{"id":19379,"date":"2024-03-15T01:44:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T05:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/?p=19379"},"modified":"2025-07-30T07:21:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:21:06","slug":"ecd-impact-goalie-head-w-elite-pocket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/ecd-impact-goalie-head-w-elite-pocket\/","title":{"rendered":"ECD Impact Goalie Head w. Elite Pocket"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19379\" class=\"elementor elementor-19379\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c41e0a2 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=\"6c41e0a2\" 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-c1e4b4e\" data-id=\"c1e4b4e\" 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-49da3523 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49da3523\" 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;\">Lacrosse goalies are a different breed of players who do not fear 80, 90, or even 100-mph balls coming at them. Goalies must consistently read the shooter&#8217;s mind to stop goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right lacrosse head makes all the difference, which is why we are here to break down why the ECD Impact Goalie Head with Elite Pocket might be the head for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed and revised for over two years, the Impact Goalie was released in 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECD collaborated with GoalieSmith to finetune the Impact Goalie&#8217;s head and stringing. It is a prestrung elite pocket goalie head built with a proprietary light and stiff plastic SL-105.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This head features an optimized face shape, a responsive head, and a comfortable ergonomic throat for players of all levels.<\/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-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-796d0a48 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=\"796d0a48\" 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-6f8fd371\" data-id=\"6f8fd371\" 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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-a146886 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a146886\" 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\">Goalie<\/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\">$174.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">All Levels, Conforming with NCAA and NFHS Rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\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 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\">2022<\/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-28410b18 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=\"28410b18\" 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-e3b5808\" data-id=\"e3b5808\" 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-7ebe9769 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ebe9769\" 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><strong>Product Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>11.5 ounces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pocket Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stiffness<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Stiff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>String Holes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sidewall: 20 on each sideTop Holes: 7,,,,,,,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Release Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Face Shape<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Wide and Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ground Pickup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ball Release<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>On-Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>All<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Goalie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Male and Female<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Spread on Shot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Level of Play<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>All<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10+10+6+10+9+9+10+6+10+10<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lax Drip Official Drip Meter Lacrosse Head Ranking<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drip Meter Each Row Ranked Between 0-10<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ground Pick-Up Performance<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>The wide head allows for pick-ups over large areas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shooting Performance<\/td>\n<td>10 (exempt)<\/td>\n<td>The wide head makes pinpointing shots difficult and lacks aerodynamics, causing slow releases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cradling Performance\/Ball Security<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Balls are easily knocked out, and the large head is nowhere near as agile as a typical non-goalie head.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Catching<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Optimized for catching, this head excels at catching fast shots on goals and passes from teammates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stringablility\/Strength of pocket\/Customizability<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>The pre-strung head is sturdy and can withstand the fastest shots.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Durability (Material and Thickness) CheckingPerformance<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>This head is built to withstand high-velocity shots, making it one of the most durable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Faceoff Performance\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>10 (exempt)<\/td>\n<td>Players won\u2019t even attempt faceoffs with this head clunky and rigid nature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cost<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>More expensive than most heads, but the high-quality materials justify the price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Passing<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>For a goalie head the elite pocket allows for fluid clearing passes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Drippiness\/Aesthetics\/Brand Integrity<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>ECD is well known for its high-quality heads and durability, and this head is no different<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total<\/td>\n<td>9.1\/10<\/td>\n<td>Great overall score, which may seem lower compared to other positions due to the specialized nature of the goalie&#8217;s head.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/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-242f10a8 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=\"242f10a8\" 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-55b30215\" data-id=\"55b30215\" 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-289a2581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"289a2581\" 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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goalies hold one of the toughest positions on the field and need gear just as strong as them. Goalies look for a responsive head that is easy to handle, has ample saving space, good whip, and accurate, smooth releases. The prestrung ECD Impact Goalie (Made in the USA) offers all these attributes. It is a utility-rich stiff head for men and women goalies of all levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shape of Impact Goalies is not just for show. It is engineered to save the unsavable. The optimized wide face shape offers more saving area and stability. The prestrung elite pocket is deep enough to have rebound control. Whereas the reinforced scoop offers consistent and accurate release with no break in time. The low-density durable plastic SL-105 results in an above-average stiffness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face Shape, Shooting, and Pocket Location<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Impact Goalie has a wide face shape and deep pockets. The Impact Goalie head gives you the perfect balance with its mid-pocket location and depth to control rebounds and accurate releases. The elite pocket is pre-strung with HeroMesh by professional stringers of ECD.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cradling, Passing, and Catching<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary purpose of a goalie stick is to catch high-speed incoming shots and pass the ball with accuracy, Impact Goalie performs effectively on this front. There is good stiffness in the scoop thanks to the proprietary light and durable SL-105 plastic. Passing and catching feels natural and controlled because of the strategic pocket placement. However, the cradling feels average because of the depth of the pocket.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility and Ground Ball Pick-Up<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ECD Impact Goalie Head has just the right amount of flexibility in the scoop to pick up ground balls efficiently but maintains its rigidity when blocking hard shots on goal. The head responds with agility that goalies need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defensive Capability<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pocket depth and semi-soft mesh make the Impact Goalie a force to reckon with. The lightweight but stiff head does not compromise its defensive capabilities. The defensive abilities of this goalie stick allow goalies to control the game and make crucial stops. With the right skill set, ECD Impact Goalie can help turn defensive plays into offensive opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stringing and Number of Holes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The in-house exclusive HeroStrings are used to string the elite pocket of the Impact Goalie. It is a semi-soft mesh that controls shots and rebounds well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ECD Impact Goalie has 7 holes on the top and 20 sidewall holes on each side. These 47 holes ensure a fine-tuned tension and responsiveness of the pocket, giving you a goalie stick that feels like an extension of your body. The introduction of an adjustable bottom string allows for players to tune their heads to their liking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material, Durability, Flexibility, and Weight<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team at ECD engineered a durable and lightweight plastic SL-105 exclusively for the Impact Goalie. This low-density material can endure high-velocity shots on the frame of the head. The Impact Goalie weighs 11.5 ounces, slightly heavier than the average head due to its more sturdy construction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customization, Appearance, and Aesthetics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond performance, the ECD Impact Goalie Head catches the eye with its minimalistic design. The ergonomic throat enhances the control and comfort of handling the stick. Although it is a prestrung elite pocket head, unstrung versions are also available. The unstrung head allows you to tailor the look and feel of your stick to match your style and preferences. You have the option to either string it in all white or black striker pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros\/Cons of Head<\/span><\/h2>\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-3382905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3382905\" 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-d8900f5 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d8900f5\" 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\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-6d0e8ce7 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=\"6d0e8ce7\" 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-5ad6bd15\" data-id=\"5ad6bd15\" 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-621e678f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"621e678f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Pros<\/b><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64587aab elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"64587aab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Elite pocket strung by professionals<\/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\">Optimized face shape<\/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 stiff plastic SL-105<\/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\">Depth in the pocket for rebounds<\/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\">Easy ground ball pick-ups<\/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\">A good channel for outlets<\/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\">Adjustable bottom string<\/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-1005663b\" data-id=\"1005663b\" 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-3fb3fde2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fb3fde2\" 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-250cac46 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"250cac46\" 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\">Cradle release is late<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Customization requires trial and error to find the perfect setup.<\/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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12eadbb 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=\"12eadbb\" 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-4e5d5ca\" data-id=\"4e5d5ca\" 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>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Lacrosse goalies are a different breed of players who do not fear 80, 90, or even 100-mph balls coming at them. Goalies must consistently read the shooter&#8217;s mind to stop goals.\u00a0 The right lacrosse head makes all the difference, which is why we are here to break down why the ECD Impact Goalie Head with Elite Pocket might be the head for you. Designed and revised for over two years, the Impact Goalie was released in 2022.\u00a0 ECD collaborated with GoalieSmith to finetune the Impact Goalie&#8217;s head and stringing. It is a prestrung elite pocket goalie head built with a proprietary light and stiff plastic SL-105.\u00a0 This head features an optimized face shape, a responsive head, and a comfortable ergonomic throat for players of all levels. Table of Contents View on sportstop Key Features &nbsp; Brand East Coast Dyes (ECD) Position Goalie Cost $174.99 Level All Levels, Conforming with NCAA and NFHS Rules Colors White ( White Impact, Black Striker) Year Released 2022 &nbsp; Product Specs Weight 11.5 ounces Pocket Location Mid Stiffness Stiff String Holes Sidewall: 20 on each sideTop Holes: 7,,,,,,, Release Year 2022 Face Shape Wide and Open Ground Pickup Wide Ball Release On-Time Ease of Use All Position Goalie Gender Male and Female Spread on Shot Wide Level of Play All 10+10+6+10+9+9+10+6+10+10 Lax Drip Official Drip Meter Lacrosse Head Ranking Drip Meter Each Row Ranked Between 0-10 Ground Pick-Up Performance 10 The wide head allows for pick-ups over large areas Shooting Performance 10 (exempt) The wide head makes pinpointing shots difficult and lacks aerodynamics, causing slow releases. Cradling Performance\/Ball Security 6 Balls are easily knocked out, and the large head is nowhere near as agile as a typical non-goalie head. Catching 10 Optimized for catching, this head excels at catching fast shots on goals and passes from teammates. Stringablility\/Strength of pocket\/Customizability 9 The pre-strung head is sturdy and can withstand the fastest shots. Durability (Material and Thickness) CheckingPerformance 9 This head is built to withstand high-velocity shots, making it one of the most durable. Faceoff Performance\u00a0 10 (exempt) Players won\u2019t even attempt faceoffs with this head clunky and rigid nature. Cost 7 More expensive than most heads, but the high-quality materials justify the price. Passing 10 For a goalie head the elite pocket allows for fluid clearing passes Drippiness\/Aesthetics\/Brand Integrity 10 ECD is well known for its high-quality heads and durability, and this head is no different Total 9.1\/10 Great overall score, which may seem lower compared to other positions due to the specialized nature of the goalie&#8217;s head. Intro Goalies hold one of the toughest positions on the field and need gear just as strong as them. Goalies look for a responsive head that is easy to handle, has ample saving space, good whip, and accurate, smooth releases. The prestrung ECD Impact Goalie (Made in the USA) offers all these attributes. It is a utility-rich stiff head for men and women goalies of all levels.\u00a0 Head The shape of Impact Goalies is not just for show. It is engineered to save the unsavable. The optimized wide face shape offers more saving area and stability. The prestrung elite pocket is deep enough to have rebound control. Whereas the reinforced scoop offers consistent and accurate release with no break in time. The low-density durable plastic SL-105 results in an above-average stiffness.\u00a0 Face Shape, Shooting, and Pocket Location The Impact Goalie has a wide face shape and deep pockets. The Impact Goalie head gives you the perfect balance with its mid-pocket location and depth to control rebounds and accurate releases. The elite pocket is pre-strung with HeroMesh by professional stringers of ECD. Cradling, Passing, and Catching The primary purpose of a goalie stick is to catch high-speed incoming shots and pass the ball with accuracy, Impact Goalie performs effectively on this front. There is good stiffness in the scoop thanks to the proprietary light and durable SL-105 plastic. Passing and catching feels natural and controlled because of the strategic pocket placement. However, the cradling feels average because of the depth of the pocket. Flexibility and Ground Ball Pick-Up The ECD Impact Goalie Head has just the right amount of flexibility in the scoop to pick up ground balls efficiently but maintains its rigidity when blocking hard shots on goal. The head responds with agility that goalies need.\u00a0 Defensive Capability The pocket depth and semi-soft mesh make the Impact Goalie a force to reckon with. The lightweight but stiff head does not compromise its defensive capabilities. The defensive abilities of this goalie stick allow goalies to control the game and make crucial stops. With the right skill set, ECD Impact Goalie can help turn defensive plays into offensive opportunities. Stringing and Number of Holes The in-house exclusive HeroStrings are used to string the elite pocket of the Impact Goalie. It is a semi-soft mesh that controls shots and rebounds well. The ECD Impact Goalie has 7 holes on the top and 20 sidewall holes on each side. These 47 holes ensure a fine-tuned tension and responsiveness of the pocket, giving you a goalie stick that feels like an extension of your body. The introduction of an adjustable bottom string allows for players to tune their heads to their liking. Material, Durability, Flexibility, and Weight The team at ECD engineered a durable and lightweight plastic SL-105 exclusively for the Impact Goalie. This low-density material can endure high-velocity shots on the frame of the head. The Impact Goalie weighs 11.5 ounces, slightly heavier than the average head due to its more sturdy construction.\u00a0 Customization, Appearance, and Aesthetics Beyond performance, the ECD Impact Goalie Head catches the eye with its minimalistic design. The ergonomic throat enhances the control and comfort of handling the stick. Although it is a prestrung elite pocket head, unstrung versions are also available. The unstrung head allows you to tailor the look and feel of your stick to match your style and preferences. You have the option to either string it in all white or black<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":19566,"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":[47],"tags":[166],"class_list":["post-19379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-heads","tag-ecd-impact-goalie-head-w-elite-pocket","entry","has-media"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Connor Stifel","author_link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/author\/connorstifel\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/5.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19379"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36434,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19379\/revisions\/36434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}