{"id":1870,"date":"2025-03-07T12:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T17:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/?p=1870"},"modified":"2025-06-26T13:40:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T17:40:20","slug":"best-defense-lacrosse-shafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/best-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Defense Lacrosse Shafts Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1870\" class=\"elementor elementor-1870\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a02e242 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=\"a02e242\" 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-893d8ae\" data-id=\"893d8ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\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-fc43116 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=\"fc43116\" 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-9c37e8b\" data-id=\"9c37e8b\" 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-946b39e elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1384 elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"946b39e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1381\" class=\"elementor elementor-1381\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5270417f 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=\"5270417f\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c9008c4\" data-id=\"7c9008c4\" 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-2f9641a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f9641a9\" 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>I may receive a commission if you purchase products through the links on this page at no additional cost to you. This helps me keep this site free but doesn&#8217;t affect my opinions in any way.<\/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\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-cfe79f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfe79f8\" 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>With so many options available, it can be hard to choose a new defense shaft for lacrosse.<\/p><p>There are metal and carbon fiber options, different shapes, various grips, and other things that you have to consider when choosing a d-pole.<\/p><p>To help make this process easier, I researched the market to find the best defense shafts available today.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone 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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<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\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__4f4de62\" 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__4f4de62\" 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__4f4de62\" 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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4191a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4191a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"best-shafts\" 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>Best Defense Lacrosse Shafts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">To find the best lacrosse shafts for defensemen, I started off by creating a database of all available handles on the market including as much info about each as I could find including price, weight, material, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">I then read customer reviews and visited my local sporting goods to get more insight into how strong they were, how they felt, and what they looked like in person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From there, I narrowed down my list to the 8 best defense shafts plus 2 budget options if you are looking for a cheaper d pole.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><b>Best Lacrosse Shafts for Defense:<\/b><\/span><\/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-c3c19c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3c19c5\" 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<ol><li><b><\/b><a href=\"#sc-ti\"><b>STX Sc-Ti Defense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#burn-xp\"><b>Warrior Burn XP Carbon Defense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#carbon-pro-3\"><b>ECD Carbon Pro 3.0 Defense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fiber-o\"><b>STX Fiber O Defense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/best-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/#metal3\"><b>StringKing Metal 3 Pro Defense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#caliber\"><b>Maverik Caliber Defense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/best-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/#mission\"><b>Maverik Mission Blank Defense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/best-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/#composite-pro\"><b>StringKing Composite 2 Pro Defense<\/b><\/a><\/li><li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/best-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/#hammer\">STX Hammer 7000 Defense<\/a> <\/b>(Budget Option)<\/li><li><b><a href=\"#6000\">STX 6000 Defense<\/a> <\/b>(Super Budget Option)<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e259d7f 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=\"e259d7f\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-25cc9b6\" data-id=\"25cc9b6\" 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-eff97b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eff97b5\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/battlelax.shop\/products\/warrior-evo-krypto-lite-defense-lacrosse-shaft-30?ref=laxdrip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">1) Warrior Evo Krypto Lite Defense Shaft<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ebb0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ebb0aa\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/battlelax.shop\/products\/warrior-evo-krypto-lite-defense-lacrosse-shaft-30?ref=laxdrip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Evo-Krypto-Lite-Defense-Shaft-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34117\" alt=\"Warrior Evo Krypto Lite Defense Shaft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Evo-Krypto-Lite-Defense-Shaft-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Evo-Krypto-Lite-Defense-Shaft-1-300x157.png 300w, 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wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-381\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"7\"\n           data-wpID=\"381\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        7000 Krypto Lyte Alloy                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight (oz)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                         14.7                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Moderately Concave                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Diamond Textured grip                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Color                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Black | Silver                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        60 days                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Drip Score                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                         4.5\/5                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-381'>\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-b5df432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5df432\" 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>I think that the Warrior Evo Krypto Lite defense shaft is a good choice for defenders who are looking for durability and control. Its 7000-grade alloy construction ensures it can withstand heavy checks and rough play without denting, while the 14.7 oz weight adds a sense of sturdiness that\u2019s perfect for experienced players.<\/p><p>The diamond-textured grip provides excellent control without being overly abrasive, making it ideal for precise poke checks and lifts. I also liked the slight flex in the shaft, which absorbs impacts and reduces hand fatigue during extended gameplay.<\/p><p>However, the graphics near the top of the shaft felt a bit sticky, requiring some tape for comfort. I feel that its weight might be a bit much for beginners.<\/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-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e3bba3 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=\"9e3bba3\" 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-3723486\" data-id=\"3723486\" 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-ca131ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca131ac\" 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>Pros:<br \/><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional durability<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slight flex to absorb impact<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond-patterned grip for enhanced control<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleek and professional design<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticky graphics near the handle<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavier than beginner-friendly options<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-cff65a6\" data-id=\"cff65a6\" 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-f55edbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"f55edbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/OtOFA7Zbwbw?si=aR29mKzyRnt-ED4P&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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-b920130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b920130\" 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>Other Buying Options:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-evo-kryptolyte-diamond-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on Sportstop<\/a><\/span><\/em><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb47b53 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=\"fb47b53\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f82481\" data-id=\"2f82481\" 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-687eb57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"687eb57\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-wonder-boy-defense-lacrosse-shaft-1?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2) Maverik Wonderboy Defense Lacrosse Shaft<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1152e0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1152e0a\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-wonder-boy-defense-lacrosse-shaft-1?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Wonderboy-Defense-Shaft-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34124\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Wonderboy-Defense-Shaft-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Wonderboy-Defense-Shaft-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Wonderboy-Defense-Shaft-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-13d438d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"13d438d\" 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-39b46bc elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"39b46bc\" 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:\/\/www.battlelax.com\/products\/maverik-wonderboy-2025-lacrosse-shaft?variant=46224670621935\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on Battle Lax<\/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-6c71b4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"6c71b4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-382\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"7\"\n           data-wpID=\"382\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        9000 Series Alloy                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight (oz)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        15 | 12 (variations)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Octagonal Shape                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Textured Finish                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Color                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Black | Gray | white                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        60 days                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Drip Score                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                         4.7\/5                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-382'>\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-7d4e1e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d4e1e7\" 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For me, the Maverik Wonderboy defense shaft is a great choice for defenders and defensive middies looking for a mix of durability and agility. Manufactured from a robust 9000 series alloy, this shaft offers a silky smooth feel that minimizes friction, even with gloves, making it effortless to handle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its classic octagonal shape features curved grooves, providing a secure grip in any weather conditions. The adjustable butt end allows for customized hand placement, enhancing control during checks. While it&#8217;s incredibly lightweight, weighing as little as 12 ounces, the paint can chip over time, and the finish isn&#8217;t fully weather-resistant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I think these minor drawbacks can be easily overlooked given its exceptional performance and durability.<\/span><\/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-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-15d5d9b 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=\"15d5d9b\" 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-199d10a\" data-id=\"199d10a\" 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-ee11116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee11116\" 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>Pros:<br \/><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely durable 9000 series alloy construction<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight design for enhanced agility<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic octagonal shape with textured grooves for a secure grip<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjustable butt end for customized control<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint can chip over time<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The finish is not fully weather-resistant<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-46bfcf6\" data-id=\"46bfcf6\" 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-61aa116 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"61aa116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/XprHQjLckMc?si=-VQ79k9BdozvDlKl&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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-b5b4676 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=\"b5b4676\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d05a0cc\" data-id=\"d05a0cc\" 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-a6e8ad8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6e8ad8\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">3) Warrior Burn XP2 Carbon Composite Defense Lacrosse Shaft\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9f3d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b9f3d19\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Burn-XP2-Carbon-Composite-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34140\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Burn-XP2-Carbon-Composite-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Burn-XP2-Carbon-Composite-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Burn-XP2-Carbon-Composite-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-1500181 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1500181\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-eda9dbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"eda9dbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-401\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"7\"\n           data-wpID=\"401\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Composite                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight (oz)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        4.4                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Octagonal                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Dot Matrix Grip                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Color                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        White | Black                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        60 days                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Drip Score                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                         4.8\/5                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-401'>\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-41316f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41316f7\" 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Warrior Burn XP2 Carbon Composite defense shaft is a lightweight yet durable option for defenders who want control and precision. Weighing just 4.4 ounces, this carbon composite shaft features an engineered flex that enhances shot power without compromising stability during checks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The octagonal shape and Dot Matrix grip provide a secure hold, even in wet conditions, while minimizing glove wear. I particularly liked the rubberized surface, which offered excellent control for quick transitions and ground ball pickups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shaft\u2019s stiffness has improved compared to earlier models, making it more reliable during intense gameplay. However, the slight vibration when receiving hard checks may bother some players. The customizable endcaps allow you to create the setup that best suits your play style.<\/span><\/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-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8b31ca1 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=\"8b31ca1\" 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-0f9a765\" data-id=\"0f9a765\" 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-ae1ba85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae1ba85\" 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>Pros:<br \/><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra-lightweight design for quick handling<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineered flex for added shot power<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved stiffness for durability<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dot Matrix grip ensures excellent control<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slight vibration when receiving checks<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May not suit players who prefer heavier shafts<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-a25ef00\" data-id=\"a25ef00\" 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-6a8e3ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6a8e3ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Aamzl03cx-I?si=bYiD_hRVji3BlLWC&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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-ee27a5f 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=\"ee27a5f\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b7e6a2\" data-id=\"2b7e6a2\" 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-d22c7a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d22c7a2\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/string-king-a-series-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">4) StringKing A Series Defense Lacrosse Shaft\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d40b5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d40b5e\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/string-king-a-series-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/StringKing-A-Series-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1.png\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-774b50a elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"774b50a\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/string-king-a-series-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-f9bc3de elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"f9bc3de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-393\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"7\"\n           data-wpID=\"393\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Scandium-Titanium Alloy                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight (oz)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        12.9 | 13.4 oz                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Slightly Concave                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Matte Finish                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Color                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Black | Silver                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Drip Score                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                         4.6\/5                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-393'>\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-caf6d7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caf6d7d\" 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The StringKing A Series Defense Shaft is a versatile and reliable option for defenders who are looking for a balance of strength, weight, and affordability. Made from a durable scandium-titanium alloy, this shaft offers excellent stiffness and durability, making it ideal for delivering hard checks and deflecting passes with ease.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I opted for the heavier 13.4 oz version, which provided added control at the crease and more impactful checks. The matte finish gives it a smooth feel and doesn\u2019t wear down gloves, but it can become slick in wet conditions, requiring extra tape for better grip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being slightly stiffer than some players might prefer, its overall performance and 6-month warranty make it a dependable choice.<\/span><\/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-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc5c241 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=\"fc5c241\" 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-3842c86\" data-id=\"3842c86\" 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-7841337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7841337\" 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>Pros:<br \/><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong scandium-titanium alloy construction<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent strength-to-weight ratio<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The matte finish is glove-friendly<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-month replacement warranty<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish may require taping in wet conditions<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly stiffer than some players prefer<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\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-d943c73\" data-id=\"d943c73\" 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-91fb026 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"91fb026\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/gMUhj5Str78?si=580152ItRX4cEd1l&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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-531ece0 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=\"531ece0\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0140a32\" data-id=\"0140a32\" 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-ab5c93f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab5c93f\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/string-king-a-series-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5) Warrior Evo QX2 Carbon Composite Defense Lacrosse Shaft\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c54c94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0c54c94\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/string-king-a-series-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Evo-QX2-Carbon-Composite-Defense-Shaft-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34145\" alt=\"Warrior Evo QX2 Carbon Composite Defense Lacrosse Shaft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Evo-QX2-Carbon-Composite-Defense-Shaft-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Evo-QX2-Carbon-Composite-Defense-Shaft-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Evo-QX2-Carbon-Composite-Defense-Shaft-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-3b9f253 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3b9f253\" 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-c16ef12 elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c16ef12\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/string-king-a-series-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-46b528b elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"46b528b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-394\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"7\"\n           data-wpID=\"394\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Carbon Composite                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight (oz)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                         7.0                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Octagonal                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Tactical Slide Grip                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Color                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        White | Gray                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        60 days                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bc-03A9F4\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Drip Score                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                         4.8\/5                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-394'>\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-9446ebe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9446ebe\" 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think the Warrior Evo QX2 Carbon Composite defense shaft is a top choice for defenders who value lightweight performance and durability. Weighing just 7 ounces, it\u2019s one of the lightest shafts on the market, yet its Minimus Carbon construction ensures maximum stiffness for precise and consistent checks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many composite shafts, the QX2 has minimal flex, allowing for a quick and accurate release without feeling whippy. The updated tactical slide grip, with its rubberized coating and subtle ribs, eliminates the need for tape while providing excellent control in all weather conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional octagonal shape further enhances stick handling during tight matchups. While its stiffness may not suit players who prefer some flex, and the two-month warranty is relatively short, the customizable endcaps add versatility to its design.<\/span><\/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-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-288ba4e 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=\"288ba4e\" 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-56e7eae\" data-id=\"56e7eae\" 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-b9a4b78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9a4b78\" 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>Pros:<br \/><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra-lightweight yet stiff carbon build<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tactical slide grip eliminates taping needs<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizable endcaps for better hand placement<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent and precise release<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Stiffness may not suit all players<\/li><\/ul>\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-90c280f\" data-id=\"90c280f\" 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-7aac26a elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"7aac26a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Ex_zZeQhvIo?si=j4IAONItQDbW8Nj1&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27bd551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27bd551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"sc-ti\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/stx-sc-ti-x-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">6) STX Sc-Ti Defense Series (Multiple Shafts)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6685d64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6685d64\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/stx-sc-ti-x-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Sc-Ti-X-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34150\" alt=\"STX Sc-Ti Defense Series (Multiple Sh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Sc-Ti-X-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Sc-Ti-X-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Sc-Ti-X-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-2-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-3853cf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3853cf7\" 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-79c5ad8 elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"79c5ad8\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/stx-sc-ti-x-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-4acd613 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4acd613\" 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 style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer a metal shaft, you can&#8217;t go wrong with an STX Sc-Ti Defense shaft thanks to their durability and relatively light weight.<\/p><p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">The STX Sc-Ti shaft line has been around for 10+ years and remains one of the best and most popular options today thanks to their light weight and high strength.<\/p><p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">There are 4 different weights\/shapes to choose from depending on your play style, including the X (extreme concave, 13.4 oz), R (ridge, 13.76 oz), S (shift, 14.11 oz), and O (octagon, 14.11 oz).<\/p><p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Here is an overview of each of the 5 shapes:<\/strong><br \/><strong>X<\/strong>: Extreme concave shape<br \/><strong>R<\/strong>: Ridge profile for extra feel and grip<br \/><strong>S<\/strong>: Asymmetrical design that is octagonal on one side and concave on the other<br \/><strong>O<\/strong>: Concave octagonal (traditional feel)<\/p><p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">The STX Sc-Ti Defense shafts have a clean, minimalistic design and come in a variety of colors. There is a thin butt end that attaches on the inside of the shaft.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2118df5 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=\"2118df5\" 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-bbb4a77\" data-id=\"bbb4a77\" 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-bedef84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"bedef84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=iIIfJmTl-S8&amp;ab_channel=MainelyMesh&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ef5bf3d\" data-id=\"ef5bf3d\" 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-d4d2670 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4d2670\" 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<h4><strong>Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-7e35213 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e35213\" 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<ul><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EMSroH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a71d295 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a71d295\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"burn-xp\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">7) Warrior Burn XP Carbon Defense<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b503b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b503b0\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Burn-XP-Carbon-Defense.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34155\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Burn-XP-Carbon-Defense.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Burn-XP-Carbon-Defense-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Warrior-Burn-XP-Carbon-Defense-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-f7c3375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f7c3375\" 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-2ce820e elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2ce820e\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-c808360 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"c808360\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-99\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"5\"\n           data-wpID=\"99\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Carbon composite                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Traditional octagonal                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Matte finish                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        White                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-99'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-4f5f561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f5f561\" 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>Released in October 2021, the Warrior Burn XP Carbon Defense is one of the best shafts for both defensemen and LSMs currently available.<\/p><p>It is designed to strategically flex to provide more power on shots and long passes as well as checks. If you like how it feels when your pole flexes (which typically only happens with carbon fiber shafts), then you&#8217;ll definitely like the Burn XP Carbon.\u00a0<\/p><p>Another great thing is the dot matrix grip that gives you a good feel of the shaft in your gloves but won&#8217;t tear them up like many other shafts with rougher grips. This reduces the need for tape which can weigh your shaft down.<\/p><p>The Burn XP Carbon Defense comes with two end caps which you can switch out based on your preference\u2014a larger one that provides more leverage for checks, passes, and shots, and a lighter one if you don&#8217;t want the extra weight.<\/p><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb40e45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb40e45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Overall, if you are a fan of lightweight and flexible carbon D poles, the Warrior Burn XP Carbon is a phenomenal choice.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9cee98c 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=\"9cee98c\" 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-805435e\" data-id=\"805435e\" 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-42b082b elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"42b082b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=NCIVse45jMU&amp;ab_channel=WarriorLacrosse&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5efd0b3\" data-id=\"5efd0b3\" 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-ac85776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac85776\" 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<h4><strong>Other Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-1c2fd5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c2fd5d\" 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<ul><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ICK2pU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/go\/stx-sc-ti-defense\"><em>Lax Monkey<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d36a3b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d36a3b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"carbon-pro-3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">8) ECD Carbon Pro 3.0 Defense<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb40a99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bb40a99\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ECD-Carbon-Pro-3.0-Composite-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34159\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ECD-Carbon-Pro-3.0-Composite-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ECD-Carbon-Pro-3.0-Composite-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ECD-Carbon-Pro-3.0-Composite-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-238de49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"238de49\" 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-ab86d03 elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ab86d03\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-137852c elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"137852c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-100\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"5\"\n           data-wpID=\"100\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Carbon fiber + Kevlar                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Concave                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Matte finish + raised texture                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        White, Black                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-100'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-c34613c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c34613c\" 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><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD<\/a> took the best features of the Carbon Pro 2.0 shaft and implemented new features to make the 3.0 even better.<\/p><p>The Carbon Pro 3.0 Defense is now reinforced with Kevlar, making them even stronger while maintaining an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Something else new in the 3.0 is that it comes with a sliding end cap that allows you to move it to where you&#8217;re most comfortable.<\/p><p>The Carbon Pro 3.0 Defense features a low-kick point that gives an extra bit of flex on shafts and shots\u2014a great feature that not many D shafts have.<\/p><p>Both the white and black versions have clean designs featuring some text and logos that are barely noticeable on the shaft, in a good way. There is also a raised texture towards the bottom of the shaft to give you some extra grip while eliminating the need for tape which can weigh your stick down.<\/p><p>Overall, the ECD Carbon Pro 3.0 Defense is a great, durable shaft that is great for any defenseman or LSM that prefers carbon fiber shafts. There&#8217;s a reason it has been used by elite pro players like Matt Dunn over the summer before it was released to the public.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5c8cda 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=\"f5c8cda\" 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-45f0d33\" data-id=\"45f0d33\" 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-31fc630 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"31fc630\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=LjJT4KCLR14&amp;t=204s&amp;ab_channel=ECDLacrosse&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b618c3\" data-id=\"6b618c3\" 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-19f035a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19f035a\" 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<h4><strong>Other Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-6f74849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f74849\" 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<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/product\/ecd-carbon-pro-3-defense\"><b><i>Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb874ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb874ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"fiber-o\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">9) STX Fiber O Defense<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cabf68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4cabf68\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Fiber-O-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34163\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Fiber-O-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Fiber-O-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Fiber-O-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-91d3b20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"91d3b20\" 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-cd0bcbb elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cd0bcbb\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/collections\/mens-defense-lacrosse-shafts\/products\/warrior-burn-xp2-carbon-composite-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-1d4069a elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"1d4069a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-101\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"5\"\n           data-wpID=\"101\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Carbon composite                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Octagonal (traditional)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Targeted grip zones                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        White, Black                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-101'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-dee4ce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dee4ce5\" 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><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stx-lacrosse\">STX<\/a> makes a second appearance on our list of the best defense lacrosse shafts with its elite carbon shaft: the Fiber O Defense.<\/p><p>The Fiber O shaft has a more-traditional octagonal shape with targeted grip zones that give you a better feel of the shaft and reduce the need for tape.<\/p><p>While the STX Fiber O Defense shaft isn&#8217;t the lightest available, it holds up very well over time and isn&#8217;t prone to splintering like other carbon fiber shafts. This makes it a great option for both defensemen who are constantly laying checks as well as LSMs who carry the ball in transition.<\/p><p>The Fiber shafts have a moderate amount of flex. It&#8217;s not as noticeable as the Warrior Burn XP Carbon but you can definitely feel it a bit on hard passes and shots.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a6a3d99 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=\"a6a3d99\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d6289a0\" data-id=\"d6289a0\" 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-82668bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82668bc\" 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<h4><strong>Other Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-b53112c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b53112c\" 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<ul><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/go\/stx-fiber-o-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lax Monkey<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c19fb04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-25077 elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c19fb04\" 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-705005a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"705005a\" 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:\/\/battlelax.shop\/\" 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 Now on Battle Lax<\/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-6365cac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6365cac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"metal3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/string-king-metal-3-pro-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">10) StringKing Metal 3 Pro Defense (2 Shafts)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a21957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8a21957\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/string-king-metal-3-pro-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/String-King-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34167\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/String-King-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/String-King-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/String-King-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Lacrosse-Shaft-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-05e280a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"05e280a\" 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-55c90aa elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"55c90aa\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/string-king-metal-3-pro-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-9c11a6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"9c11a6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-102\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"6\"\n           data-wpID=\"102\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Metal alloy                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        12.7 or 14.11 oz                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Slight concave                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Sandblasted finish                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Silver, Black                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFF7F7 wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-102'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFF7F7 { color: #FFF7F7 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-0426aff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0426aff\" 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>The StringKing Metal 3 Pro Defense comes in two weights\/strengths to best suit your age and skill level. Check out the chart below to determine which makes the most sense for you.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Both options are relatively light and durable. To achieve this, <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stringking-lacrosse\/\">StringKing<\/a> analyzed warranty claims from their older metal shafts to find the specific spots that needed reinforcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stringking-lacrosse\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Stringking&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Stringking<\/span><\/a> also offers a 6-month warranty should your shaft break, bend, or develop any major dents or cracks.<\/span><\/p><p>The shafts have a slight concave shape that gives good feed in gloves as well as a sandblasted finish that gives a better grip than a completely smooth shaft.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Metal 3 Pro Defense, which comes in silver and black, is one of the best-looking shafts available today with a small logo on one side and info about the shaft on the other.<\/span><\/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-1ce82ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ce82ab\" 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 decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/StringKing-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Suggestion-Chart-qppe3qum8zh8yofcgb9ee7klpt0papko8lrvck6ais.jpg\" title=\"StringKing-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Suggestion-Chart\" alt=\"StringKing-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Suggestion-Chart\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e8f4657 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=\"e8f4657\" 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-6e033af\" data-id=\"6e033af\" 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-5affe98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"5affe98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=RFlaqO_IvAA&amp;ab_channel=StringKing&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd9c00b\" data-id=\"dd9c00b\" 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-69a371b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69a371b\" 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<h4><strong>Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-ec714ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec714ab\" 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<ul><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l9Zfmo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9606e9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9606e9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"caliber\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-caliber-defense-lacrosse-shaft-1?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">11) Maverik Caliber Defense Shaft<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0bc3e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e0bc3e1\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-caliber-defense-lacrosse-shaft-1?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Caliber-Defense-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34171\" alt=\"Maverik Caliber Defense Shaft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Caliber-Defense-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Caliber-Defense-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Caliber-Defense-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-88bd31d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"88bd31d\" 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-f714ed7 elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f714ed7\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-caliber-defense-lacrosse-shaft-1?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-5d908fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5d908fe\" 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-e0df3c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"e0df3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-103\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"5\"\n           data-wpID=\"103\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Scandium-Titanium Alloy                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Concave                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Bead-blasted                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Silver, Gunmetal, Black, White                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-103'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-748e060 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"748e060\" 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>New on our list of the best D and LSM shafts for 2023 is the Maverik Caliber\u2014a tough metal shaft made of a military-grade scandium-titanium alloy that holds up in almost any condition.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/maverik-lacrosse\">Maverik<\/a> also released an updated version of the Caliber in October 2022 featuring cleaner designs on the four color options available: Silver, Gunmetal, Black, and White (new). The new version features an almost-blank shaft with a simple &#8220;Caliber&#8221; written in a sleek font.<\/p><p>Aside from the strength and relatively lightweight, the Caliber also has a nice concave shape that feels great in gloves. Compared to shafts with a more rounded shape, you can really feel the edges of the Caliber, giving you extra leverage for laying checks and quickly moving your stick for groundballs and deflection\/intercepting passes.<\/p><p>Another cool feature of the Maverik Caliber shaft is the bead-blasted finish. Unlike some other shafts that add a lot of extra material to provide texture, this is a subtle grip that doesn&#8217;t add any weight.\u00a0<\/p><p>Finally, the Caliber Defense includes the adjustable butt end that <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/maverik-lacrosse\">Maverik<\/a> has been including on most of their new shafts. This allows you to move the butt end to where it feels the most comfortable for you\u2014a nice touch on an already great shaft.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-74d022c 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=\"74d022c\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d5f7d69\" data-id=\"d5f7d69\" 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-9159ac6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9159ac6\" 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<h4><strong>Other Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-fbc1ed7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbc1ed7\" 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<ul><li>\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fZdOII\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon <\/a><\/em>(older model)<\/strong><\/li><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/go\/maverik-lacrosse-shaft-caliber-defense-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lax Monkey<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91f498 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d91f498\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"mission\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-mission-blank-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">12) Maverik Mission Blank Defense Shaft<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51dc688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51dc688\" 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\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-mission-blank-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Mission-Blank-Defense.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34175\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Mission-Blank-Defense.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Mission-Blank-Defense-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maverik-Mission-Blank-Defense-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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-4c41744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4c41744\" 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-f5f7da7 elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f5f7da7\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-mission-blank-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-ae2fa5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"ae2fa5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-104\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"6\"\n           data-wpID=\"104\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Scandium alloy                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Not available                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Traditional octagonal                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Bead blasted finish                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Black, White, Gunmetal, Silver                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-104'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-31d05e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31d05e8\" 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>If you don&#8217;t like a ton of graphics on your shafts, the Maverik Mission Blank Defense is right up your alley. The &#8220;Blank&#8221; in the name of the shaft means just that\u2014the shaft is literally blank.<\/p><p>There&#8217;s something about having no logos and no other way of indicating what shaft you are using (besides maybe <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/maverik-lacrosse\">Maverik&#8217;s<\/a> patented adjustable butt end) that makes you feel like you&#8217;re in an exclusive crowd.<\/p><p>The actual performance of the shaft isn&#8217;t bad either. It is made of scandium alloy, giving it a great strength-to-weight ratio that feels great out on the field. It also has a bead-blasted finish that gives a subtle, yet effective grip.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re a fan of clean, metal shafts, the<a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/maverik-lacrosse\"> Maverik<\/a> Mission Blank is an awesome option.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-57cc951 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=\"57cc951\" 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-4bc2dbd\" data-id=\"4bc2dbd\" 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-3b2b604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"3b2b604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=M6dJXbzK-YA&amp;ab_channel=SportStop.comLacrosseRetailer&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1d5d32\" data-id=\"e1d5d32\" 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-b6985ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6985ed\" 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<h4><strong>Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-a3b721e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3b721e\" 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<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-mission-blank-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>View on <\/em><em>SportStop<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u64QRY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aefb1ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aefb1ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"composite-pro\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-mission-blank-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">13) StringKing Composite 2 Pro Defense Shaft<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557fbcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"557fbcc\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/StringKing-Composite-2-Pro-Defense-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34180\" alt=\"StringKing Composite 2 Pro Defense Shaft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/StringKing-Composite-2-Pro-Defense-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/StringKing-Composite-2-Pro-Defense-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/StringKing-Composite-2-Pro-Defense-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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-275cac6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"275cac6\" 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-172eaff elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"172eaff\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/maverik-mission-blank-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-85ed5d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"85ed5d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-105\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"6\"\n           data-wpID=\"105\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Carbon fiber                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        12.70 \u2013 14.11 oz                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Slight concave                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Smooth                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Black, White                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-105'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-e66f91a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e66f91a\" 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>If you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stringking-lacrosse\">StringKing<\/a> fan but prefer a carbon shaft, the Composite 2 Pro Defense is a solid choice (literally). It has very little flex for a composite shaft and unmatched impact resistance.\u00a0<\/p><p>Just released in October 2022, the updated version of the popular Composite Pro Defense sill features\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Smart Taper technology to optimize the balance of the shaft while adding strength where the weakest points usually are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Like the original Composite Pro Defense, the Composite 2 Pro Defense comes in two weights\u2014360 g and 400 g. If you are a younger player (15 and under), we recommend going with the lighter version and vice-versa for those 16 and up.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Unlike a lot of other shafts, the StringKing Composite 2 Pro Defense doesn&#8217;t have too much grip. Instead, it has a smoother feel. In addition, it features the same (very nice looking) minimalistic design as the Metal 3 shafts.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stringking-lacrosse\">StringKing<\/a> has really pushed towards. the front of the crowd when it comes to shafts and the Composite 2 Pro Defense is no exception. If you want a clean, carbon fiber shaft without the flex that most come with, you can&#8217;t go wrong with this pole.<\/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-15d9136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"15d9136\" 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 decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/StringKing-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Suggestion-Chart-qppe3qum8zh8yofcgb9ee7klpt0papko8lrvck6ais.jpg\" title=\"StringKing-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Suggestion-Chart\" alt=\"StringKing-Metal-3-Pro-Defense-Suggestion-Chart\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-bf4e90c 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=\"bf4e90c\" 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-5e9152d\" data-id=\"5e9152d\" 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-dfc00a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"dfc00a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=04NU-0yI388&amp;ab_channel=StringKing&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a7f935\" data-id=\"2a7f935\" 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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c066c3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c066c3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"hammer\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">14) Budget Shaft: STX Hammer 7000 Defense<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a78a3da elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a78a3da\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Hammer-7000-Defense.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34182\" alt=\"STX Hammer 7000 Defense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Hammer-7000-Defense.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Hammer-7000-Defense-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-Hammer-7000-Defense-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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-59971d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"59971d6\" 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-2b4aa15 elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2b4aa15\" 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:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/stx-hammer-7000-defense-lacrosse-shaft?ref=PoiGy76H\" 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=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Now on SportStop<\/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-a7ad7fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"a7ad7fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-106\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"6\"\n           data-wpID=\"106\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Metal 7075 alloy                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        13.05 oz                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Slight concave                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Mild sandblasted finish                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Black, Silver                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-106'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-04e6e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04e6e78\" 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>The STX Hammer 7000 Defense is a favorite among younger players who are just learning to play with a d-pole.\u00a0<\/p><p>Despite it being a cheaper option, it is one of the lighter defensive shafts weighing in at just over 13 oz. It also has a nice sandblasted finish, giving it the feel of a much more expensive shaft.<\/p><p>The Hammer 7000 comes in black and silver, both of which have lines accenting the the half or so of the shaft.<\/p><p>Even though this shaft has pretty good strength and durability, it does come with a 6-month warranty should it break.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-01a537d 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=\"01a537d\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5f7cc3\" data-id=\"c5f7cc3\" 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-adea5a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adea5a7\" 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<h4><strong>Other Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-3eb6387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3eb6387\" 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<ul><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/product\/stx-hammer-7000-shaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c47afa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c47afa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"6000\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">15) Super Budget Shaft: STX 6000 Defense<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfbce08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bfbce08\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-6000-Defense-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34186\" alt=\"STX 6000 Defense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-6000-Defense-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-6000-Defense-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/STX-6000-Defense-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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-fc24acf elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fc24acf\" 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 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SportStop<\/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-d33f28b elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"d33f28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-107\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:1px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"6\"\n           data-wpID=\"107\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Material                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:50%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Metal alloy                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Weight                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Not available                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Shape                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Octagonal                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Grip\/Finish                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Smooth                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row odd\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Colors                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Black, Silver                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row even\" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bc-03A9F4 wpdt-tc-FFFFFF wpdt-bold\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Warranty                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        6 months                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-107'>\n.wpdt-bc-03A9F4 { background-color: #03A9F4 !important;}\n.wpdt-tc-FFFFFF { color: #FFFFFF !important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/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-19ec11e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19ec11e\" 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>The STX 6000 Defense shaft is made for beginners, making it a great first option for new d-poles. It is relatively light and you can cut it down easily to better suit shorter players.<\/p><p>It has a traditional octagonal shape and a smooth finish. It also has &#8220;Memory Marker&#8221; graphics that help young players learn proper hand placement.<\/p><p>I don&#8217;t recommend the STX 6000 Defense shaft for higher levels of play as it&#8217;s not as durable as more advanced shafts. It&#8217;s not a bad option if you&#8217;re just looking for a cheap defense shaft to mess around with in the backyard, however.<\/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-b060883 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b060883\" 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<h4><strong>Buying Options<\/strong><\/h4>\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-f277e7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f277e7d\" 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<ul><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IwG5bM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/go\/stx-6000-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><em>Lax Monkey<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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-a2cd7c9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1148 elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a2cd7c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\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-6b9b11a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b9b11a\" 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><b>&gt;&gt; Read More:\u00a0<\/b><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/cheap-lacrosse-shafts\/#cheap-defense-shafts\" rel=\"\">Cheap Defense Lacrosse Shafts<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8879126 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=\"8879126\" 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-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac0f624\" data-id=\"ac0f624\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\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 class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de5dc73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de5dc73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"how-to-choose\" 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>How to Choose a Defense Lacrosse Shaft<\/h2><div>Having trouble deciding which defense shaft to go with? Here are some things you may want to consider when comparing options.<\/div><h3><span style=\"color: #07597c;\">1) Durability<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">As a defenseman who will be laying checks throughout the game, the most important thing is to find a shaft that will hold up well for you throughout the season. Whereas attackmen and middies might be able to get away with weaker shafts, defensemen and LSMs cannot.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">It can be challenging to judge the durability and strength of a shaft just by simply looking at it or holding it, however. I recommend reading\/watching customer reviews (like I&#8217;ve done to create this guide) to figure out if a defensive shaft will hold up well.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">More advanced shafts are typically very durable and are tough to break, dent, or crack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #07597c; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">2) Weight<\/span><\/h3><p>It&#8217;s also important to find a relatively lightweight shaft that won&#8217;t slow you down throughout the game. Super heavy shafts can make laying checks, intercepting passes, and even dodging harder since you won&#8217;t be able to move your stick as fast.<\/p><p>The tricky part is finding the right balance of weight and durability since most extremely light shafts are a bit weaker.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Most of the shafts listed on this page are light, yet durable, thanks to the advanced materials they are made of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>3) Material<\/h3><p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px;\">In the past decade or so, many companies started developing carbon fiber shafts along with the more traditional metal shafts.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">People often ask me which they should go with. The honest answer is that it all depends on your personal preference.<\/p><p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/best-carbon-lacrosse-shafts\/\" rel=\"\">Carbon fiber shafts<\/a> typically have a higher strength-to-weight ratio and flex more than metal shafts. They may take a while to get used to, however, if you are used to playing with a metal shaft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Metal shafts, on the other hand, don\u2019t flex much, and switching from one metal shaft to another should feel pretty natural. Metal shafts<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0get dings and dents in them more easily than composite shafts\u2014but these don\u2019t make them unusable like composite shafts once they crack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Composite shafts are more prone to catastrophic failure than metal shafts because they shatter instead of just getting a few small dings. So while an average carbon fiber shaft may hold up better, once they break, they are pretty much useless.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #07597c; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">4) Shape<\/span><\/h3><p>Another thing to think about when deciding which defense shaft to get is what kind of shape you prefer.\u00a0<\/p><p>There are a few different options, including octagonal (traditional shape that is just an octagon), concave (octagonal with the angled sides curved in), ridges (multiple curves on each side), and asymmetric (on side is octagonal and other is concave\/other shape.<\/p><p>Like material, there is no &#8220;best&#8221; shape. It really comes down to your preference. I recommend trying out some of your teammates&#8217; shafts to see which feels the best to you <b>with your glove on<\/b>. It&#8217;s important to try it with your glove because that&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll be playing with in a real game.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #07597c; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">5) Grip\/Finish<\/span><\/h3><p>Aside from the shape and material of your shaft, the finish of it also affects how it feels in your hands.\u00a0<\/p><p>Most metal shafts have some sort of sandblasted finish which just makes them a bit more rough. Composite shafts are usually a bit smoother but some (such as the ECD Carbon Pro 2.0) have a raised texture to give you a better grip.\u00a0<\/p><p>This is also something that you&#8217;ll want to test out with your gloves on to see what feels the best to you.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #07597c; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">6) Cost<\/span><\/h3><p>Like with any lacrosse gear you are buying, you have to think about your budget, of course. Luckily, if you don&#8217;t want to spend a ton on a defensive shaft, you can still get a quality option at a relatively affordable price.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px;\">At the end of the day, all shafts are generally the same shape and size. There really isn&#8217;t <i>that much<\/i> difference between a mediocre shaft and a top tier shaft.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px;\">If you are looking to save on your stick, I would recommend going with a cheaper shaft and nicer head.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px;\">The <\/span><a style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039;; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-lacrosse-heads\/\" rel=\"\">best lacrosse heads<\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0are noticeably different than mediocre heads. They often have better face shapes, are more durable and stiff, and have superior scoops.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">With that being said, if you are trying to find a cheaper lacrosse shaft, I recommend looking at older models. Often these are discounted as new versions come out despite there being little difference from generation to generation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\"><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-defensive-lacrosse-heads\/\" rel=\"\">Best Defensive Lacrosse Heads<\/a><\/span><\/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-a83c914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a83c914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"how-we-rate\" 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>How We Rate Defense Lacrosse Shafts<\/h2><p>We take our ratings seriously and only recommend products that we would use ourselves.<\/p><p>To come up with our ratings for each product, we test the product ourselves whenever possible, review product specifications (weight, strength, material, grip, etc.), and read customer reviews\/talk to lacrosse players we know that use the product.<\/p><p>When testing lacrosse shafts, specifically, we weigh the shafts, feel them in gloves (for both grip from the shape of the shaft as well as the texture of the finish), shoot with them to understand how they flex, check them with another stick and lay checks with them to see how they hold up.<\/p><p>When it&#8217;s not possible to extensively test a product ourselves, we spend extra time talking to real customers who have used the product for a while themselves.<\/p><p>If you ever have any feedback for any of the products listed on this page or have a recommended addition, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0and let us know!<\/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-bcb45c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcb45c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"faqs\" 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<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People Also Ask<\/span><\/h1><h3>\u00a0Will XYZ head fit onto this shaft?<\/h3><p>Most heads typically fit onto any shaft\u2014even if they are different brands. You may have to drill a new hole in the shaft so you can screw the head in, but that&#8217;s usually the extent of work required.<\/p><p>The one caveat is if your head has a throat plug and you&#8217;re using a solid\u00a0(not hollow)\u00a0composite shaft. In this situation, you may want to find a hollow shaft (or head without a throat plug) to make sure they will fit.<\/p><p>With that being said, there aren&#8217;t many defensive heads that have throat plugs. These are most popular in <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-faceoff-heads\/\" rel=\"\">faceoff heads<\/a> which most defensemen wouldn&#8217;t be using anyway.<\/p><h3>What is the standard defense shaft length?<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When you buy a new defense shaft, it will almost always be 60 inches long. This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/lacrosse-shaft-lengths\/\">standard length<\/a> and what most high school and college players use.<\/span><\/p><p>The legal range for defense shafts, however, is any where from 30 to 60 inches. If your shaft is 30 inches, however, it would be considered an attack shaft.<\/p><p>Younger and shorter players may want to cut down their shaft to a shorter length to give them more control. The general rule of thumb is that your entire defense stick should be the same height as you. Since most heads are around 10 inches long, your D shaft should be 10 inches shorter than your height.<\/p><h3 style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-style: normal;\">Are there shafts specifically made for LSMs?<\/h3><div>I&#8217;ve never seen one. LSMs may consider going with a lighter shaft that is easier to control in transition and on the offensive end, but I&#8217;ve never seen a specific &#8220;LSM shaft.&#8221; Most carbon fiber\/composite shafts will give LSMs some flex that may increase their shot speed.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do You Play Better Defense in Lacrosse?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve your positioning, maintain a strong defensive stance, communicate with teammates, use effective stick checks, and anticipate the opponent\u2019s moves. Practice footwork and agility regularly.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a D Pole in Lacrosse?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A D pole, or defensive pole, is a long lacrosse stick used by defensemen and long-stick midfielders (LSMs). It typically measures 60 inches in length, offering extended reach for checks and interceptions.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Different About a Defensive Stick in Boys Lacrosse?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defensive sticks in boys&#8217; lacrosse are longer (60 inches) than offensive sticks (30 inches), providing greater reach for checks and increased leverage for defensive maneuvers.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Flex iQ in a Lacrosse Shaft?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex iQ refers to the shaft&#8217;s flexibility rating, indicating how much it bends under pressure. 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There are metal and carbon fiber options, different shapes, various grips, and other things that you have to consider when choosing a d-pole. To help make this process easier, I researched the market to find the best defense shafts available today. Table of Contents Best Defense Lacrosse Shafts To find the best lacrosse shafts for defensemen, I started off by creating a database of all available handles on the market including as much info about each as I could find including price, weight, material, and more. I then read customer reviews and visited my local sporting goods to get more insight into how strong they were, how they felt, and what they looked like in person. From there, I narrowed down my list to the 8 best defense shafts plus 2 budget options if you are looking for a cheaper d pole. Best Lacrosse Shafts for Defense: STX Sc-Ti Defense Warrior Burn XP Carbon Defense ECD Carbon Pro 3.0 Defense STX Fiber O Defense StringKing Metal 3 Pro Defense Maverik Caliber Defense Maverik Mission Blank Defense StringKing Composite 2 Pro Defense STX Hammer 7000 Defense (Budget Option) STX 6000 Defense (Super Budget Option) 1) Warrior Evo Krypto Lite Defense Shaft View Now on Battle Lax I think that the Warrior Evo Krypto Lite defense shaft is a good choice for defenders who are looking for durability and control. Its 7000-grade alloy construction ensures it can withstand heavy checks and rough play without denting, while the 14.7 oz weight adds a sense of sturdiness that\u2019s perfect for experienced players. The diamond-textured grip provides excellent control without being overly abrasive, making it ideal for precise poke checks and lifts. I also liked the slight flex in the shaft, which absorbs impacts and reduces hand fatigue during extended gameplay. However, the graphics near the top of the shaft felt a bit sticky, requiring some tape for comfort. I feel that its weight might be a bit much for beginners. Pros: Exceptional durability Slight flex to absorb impact Diamond-patterned grip for enhanced control Sleek and professional design Cons: Sticky graphics near the handle Heavier than beginner-friendly options https:\/\/youtu.be\/OtOFA7Zbwbw?si=aR29mKzyRnt-ED4P Other Buying Options: View on Sportstop 2) Maverik Wonderboy Defense Lacrosse Shaft View Now on Battle Lax For me, the Maverik Wonderboy defense shaft is a great choice for defenders and defensive middies looking for a mix of durability and agility. Manufactured from a robust 9000 series alloy, this shaft offers a silky smooth feel that minimizes friction, even with gloves, making it effortless to handle.\u00a0 Its classic octagonal shape features curved grooves, providing a secure grip in any weather conditions. The adjustable butt end allows for customized hand placement, enhancing control during checks. While it&#8217;s incredibly lightweight, weighing as little as 12 ounces, the paint can chip over time, and the finish isn&#8217;t fully weather-resistant.\u00a0 However, I think these minor drawbacks can be easily overlooked given its exceptional performance and durability. Pros: Extremely durable 9000 series alloy construction Lightweight design for enhanced agility Classic octagonal shape with textured grooves for a secure grip Adjustable butt end for customized control Cons: Paint can chip over time The finish is not fully weather-resistant https:\/\/youtu.be\/XprHQjLckMc?si=-VQ79k9BdozvDlKl 3) Warrior Burn XP2 Carbon Composite Defense Lacrosse Shaft View Now on SportStop The Warrior Burn XP2 Carbon Composite defense shaft is a lightweight yet durable option for defenders who want control and precision. Weighing just 4.4 ounces, this carbon composite shaft features an engineered flex that enhances shot power without compromising stability during checks.\u00a0 The octagonal shape and Dot Matrix grip provide a secure hold, even in wet conditions, while minimizing glove wear. I particularly liked the rubberized surface, which offered excellent control for quick transitions and ground ball pickups.\u00a0 The shaft\u2019s stiffness has improved compared to earlier models, making it more reliable during intense gameplay. However, the slight vibration when receiving hard checks may bother some players. The customizable endcaps allow you to create the setup that best suits your play style. Pros: Ultra-lightweight design for quick handling Engineered flex for added shot power Improved stiffness for durability The Dot Matrix grip ensures excellent control Cons: Slight vibration when receiving checks May not suit players who prefer heavier shafts https:\/\/youtu.be\/Aamzl03cx-I?si=bYiD_hRVji3BlLWC 4) StringKing A Series Defense Lacrosse Shaft View Now on SportStop The StringKing A Series Defense Shaft is a versatile and reliable option for defenders who are looking for a balance of strength, weight, and affordability. Made from a durable scandium-titanium alloy, this shaft offers excellent stiffness and durability, making it ideal for delivering hard checks and deflecting passes with ease. I opted for the heavier 13.4 oz version, which provided added control at the crease and more impactful checks. The matte finish gives it a smooth feel and doesn\u2019t wear down gloves, but it can become slick in wet conditions, requiring extra tape for better grip.\u00a0 Despite being slightly stiffer than some players might prefer, its overall performance and 6-month warranty make it a dependable choice. Pros: Strong scandium-titanium alloy construction Excellent strength-to-weight ratio The matte finish is glove-friendly 6-month replacement warranty Cons: Finish may require taping in wet conditions Slightly stiffer than some players prefer https:\/\/youtu.be\/gMUhj5Str78?si=580152ItRX4cEd1l 5) Warrior Evo QX2 Carbon Composite Defense Lacrosse Shaft View Now on SportStop I think the Warrior Evo QX2 Carbon Composite defense shaft is a top choice for defenders who value lightweight performance and durability. Weighing just 7 ounces, it\u2019s one of the lightest shafts on the market, yet its Minimus Carbon construction ensures maximum stiffness for precise and consistent checks.\u00a0 Unlike many composite shafts, the QX2 has minimal flex, allowing for a quick and accurate release without feeling whippy. The updated tactical slide grip, with its rubberized coating and subtle ribs, eliminates the need for tape while providing excellent control in all weather conditions.\u00a0 The traditional octagonal shape further enhances stick handling during tight matchups. While its stiffness may not suit players who prefer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24190,"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":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shafts","entry","has-media"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Best-Defense-Lacrosse-Shafts-scaled.webp","author_info":{"display_name":"Dave Rathmanner","author_link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/author\/dave\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Best-Defense-Lacrosse-Shafts-scaled.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1870","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\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1870"}],"version-history":[{"count":171,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1870\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36036,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1870\/revisions\/36036"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1870"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1870"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}