It's the fastest game on two feet — and you'll need a stick that keeps up with you on the field. Find out how to choose the right lacrosse stick, shaft and head for the game.
PARTS OF YOUR LACROSSE STICK
The head is the utmost effective part of your lacrosse stick and it are available strung or unstrung. The bottom “handle” of one's stick could be the shaft. Some players customize their game with individual heads and shafts. Complete sticks feature both a strung head and the shaft.
PROPER STICK LENGTHS BY PLAYER
Stick length measurements refers to the combined head and shaft length.
Attack and midfielders desire a short stick measuring between 40 and 42 inches. Defensive and midfield players should here is another longer shaft of 52 to 72 inches. Goalies may have a stay between 40 and 72 inches based on their preference. Youth players need a stick they could handle comfortably. Select the stick that matches them no matter position.
LACROSSE STICK SHAFT
Modern shafts, sometimes known as “handles,” are generally manufactured from hollow metal. Most lacrosse shafts are constructed with aluminum, titanium, scandium, alloys or carbon fiber composite. They are usually octagonal and some come with texture to provide a much better grip. The open end of the hollow shaft must be covered with tape or a finish cap made from rubber. The top of the stick is usually mounted on the shaft with a twist to help keep it in place. Choosing the shaft material comes right down to personal preference. Titanium shafts are often the strongest and aluminum shafts tend to be the absolute most lightweight. Scandium shafts offer a balance between the two. Composite shafts stay at a steady temperature outdoors.