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Head KORE X 74 LYT-PR vs Head Shape e-V8

The KORE X 74 LYT-PR and the Shape e-V8 compared. The KORE X 74 LYT-PR is 1 mm narrower underfoot (74 vs 75 mm). The KORE X 74 LYT-PR is 362 g heavier at the default length (2,020 vs 1,658 g). Turn radii are 12.6 m and 13.2 m.

Head KORE X 74 LYT-PR — topsheet
KORE X 74 LYT-PR
$549 MSRP 6 lengths · 142, 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 cm
Head Shape e-V8 — topsheet
Shape e-V8
$749 MSRP 5 lengths · 149, 156, 163, 170, 177 cm

Where each ski sits across every ski we carry

KORE X 74 LYT-PR
Shape e-V8
Waist
74 mm
75 mm
Narrower · firmer-snowWider · powder
Weight
2,020 g
1,658 g
Lighter · playfulHeavier · damp & planted
Tip taper
54 mm
55 mm
Straighter · grippyMore taper · loose
Turn radius
12.6 m
13.2 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 12.6-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
A 13.2-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
Stability & dampness
Built without metal, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 2,020 g it stays light and maneuverable.
Built without metal, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,658 g it stays light and maneuverable.
Float & width
At 74 mm it's a narrow, firm-snow ski — quick from edge to edge and built to grip hardpack rather than float.
At 75 mm it's a narrow, firm-snow ski — quick from edge to edge and built to grip hardpack rather than float. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.

Full spec comparison

SpecKORE X 74 LYT-PRShape e-V8
Waist 74 mm 75 mm
Sidecut 128·74·112 mm 130·75·112 mm
Weight @ default 2,020 g 1,658 g
Weight range 2,020 g 1,658 g
Turn radius 12.6 m full-length 13.2 m full-length
Metal None None
Core Not publishedNot published
Lengths 142–177 cm 149–177 cm
MSRP $549 $749