How to Choose Womens Lacrosse Sticks (2022)
With many different brands and models of women’s lacrosse sticks on the market, how can we determine what makes one stick better than another?
Factors to Consider
- Cost
- Head Shape & Pocket Structure
- Shafts
The Cost of Lacrosse Sticks
Let’s be honest – women’s lacrosse sticks are more expensive than men’s without a clear reason (as are all women’s items in general). Adding up everything you wear from goggles to cleats, to the different components that make up your stick, the overall cost stacks up quite high compared to the overall cost of other sports.
So where can you cut costs? For beginners, low-priced starter sticks are a good choice. As passion and skills grow, replace each component with heads and shafts made of material better suited for durability – to stave off the cost of replacement as long as you can.
Where you shouldn’t scrimp is in your pocket, as it poses the greatest threat and the biggest enhancement to your game over any other accessory. Pockets are easily deemed illegal, and practice with a pocket unsuited for the way you play will hold you back in skill development. There’s a wide variety of pockets that can be used in women’s lacrosse, and they can all be found here.
Head Shape and Pocket Structure
As a general rule in stringing, the depth of the pocket will match the depth of the offset in the sidewall. Choose a head that matches your preferred pocket depth.
The position you play can affect this choice, too. More flexible sidewalls are preferred by draws as they aid in picking up groundballs, movement and face-offs.
Shaft Differences
Consider all of these difference and how they affect they way you play:
- material: aluminum or composite
- angle: straight shaft or angled
- grip: texture on the shaft and comfortability of hand placement
