speeds

+ irons well through tracked terrain

- somewhat laborious drifted turns

Price information

Price RRP: 790,00 € + 160 € Attack 14 GW

• 88 camber rocker 15/55/25 (in % from tail to tip)

• 94 and 100 camber rocker 20/50/30 for piste or powder: earlier rise and wide front shovel for floatation in deep snow

• Two layers of Titanal provide an ideal balance of stiffness and dampening for precise power transmission and a smooth, controlled ride.

• Graphene, the thinnest and lightest material known, is strategically placed in the ski to make it strong, durable and light.

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The skis were provided to PowderGuide free of charge by the manufacturer as part of a partnership. Find out how we test them in our test statement.