Lacrosse Gear Answers
Straight answers to the questions players and parents ask us every day, from the store managers and stringers at Lacrosse Unlimited.
Girls
What is the best lacrosse stick for girls?For a girl starting out, a complete stick with a forgiving pocket like the STX Aline helps her catch and cradle with confidence. Our store managers move middle and high...What eyewear or headgear do girls need for lacrosse?Girls' lacrosse requires certified eye goggles and a mouthguard. Our store managers recommend the Gait Glory 2, which most girls find lighter and more comfortable, with the STX Focus XV-S...Heads
What is the best lacrosse head for attackmen?For high school and advanced attackmen, our store managers pick the STX Surgeon 2K and the ECD Atom most often. Both have tight faces for ball control and quick releases...What is the best lacrosse head for midfielders?The STX Stallion 2K and the Nike L4 are the midfield heads our store managers name most. Both are durable, take any pocket and work at both ends of the...Pockets and stringing
What is the best pocket for an attackman?Most attackmen do best with a mid to low pocket and two shooting strings. It holds the ball when they cradle one-handed and protect the stick on roll dodges, and...What is the difference between a high, mid, and low pocket?Pocket height is where the deepest part of the pocket sits in the head. A low pocket holds the ball best, so attackmen who protect the stick with one hand...Have a question we have not answered? Every Lacrosse Unlimited store has gear experts and stringers. Find a store near you.