{"id":5448,"date":"2022-01-05T12:12:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T17:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/?p=5448"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:06:26","slug":"lacrosse-equipment-gear-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/lacrosse-equipment-gear-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Lacrosse Equipment &#038; Gear You Need to Take the Field"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5448\" class=\"elementor elementor-5448\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2070d60 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=\"2070d60\" 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-55f752f\" data-id=\"55f752f\" 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-2b0e7cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1384 elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"2b0e7cb\" 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-3560489 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3560489\" 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>There isn\u2019t another sport quite like lacrosse, both with its storied history and how it\u2019s played. The speed and contact mixed with athleticism and physicality is unlike any other sport.<\/p><p>Lacrosse is a great sport and there\u2019s no better time than now to get into the game with how fast it\u2019s growing.<\/p><p>In comparison to other sports, lacrosse requires a lot of equipment to be successful and safe on the field. This guide will go over all the required lacrosse gear so you know exactly what you need and how it works.<\/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-fc0482d elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"fc0482d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;far fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-regular&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet_extra&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile_extra&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" 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__fc0482d\" 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__fc0482d\" 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__fc0482d\" 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-24fd411 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24fd411\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"parts-of-stick\" 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>Parts of a Lacrosse Stick<\/h2><p>The most important weapon on the field aside from your own athleticism and lacrosse IQ is the one in your two hands. Your stick (or \u201cspoon\u201d as some call it) has two main components (the head and the shaft) that themselves have smaller but very important elements, from mesh to shooting strings to butt ends.<\/p><p>If any of this gets overwhelming, do not fret\u2014there are <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/sticks\/best-lacrosse-sticks\/\">complete sticks<\/a> available from the beginner up through intermediate levels that include both a head and shaft to make buying a stick easier.<\/p><h3 id=\"head\">Lacrosse Head<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $50 \u2013 $100<\/p><p>The head is the plastic and mesh at the top of your stick. It is your third arm by which you pass, catch, and shoot with and use to check opponents\u2019 sticks.<\/p><p>The main components of a lacrosse head are the scoop at the very top, the sidewalls that connect the scoop to the throat, which is where the head connects to the shaft. There is also a ball stop at the very bottom of the head that sits on the throat to stop any passes from cracking the plastic.<\/p><p>The frame of lacrosse heads are made of advanced plastics that are typically somewhat flexible but durable. Different companies employ their own blends to keep your head shape and feel reliable.<\/p><p>The mesh is primarily nylon or a nylon blend. Most players opt for using mesh pockets, but there are those few players that channel the original spirit of the sport in a more \u201ctraditional\u201d stringing that uses leather and string instead.<\/p><p>Here is a breakdown of the differences in heads between lacrosse positions:<\/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-4c631ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-advanced-data-table\" data-id=\"4c631ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-advanced-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ea-advanced-data-table-wrap\" data-id=\"4c631ff\"><div class=\"ea-advanced-data-table-wrap-inner\">\n                <table class=\"ea-advanced-data-table ea-advanced-data-table-static ea-advanced-data-table-4c631ff\" data-id=\"4c631ff\"><thead><tr><th><p><strong>Position<\/strong><\/p><\/th><th style=\"width: 447px\"><p><strong>Head Type<\/strong><\/p><\/th><th><p><strong>Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Attack<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Narrow face shape for better ball retention for attackmen that carry the ball a lot. Often have an offset lower on the head that promotes low pockets.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-attack-lacrosse-heads\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Attack  Heads<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Midfield<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Typically have a narrow face shape for ball retention and an offset around halfway up the head to promote mid pockets that are better for outside shooting.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-lacrosse-heads-for-middies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Middie  Heads<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Defense<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Typically have wider face shapes to provide more surface area for blocking passing lanes and laying checks. Typically very stiff.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-defensive-lacrosse-heads\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Defense Heads<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Faceoff<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Faceoff-specific heads use special plastics and shapes to better flex around the ball on faceoffs and snap back into place after. Note that any head can be used for faceoffs\u2014there is no requirement to use a \u201cfaceoff head.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-faceoff-heads\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Faceoff Heads<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Goalie<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">This is the departure from the rest\u2014a goalie\u2019s head is much wider than a normal head. The head more resembles a tennis racket than a normal field player\u2019s head. This allows for the largest surface area possible for the keeper to save shots.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-lacrosse-goalie-heads\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Goalie Heads<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6905944 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6905944\" 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 last big difference comes between girls and boys lacrosse. Since girls lacrosse has much less contact than the guys game, the heads are only allowed to have very shallow pockets. To counter this, advanced girls lacrosse heads often have dramatic offsets to allow for more control. Learn more in our<a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-womens-lacrosse-heads\/\"> girls lacrosse heads guide\u00a0<\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/sticks\/best-womens-lacrosse-sticks\/\">girls lacrosse sticks guide<\/a>.<\/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-dbc49a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbc49a0\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/best-lacrosse-heads\/\">Best Lacrosse Heads Guide<\/a><\/em><\/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-0dd603c elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-25077 elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0dd603c\" 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-1a4e25a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1a4e25a\" 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 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-0cef88f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cef88f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"mesh\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Mesh &amp; Strings<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $10 \u2013 $30 depending on if you buy a full stringing kit or have spools of string<\/p><p>It\u2019s difficult to rank the components of your stick in order of importance but the string job is right up towards the top. You can have the most advanced head in the game, but if your string job sucks, you\u2019ll be at a big disadvantage.<\/p><h4>Hold &amp; Whip of Lacrosse Pockets<\/h4><p>You want a pocket that provides good hold (how well the pocket holds onto the ball) and matches your desired level of whip (essentially how much your stick throws the ball towards the ground).<\/p><p>Typically, hold and whip go hand-in-hand. If you have a lot of hold, you\u2019ll likely have a lot of whip as well. Beginners typically opt for very little whip as they get used to the game while more advanced players may use more whip to allow them to get more power on shots.<\/p><h4>Parts of the Pocket<\/h4><p>The actual parts of a pocket include:<\/p><ul><li>Mesh<\/li><li>Top string (string connecting the mesh to the scoop)<\/li><li>Sidewall strings (string connecting the mesh to the sidewalls)<\/li><li>Bottom string (string connecting the mesh to the throat of the head)<\/li><li>Shooter strings (Shoelace-looking strings that go across the mesh)<\/li><\/ul><p>There are different types of mesh based on how many diamonds are in each row (10-diamond, 6-diamond, etc.), but 95% of players use 10-diamond mesh which is pretty much the standard.<\/p><p>In terms of top, sidewall, and bottom strings, you can typically just use sidewall string for each. You can buy sidewall string in a large spool (if you string a lot), in individual pieces (if you just need strings for one string job), or in a full stringing kit that includes mesh and all the strings you need for a head.<\/p><h4>Stringing Sticks<\/h4><p>I always recommend that players learn to string their sticks as early as possible. While this is definitely challenging to get the hang of, once you know how, it makes it way easier to adjust your pocket when needed to make sure it always throws how you like.<\/p><p>There are a lot of good tutorials on YouTube that can help you learn to string. Beginners may want to get a professional string job done on their primary stick and practice stringing on an older head until they can get it to throw similar to the professionally strung head.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re not interested in learning to string, you can also buy pre-strung heads at your local retailer or online. They may lack the personal touch of your own stringing but are a pretty good catchall for the majority of players. You can also ask your coaches or other players on the team to see if any string sticks.<\/p><p>Finally, shooting strings are used to fine-tune your pocket to release the ball like you want. Adjusting the shooting strings, for example, can change the whip in your pocket (tighter = more whip and vice-versa).<\/p><h4>What Kinds of Pockets are Legal?<\/h4><p>To get into the <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/sticks\/what-makes-a-lacrosse-stick-illegal\/\">legality of a string job<\/a>, the boy\u2019s game has something called the daylight rule. Refs will check to make sure there is no daylight between the top of the ball in your pocket and bottom of the sidewall when placed in your stick. You\u2019ll see these types of stick checks following goals and done at random during a game.<\/p><p>For the girl\u2019s game, the legality is measured differently given that the pocket is shallower. A portion of the ball must be visible over the sidewall when held in the pocket. Additionally, shooter strings have to touch the plastic frame to avoid any added flexibility to the mesh during play.<\/p><p>This section covers the basics of lacrosse pockets, but once you\u2019re a bit more comfortable with the game, do yourself a favor and dive deep into the well of pocket types because there are a lot of crazy string jobs out there worth checking out.<\/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-230e995 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"230e995\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/sticks\/best-lacrosse-mesh\/\">Best Lacrosse Mesh &amp; String Kits<\/a><\/em><\/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-f7704b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7704b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"shaft\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Shaft<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $50 \u2013 $250 depending on length and quality<\/p><p>The shaft might be the least overwhelming component to purchase when it comes to a lacrosse stick. The shaft needs little introduction\u2014it\u2019s the metal or carbon fiber pole you hold when playing.<\/p><p>The shaft attaches to your head via screws at the throat of the head. While almost any head will fit any shaft, you may have to drill a new hole in the shaft so the throat hole matches up perfectly. The only exception for when heads and shafts may not fit together is if you\u2019re using a head with a throat plug (mostly only in faceoff heads) and a solid carbon fiber shaft.<\/p><p>The opposite end of the shaft is the butt end is essentially just a plastic cap that goes over the sharp edge. Most shafts will come with a butt end, but if yours doesn\u2019t, you can typically buy one for a few bucks.<\/p><h4>Materials &amp; Shapes<\/h4><p>Most shafts are made of metal alloys (such as Scandium and Titanium) or <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/shafts\/best-carbon-lacrosse-shafts\/\">carbon fiber<\/a>. There is no answer for which is better\u2014it really comes down to preference and feel.<\/p><p>The shaft can also take on different shapes in its design as well (octagonal, concave, rounded, etc.). This is another preference thing\u2014which is best for you is simply which you\u2019re the most comfortable with.<\/p><h4>What to Consider<\/h4><p>When looking for a stick, weight and durability are the things you\u2019ll want to consider. You want something that\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/sticks\/lightest-lacrosse-heads-shafts\/\">light<\/a> but strong. Defensive players, especially, should look for strong and durable shafts that won\u2019t break when laying checks.<\/p><p>Additionally, grip is something to consider even with your gloves on. A lot of newer shafts add a texturing element to their sticks at the traditional grip points. But, in case you settle on a stick without the added coating, you can always buy a bit of tape to go with your shaft and customize your grip points yourself.<\/p><h4>Shaft Lengths<\/h4><p>Now, to the most obvious differences between shafts\u2014the different lengths. Attack and middie sticks are shorter (30 inches) than their defensive counterparts (60 inches). Goalies can use shafts anywhere from 30 to 60 inches, though most opt for shafts in the 30 to 40-inch range.<\/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-e6ae446 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6ae446\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/sticks\/best-lacrosse-mesh\/\">Best Lacrosse Shafts<\/a><\/em><\/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-016f965 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1148 elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"016f965\" 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-3710cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3710cde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"protective\" 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>Protective Equipment That\u2019s Needed for Lacrosse<\/h2><p>Since lacrosse includes whacking each other with sticks and hard body checks, players need to wear protective equipment to stay safe while playing this high-contact sport.<\/p><p>The boys game requires a helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, and gloves. The girls game, on the other hand, only requires goggles.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a deeper look into each:<\/p><h3 id=\"helmet\">Lacrosse Helmet<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $100 \u2013 $300<\/p><p>This might be the first piece of protective equipment you notice on a lacrosse player. A lacrosse helmet is a full cage helmet with a chin strap, caught somewhere between a football and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Goaltender_mask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hockey goaltender mask<\/a>. A mouthpiece is also a necessary addition for most leagues.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-goalie-helmets-throat-protectors\/\">Goalies lacrosse helmets<\/a> are standard helmets but also have an additional <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-goalie-helmets-throat-protectors\/\">throat protector<\/a> that hangs off the front of the helmet. This is an important (and required) piece for those who play between the pipes.<\/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-153a652 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"153a652\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-helmets\/\">Best Lacrosse Helmets<\/a><\/em><\/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-185351e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"185351e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"shoulder-pads\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Shoulder Pads<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $40 \u2013 $150<\/p><p>Lacrosse shoulder pads are not quite as clunky as football pads and come in two main types. Full shoulder pads provide coverage from the tops of your shoulder to the bottom of your sternum normally. They are a better option for attackmen and middies that often find themselves on the receiving end of contact.<\/p><p>Shoulder pad liners are another option at a much more stripped-down degree of protection. Liners normally run along the sternum without as much padding in areas beyond (shoulders, upper arm, etc.). Liners provide a wider range of motion and are a great option for players that are primarily on the defensive side of the ball or for advanced players (college, pros, etc.).<\/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-73dc7f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73dc7f3\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-shoulder-pads\/\">Best Lacrosse Shoulder Pads<\/a><\/em><\/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-b93d7ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b93d7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"arm-pads\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Arm Pads<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $30 \u2013 $130<\/p><p>Moving down from the shoulder, there is a lot of valuable, meaty real estate that needs protection and some arm pads are just what the doctor ordered.<\/p><p>There are three main types of arm protection in lacrosse: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Arm guards<\/strong> \u2013 Offer the most protection; mostly used by attackmen<\/li><li><strong>Arm pads<\/strong> \u2013 Offer a medium amount of protection; mostly used by middies<\/li><li><strong>Elbow pads<\/strong> \u2013 Offer minimal protection (mostly just the elbow); mostly used by defensive players<\/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-de3143e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de3143e\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-arm-guards-elbow-pads\/\">Best Lacrosse Arm Pads<\/a><\/em><\/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-e302353 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e302353\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"gloves\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Gloves<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $30 \u2013 $200<\/p><p>And this brings us to the hands&#8230;the always enjoyable purchase of the gloves. The options are plentiful and designs can start to feel like a throwback to the days of Beanie Babies in terms of their \u201ccollectibility.\u201d<\/p><p>In terms of what you should look for in new lacrosse gloves, the most important thing outside of protection is how comfortable they are. You should have a good feel of your stick while wearing them and shouldn\u2019t feel that your hand and wrist mobility is restricted. This ultimately comes down to trial and error, and like any glove, a bit of breaking in is typically required.<\/p><p>Pro tip: look for a stick that provides extra padding around the thumb as well. This tends to be an area that likes to get hit and you\u2019ll be thankful for the added cushion. <\/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-193005a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"193005a\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-gloves\/\">Best Lacrosse Gloves<\/a><\/em><\/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-83b0635 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83b0635\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"rib-pads\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Rib Pads (Optional)<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $20 \u2013 $70<\/p><p>Lacrosse rib pads are optional extra protection for those who constantly find themselves in the middle of the action or for box lacrosse players.<\/p><p>As someone who\u2019s suffered cracked ribs on the field, I always wished I wore rib pads. They are great for younger players, those who are susceptible to rib injuries, and players who carry the ball a lot.<\/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-47f684f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47f684f\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-rib-pads-kidney-pads\/\">Best Lacrosse Rib Pads &amp; Kidney Pads<\/a><\/em><\/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-bd990e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd990e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"chest-protector\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Chest Protector (Goalies Only)<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $80 \u2013 $200<\/p><p>The warriors between the pipes may not have to deal with arm pads and shoulder pads but they do need to invest in a chest protector to absorb the shots they\u2019ll soak up over the course of a game.<\/p><p>The chest protector is essentially a flak jacket that provides coverage to a keeper\u2019s organs and other vulnerable bits along the torso. This is a non-negotiable purchase if you plan to play between the pipes. <\/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-0fabaee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fabaee\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-goalie-chest-protectors\/\">Best Lacrosse Goalie Chest Protectors<\/a><\/em><\/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-abbd696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abbd696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"cleats\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Cleats or Turf Shoes<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $40 \u2013 $130<\/p><p>Not quite \u201cprotective\u201d per se but no less essential to success on the field. Lacrosse specific-cleats may not have as many options as their football counterparts but their specialized design meets all of the stress and movements every field player will make.<\/p><p>Cleats are the best option for those players who find themselves frequenting grass fields with usefulness on turf as well. Turf shoes are a great supplement to those who may also find themselves on turf regularly as well.<\/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-760edae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"760edae\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-lacrosse-cleats\/\">Best Lacrosse Cleats<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/lacrosse-turf-shoes\/\">Best Lacrosse Turf Shoes<\/a><\/em><\/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-f68122f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f68122f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"goggles\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Goggles or Headgear (Girls Only)<\/h3><p><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> $30 \u2013 $90 for Goggles, ~$150 for Headgear<\/p><p>For the only bit of protection for field players in the girls game, we look no further than goggles and headgear options that protect one of the most essential tools of all: your vision.<\/p><p>Goggles are pretty much what you\u2019d expect but with a caged element over the eyes themselves, similar to what you\u2019d see on a helmet.<\/p><p>Headgear employs the same coverage as the goggles but with an added shell over the top of the head to provide even more protection. While the vast majority of girls lacrosse players use goggles, headgear has become more popular in recent years\u2014especially for girls with a history of concussions.<\/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-41f0de6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41f0de6\" 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><em><b>&gt;&gt; Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/best-womens-girls-lacrosse-goggles\/\">Best Girls Lacrosse Goggles<\/a><\/em><\/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-37b147e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1148 elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"37b147e\" 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-2c2e23d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c2e23d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"checklist\" 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>Lacrosse Gear Checklist<\/h2><p>To make life a bit easier on you, here\u2019s a complete checklist of everything you\u2019ll need:<\/p><h3 id=\"boys-checklist\">Boys Lacrosse Gear Checklist<\/h3>\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-dfc8058 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"dfc8058\" 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-square\"><\/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\">Lacrosse Stick (head, shaft)<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Helmet<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Chinstrap<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Mouthpiece<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Shoulder pads\/liners<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Arm guards<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Gloves<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Athletic protector (jockstrap\/cup) *Optional but highly recommended)<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Cleats\/turf shoes<\/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-a4386ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4386ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"girls-checklist\" 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<h3>Girls Lacrosse Gear Checklist<\/h3>\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-e810f64 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"e810f64\" 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-square\"><\/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\">Lacrosse Stick (head, shaft)<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Goggles or Headgear<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Mouthpiece<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Cleats\/turf shoes<\/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-2d0115d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d0115d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"goalie-checklist\" 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<h3>Lacrosse Goalie Gear Checklist<\/h3>\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-2ffada2 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2ffada2\" 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-square\"><\/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\">Lacrosse Stick (head, shaft)<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Helmet w\/ throat protector<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Chinstrap<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Mouthpiece<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Chest protector<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Goalie gloves<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Athletic protector (for men)<\/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-square\"><\/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\">Cleats\/turf shoes<\/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-19cddf7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1148 elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"19cddf7\" 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-ab78155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab78155\" 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 id=\"pricing\">A Note on Lacrosse Equipment Pricing<\/h2><p>As you can see above, the prices of lacrosse equipment come in a very wide range.<\/p><p>Like most sports, there is equipment of varying quality for all levels of play. Beginner equipment is almost always cheaper than advanced equipment, and within one category of equipment (such as advanced), there are many different levels of quality and costs.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re looking to save on equipment you can check out used equipment from a site like <a href=\"https:\/\/sidelineswap.com\/shop\/lacrosse\/l74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sideline Swap<\/a> or a local second-hand sporting goods store. You can also ask coaches or other parents if they know of anyone with extra equipment.<\/p><p>Finally, there are<a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/equipment\/lacrosse-starter-sets\/\"> lacrosse equipment starter sets<\/a> designed mostly for beginners and young players that include all the necessary equipment to play.<\/p><h2 id=\"companies\">Good Lacrosse Companies to Buy Equipment From<\/h2><p>Like every other sport, lacrosse players have their favorite company\/companies to get gear from. But unlike every other sport, the lacrosse equipment market continues to expand year after year with companies specializing in a range of areas popping up constantly.<\/p><p>There are companies that focus solely on shafts, others that just make mesh, and many that provide the full range of lacrosse equipment.<\/p><p>With so many options for buying lax gear, it\u2019s always best to look at reviews and get input from your teammates to find the best options. We also have extensive buying guides that you can find links to throughout this guide and in our menu.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a list of the most reputable lacrosse companies available today:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stx-lacrosse\">STX<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/maverik-lacrosse\">Maverik<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/warrior-lacrosse\">Warrior<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/ecd-lacrosse\">ECD (East Coast Dyes)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/stringking-lacrosse\">StringKing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/nike-lacrosse\">Nike<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/epoch-lacrosse\">Epoch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/gait-lacrosse\">Gait<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/cascade-lacrosse\">Cascade<\/a> (helmets)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/true-temper-lacrosse\">True<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/brine-lacrosse\">Brine<\/a><\/li><li>Under Armour<\/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-61cbf16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61cbf16\" 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><em>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/klemencic\/51210702030\/in\/photolist-2m2jeys-2m2a82p-2m2hFy1-2m2jeKj-2m2eNUd-2m2hFMC-2m2jf38-2m2dN5s-2m2a8nE-2m2ePfi-2m2jfbe-2m2ePhC-2m2ePwq-2m2ePkD-2m2hGgi-2m2422Q-2m242aA-2m2a8T9-2m2a8Q8-2m27Wcp-2m1ZngS-2m2558E-2m27W4o-2m29vnB-2m27Xm8-2m27XKe-2m2562y-2m243Xo-2m29wvU-2m244Bz-2m257eJ-2m1Zpy2-2m257wc-2m1ZpNa-2m1Zq52-2m1Zq7w-2m1Zq9v-2m29xNU-2m246cd-2m29ysE-2m1Zqks-2m2466w-2m29yM7-2m1ZqUU-2m27ZPQ-2m258WB-2m1Y2PU-2m1WYEx-2m1Y2EA-2m1WYve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/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>There isn\u2019t another sport quite like lacrosse, both with its storied history and how it\u2019s played. The speed and contact mixed with athleticism and physicality is unlike any other sport. Lacrosse is a great sport and there\u2019s no better time than now to get into the game with how fast it\u2019s growing. In comparison to other sports, lacrosse requires a lot of equipment to be successful and safe on the field. This guide will go over all the required lacrosse gear so you know exactly what you need and how it works. Table of Contents Parts of a Lacrosse Stick The most important weapon on the field aside from your own athleticism and lacrosse IQ is the one in your two hands. Your stick (or \u201cspoon\u201d as some call it) has two main components (the head and the shaft) that themselves have smaller but very important elements, from mesh to shooting strings to butt ends. If any of this gets overwhelming, do not fret\u2014there are complete sticks available from the beginner up through intermediate levels that include both a head and shaft to make buying a stick easier. Lacrosse Head Typical price: $50 \u2013 $100 The head is the plastic and mesh at the top of your stick. It is your third arm by which you pass, catch, and shoot with and use to check opponents\u2019 sticks. The main components of a lacrosse head are the scoop at the very top, the sidewalls that connect the scoop to the throat, which is where the head connects to the shaft. There is also a ball stop at the very bottom of the head that sits on the throat to stop any passes from cracking the plastic. The frame of lacrosse heads are made of advanced plastics that are typically somewhat flexible but durable. Different companies employ their own blends to keep your head shape and feel reliable. The mesh is primarily nylon or a nylon blend. Most players opt for using mesh pockets, but there are those few players that channel the original spirit of the sport in a more \u201ctraditional\u201d stringing that uses leather and string instead. Here is a breakdown of the differences in heads between lacrosse positions: Position Head Type Guide Attack Narrow face shape for better ball retention for attackmen that carry the ball a lot. Often have an offset lower on the head that promotes low pockets. Best Attack Heads Midfield Typically have a narrow face shape for ball retention and an offset around halfway up the head to promote mid pockets that are better for outside shooting. Best Middie Heads Defense Typically have wider face shapes to provide more surface area for blocking passing lanes and laying checks. Typically very stiff. Best Defense Heads Faceoff Faceoff-specific heads use special plastics and shapes to better flex around the ball on faceoffs and snap back into place after. Note that any head can be used for faceoffs\u2014there is no requirement to use a \u201cfaceoff head.\u201d Best Faceoff Heads Goalie This is the departure from the rest\u2014a goalie\u2019s head is much wider than a normal head. The head more resembles a tennis racket than a normal field player\u2019s head. This allows for the largest surface area possible for the keeper to save shots. Best Goalie Heads The last big difference comes between girls and boys lacrosse. Since girls lacrosse has much less contact than the guys game, the heads are only allowed to have very shallow pockets. To counter this, advanced girls lacrosse heads often have dramatic offsets to allow for more control. Learn more in our girls lacrosse heads guide\u00a0or girls lacrosse sticks guide. &gt;&gt; Read More: Best Lacrosse Heads Guide Lacrosse Equipment View New Drops\u00a0on\u00a0Battle\u00a0Lax Lacrosse Mesh &amp; Strings Typical price: $10 \u2013 $30 depending on if you buy a full stringing kit or have spools of string It\u2019s difficult to rank the components of your stick in order of importance but the string job is right up towards the top. You can have the most advanced head in the game, but if your string job sucks, you\u2019ll be at a big disadvantage. Hold &amp; Whip of Lacrosse Pockets You want a pocket that provides good hold (how well the pocket holds onto the ball) and matches your desired level of whip (essentially how much your stick throws the ball towards the ground). Typically, hold and whip go hand-in-hand. If you have a lot of hold, you\u2019ll likely have a lot of whip as well. Beginners typically opt for very little whip as they get used to the game while more advanced players may use more whip to allow them to get more power on shots. Parts of the Pocket The actual parts of a pocket include: Mesh Top string (string connecting the mesh to the scoop) Sidewall strings (string connecting the mesh to the sidewalls) Bottom string (string connecting the mesh to the throat of the head) Shooter strings (Shoelace-looking strings that go across the mesh) There are different types of mesh based on how many diamonds are in each row (10-diamond, 6-diamond, etc.), but 95% of players use 10-diamond mesh which is pretty much the standard. In terms of top, sidewall, and bottom strings, you can typically just use sidewall string for each. You can buy sidewall string in a large spool (if you string a lot), in individual pieces (if you just need strings for one string job), or in a full stringing kit that includes mesh and all the strings you need for a head. Stringing Sticks I always recommend that players learn to string their sticks as early as possible. While this is definitely challenging to get the hang of, once you know how, it makes it way easier to adjust your pocket when needed to make sure it always throws how you like. There are a lot of good tutorials on YouTube that can help you learn to string. Beginners may want to get a professional string job done<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":17266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-equipment","entry","has-media"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AllYouNeed.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Matt Yongue","author_link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/author\/matt\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AllYouNeed.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5448","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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5448"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36196,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5448\/revisions\/36196"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}