Equipment Recommendations

Introduction

The below equipment recommendations are geared for new players and those under the age of 13.

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. Its 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.

• STX Stallion 50

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=72890176&camp=CSE:GooglePLA:72890176:22309219-DSG:LACROSSE_MENS-LACROSSE_MENS-LAX-STICKS&gclid=CLOv8snxv84CFQsehgodOusOEA

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

I wouldn't recommend any heads within this price range for attack.

$80 to $100+

• STX Super Power + - A great attack head and makes a great high or mid pocket

http://www.sportstop.com/STX-Super-Power-Plus-Lacrosse-Head

• Maverik Centrik U - A really good head for a mid high pocket.

http://www.sportstop.com/Maverik-Centrik-Universal-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

• Warrior Rabil X - Usually around $45

http://www.sportstop.com/Warrior-Rabil-Limited-Paul-Rabil-Colored-Lacrosse-Head

$50 to $80

• STX Stallion U 550 - Usually around $75 to $80

http://www.sportstop.com/STX-Stallion-U-550-Lacrosse-Head

$80 to $100+

• 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

• Nike Lakota U - Usually around $90 a great midfield head

http://www.lacrossemonkey.com/nike-lacrosse-head-universal-lakota.html

Defense

Less then $50

• 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

• Nike Alpha U - Wide head, made in 2014 usually around $70

http://www.lacrossemonkey.com/nike-lacrosse-head-alpha-u.html

$80 to $100+

• 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

1. Stringking 3s
2. ECD Heromesh Semi Soft