By Andrew Ingold
Head Worldcup e race team junior review
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Overview and purpose
Designed for on-piste junior racers, the Worldcup e‑Race Team JRS is a race-oriented junior ski that brings high-end sandwich construction and race tech into kids' lengths. It targets advanced young skiers who train for gates and high-speed carving, demanding precise inputs and rewarding committed edging with quick, confident responses. On groomed runs the ski feels purposeful and direct, providing a scaled-down race tool that is light enough for agile movements yet solid enough to build speed and technique. Beginners will likely find it too demanding for relaxed skiing.
Construction and key technologies
The ski uses a Graphene Worldcup Sandwich construction with a wood core, Graphene reinforcement and EMC F electronic damping. Graphene adds strength where needed while keeping weight low; the Worldcup sandwich gives race-style stiffness and rebound, and EMC F uses ceramic piezo plates to reduce unwanted high-frequency vibrations for a smoother feel. The UHM‑C race base is structured for glide and durability. A pre-mounted JRS base simplifies adding kids' JRS bindings. Note: HEAD’s junior pages do not explicitly list a rocker/camber profile for this model.
On‑snow performance
On snow the Worldcup e‑Race Team JRS is precise and responsive, excelling in short to medium turns where quick edge-to-edge transitions matter. The narrow waist sizes promote fast carving and nimble handling, while the relatively wider tip and tail on each length help with predictable turn initiation and exit stability. Shorter lengths have tighter radii for punchy short turns; longer lengths increase radius and high-speed stability. The combination of sandwich construction and damping keeps chatter under control, but the ski expects firm, technical input to unlock performance.
Sizing, weight and bindings
Choosing length and bindings matters: lengths from 100 to 160 cm cover progressive skill levels and turning characteristics — the smaller sizes favor rapid, short-radius drills, the longer sizes favor medium-radius carving and higher speed. The listed weight (about 1200 g per ski at 140 cm) indicates a relatively light single ski, which helps young racers swing and position skis quickly. The pre-mounted JRS base is convenient for mounting kid-specific JRS bindings sold in many retailer SKUs; always confirm the exact binding model and DIN/weight range before purchase.
Pros, cons and buying advice
Strengths include race-oriented edge grip, quality vibration management and a lightweight yet stiff feel that supports technical progression. Potential drawbacks are a demanding flex profile for less-experienced youngsters and the lack of an explicitly stated rocker/camber profile in junior documentation. Compared to other junior Worldcup-style skis, it sits toward the more committed/race-focused end rather than the forgiving/recreational end. If the goal is competition and training, this ski is an excellent, purpose-built option — otherwise consider softer junior race models for more forgiveness.