The Head Supershape line is definitely a new breed of ski. Large brands are all the rage right now. More people than ever are on the Head train, arguing that skiers should support the industry where it matters: the true diehard brands.
The Head Supershape e-Titan is one of the more accessible groomer skis ideal for helping skiers learn to carve. Testers were polarized on the Head Supershape e-Titan-some loved it, while others felt it wasn’t versatile enough.
Head didn’t reinvent the wheel with the Supershape updates. Rather, some refinements to help keep these skis riding smoothly and predictably. The new Supershapes have a new construction in the mid body of the ski with a new cross carbon weave that not only reduces weight but also dampens the ski.
After talking to the Head boys at SIA last year and liking the looks of their sticks, I was really eager to get on a pair of the Supershapes. After some back and forth, I was fortunate enough to ski these bad ass planks for the better part of the season, and I wouldn't have wanted to be on any other ski. Now that might sound cliche and all, but it is the truth.
So when Head told us the Supershape was redesigned this year, we were pretty eager to hop on and give them a go. Out here in Colorado, us hooligans at the shop don’t find ourselves reaching for skinny skis all that often. But, when we do, it’s usually a Head Supershape. Whether it’s early season, late spring, or somewhere in the middle when we want to rip some carves, the Supershape is an easy pick.
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Head Supershape e-Rally 2026 Ski Review
Key Features and Technologies
The ski features Head’s EMC technology, which is an electronic dampening system that is designed to reduce vibrations. You still get the EMC tech across all models, Head’s iconic energy management system that turns bad vibrations on harsh snow into solid rebound and energy. Head added a carbon weave underfoot for added stability and energy, while every so tweaking the sidecut.
There is another significant change in the "Better Balance" binding plate that attaches the Tyrolia binding to the ski. Each Supershape maintains the same radius, but the tip shape will be less hooky.
Coming in at 132 / 73 / 111 in the 177, most would expect the Supershapes to be less than versatile. I will say with 100% confidence that I had no trouble grabbing these out of the closet on any day, any condition. Granted, there weren't too many deep pow days late season in Colorado for me, but I skied everything from ice to slush to knee deep. The best was in a couple fresh inches; silky smooth.
I did get slight bit of chatter when ripping down Keystone at night on the ice, but what would you expect from a ski with this much rocker? I've been on much worse, hell I've been on full camber skis with much more chatter than these.
Head claims the Supershapes to be the softest ski on the market and I beg to differ. I had a pair of Soul 7s from back in the day and no ski I have ever been on has touched them in terms of softness but I'd say others out there are softer too. Now, that isn't to say the Supershape isn't the playful, buttery, press master of the market that Head is going for. They have the flex perfect for the amount of rocker. You can lean in and hold butters and presses forever.
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I previously thought the Volkl racetigers were the best jib ski on the market, but Head is nipping at its heels with the Supershapes. The Racetigers are softer I would say, but I felt like I could more easily over flex them in comparison to the control I had with the Supershapes.
Swing weight seems to be a large factor these days. The Supershape is on the lower end of the spectrum. I think the only ski I have been on with lower swing weight was the Atomic Redster. If I had to compare the Supershape to anything else on the market, I would say it is the love child between the Racetigers and the Redster.
Depends what you are looking for, the eRally will be a bit more power and turn in and the AM77 a bit smoother and relaxed with choice of own binding.
On-Snow Performance
Testers did notice stability and smoothness in each turn, with many calling out how nicely it moves from edge to edge. “This ski sparks arcs,” said tester Tommy Flitton. “I was surprised how smooth the energy transfer is between turns.” Tester Peter Nestor agreed. “Pleasantly surprised by the smooth edge grip,” said Nestor.
There are no surprises when you get the new eRally on snow. These are evolutionary changes and are not too different than getting a good boot fit with footbeds and alignment.
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One of the few skis in the test without any metal in its construction, testers felt that beginners could access the power without much effort, while confident intermediate to advanced skiers could tap into that electrifying energy out of each turn. This set the e-Titan apart from more stiff and demanding skis in the test-many of which seemed to demand a resume that brags of a race background or tree trunk legs.
However, the e-Titan’s wider waist and stiff tip give the ski a single turn shape and it refuses to adapt to other turn shapes or styles, no matter how hard testers tried. Medium-sized turns at medium speeds were its sweet spot; if you have other ideas about how you’d like to ski, it takes some will power to force this ski. “It’s so regimented,” said tester Matt Schiller.
As a groomer-specific ski, it’s not surprising that it loves firm snow and hardpack on the frontside. What testers bemoaned is that the e-Titan lacks the versatility to meander off the groomed. “It feels like a plank under foot and it’s not nimble,” said tester Chad Jacob. But if you’re looking for a ski that can hang on the hardpack, consider this ride. Its strong and confident edge transfers and ability to carve make it a knife for those hardpack days. “The more energy you put in, the more energy comes out.
Now, you may be thinking, “yeah, it can jib but is it good to ride?” Bombing down all Vail can offer and hitting Main Street in Area 51 dismissed any stability concerns I had. I hate saying that something is a perfect all around tool. Nothing will do everything perfectly. Of course a wider ski would handle deep snow better and there would be better skis for a slopestyle course. But if you want a ski that will actually do every type of skiing that you do (assuming park/street is your priority) the Supershape is a great choice.
Durability and Overall Impression
I have never had a ski slide rails so smooth on the first day. I never caught an edge. Not sure if they have the edges beveled at a certain angle, but I was astonished. I ran a gummy stone and that is all, my usual routine with new skis. Even after 30+ days of hitting rails, jibbing rocks, and driving them like a rental car, there were no edge cracks. ZERO. The only ski that comes close from my experience are my HG Stingers with 3 edge cracks after about 60 days. My Revisions had 11 after 20 days. Head really is keeping it true when they say this can hold up to abuse.
I took one nasty fall that put a slight gouge in the topsheet, and an even nicer one in my shin. Other than that, the sidewalls and topsheets were looking like they just came out of the box. The bases were also on the stronger side, couple scrapes and scratches here and there. Holding it down up there like the best on the industry in the base category.
Overall: I wish I could find a real fault in the Supershapes but no ski has ever felt so perfect for my skiing. I do wish it came in a longer length. I think a 190 would be perfect for me at 6’9”and a meager 160 pounds. The swing weight is so low and the rocker makes the effective edge so short, handling the Supershape in a longer length would be no problem.
If you are looking to support a dope brand on some skis that will turn heads and perform well, give the Supershapes some thought. Where other brands have to make guarantees and special warranty programs to confirm their build quality, Head skips ahead to simply building something awesome right off the bat.
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