{"id":18752,"date":"2024-03-06T15:06:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T20:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/?p=18752"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:27:44","slug":"ecd-dna-2-elite-pocket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/general-lacrosse\/ecd-dna-2-elite-pocket\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Review: ECD DNA 2 Elite Pocket"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18752\" class=\"elementor elementor-18752\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d107035 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=\"5d107035\" 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-61555588\" data-id=\"61555588\" 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-17403c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17403c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the success of the DNA Elite Pocket stick, <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD<\/a> was compelled to upgrade and produce a refined stick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023, they released the DNA 2 Elite Pocket. It is perfect for all positions excluding faceoff scenarios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fundamental changes in the ECD DNA 2 from its counterpart are reduced weight, optimized face shape, increased stringing holes, enhanced semi-soft HeroStrings 3.0, and improved durability for colder regions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stick is ideal for intermediate to advanced males playing in defensive, midfield, or offensive positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t recommend this to beginners because it could be more difficult to use for the less experienced player.<\/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-574c8e3 elementor-widget-widescreen__width-initial elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"574c8e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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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-40c47598\" data-id=\"40c47598\" 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-5e7eee2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e7eee2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Drip Score: <\/strong>9.2\/10<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f653c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23f653c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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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-6982babd elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6982babd\" 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\/ecd-dna-2-0-lacrosse-head?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=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View 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\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-28480a52\" data-id=\"28480a52\" 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-3142df14 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3142df14\" 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<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"hasFixedLayout\":true} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Brand<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">East Coast Dyes (ECD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">All Positions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$144.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Legality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">All Levels, Conforming with NCAA and NFHS Rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Colors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">White ( White Impact, Black Storm Striker)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Year Released<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17da1157 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=\"17da1157\" 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-36164761\" data-id=\"36164761\" 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-3dbb8f24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dbb8f24\" 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<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Product Specs<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>5.5 ounces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pocket Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stiffness<\/strong><\/td><td>Flexible Stiff<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>String Holes<\/strong><\/td><td>Sidewall: 20 on each sideTop Holes: 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Release Year<\/strong><\/td><td>2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Face Shape<\/strong><\/td><td>Slightly Wide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ground Pickup<\/strong><\/td><td>Good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ball Release<\/strong><\/td><td>On-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong><\/td><td>Intermediate to Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td>All Positions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td><td>Male<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spread on Shot<\/strong><\/td><td>It&#8217;s a sharpshooter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level of Play<\/strong><\/td><td>All<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lax Drip Official Drip Meter Lacrosse Head Ranking<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drip Meter Each Row Ranked Between 0-10<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Ground Pick-Up Performance<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shooting Performance\/Sharp shot orwidespread<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cradling Performance\/Ball Security<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Catching<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stringablility \/Strength of pocket\/Customizability<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Durability (Material and Thickness) CheckingPerformance<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Faceoff Performance&nbsp;<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passing<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drippiness\/Aesthetics\/Brand Integrity<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>9.2\/10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bc07236 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default 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class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7db4731b\" data-id=\"7db4731b\" 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-f544191 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f544191\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.battlelax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View New Drops\u00a0on\u00a0Battle\u00a0Lax<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17824e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17824e9a\" 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><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Intro<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ECD DNA 2 with Elite Pocket is an amazing prestrung head for men playing at almost any position. It is a lightweight design that offers maximum shape retention. For durability in colder regions, <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;ECD&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">ECD<\/span><\/a> has put overflow tabs on the throat. Ryan Drenner, the 2016 Co-Player of the Year, plays as an attackman with the DNA 2 mid-low pocket.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the best-selling Lacrosse heads of <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD<\/a>. Built with FlexForm plastic, it is lighter in weight than its predecessor but slightly heavier than most modern Lacrosse heads. The DNA 2 head profile is designed to prevent warping issues. It has neither a narrow nor a wide face shape; instead it has a slightly wide and dialed-in face shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooting, Face Shape, and Pocket Location<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DNA 2 has a somewhat aggressive pinch that offers ample control for consistent and accurate releases with no break-in time. It is a truly universal head, seen on all positions, except for goalies and FOGOs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the max offset is in the middle, it has a mid pocket. It has an optimized face shape that appeals to midfielders who look for ball retention and dodging, but don\u2019t want an attack focused head. If you are an aggressive attacker, like Ryan Drenner who prefers a low pocket for the quickest releases, the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD<\/a> has more specific offensive options <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PUT LINK HERE)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cradling, Passing, and Catching<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ECD DNA 2 has a flatter scoop profile. The head&#8217;s design facilitates fluid cradling, allowing seamless transitions and superior ball control. The aggressive pinch aids with consistent, accurate, and smooth passing. Whereas for catching, it has enough depth in the pocket to catch and control fiery rebounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility, Ground Ball Pick-Up, and Faceoff<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is manufactured with FlexForm plastic that is stiff yet anti-warping and flexible enough to absorb and distribute impact forces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD<\/a> subjected the DNA 2 to a \u2018Torture Test\u2019 to endure 500 hits. It came out of the test with only minor scuffs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strategic rail construction and placement of sidewall stringing holes make it a great head for easier ground ball pick-ups at all angles. It has a slight lip on the top to ensure strings don\u2019t interfere while scooping. It offers responsive feedback to attackers and midfielders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the stiffness, DNA 2 is not intended for faceoffs, if you are looking for a faceoff head check out ______. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(LINK TO FACEOFF HEAD)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defensive Capability, Checking, and Knocking the Ball Out<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defensively, the ECD DNA 2 Elite Pocket is impressive. The overflow tabs on the throat are an added layer of durability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During checking, the head&#8217;s design and endurance provide the right amount of give. This allows for effective ball-knocking without sacrificing control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adaptability of DNA 2 in defensive situations makes it a reliable stick for players who value both offensive and defensive play.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stringing and Number of Holes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD<\/a> has used its proprietary HeroString 3.0 and HeroMesh 3.0 for a semi-soft stringing and pocket experience. It is strong enough to release the ball on time and soft enough to control sharpshooters and rebounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike its predecessor which had 18 sidewall holes, the DNA 2 Elite Pocket has 20 sidewall holes on each side. Both models have 6 top holes. It has 3 larger holes towards the top side and 17 smaller holes throughout the rest of the head until they open back up at the throat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material, Durability, and Weight<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex Form plastic is used in the head which is a durable construction material. As described earlier, it passed the <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD\u2019s<\/a> signature \u2018Torture Test\u2019. Flex Form reduces the risk of cracking or breaking. DNA 2 can easily get you through multiple seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DNA 2 weighs 5.5 ounces whereas the DNA weighs 6.0 ounces. This is a significant decrease while improving the integrity of the construction material. Although it is lighter, most heads weigh 5 ounces. If you are getting a universal stick, then 0.5 ounces does not impede performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customization, Appearance, and Aesthetics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has an aggressive pinch and a slightly wide face halfway up the head that starts flaring out towards the scoop. The DNA 2 Elite Pocket is pre strung by <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD<\/a>-stringing professionals in the USA. The Pre strung all-white head is offered in two string colors (White Impact and Black Storm Striker). However, unstrung heads are also available in white,<a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\"> ECD<\/a> signature blue, and black.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3672443f 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=\"3672443f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-601e85f9\" data-id=\"601e85f9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Optimal balance for accuracy and control<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Excellent adaptability in all positions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Strategic stringing and pocket location<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Durable FlexForm material without sacrificing flexibility<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Endures colder temperatures<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ca8f142\" data-id=\"3ca8f142\" 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-2b80aa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b80aa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><b>Cons<\/b><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-192b29c3 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"192b29c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The prestrung head is expensive<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-395cbf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"395cbf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Other Places to Buy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacrosseunlimited.com\/ecd-dna-2-0-strung-lacrosse-head.html?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVmNeVrTYFTUlUQPLqc_2SdRP49k6qaOiLH1eYAov7X3hyJTto7zyU8aAg_AEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View prices on lacrosseunlimited<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universallacrosse.com\/products\/ecd-dna-2-lacrosse-head?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVlmqme4kShbr7j_VE_Ii4gZ70h9ZCi6wX53dehbw9_xF1PtFH_ZFZMaAoMiEALw_wcB&amp;ref=kcV3C4nSoGx0fh&amp;variant=42645508980913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View prices on universallacrosse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fxo.co\/HsjI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View prices on lacrossemonkey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview After the success of the DNA Elite Pocket stick, ECD was compelled to upgrade and produce a refined stick.\u00a0 In 2023, they released the DNA 2 Elite Pocket. It is perfect for all positions excluding faceoff scenarios. The fundamental changes in the ECD DNA 2 from its counterpart are reduced weight, optimized face shape, increased stringing holes, enhanced semi-soft HeroStrings 3.0, and improved durability for colder regions.\u00a0 This stick is ideal for intermediate to advanced males playing in defensive, midfield, or offensive positions. We don\u2019t recommend this to beginners because it could be more difficult to use for the less experienced player. Table of Contents Drip Score: 9.2\/10 View on sportstop Key Features &nbsp; Brand East Coast Dyes (ECD) Position All Positions Cost $144.99 Legality All Levels, Conforming with NCAA and NFHS Rules Colors White ( White Impact, Black Storm Striker) Year Released 2023 &nbsp; Product Specs Weight 5.5 ounces Pocket Location Mid Stiffness Flexible Stiff String Holes Sidewall: 20 on each sideTop Holes: 6 Release Year 2023 Face Shape Slightly Wide Ground Pickup Good Ball Release On-time Ease of Use Intermediate to Advanced Position All Positions Gender Male Spread on Shot It&#8217;s a sharpshooter Level of Play All Lax Drip Official Drip Meter Lacrosse Head Ranking Drip Meter Each Row Ranked Between 0-10 Ground Pick-Up Performance 10 Shooting Performance\/Sharp shot orwidespread 10 Cradling Performance\/Ball Security 8 Catching 9 Stringablility \/Strength of pocket\/Customizability 10 Durability (Material and Thickness) CheckingPerformance 8 Faceoff Performance&nbsp; 7 Cost 10 Passing 10 Drippiness\/Aesthetics\/Brand Integrity 10 Total 9.2\/10 Lacrosse Equipment View New Drops\u00a0on\u00a0Battle\u00a0Lax Intro The ECD DNA 2 with Elite Pocket is an amazing prestrung head for men playing at almost any position. It is a lightweight design that offers maximum shape retention. For durability in colder regions, ECD has put overflow tabs on the throat. Ryan Drenner, the 2016 Co-Player of the Year, plays as an attackman with the DNA 2 mid-low pocket. Head It is one of the best-selling Lacrosse heads of ECD. Built with FlexForm plastic, it is lighter in weight than its predecessor but slightly heavier than most modern Lacrosse heads. The DNA 2 head profile is designed to prevent warping issues. It has neither a narrow nor a wide face shape; instead it has a slightly wide and dialed-in face shape. Shooting, Face Shape, and Pocket Location The DNA 2 has a somewhat aggressive pinch that offers ample control for consistent and accurate releases with no break-in time. It is a truly universal head, seen on all positions, except for goalies and FOGOs. \u00a0 As the max offset is in the middle, it has a mid pocket. It has an optimized face shape that appeals to midfielders who look for ball retention and dodging, but don\u2019t want an attack focused head. If you are an aggressive attacker, like Ryan Drenner who prefers a low pocket for the quickest releases, the team at ECD has more specific offensive options (PUT LINK HERE) Cradling, Passing, and Catching The ECD DNA 2 has a flatter scoop profile. The head&#8217;s design facilitates fluid cradling, allowing seamless transitions and superior ball control. The aggressive pinch aids with consistent, accurate, and smooth passing. Whereas for catching, it has enough depth in the pocket to catch and control fiery rebounds.\u00a0 Flexibility, Ground Ball Pick-Up, and Faceoff It is manufactured with FlexForm plastic that is stiff yet anti-warping and flexible enough to absorb and distribute impact forces.\u00a0 ECD subjected the DNA 2 to a \u2018Torture Test\u2019 to endure 500 hits. It came out of the test with only minor scuffs. The strategic rail construction and placement of sidewall stringing holes make it a great head for easier ground ball pick-ups at all angles. It has a slight lip on the top to ensure strings don\u2019t interfere while scooping. It offers responsive feedback to attackers and midfielders.\u00a0 Due to the stiffness, DNA 2 is not intended for faceoffs, if you are looking for a faceoff head check out ______. (LINK TO FACEOFF HEAD) Defensive Capability, Checking, and Knocking the Ball Out Defensively, the ECD DNA 2 Elite Pocket is impressive. The overflow tabs on the throat are an added layer of durability.\u00a0 During checking, the head&#8217;s design and endurance provide the right amount of give. This allows for effective ball-knocking without sacrificing control. The adaptability of DNA 2 in defensive situations makes it a reliable stick for players who value both offensive and defensive play. Stringing and Number of Holes ECD has used its proprietary HeroString 3.0 and HeroMesh 3.0 for a semi-soft stringing and pocket experience. It is strong enough to release the ball on time and soft enough to control sharpshooters and rebounds.\u00a0 Unlike its predecessor which had 18 sidewall holes, the DNA 2 Elite Pocket has 20 sidewall holes on each side. Both models have 6 top holes. It has 3 larger holes towards the top side and 17 smaller holes throughout the rest of the head until they open back up at the throat. Material, Durability, and Weight Flex Form plastic is used in the head which is a durable construction material. As described earlier, it passed the ECD\u2019s signature \u2018Torture Test\u2019. Flex Form reduces the risk of cracking or breaking. DNA 2 can easily get you through multiple seasons. The DNA 2 weighs 5.5 ounces whereas the DNA weighs 6.0 ounces. This is a significant decrease while improving the integrity of the construction material. Although it is lighter, most heads weigh 5 ounces. If you are getting a universal stick, then 0.5 ounces does not impede performance. Customization, Appearance, and Aesthetics It has an aggressive pinch and a slightly wide face halfway up the head that starts flaring out towards the scoop. The DNA 2 Elite Pocket is pre strung by ECD-stringing professionals in the USA. The Pre strung all-white head is offered in two string colors (White Impact and Black Storm Striker). However, unstrung heads are also available in white, ECD signature blue, and black. 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