{"id":15628,"date":"2024-01-05T00:50:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T05:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/?p=15628"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:16:04","slug":"stx-duel-u-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/stx-duel-u-review\/","title":{"rendered":"STX Duel U Review (Head and Shaft)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15628\" class=\"elementor elementor-15628\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-114bc44 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"114bc44\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9252ce1\" data-id=\"9252ce1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b3d9e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17b3d9e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Duel U is the pioneer Lacrosse head by STX. It is the first of the many Lacrosse heads that <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stx-lacrosse\">STX<\/a> has manufactured. The company performed 8 years of extensive research to come up with the perfect design and playability that proved to be successful for other heads. The STX is perfect for advanced face-off specialists.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional overlapping plugs, the STX Duel U head features a throat plug which makes it 1 inch shorter. The Scalloped Scoops on the top increase the torsional stability for easier pick up of the ground balls. The strategic placement of Dual Sidewall Braces aids in scooping the ground ball. Stringing options improve stability and offer customization options.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3da5884d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3da5884d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1feb305d\" data-id=\"1feb305d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd496e elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial 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data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__5fd496e\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__5fd496e\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__5fd496e\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fea727b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"6fea727b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c54aba2\" data-id=\"1c54aba2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b2badb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51b2badb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Drip Score:<\/strong> 8.7\/10<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55cb7b8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55cb7b8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/STX-Duel-U.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15631\" alt=\"STX Duel U\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/STX-Duel-U.jpg 535w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/STX-Duel-U-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/STX-Duel-U-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/STX-Duel-U-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b202479 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5b202479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-492982f3 elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"492982f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3TCGoDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-amazon\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View on Amazon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3eff5e48\" data-id=\"3eff5e48\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cbf02e9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cbf02e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Brand<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Midfield, Faceoff Specialists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$50 for Head<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Intermediate-Advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Legality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Conforming with NCAA and NFHS rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Stringing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unstrung<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Colors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Year Released<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52192ec0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"52192ec0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e24d7b5\" data-id=\"e24d7b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7d6fb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d7d6fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head Shape<\/h2>\n<p>The head shape of the STX Duel U is specifically designed for face-off specialists. It is flexible and rugged in composition. STX Duel U head can effectively withstand extreme twisting and turning. It features a Scalloped Scoop design on the top that makes it lightweight and enhances ball control during face-offs.<\/p>\n<p>The width and depth allow players to maneuver effectively and gain a competitive edge during face-offs, ground pick-ups, or power shots. Three screw holes on the head increase the torsional stability. It has a throat plug-in that makes it an inch shorter. The plug-in goes inside the shaft whereas most other Lacrosse heads have overlapping plug-ins. The throat plug-in has a target grip as well to further increase the controllability of the stick.<\/p>\n<h2>Head Material<\/h2>\n<p>The head of STX Duel U is made from a new proprietary material Reflex (robust polymer).<a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stx-lacrosse\"> STX<\/a> claims that it can endure and withstand the rigors of face-offs and speed play.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e42ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-25077 elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c9e42ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/battlelax.shop\/products\/ecd-dna-2-0-lacrosse-heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Ad-Graphic-Main-Test-r241mtlriw2q4a4y4h7hq4efrcqn6d548cq8drik9g.png\" title=\"Ad Graphic Main Test\" alt=\"Ad Graphic Main Test\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Lacrosse Equipment<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3af057b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3af057b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.battlelax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View New Drops\u00a0on\u00a0Battle\u00a0Lax<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1964bbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1964bbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Weight:<\/h2>\n<p>Weight for a Lacrosse stick is a critical consideration to achieve the right balance between agility and strength. The STX Duel U is a lightweight design, allowing players to swiftly maneuver the stick during face-offs. This lightweight enhances the player&#8217;s ability to react quickly and maintain control over the ball with easier clamping down.<\/p>\n<h2>Flex:<\/h2>\n<p>An ideal flex should feel like a second skin. The STX Duel U features a good balanced flex that strikes the right amount of give and responsiveness. Duel U\u2019s flex allows players to execute their shots and techniques properly. A good balanced flex ensures that the Lacrosse stick adapts to the player&#8217;s movements. It allows more control of the ball.<\/p>\n<h2>Shaft Material<\/h2>\n<p>For shafts, the STX Dual U is traditionally paired with the signature STX Duel SC which is made of scandium alloy. The STX Duel SC features a sandblast finish for a comfortable grip. The scandium alloy is a blend of premium metals that provides an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio.<\/p>\n<h2>End Cap:<\/h2>\n<p>Often disregarded as a minor detail, the end caps play an important role in the overall comfort of handling Lacrosse sticks. The STX Duel SC features a soft rubber end cap that complements its lightweight structure and shock absorption. Unlike plastic end caps, the rubber end cap is more useful in protecting the open end of the shaft. Rubber end-caps also prevent any possible injuries.<\/p>\n<h2>Stringing of STX Duel U:<\/h2>\n<p>The stringing holes on the STX Duel U are placed perfectly to offer width and depth along with tried and tested durability. The STX Duel U is unstrung, thus offering multiple customizable stringing options for players. This feature helps Lacrosse players tailor the pocket with multiple string setups.\u00a0 Different pocket shapes can improve ball retention and release. A perfect option for face-off specialists to dominate the game in crucial situations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f987b12 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"6f987b12\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-49f8241f\" data-id=\"49f8241f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60f20950 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60f20950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Pros<\/b><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5394c0ac elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5394c0ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Specialized for Face-off Dominance<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Outstanding durability<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Versatile Stringing<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e84fbe5\" data-id=\"2e84fbe5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116d50f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"116d50f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><b>Cons<\/b><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8734fac elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"8734fac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Specialization reduces versatility<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Difficult for beginners<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d92069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d92069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>All buying options:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/stx-duel-u-lacrosse-head?ref=cascade-s-helmet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Views price on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3S3LM2i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Views Price on Sportstop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bb92c59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"7bb92c59\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27e01a21\" data-id=\"27e01a21\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-272d00fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"272d00fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Shape Face-Off Specialists Should Buy:<\/h2>\n<p>For face-off specialists who look for a competitive edge in crucial moments, the STX Duel U is a highly recommended choice. Its specialized head shape and stringing options make it particularly effective in face-offs and clamping down on the balls.<\/p>\n<p>However, exploring Lacrosse sticks with different head shapes might be beneficial. Attacker-oriented heads often have a wider and more pinched shape, whereas the defenders prefer a wider head for enhanced defensive capabilities. Selecting the appropriate lacrosse stick shape depends on the player&#8217;s position, playing style, and personal preferences.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The STX Duel U Lacrosse Stick stands out as a top choice for face-off specialists, offering a combination of specialized design, durable construction, and customizable features. Its unique head shape, lightweight design, and versatile stringing options make it a valuable tool for players seeking dominance in face-offs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The Duel U is the pioneer Lacrosse head by STX. It is the first of the many Lacrosse heads that STX has manufactured. The company performed 8 years of extensive research to come up with the perfect design and playability that proved to be successful for other heads. The STX is perfect for advanced face-off specialists. Unlike traditional overlapping plugs, the STX Duel U head features a throat plug which makes it 1 inch shorter. The Scalloped Scoops on the top increase the torsional stability for easier pick up of the ground balls. The strategic placement of Dual Sidewall Braces aids in scooping the ground ball. Stringing options improve stability and offer customization options. Table of Contents Drip Score: 8.7\/10 View on Amazon Key Features &nbsp; Brand STX Position Midfield, Faceoff Specialists Cost $50 for Head Level Intermediate-Advanced Legality Conforming with NCAA and NFHS rules Stringing Unstrung Colors White Year Released 2015 &nbsp; Head Shape The head shape of the STX Duel U is specifically designed for face-off specialists. It is flexible and rugged in composition. STX Duel U head can effectively withstand extreme twisting and turning. It features a Scalloped Scoop design on the top that makes it lightweight and enhances ball control during face-offs. The width and depth allow players to maneuver effectively and gain a competitive edge during face-offs, ground pick-ups, or power shots. Three screw holes on the head increase the torsional stability. It has a throat plug-in that makes it an inch shorter. The plug-in goes inside the shaft whereas most other Lacrosse heads have overlapping plug-ins. The throat plug-in has a target grip as well to further increase the controllability of the stick. Head Material The head of STX Duel U is made from a new proprietary material Reflex (robust polymer). STX claims that it can endure and withstand the rigors of face-offs and speed play.\u00a0 Lacrosse Equipment View New Drops\u00a0on\u00a0Battle\u00a0Lax Weight: Weight for a Lacrosse stick is a critical consideration to achieve the right balance between agility and strength. The STX Duel U is a lightweight design, allowing players to swiftly maneuver the stick during face-offs. This lightweight enhances the player&#8217;s ability to react quickly and maintain control over the ball with easier clamping down. Flex: An ideal flex should feel like a second skin. The STX Duel U features a good balanced flex that strikes the right amount of give and responsiveness. Duel U\u2019s flex allows players to execute their shots and techniques properly. A good balanced flex ensures that the Lacrosse stick adapts to the player&#8217;s movements. It allows more control of the ball. Shaft Material For shafts, the STX Dual U is traditionally paired with the signature STX Duel SC which is made of scandium alloy. The STX Duel SC features a sandblast finish for a comfortable grip. The scandium alloy is a blend of premium metals that provides an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio. End Cap: Often disregarded as a minor detail, the end caps play an important role in the overall comfort of handling Lacrosse sticks. The STX Duel SC features a soft rubber end cap that complements its lightweight structure and shock absorption. Unlike plastic end caps, the rubber end cap is more useful in protecting the open end of the shaft. Rubber end-caps also prevent any possible injuries. Stringing of STX Duel U: The stringing holes on the STX Duel U are placed perfectly to offer width and depth along with tried and tested durability. The STX Duel U is unstrung, thus offering multiple customizable stringing options for players. This feature helps Lacrosse players tailor the pocket with multiple string setups.\u00a0 Different pocket shapes can improve ball retention and release. A perfect option for face-off specialists to dominate the game in crucial situations. Pros Specialized for Face-off Dominance Outstanding durability Versatile Stringing Cons Specialization reduces versatility Difficult for beginners All buying options:\u00a0 Views price on Amazon Views Price on Sportstop \u00a0 Which Shape Face-Off Specialists Should Buy: For face-off specialists who look for a competitive edge in crucial moments, the STX Duel U is a highly recommended choice. Its specialized head shape and stringing options make it particularly effective in face-offs and clamping down on the balls. However, exploring Lacrosse sticks with different head shapes might be beneficial. Attacker-oriented heads often have a wider and more pinched shape, whereas the defenders prefer a wider head for enhanced defensive capabilities. Selecting the appropriate lacrosse stick shape depends on the player&#8217;s position, playing style, and personal preferences. Conclusion The STX Duel U Lacrosse Stick stands out as a top choice for face-off specialists, offering a combination of specialized design, durable construction, and customizable features. Its unique head shape, lightweight design, and versatile stringing options make it a valuable tool for players seeking dominance in face-offs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":24266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,47],"tags":[162],"class_list":["post-15628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-equipment","category-heads","tag-stx-duel-u-review","entry","has-media"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/STX-Duel-U-scaled.webp","author_info":{"display_name":"Connor Stifel","author_link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/author\/connorstifel\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/STX-Duel-U-scaled.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15628","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15628"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15628\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36247,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15628\/revisions\/36247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}