Ski: 2024-2025 ZAG Mata Ti, 178 cm
Available Lengths: 163, 168, 173, 178 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 177.1 cm
Stated Weight per Ski: 1950 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 1980 & 1981 grams
Stated Dimensions: 142-90-119 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 141.5-90-118 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (178 cm): 14.5 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 43.5 mm / 19.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 9.5 mm
Core Materials: poplar + titanal (partial layer) + rubber inserts + quadraxial fiberglass laminate
Base: sintered
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -9.4 cm from center; 79.2 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 ZAG says about the Mata Ti
“The all-mountain ski that you’ve never seen before! This marks the arrival of a new ski and a new state of mind within the ZAG family. This ski was designed with an explosive asymmetric shape and impressive skiability. 90mm underfoot to give it versatility coupled with a titanal plate to let you control the power when you want it. Aggressive but not exclusive, carving has never been as enjoyable than with the new MATA Ti.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Mata Ti:
Tips: 8
Shovels: 8-8.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 9-9.5
Underfoot: 9.5
Behind the Heel Piece: 9-8
Tails: 8
None of the individual sections of this ski feel particularly soft, but as a whole, it’s pretty easy to flex the full length of the ski — it’ll be interesting to see how this plays out on snow.
Stay Tuned…
We recently got a pair of the ZAG Mata Ti in for long-term testing — stay tuned for updates, and let us know of any questions you have regarding this all-mountain carving ski.
Flash Review: Our Initial On-Snow Impressions
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24/25 ZAG Mata Ti
The new 90mm-wide Mata Ti isn’t a typical all-mountain ski, and as a result, it can be atypically fun in certain scenarios. Here are our initial thoughts on this tight-radius ski.
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I was really excited about this ski, it sounds very fun… so of course there’s no 180+ length. FML
My suspicion is that, like the Rossignol Forza or Line Blade, it may be a ski you want to size down on, but I’m looking forward to testing that hypothesis and discussing in an upcoming Flash Review.
Shorter than I’d go for vs a dedicated frontside ski? E-Titan in the 177 was too short for me, S/Force 11 in the 184 felt great. The Arcade 88 is looking like a decent alternative at least
Yeah, sizing down not because it’s a very stable ski, but because it’s a ski that’s designed to maximize fun at more moderate speeds, so you wouldn’t gain much stability by sizing up but you might make the most of its lower-speed fun with a shorter length. E.g., I prefer the 173 cm Rossignol Forza 70 because I don’t feel like I get much more stability or versatility from the 181, but that longer length doesn’t feel as engaging and exciting when making the tight turns it’s designed for.
All that said, I’ve now got a few laps on this ski, and it doesn’t feel quite as niche as options like the Forza, Blade, and Black Crows Mirus Cor, so I’m not sure it’d make sense as a carving-oriented all-mountain ski in your case, given the length options. So far, it seems kind of like a more directional, not-as-tight-turning Blade. I.e., not as exhilarating on piste, but potentially a bit more versatile — however, I still need much more time on it to really wrap my head around it.
Am going to a test weekend in Engelberg in a few weeks and Zag will be there, really hope they have this ski, looks like it will be a hoot
I spent an East coast groomer day on this ski and loved it!!!
Intuitive, responsive, smooth, stable, true to size!!!
I was on the 173cm and I normally ski a fully cambered ski at 170. Can’t wait for the ski to be available, It really matched my personality as a skier!!!
My current quiver consists of a Rally, Mirus Cor, Blade, bent 100 & QST 106.
I wouldn’t say the Zag Mata Ti is even close to the Blade or Mirus Cor!!! This thing has a much different feel than either of those skis even skiing it on the “wrong” feet or backwards was still enjoyable!!