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Head KORE 87 Ti W vs Head KORE 88 Ti

The KORE 87 Ti W and the KORE 88 Ti compared. The KORE 87 Ti W is 1 mm narrower underfoot (87 vs 88 mm). The KORE 87 Ti W is 155 g lighter at the default length (1,685 vs 1,840 g). Turn radii are 14.6 m and 16 m.

Head KORE 87 Ti W — topsheet
KORE 87 Ti W
$649 MSRP 4 lengths · 149, 156, 163, 170 cm
Head KORE 88 Ti — topsheet
KORE 88 Ti
$699 MSRP 6 lengths · 156, 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm

Where each ski sits across every ski we carry

KORE 87 Ti W
KORE 88 Ti
Waist
87 mm
88 mm
Narrower · firmer-snowWider · powder
Weight
1,685 g
1,840 g
Lighter · playfulHeavier · damp & planted
Tip taper
40 mm
40 mm
Straighter · grippyMore taper · loose
Turn radius
14.6 m
16.0 m
Shorter · quickLonger · stable

Head to head, by character

Each ski's own read, side by side — the same three things that define how it skis.
Turn & shape
A 14.6-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
A 16.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
Stability & dampness
A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance. At 1,685 g the damping comes without a heavy overall weight.
A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance. At 1,840 g the damping comes without a heavy overall weight.
Float & width
At 87 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.
At 88 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.

Full spec comparison

SpecKORE 87 Ti WKORE 88 Ti
Waist 87 mm 88 mm
Sidecut 127·87·111 mm 128·88·112 mm
Weight @ default 1,685 g 1,840 g
Weight range 1,685 g 1,840 g
Turn radius 14.6 m full-length 16.0 m full-length
Metal Titanal Titanal
Core Not published Karuba beech wood core
Lengths 149–170 cm 156–191 cm
MSRP $649 $699