Heads
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 field. Younger midfielders do well with a neutral head like the THRONE Omen or Warrior Evo QX-O, and in hot climates a stiffer head is a better choice than the lightest one.
Our picks by player
Beginner / youth
Value pick
Warrior Evo QX-O $99.99
Best pick
THRONE Omen from $109.99
Both string up well for younger players. The Omen gets the edge because it can be fully dyed and customized.
Middle school
Value pick
ECD DNA 2.0 $99.99
Best pick
ECD Mirage 3.0 Graphene from $129.99
The DNA is ECD's workhorse head. The Mirage's higher face flare sits the ball up in the head for a shooter's natural form, and its stringing can be adjusted as the player grows.
High school / advanced
Value pick
Nike L4 $109.99
Best pick
STX Stallion 2K from $109.99
The two most popular heads for the do-it-all midfielder: durable, strong on ground balls and easy to customize.
From our stores
“Get a backup exactly the same as your gamer, and stop back every 60 to 90 days for a tune-up and an inspection of your sticks.”
Jason Christmas, Store Manager, Lacrosse Unlimited Horsham, PA
“Custom stringing is where it counts. A head strung well will always matter more than any piece of plastic.”
Sean McCabe, Store Manager, Lacrosse Unlimited Ridgewood, NJ
“The Stallion 2K and L4 are built for the do-it-all midfielder who wants to run the game.”
Tagg Toscano, Store Expert, Lacrosse Unlimited Altamonte Springs, FL
“Lightweight is not always your friend, especially in warm climates. A light head softens in the heat and gets less reliable.”
Lew, Store Expert, Lacrosse Unlimited Boca Raton, FL
Watch out for
Very light heads soften in the heat. In warm climates a stiffer head holds its shape and its pocket longer.
Gear in this answer
STX Stallion 2K Men's Unstrung Lacrosse Head
$109.99
Nike L4 Men's Unstrung Lacrosse Head
$109.99
ECD Mirage 3.0 Graphene Unstrung Men's Lacrosse Head
$129.99
ECD DNA 2.0 Men's Unstrung Lacrosse Head
$99.99
THRONE OMEN Head
$109.99