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    Anatomy of a Lacrosse Stick

    Enoch C. WilliamsBy Enoch C. WilliamsNovember 27, 2020Updated:December 3, 2020No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Much like the football or cricket bat, the Lacrosse Stick can be deemed as the soul of the sport! The nuances of lacrosse stick reflect the nature and playing style of the player, for sure. It is important that you know the various parts of a lacrosse stick and what options are there while choosing a stick. This also helps you buy the apt stick for your playing needs.

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    1 The Three Parts Of A Lacrosse Stick
    1.1 The Head
    1.2 The Shaft
    1.3 The Mesh
    2 Summing It Up

    The Three Parts Of A Lacrosse Stick

    • Lacrosse mesh
    • Lacrosse shaft
    • Lacrosse head

    The long section of the stick is the shaft. The net part used for holding the ball is the mesh. The stick part is also referred to as the shaft.

    The Head

    The Lacrosse stick starts with the head part. It is the plastic-made part that is on the shaft top. The head parts vary a lot as you will see. The sticks used by defenders have different heads than sticks used by attacking players.

    At the top of the head section in a lacrosse stick, sits the scoop. It is a curved, near-flat edge. The lower part of the head has the sidewall. The sidewall holes determine the mesh stringing pattern. You will see thicker sidewalls on defensive heads. The attacking heads have thinner sidewalls. The head throat is at the bottom part. It is what links the lacrosse head to the shaft.

    The Shaft

    The lacrosse shaft can be made of several materials. However, they are made mostly with carbon, wood, or metal. Not all shafts are the same. The lighter shafts enable faster movement, for sure. The Carbon shafts offer better flex. If the budget is not high, you can go for wood shafts too. It also offers a nice flex. However, wood-based shafts tend to be heavier making them unsuitable for female players or beginners. Aluminum is used a lot in making the shaft as it is lightweight and cheap too. If you have a deep wallet, opt for the titanium-based shafts. They are light and very durable. They are more suited for defenders. The elite lacrosse players often go for scandium made shafts. Carbon fiber is also being used in making shafts.

    Lacrosse shaft is made in 3 sizes.

    • Attack/Midfielder’s shafts- 30 Inches
    • Defenseman shafts – 60 Inches
    • Goalie’s shafts – 40 Inches

    The Mesh

    The mesh is what holds the ball. It is mostly composed of woven fibers that look like traditional stringing. Nylon made mesh is used mostly for women’s games. You can also find sticks with traditional pockets, in which nylon strings are woven around leather straps. The nylon mesh is what the beginners prefer more. Of late, you can find synthetic and plastic-based strings used in such sticks. The depth and flex of the mesh can vary a lot as well.

    Summing It Up

    When you shop for a lacrosse stick, you need to evaluate each of the parts well. It is also necessary that you think of your playing style, budget, etc. You may check out the reviews of sticks made by popular brands in this regard.

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    Enoch is a veteran lacrosse player. He has played on the same team for 20 years, and his teammates are like family to him. He's worked hard over the last two decades to get where he is today, playing in some of the best tournaments in North America with people that have become lifelong friends. Enoch loves pushing himself physically and mentally every time he steps onto the field, knowing that if he doesn't give 100% then there's always someone else who will take his place.

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