Lacrosse gear,tested foryour position.
Buying guides and reviews for sticks, heads, shafts, mesh, helmets, gloves and goalie gear, matched to your position, level and the rules you play under.
Gear up by position
Start with what you need, then narrow it down by position, level and whether you play men's, women's or youth rules.
Know the gear before you buy
Compare box and men's field lacrosse runner sticks by rule-set length, head width and pocket checks before reusing or buying a stick.
Girls' lacrosse goalie thigh-pad rules, optional shin protection and checks for sizing integrated padded shorts or pants.
Learn the basic order for stringing a men's lacrosse head, from mesh preparation and topstring to sidewalls, bottom lace, shooters and pocket checks.
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Lacrosse Arm Pads vs Arm Guards: Coverage and Fit
Protective gear
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Lacrosse Cleats vs Turf Shoes: Which Do You Need?
Lacrosse footwear
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Lacrosse Equipment Bags: Backpack vs. Duffel
Lacrosse bags
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Lacrosse Gloves and Pads by Position: What Each Player Needs
Protective gear
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Lacrosse Goal Net Replacement: Size, Depth and Fit
Goal maintenance
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Lacrosse Goal vs Rebounder: Which Fits Your Practice?
Practice setup
Lacrosse Gear questions, answered
Can I use a field lacrosse stick for box lacrosse?
Do not assume it is legal because the overall length overlaps. Head width, pocket checks and other details depend on the rulebook used by the event; confirm the exact stick against that rule set.
Read: Box vs Field Lacrosse Sticks →What thigh padding do girls' lacrosse goalies need?
USA Lacrosse's current girls' goalie equipment guide calls for thigh padding with integrated protective padding. NFHS high-school rules specify shorts or pants manufactured with integrated padding. Check the current rules used by the league.
Read: Girls' and Women's Lacrosse Goalie Thigh Pads →What order do you string a lacrosse head?
StringKing's uSTRING tutorial for its Mark 3A men's head organizes the job as mesh preparation, topstring, left and right sidewalls, bottom lace, break-in, shooter setup and fine-tuning. Follow the pattern for your exact head and mesh.
Read: How to String a Lacrosse Head →What is the difference between lacrosse arm pads and arm guards?
USA Lacrosse describes arm pads as typically lighter and less restrictive, while arm guards often provide more coverage at the cost of some mobility. Names and designs vary by maker, so compare the coverage on the exact model.
Read: Lacrosse Arm Pads vs Arm Guards →Are turf shoes or cleats better for lacrosse?
Match the outsole to the field: molded studs are commonly used on natural grass, while low-profile turf shoes are designed for artificial turf. Follow the field operator's footwear rules.
Read: Lacrosse Cleats vs Turf Shoes →What size lacrosse equipment bag do I need?
Count the helmet, pads, gloves, shoes and sticks you plan to carry, then compare the loaded kit with the bag's dimensions. STX offers one duffel in 64-liter and 90-liter versions, but capacity and fit differ by model.
Read: Lacrosse Equipment Bags →Straight answers about lacrosse gear
Every recommendation starts with your position and the rules you play under: men's, women's, youth, high school or college.
Each review says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to know before you buy. No filler, no hedging.
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Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product or rule changes.
The lacrosse gear index
- 01Sticks & headsLacrosse heads, shafts, mesh, stringing and complete sticks for men's, women's and youth players.10 pages
- 02Protective gearHelmets, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, women's goggles and headgear.9 pages
- 03Goalie gearGoalie heads, chest protectors, throat guards, gloves and helmets.5 pages
- 04Training & fieldLacrosse balls, goals, rebounders, bags and cleats.6 pages