The 2027 Faction Prodigy Grom with Atomic Colt 7 Bindings is Faction's youth all-mountain freestyle ski, built to hand younger skiers the same fun, capable platform the grown-up Prodigy crowd already loves. It's a twin tip with a balanced shape and a friendly flex, sized for kids who are starting to push themselves and want a ski that can grow alongside them across the resort.

Why we like it:

Faction takes youth skis seriously, and it shows. The Grom is no watered-down adult ski; it gets its own thoughtful build, with a hybrid core that keeps weight low and a smooth rocker profile that forgives skiers still learning to drive a ski. It is the rare youth ski that never feels like an afterthought.

Who it's for:

Junior and intermediate young skiers who are finding their feet across the whole mountain and want a freestyle-leaning ski for bumps, groomers, and small park features. It works for kids stepping up from rentals or graduating from their first pair of their own skis.

Highlights:

The hybrid core is the story here. Faction blends light poplar wood with engineered PET foam to build a core that younger skiers can control yet stays damp and steady when speeds pick up. That lower weight makes the ski easy to steer while the build still feels premium rather than flimsy. Faction's XL edges add real durability, which counts for kids who bash their gear into more than just snow, and an 82 mm waist with an elliptical sidecut keeps turn initiation easy at any speed and forgiving on edge. A moderate rocker at both ends fends off edge hooking and keeps the ride intuitive while technique is still coming together.

Things to consider:

This is a youth ski with youth dimensions, so it will not stand in for adults who happen to want a short ski. The hybrid core is tuned for the lighter weights and gentler speeds of younger skiers, so a heavier or more aggressive kid may outgrow it sooner than expected.

Fit & sizing considerations:

It sizes true to length, so start with the length closest to the skier's height; size up for a confident, aggressive young skier and down for a more controllable feel.