Equipment Recommendations
Introduction
The below lacrosse equipment recommendations are geared for new players and those under the age of 13.
Lacrosse Heads for Sale
- Beginner: Black STX Stallion 200 with Stringking 3s Mesh - Mid Pocket - $25
- Defense: White Nike Alpha with Stringking 3s Mesh - High Pocket - $40
- Defense: Black Nike Alpha with Stringking 3s Mesh - High Pocket - $40
- Midfield: Grey Maverik Centrik U with StringKing 3s Mesh - Mid/High Pocket - $75
- Midfield or Attack: White Nike Lakota U with Stringking 3s Mesh - Mid Pocket - $60
- Midfield or Attack: White Warrior Burn with Stringking 3s Mesh - Mid Pocket - $40
- Midfield or Attack: White Brine King with Stringking 3s Mesh - Mid Pocket - $40
Lacrosse Retailers
Before buying check out these online retailers for the best prices and if any discounts or checkout codes exist.
- http://www.sportstop.com/ - Daily deal and great pricing all year round
- http://www.lacrossemonkey.com/ - Usually every 2 months has between 10-20% off sales
- http://laxsteals.com/ - Daily deals at really good prices. Check back regularly for lacrosse heads and shafts at great prices.
- http://www.universallacrosse.com/ - Some great all in one stick deals
- http://lacrosseunlimited.com
Best Beginner Complete Stick
If your brand new to lacrosse and under the age of 8 or 9, I would recommend this stick as your first one. It's got a nice wide head which makes it easier to catch. I would recommend that you get the stick restrung, ask your local team coaches if they can restring it for you. The stick is usually sold at Dicks Sporting Goods and costs approx $30. If your child is new to the sport or if you are unsure if they will be enjoying it long term, then this is the stick for you.
- STX Stallion 50
Lacrosse Heads
Below are a list of lacrosse heads that we would recommend. Shop around at the above websites to find the best deals. General Comments
- Buy an X spec or Universal lacrosse head. They are a little wider at the narrowest part of the head, and High School spec sticks will be illegal in the near future
- Kids usually like white heads as they get into the 12+ age range
- Kids usually like white mesh and white shooter strings. In addition some dyed mesh can feel harder and more rigid giving the head a little less hold
Attack
Less then $50
- Brine RP3 X - Usually right around $50
http://www.sportstop.com/Brine-RP3-X-Lacrosse-Head
- Brine Clutch Elite X - A nice head for a mid to high pocket, usually around $40
http://www.sportstop.com/Brine-Clutch-Elite-X-Lacrosse-Head
$50 to $80
- StringKing Legend Intermediate - $80
https://stringking.com/lacrosse/heads/legend-int/
$80 to $100+
- STX Ultra Power - A truly awesome lacrosse head, best new technology of 2018. I've seen shot speeds increase by 3-5 mph for many kids
https://www.sportstop.com/STX-Ultra-Power-Lacrosse-Head
- STX Stallion 700 - The best high pocket stick on the market in 2017
http://www.sportstop.com/STX-Stallion-700-Lacrosse-Head
- STX Surgeon 700 - The best low pocket stick on the market in 2017
http://www.sportstop.com/STX-Surgeon-700-Lacrosse-Head
Midfield
Less then $50
- Gait Torque 3 - Usually around $30 its a great head and can produce a great mid pocket stick
http://www.sportstop.com/Gait-Torque-3-Special-Colored-Lacrosse-Head
$50 to $80
- Nike Lakota U - 4/2018 usually around $70
https://www.lacrossemonkey.com/catalog/product/view/id/283256
- STX Stallion U 550 - Usually around $75 to $80
http://www.sportstop.com/STX-Stallion-U-550-Lacrosse-Head
$80 to $100+
- STX Stallion 700 - $89 2016/2017 best head on the market for price and usability
http://www.lacrossemonkey.com/catalog/product/view/id/306216
- Maverik Tactik - Usually $99 a new head in 2016
http://www.sportstop.com/Maverik-Tactik-Universal-Lacrosse-Head
- Under Armor Command - Usually in the $90 range
http://www.sportstop.com/Under-Armour-Command-U-Lacrosse-Head
Defense
Less then $50
- Brine Triumph X - On Amazon for $33
- STX Hammer U - Usually $50
http://www.sportstop.com/STX-Hammer-Lacrosse-Head
- Brine Edge X - One of the best selling heads of all time, usually around $35.
http://www.sportstop.com/Brine-Edge-Lacrosse-Head
- STX X10 - Usually $50 or under
http://www.sportstop.com/STX-X10-Lacrosse-Head
$50 to $80
$80 to $100+
- Maverik Havok - A great LSM or defensive head, so far best head of 2018
https://www.sportstop.com/Maverik-Havok-Lacrosse-Head
- Maverik Tank U - The best defensive head on the market in 2016. Usually around $90.
http://www.sportstop.com/Maverik-Tank-Universal-Lacrosse-Head
Lacrosse Shafts
The best thing to do with lacrosse shafts is to go into a store and take a look at them before buying. Shafts are produced with many different materials such as Carbon Fiber, Metal Alloy, Scandium, Titanium and other composite or hybrid materials.
Attack/Midfield
Less then $50
Gait Scandal - Usually around $40 its a lightweight shaft but still is tough. Good for U9 and U11 players. http://www.sportstop.com/Gait-SCandal-NEON-Attack-Lacrosse-Shaft
$50 to $80
- Gait Ice - Great shaft around $60, very lightweight but strong, good for U9 to U11 players
http://www.universallacrosse.com/lacrosse-gait-ice-handle.html?gclid=CLzQ34jvv84CFRc9gQodVLUHcg
Defense
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Complete Sticks around $100
Several websites and Lacrosse manufactures are trying to build great complete sticks for under $100. Below are a list of a few of those sticks that I'd recommend.
Attack/Midfield
- String King Mark 1 A7150
http://www.sportstop.com/String-King-Mark-1-A7150-Complete-Attack-Lacrosse-Stick
- STX Super Power + - Great for attack or middie
http://www.universallacrosse.com/stx-universal-customs-99.html
Defense
- Nike Alpha with Project G Shaft - Good Defensive Head and shaft for $99
http://www.universallacrosse.com/nike-alpha-with-project-g-complete-defensive-stick.html
Mesh Recommendations
- Stringking 3s
- ECD Heromesh Semi Soft
- ECD Vortex Mesh
