HEAD

Fitness is a choice, a conviction, and a way of life—it ignites your strength.

Brand Type

Authorized Brands

Creation date

1950

Headquarters

Kennelbach (Austria)

Get to Know HEAD

The brand was born from founder Howard Head’s frustration during a ski trip with the cumbersome wooden skis of the time. Drawing on his aerospace engineering expertise, he pioneered the use of metal and composite materials in ski construction, inventing the first commercially successful metal-laminated ski. This breakthrough dramatically reduced the difficulty of skiing, democratizing the sport and swiftly propelling HEAD to leadership in the ski market.

Core Philosophy

HEAD never views equipment as mere products, but as seamless extensions of an athlete’s body and will. Every effort the brand makes—from its relentless pursuit of cutting-edge materials to its meticulous engineering of design—is driven by a singular, pure purpose: to render the gear invisible, allowing athletes to immerse themselves fully in the relentless pursuit of speed, power, and precision. Whether propelling elite champions to the pinnacle of global competition or empowering recreational enthusiasts to savor every exhilarating moment on the court or slope, HEAD consistently leverages groundbreaking innovation to serve as the most trusted enabler—elevating athletic performance to new heights.

INSPIRATION

HEAD’s bag designs embody the ultimate expression of “organization” and “protection.” Every compartment and pocket is thoughtfully engineered, inspired by the athlete’s entire journey—from packing gear and heading to the court or slope, to post-activity organization. Features like ventilated compartments for damp clothing and footwear, and fleece-lined pockets safeguarding laptops or personal essentials, are all meticulously crafted to ensure athletes can focus entirely on their performance—free from the distraction of managing gear.

DESIGN STYLE

A pure form of technical functionalism. Its bold, dynamic silhouette isn’t driven by fashion trends, but shaped by the very contours of the core equipment it protects—rackets, ski boots, and more. Against a backdrop of professional-grade dark tones, vibrant accents drawn from the same color family as HEAD’s primary gear serve as a distinctive signature of its elite heritage. From high-performance fabrics to precision-engineered structures, every design element exists solely to serve function—coalescing into an unspoken aesthetic of equipment that instantly conveys efficiency, reliability, and a state of constant readiness.

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