2026 Head Supershape e-Original

For 2026, the Head Supershape e-Original returns structurally unchanged. The e-Original—the narrowest of the Supershape line, still sticks to the slalom side of the spectrum, producing short turn radii and a ton of edge grip and power for slalom fans who spend most of their time in an on-piste format. These skis have been highly coveted by the front side market for years now and they keep doing so into 2026. With some tweaks and updates for last season, the Supershape e-Original is one of the better short-turning non-race skis on the market today. If you get on this ski, be prepared to make some of the shortest, cleanest, and roundest turns of your life. It’s a narrow ski, too, so be prepared for that.

These skis have a very strong and stable build. Continuing forward to 2026, we still get the Worldcup Sandwich construction featuring narrow stringers of dense wood in the core. Graphene, the light and stiff substance powering many of Head’s skis, is also found on top of the core to make it feel more rigid and planted on the snow. This core is bolstered by two sheets of metal for ultimate dampness and power. If that wasn’t enough for incredible smoothness, Head also incorporates their Energy Management Circuit to the mix to technologically reduce vibrations. The twist on this current construction is the use of Crossforce Carbon to the underfoot zone. This added carbon layer boosts torsional stiffness and edge grip, allowing for even better control in a carved turn. Head is known for their use of carbon in skis like the Kore series, so it makes sense that it filters into these front side machines as well. Tester William Shore notes that "the ski wants you to always be turning it.”

These are built for short turns. As far as shaping, this Original is as close to a slalom ski as we get in the non-race world. It’s race-adjacent for sure, but it still has more of an all-mountain/frontside feel to it. At 66 mm underfoot, we’re creeping in on race widths there, but the wider tips and tails afford a slightly different turn shape than the race room skis. In the 170, the ski produces a paltry 12.1-meter turn radius, so expect to be on edge with these skis. There’s no tip or tail rocker or taper here—just pure edge contact from end to end. When you’re making a slalom turn, this is what you expect, delivering energy to the finish portion of the carve and confident initiation to the next one. With very sharp and flared tips and tails, this ski is as reactive as they come. Accurately, Tom Zicarelli calls it a “Quick groomer ripper. Not an all-day ski.”

This means lots of turns. As a result, please be prepared that this is a strong ski for accomplished skiers looking to make slalom-esque turns from top to bottom. There’s not a whole lot of flat riding going on here—expect to be on edge. The higher the angle the better, as it allows these skis to take full advantage of the short arc and the sturdy build. Expert skiers and former racers will get the most out of these skis while advanced skiers looking to progress will have to have their wits about them for pure success and happiness. This ski does a great job at incorporating race-like feel in a recreational package.