2026 Head Kore 94 Ti Ski Review

For 2026, we get a wholesale change within the Kore line, and it’s fair to say that the new Kore 94 Ti is the marquee ski of the group. As a well-rounded ski with high-end capabilities, the new Kore 94 Ti offers wonderful all-mountain performance to go along with a smooth and damp feel. While some skiers may lament the passing of the carbon-powered Kore skis, the key word here is “some.” Head, as a company, is focused now more on the “many,” and this new Kore 94 Ti is the key to that group. Personally, I’m in the “some” grouping who loved the brisk and energetic feel of the carbon-based Kore, specifically the well-versed 93. That said, not everyone was in that same boat, and when putting a Kore 93 up against an Enforcer or Anomaly 94, it was frankly hard to compete. Sure, they offered something different, but if the numbers don’t line up, then a business must make a change.

At a Glance:

2026 Head Kore 94 Ti Skis

The new Kore construction couldn’t be more different than the old. This is about as opposite as it gets in the ski world, especially when keeping the same name. Head could have easily called this ski something totally different and it would have made more sense. We’ve never even been able to say “Ti” before when referring to the Kore, so it’s still a bit unnerving for us. Starting with the wood core, Head uses a blend of light karuba and sturdy beech. Already we’re seeing a difference here with the implementation of heftier wood. Below the wood core we get one sheet of titanal and one fiberglass laminate. On top of the core, we get a full layup of graphene, which extends further beyond the metal and wood into the tips and tails. The upper titanal laminate ends with the wood core as well, just shy of the tips and tails, basically aligning with the rocker profile of the ski. We get two more fiberglass laminates on top of the core and then we get a full flax laminate that integrates with the topsheet. The Kore series has always been creative with their topsheets, even forgoing them in the first generation of Kore skis as a weight saving measure. When durability became an issue, they changed that, and now they’re taking it a step further by mixing the flax into the topsheet along the sides. This adds both a damping layer as well as offering greater resistance to peeling and chipping. In the 184 cm length, the ski sits on our scale at an average of 1975 g/ski--another thing we’ve never been able to say about a Kore ski. In terms of flex, they’re still on the stiffer side of the spectrum, but now have more of a supple and smooth feel as opposed to the relatively harsh flex of the outgoing Kore 93. The bottom line here is that the Kore 94 Ti is heavier and more flexible than the Kore 93—two aspects of construction that are totally different from last year.

In the shape and profile, we’re seeing some more similarities. You could easily compare the Kore 94 Ti with the Kore 93 in terms of footprint and find many of the same aspects. The new 94 uses sidecut measurements of 131/94/116 mm in the 177 which creates a 16.3-meter turn radius. Last year’s ski used a 133/93/115 mm split for a 16.4-meter arc. That’s pretty darn close, and it keeps the shorter-turning mentality fully intact for 2026. Taper, rocker, and camber are all quite similar to last year, and that tells a story that Head, and the skiers, were all very satisfied with the overall dimensions, footprint, and resulting ski style of the Kore. When you look down at the side of the ski, it’s very shapely in that it brings a lot of drama to the curve. This manner of shaping skis translates very directly to on-snow performance, especially with the height of camber—that delivers a lot of energy to the ski, which is something that the build takes a bit away from. Head does a nice job at balancing here—the pep and electricity lost from the carbon is buoyed by the higher camber profile. Overall, the shape of the ski is 100% all-mountain focused with an emphasis on ease of turning in the tips and tails and edge grip underfoot.

On snow, the new Kore 94 Ti has a vastly different feel and style than the outgoing Kore 93. When it comes to groomers and on-piste performance, the Kore 94 Ti has more of a rolling approach to a carved turn, delivering smooth and stable power to the edges of the ski without being totally yanked into the turn. While some skiers liked that harsher feel of the carbon, it’s more than likely that an even greater number of skiers will prefer the new way. The metal in a Kore is a very different feel—it feels a lot like many other dual-metal laminate skis now, reflecting a move towards the middle, rather than continuing to explore the fringe. The Kore 94 Ti is very predictable, consistent, and quiet—three things that are new for 2026. The edge grip is quite good, and the energy of the camber helps with rebound, but if you’re expecting Kore 93-like electricity, you may be disappointed. Overall, it’s still quite bouncy and peppy, but when comparing it to the outgoing model, it is very different. The shorter turn radius does prevent some comfort at speed, but within its radius and range, the Kore 94 Ti works incredibly well. Again, smoothness, stability, and consistency are the big benefits here.

Off-trail, the new Kore 94 Ti has more of an overall upside. While light weight and high mobility were hallmarks of the Kore 93, that didn’t always translate to sturdy characteristics when the snow got chunky. In softer snow, the new 994 Ti plows through crud and chop with ease. It’s an easy floater due to the consistent flex, even though the weight brings it down to earth a bit. It’s also fair to say that nobody’s seeking out any 94 as a powder-specific ski, so it’s more about the overall off-trail picture here. We had it out on a few snowy days, and it worked great—nothing standout here, but nothing bad, either. It was very mobile and agile in the trees—the shape has a lot to do with the maneuverability, and even with the slightly heavier weight, it still felt ready and eager to start the next turn. The consistency is the big bonus here—there are no surprises in any off-trail format with the Kore 94 Ti. The Kore 93, on the other hand, was a bit more volatile—you could never really tell what was going to happen because it got easily deflected when encountering variable snow conditions, especially if they varied between firm and soft. The Kore 94 Ti is considerably more composed and confident in degrading snow conditions and can handle deflection a lot better than the carbon-powered Kore. One of the big improvements that we’ll see for most skiers is found in the moguls. The Kore 93 was pretty tricky due to the stiff flex. Now with more amenable flex yet still a supportive feel, the Kore 94 Ti works great at getting through the troughs and delivering smooth and solid performance. While they’re not quite as quick, they hold up way better in terms of flex and support. For trees and other off-piste zones, it’s preference-dependent on whether this new 94 Ti will work for you better or not. A lot comes down to your view on weight. If you’re cool with an extra few grams underfoot and don’t want the added deflection, then the Kore 94 Ti is an awesome upgrade.

With about as wholesale change as you’ll find in the ski industry, the 2026 Kore 94 Ti brings all-mountain skiing more to the middle. They’ve left the fringe unattended. For many skiers, this will be seen as a positive move while there will certainly be a few that will miss the old Kore’s energy and innovative blend of light weight and stiff flex. After all, Head is in the business of selling skis, and if they see an opportunity to hit a larger target audience, it’s tough to fault them there. These skis work great for progressing intermediates through expert skiers who are looking to improve and enjoy all that pure all-mountain skis have to offer.

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2026 Head Kore 94 Ti Skis