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Helmet
Cascade XRS Pro Review — Is It Worth $350?
★★★★★
The most popular helmet in college and pro lacrosse. We put it through a full season to find out if the price tag is justified.
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Offensive Stick
StringKing Complete 2 Senior Review
★★★★★
The best complete stick for intermediate and advanced players. D1 mesh straight out of the box — but is it really worth it?
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Defensive Shaft
StringKing Composite 2 Pro Defense Shaft Review
★★★★★
Carbon fiber construction, D1 trusted performance. We test whether this shaft lives up to the hype for serious defenders.
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Gloves
STX RZR 2 Lacrosse Gloves Review
★★★★☆
Maximum feel and flexibility for attack players. Ultra-thin palm built for quick hands and fast releases — but how does it hold up?
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Cleats
Nike Huarache 9 Elite Lacrosse Cleat Review
★★★★★
The most popular lacrosse cleat on the market. Flywire lockdown, elite traction, and comfortable from day one. Worth the price?
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Lacrosse Head
ECD Ion Lacrosse Head Review — Why Every Kid Wants One
★★★★★
One of the most popular heads on youth and high school fields. Forgiving, versatile, and great value at $119.99.
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Defensive Head
STX Hammer 1K Defensive Head Review
★★★★★
One of the most popular defensive heads at the high school and college level. Extremely stiff, great for ground balls, and built to last.
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Defensive Stick
STX Stallion 200 Defense Complete Stick Review
★★★★☆
The best budget defensive stick for players trying defense for the first time. Everything you need at seventy nine dollars and ninety nine cents.
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Helmet
STX Aero Lacrosse Helmet Review
★★★★☆
Lightweight, eleven vents for maximum airflow, and a FIT-SENSE click strap for effortless adjustment. A strong mid-range helmet option.
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Gear Set
STX Cell 6 Lacrosse Gear Set Review
★★★★★
Complete 3-piece protection bundle — gloves, elbow pads, and chest protector. D3O technology, 17% thinner and 13% lighter than previous models.
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Girls Stick
Gait Whip 2 Women's Lacrosse Stick Review
★★★★★
Used by Charlotte North and the best players in the world. The most complete offensive stick in women's lacrosse — Flex Mesh, Bullnose Scoop, and double sidewall design.
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Cleats
New Balance FreezeLX V5 Lacrosse Cleat Review
★★★★★
The best Nike Huarache alternative. QUIX Rail traction, mid-cut ankle support, zero break-in period, and a wider fit.
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Girls Stick
Gait Apex 2 Women's Lacrosse Stick Review
★★★★★
The #1 selling women's lacrosse head. Curved Offset Technology built for midfielders, Air Scoop, and elite Flex Mesh pocket.
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Beginner Stick
Best Beginner Lacrosse Sticks — StringKing Complete 2 Junior & Intermediate
★★★★★
The best beginner lacrosse sticks for every age. Junior for ages 9 and under, Intermediate for ages 10 and up. D1 quality mesh out of the box.
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Attack Shaft
STX Sc-Ti Attack Shaft Review
★★★★★
The gold standard for attack shafts. Sc-Ti alloy, best strength-to-weight ratio in the game, 5 grip profiles, zero flex for consistent shooting.
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Attack Head
ECD Mirage 3.0 Lacrosse Head Review
★★★★★
The shooter's dream head. 10% stiffer than Mirage 2.0, tight face shape, aggressive offset — used by PLL pros Romar Dennis and Bryan Costabile.
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Gloves
Warrior Evo V Lacrosse Glove Review
★★★★★
Warrior's most advanced glove ever. First full compression backhand, TotalFLX+ cuff for unrestricted wrist mobility, and Truvent ventilation.
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Elbow Pads
STX Cell VI Elbow Pads Review
★★★★★
Three versions built for three positions — Arm Guards for attack, Arm Pads for midfield, Elbow Caps for defense. Same Cell VI platform, different coverage.
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Shoulder Pads
STX Cell VI Shoulder Pad Review
★★★★★
Full pad or liner? 17% thinner and 13% lighter than Cell V with military-grade D3O and CURV protection. NOCSAE ND200-22 certified. Full breakdown inside.
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Girls Youth
STX Exult Rise Starter Set Review
★★★★★
Stick, goggles, and backpack — everything your daughter needs to start lacrosse in one box. The best girls beginner set on the market.
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Attack Head
Gait GC3 Lacrosse Head Review
★★★★★
Maximum offset, quick scoop, multi-hole stringing system. The evolution of the legendary Gait Command — built for middies and all-position players.
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Midfield Head
STX Stallion 1K Lacrosse Head Review
★★★★★
Deepest legal offset, EnduraForm durability, Speed Scoop at 4.7oz. STX's best midfield head — used by PLL pros. Full breakdown inside.
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Defense Head
ECD Delta Lacrosse Head Review
★★★★★
X-shaped struts, 5.6oz, ground ball blackhole scoop. ECD's best defensive head — built for close defense, LSM, and SSDM. Full breakdown inside.
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Goalie Stick
STX Eclipse 3 Complete Goalie Stick Review
★★★★★
30% stiffer than Eclipse 2, Speed Scoop, Memory Mesh 11D, Outlet handle. The #1 goalie head for a decade just got better. Full breakdown inside.
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Attack Shaft
ECD Carbon Pro 3.0 Speed Shaft Review
★★★★★
Kevlar reinforced, High Kick Point, Flex8 profile, increased concavity. Built for the fastest players on the field. Full breakdown inside.
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Women's Stick
STX Aria Pro Women's Lacrosse Stick Review
★★★★★
Patented 10° technology, EnduraForm, Speed Scoop, DropRail, Lock Pocket hybrid. STX's best women's attack stick — used by Rachel Clark and Remi Schaller.
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Attack Head
STX Hyper Power Lacrosse Head Review
★★★★★
Power Ramp geometry, EnduraForm, Innerlock stringing guides. Used by Marcus Holman to win the PLL Accuracy Contest twice. The shooter's head.
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Gloves
STX Cell VI Lacrosse Gloves Review
★★★★★
GeoFlex II, C3 cuff system, dual ventilation, AX Suede palm. Broken-in feel out of the box — the best all-position glove in the Cell lineup.
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Youth Helmet
STX Rival Junior Youth Helmet Review
★★★★★
Purpose-built for players 9 and under. NOCSAE certified, maximum ventilation, Velcro adjustable fit up to 22 inch circumference. The best first helmet.
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Goalie Chest Protector
Unequal Goalie CC Chest Protector Review
★★★★★
The only goalie chest pad with FDA recognition for commotio cordis risk reduction. HART technology, SEI certified, Tufts Medical Center verified.