Ski: 2022-2023 Head Kore 87, 177 cm
Available Lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 175.9 cm
Stated Weight Per Ski: 1575 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 1627 & 1640 grams
Stated Dimensions: 130-87-110 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 129.5-86.6-109.3 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (177 cm): 16 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 65 mm / 21 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 5.5 mm
Core Materials: karuba/poplar + graphene + titanal binding reinforcement + carbon & fiberglass laminate
Base: UHM C Base
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -10.6 cm from center; 77.9 cm from tail
[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]
What Head says about the Kore 87
“The bridge between the frontside and backside, the KORE 87 offers performance in a lightweight package. HEAD’s weight-saving focus does not mean soft. HEAD fuses light Graphene into the KORE 87’s tip and tail for even weight distribution. Light but stiff Karuba wood in the core is sandwiched by a triaxle weave carbon layer adding responsiveness. A sandwich sidewall construction, vibration absorption properties underfoot and a new topsheet shape round out the KORE 87’s ability to charge or cruise.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Kore 87:
Tips: 8.5
Shovels: 8.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 9-9.5
Underfoot: 9.5
Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-9
Tails: 8.5-7.5
Stay Tuned…
We received the 2023 Kore 87 this summer and will be cutting up groomers on it as soon as Colorado ski resorts begin to open. Until then, let us know of any questions you have in the comments section below.
Thoughts on this ski?