What is the best lacrosse stick for beginners?
For a first stick, buy a complete stick (head and shaft sold together and already strung) instead of building one. Our store managers start young beginners with the STX Stallion 50 Youth or the StringKing Complete 2 Junior, and move middle school players up to the ECD Rebel CF5 complete. Have a stringer check the pocket before the first practice so the ball stays in the stick.
Our picks by player
Beginner / youth
Both are full sticks at a low price. The StringKing Junior comes on a 7/8 inch shaft that fits small hands, and both come strung so a new player can start catching right away.
Middle school
The Rebel CF5 has a light carbon fiber shaft at a complete-stick price. For a player who is committed, a head with a low pinch like the Omen or Atom makes catching easier, and a pocket strung by our stringers adds hold and accuracy.
From our stores
“Pick a stick that will last and comes strung with a good pocket, so the ball stays in instead of popping out while they learn the basics.”
“If you want your kid to enjoy it, start with a better stick. Just remember to cut the shaft down for younger players.”
“A professionally strung pocket maximizes hold, accuracy and consistency, and a head with a low pinch makes catching easier.”
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Gear in this answer
STX Stallion 50 Youth Lacrosse Stick
$59.99
StringKing Complete 2 Junior Lacrosse Stick - Attack/Middie
$99.99
ECD Rebel CF5 Complete Lacrosse Stick
$149.99
THRONE OMEN Head
$109.99
ECD Atom Unstrung Men's Lacrosse Head
$139.99