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Stick lengths, helmet standards, head shapes and sizing explained clearly for men's, women's and youth lacrosse.
Sticks & heads
Lacrosse heads, shafts, mesh, stringing and complete sticks for men's, women's and youth players.
Learn the basic order for stringing a men's lacrosse head, from mesh preparation and topstring to sidewalls, bottom lace, shooters and pocket checks.
Compare carbon composite, aluminum and metal-alloy lacrosse shafts by published weight, flex, grip, fit and the maker's model-specific guidance.
Lacrosse mesh explained: hard vs soft mesh, waxed and semi-soft, 6-diamond vs 10-diamond, traditional pockets, and how weather and break-in change each.
Legal lacrosse stick lengths for attack, midfield, defense and goalie, plus women's stick rules and how to size a shaft for youth players.
Compare men's lacrosse head priorities for attack, midfield, defense and goalie, then check fit, pocket setup and rule eligibility.
How men's and women's lacrosse sticks differ in pocket depth, head shape, length and stringing, and why you cannot use one in the other game.
Protective gear
Helmets, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, women's goggles and headgear.
Which lacrosse gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads and rib protection attack, midfield, defense and goalies need, with sizing tips for each.
How to buy a lacrosse helmet: the NOCSAE certification to look for, how to measure and fit it, when to replace it, and women's headgear rules.
Choose women's lacrosse goggles by current ASTM certification, model fit, sightline and how the frame works with your headgear.
Goalie gear
Goalie heads, chest protectors, throat guards, gloves and helmets.
Choose a lacrosse goalie stick by rule set, head fit, shaft length and pocket, with 2026 youth measurements and a practical buying checklist.
Everything a new lacrosse goalie needs: head width rules, helmet and throat guard, NOCSAE ND200 chest protector, gloves, and optional thigh and shin pads.
Training & field
Lacrosse balls, goals, rebounders, bags and cleats.
What makes a lacrosse ball game-legal, the NOCSAE stamp to look for, ball colors, and when soft or practice balls make sense for training.
Compare lacrosse cleats and turf shoes by field surface, outsole, fit and league rules before choosing your next pair.
Choose a lacrosse goal for target shooting or a rebounder for returned passes, then compare footprint, target area, angle settings and setup.
Choose a lacrosse rebounder by target size, adjustable angles, frame, net replacement and the room available for practice.