Overview
StringKing built its reputation supplying premium mesh to D1 college programs. The Complete 2 line puts that same mesh technology into a complete, ready-to-play stick at a price that makes sense for beginners. Whether you are buying for a 7-year-old just trying the sport or a 12-year-old ready to get serious, StringKing has the right version for your player.
The key decision is simple — Junior for players 9 and under, Intermediate for players 10 and up. Both sticks share the same core features and quality, just sized appropriately for each age group.
Which One Should You Buy?
- Ages 9 and under
- Shorter shaft length
- Smaller head size
- Lighter overall weight
- Perfect for first year players
- Ages 10 and up
- Standard youth shaft length
- Full size head
- Grows with the player
- Great through high school
Type 4 Mesh — Why It Matters
The biggest differentiator between the StringKing Complete 2 and cheaper beginner sticks is the Type 4 mesh. Most entry-level sticks come strung with basic soft mesh that bags out quickly, loses its shape, and gives inconsistent ball release. StringKing Type 4 is the mesh used by D1 college programs — it breaks in quickly, holds its shape all season, and gives young players a consistent and predictable pocket from day one.
For a beginner this matters more than people realize. A consistent pocket means more catches, more confidence, and faster development. A cheap pocket means frustration, dropped balls, and kids who lose interest in the sport faster.
Out of the Box Ready
Both the Junior and Intermediate come fully assembled and strung — no setup, no adjustments, no trips to a lacrosse shop. Open the box, grab the stick, and go to practice. For parents who are new to lacrosse and do not know how to string a stick, this is a huge advantage. Everything is done for you at a quality level that most beginners cannot replicate themselves anyway.
Durability
Both versions hold up exceptionally well through a full season of regular play. The mesh maintains its shape without significant stretching or sagging, and the shaft resists denting better than most competing beginner sticks. With proper care — storing dry, not leaving in a hot car — these sticks easily last 2 or more full seasons.
Who Is It For?
- Your child is just starting lacrosse
- You want game-ready out of the box
- You want D1 quality mesh for a beginner
- Ages 6 through high school
- You want it to last multiple seasons
- Budget is extremely tight
- Your child is an advanced player ready to upgrade
- You need a woman's stick — different rules apply
Final Verdict
The StringKing Complete 2 is the best beginner lacrosse stick on the market for every age group. The Junior for players 9 and under, and the Intermediate for players 10 and up. Both deliver D1 quality Type 4 mesh in a game-ready, complete stick that will last multiple seasons. If you are buying a first lacrosse stick for any player, start here — you will not find better quality at this level anywhere else.