Want to get Son a new stick,head,stringing

[lacrossemom]

Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum and hope I post in the correct spot. I have been reading posts on this forum for the last week and am very confused. I want to get my son a new stick, head and stringing (he currently has the stick from his starter package from 3 years ago). He plays attack usually on one of the sides (don't know position names). He is 13 years old and this is his 3rd season. What stick, head, stringing to you think would be best. I will spend up to $200. (although cheaper would be nice). Thanks for your help.

[Thrillhouse]

Is this going to be a surprise? A lot of people can be kind of picky about thier sticks. www.lax.com , www.bacarch.com com , and www.lacrossedigest.com offer gift certificates so he could pick out his own stick.

[Fishface]

i think the gift certificate thing is good, but u spelled bacharach wrong. its www.bacharach.com and we get discounts there using keyword lacrosseforums. lax.com would probably be best only because shipping is far cheaper when you get into the 150 dollar range. now for suggestions.i would reccomend a warrior razer on a warrior kryptolyte. that combo on lax.com would cost you about 150 plus 6 dollars shipping and it would very well get to you in 2 days. thats just my 2 cents. other people will give other suggestions but i think mine would be good.

[lacrossemom]

No, It's not going to be a surprise but he doesn't really know what he wants /doesn't know enough about them. Basically now his friends are getting new sticks (they also had the starter ones) since they are settling into their positions. Mostly they talk about the shaft (most of them getting the Python) not necessarily what would help them perform better. We can go to our local lacrosse store and talk to them. I just don't want to get ripped off.

[memphislax]

Is there a brand he prefers? What does he have now?

Warrior: Kryptopro shaft / Evolution or Revolution head / Powell pocket
Brine: Python Optra shaft / E3 or Answer head / Powell pocket
STX: STX Ti shaft / Proton head / Powell Pocket
Gait: DB803 shaft / torque head / Powell Pocket

This is what I recommend brand to brand. I like the Powell Pocket because it is a solid pocket. Any of these choices woiuld make a great stick. But again, it is all about preference.

[OutBurst]

I wouldn't suggest purchasing from Lacrosse Digest based on my experiences.

Anyways, on the equipment idea. He would be better off if he knew what he liked. You should always ask him what kind of heads he likes and that would give you an excellent idea as to what you should get him. As far as the pocket goes, I suggest getting him to read all the tutorials on Laxnation.com and e-lacrosse.com so that he can learn how to string for himself. The best pocket is the one that works best for you and your tendancies. Some attackmen love a lot of whip while others swear by no whip and lots of shooters. It all depends what he likes. Get your son to read all the tutorials about stringing a stick that he can find and then ask him what kind of mesh, leathers, nylons, sidewalls, etc. he wants and purchase them from Jimalax.com. Jimalax is always helpful and would be more than happy to answer any questions you have regarding what kind of necessities are involved in stringing a head. Also give your local lacrosse-specific store a try. If they are in the least bit respectable they will be sure to hook you up with something somewhat decent but that is better than buying something that absolutely sucks for your son. I would not, under any circumstances, shop at a regular sports store for lacrosse equipment due to their small selection and lack of dependable knowledge.

For a shaft I suggest anything with an 803 alloy because they are the most dependable and popular shafts on the market. I personally use an STX Ti and a Kypto Pro but that doesn't mean you should go fork over $150 for a titanium shaft by any means.

The most expensive is not always the best. Do not look at prices when purchasing something. Same thing goes with shiny-ness. Warrior is known for shiny gear but that is just their style. I do not criticize them for having high prices because I never pay them anyways. I use a Brine Money head on an STX Ti shaft with Warrior Superstar and SuperFreak gloves with a Warrior PC 6.0 Chest Protector. The equipment I use suits me perfectly and I enjoy that. Now, for example, Warrior chest protectors are not good for smaller people due to their enormous size. I am a pretty big guy at 6'1" and 185lbs so I am able to use a much larger chest protector and not sacrifice mobility. Some smaller people suggest/prefer using Gladiator chest protects. It is all up to the user. Do not worry because no matter what playing style your son likes there is a piece of equipment out there for him. It may not be the most expensive but who really cares if it is cheap when it works best for him?

Hmm, I really don't know if anything I just said matters to your son because I am a goalie but good luck to you.

I, however, have always sworn by the STX Fuse because all my best crease defensive men have one. They have stood up to the beatings my guys have dished out and in my opinion, are the best heads out there. I know they might be heavy but if you can really tell the few ounces difference then I highly suggest you hit the weightroom. Now, the Fuse might not be the kind of head your son is looking for. Maybe he likes light, more pinched, and heads that have more defined scoops but that is all up to him, not anyone/thing else. Have you son tell us what he likes and we/whoever will do their best to suit him up properly. I probably have the heaviest stick in lacrosse right now. Just imagine a Brine Money with Mesh-X pocket (www.stylinstrings.com) on an old-school STX Ti. It has to weigh at least 2 pounds and I love it.

Before my brain explodes I am going to make like a baby and head out. Good luck to you and your son.

[laxer41]

Well, I'm pretty sure that being a starting player, her son isn't interested in stringing himself, or he problably would have looked into it already. I have a decent idea about this, because I've been through it also. Go look at the equipment at your lacrosse store. Look at the prices there and let him try out everything. Then, write down the names and prices of his favorite equipment, bring it home, jump on the internet, and go to the sites listed above. Check out the prices on the websites, and then make a decision on where you want to purchase your equipment.

[OutBurst]

Well, I'm pretty sure that being a starting player, her son isn't interested in stringing himself, or he problably would have looked into it already.

You need to learn how to read...

He is 13 years old and this is his 3rd season.

Doesn't seem that a 3rd season player is a starter, now does it? :idea:

[lacrossemom]

I appreciate everyone's input. Although he is on his 3rd season, our season here is only 8 weeks. I asked him yesterday about what he would prefer and he looked at me like I had two heads. So maybe his is still pretty much a beginner. I will take him to the Lacrosse specialty store and have him try a couple and go from there. I am trying to get him into more leagues so that he can play more and hopefully figure out what equipment works best for him. Thanks again everyone.

[Fishface]

Warrior: Kryptopro shaft / Evolution or Revolution head / Powell pocket
Brine: Python Optra shaft / E3 or Answer head / Powell pocket
STX: STX Ti shaft / Proton head / Powell Pocket
Gait: DB803 shaft / torque head / Powell Pocket


Warrior: Kryptopro shaft / Evolution or Revolution head / Powell pocket
Brine: Ignite Supra shaft / E3 or Answer head / Powell pocket
STX: STX c405/axe shaft / Proton head / Powell Pocket
Gait: DB803 shaft / torque head / Powell Pocket

[goalieskcickay]

No, Mostly they talk about the shaft (most of them getting the Python)

Don't get him something just because all his friends are getting it. I would reccomend a DB803, made by the company Gait. For a head, have an employee at a specialty store give a recommendation based on position, experience, and personal preference. I put specialty store in bold because if you go to a generic sports store you won't get a good quality stick. Since you live in Massachusetts a great store is Imagination Sports, located at 500 Main Street in Clinton. They have a Lacrosse goal that your son can shoot on to try out his new stick. Two brothers own the store,(The Bakers) and one or the other is usually there. They coach Shrewsbury High School and are extremely helpful. Good luck to your son.

[bigDman]

Well I would for sure get the gait by debber DB803 shaft or the Warrior kryptolyte.
To decide witch one I would take him to the store and let him try both, and see witch grip he likes better. They are both light strong shafts. I like the DB803 better because I swear by the grip, but some of my friends like the kryptolyte better because they like that grip better

As for heads
Gait by debber torque
Warrior Evolution
Warrior Finalizer
Warrior Razer
STX Bonic
Brine Answer

Those are my recommendations I would let him try each one and then have him choose his favorite combinations

As for stringing There are many kinds I would recommend any kind of mesh I would have him try sticks in the store and his friends sticks to find his favorite stringing and then get that same kind there is meshes ranging from 5dimond to like 12 diamond (I think) and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Do a search to find those advantages and disadvantages... since I’m having a good day and I’m bored I did it for you
This thread should tell you everything you need to know about mesh. If you read this and let your son read it(especially sections III and V) he should be able to decide



I also recommend self strung pockets which are enplaned in the thread above and on laxnation.com but if you son or you doesn’t want to string I’m sure your specialty lax store will do it for you jus tell him what kind of mesh to use or you could order it factory strung with his favorite mesh

[laxfan251]

Well for a shaft i would go with either a db803 or a warrior k-pro C405. For a attackmens head i would go with a torque which is a good all around head. A evo pro if he is able to throw and catch well, or a proton if he isnt the best at catching throwing. As for the pocket i cant recomend string bc its a matter of personal preference and if he dosnt have a sense of what equipment he wants, he should know what kind of stringing he wants.

[arrowslax]

well as for heads it really depends on how much pinch he wants (the closer together the two sides of the head together, the more pinch). more pinch will allow you to have a greater ball control but it will be harder to catch so it's up to his preferences. go to your lacrosse store as stated above and let him try some out.

as for shafts him being 13 i imagine he will be playing in highschool next year. i would recommend a warrior kryptopro because it is stronger and lighter for only $25 or so more. it will hold up better this year and next year for highschool.

stringing is all up to his personal preferences again. go to your lacrosse store and get him to try some out. when it comes to ordering www.lax.com or www.lacrossedigest.com( descounts for signing up) are the best places to buy from.

good luck.

[l4cr0ss3]

i am all for kryptolytes with either razers or evo/revo pros. these shafts seem to be indestructable and the heads are great

[laxdude123a]

i have a python shaft with a bionic head and i love it. Also its not that expensive!

[anjang86]

Lacrossemom, I don't know where you are right now in your purchases but what you should do is go to a lax specialty store and kind of list down the things they tell you (what shaft/head to buy) and come back here and let us know what they said and what price they were. It's hard for us to understand specifically what your son wants/needs but what we can do is make sure you don't get ripped off and that the salesmen have given you correct advice.

[NY Lax 4]

gait db803 closest to his team colors or his favorite color and a brine answer from www.sportstop.com(it comes strung with free shipping for only 50!)

[The Fatboy]

www.lacrossedigest.com seems to have the best prices for everything, but I don't have any experience there. Has anyone bought from there?

[CaryImps15]

I would definetly reccomend the answer head. Its now going for $65 strung in a lot of places and less unstrung. Add a Fresh mesh stringing kit to an unstrung head and the answer is a great head. For a shaft the Db803 is a great shaft(I really wish I had one) or another shaft like it. Lax.com offers great reviews on products and have helped me with purchases

[stegmakk]

I would definetly reccomend the answer head. Its now going for $65 strung in a lot of places and less unstrung. Add a Fresh mesh stringing kit to an unstrung head and the answer is a great head. For a shaft the Db803 is a great shaft(I really wish I had one) or another shaft like it. Lax.com offers great reviews on products and have helped me with purchases
:lol: Original question was 3/17...I hope her son got his equipment by now

[Lacrossedude24]

Why are you guys telling her to get Razers and Evo Pros??? This kid is 13 and its only his third season and your talking about getting the best heads out there? For real, get him a head thats around 50-65 dollars. Anything less is'nt worth it and anything more is not neccesary

[laxattack8888]

I've had some bad experiences with reccomendations... I almost got a revolution for attack a few years back not knowing what head it was. I now go by all preference, and try to use or find out as much about the piece of equipment as possible before buying it. For an attackman, I like cybers, good heads for the price. Answers, e3's, razers, finalizers, evo pros, etc. Are also all great heads, but it is all preference. Thats what it gets down to.

[Declan]

hey im 13 and this is my 6th season i play middie and what i have to say is DO NOT GET A PYTHON i have seen 3 snapped in middle school practices i would highly recoment a profile or a proton a proton is better all around but profiles are more pinched since this kid is a begginner get a krypto alloy shaft or a platnum alloy

a platinum alloy w/ a strung profile on lacrossedigest.com is $110 that is the the thing i would recomend or a proton head

[FeelTheRain]

Why are you guys telling her to get Razers and Evo Pros??? This kid is 13 and its only his third season and your talking about getting the best heads out there? For real, get him a head thats around 50-65 dollars. Anything less is'nt worth it and anything more is not neccesary

why do you think 13 year olds dont deserve nice stuff, just because you couldnt cradle or were too poor when you were 13 to get nice stuff doesnt mean he cant. I could probably school your *** and im 14, so dont be ragin on younger kids who might get 1 new stick after 3 years playing.

[parrots]

what about a ignite supra or optra with cyber, Oz, any edge

[lzlax09]

Kind of an old thread but if you haven't decided yet I think a Gait DB803 shaft with a Brine answer or cyber head would be a nice cheap stick that is still very good.

[SharpShooter3]

why do you think 13 year olds dont deserve nice stuff, just because you couldnt cradle or were too poor when you were 13 to get nice stuff doesnt mean he cant. I could probably school your *** and im 14, so dont be ragin on younger kids who might get 1 new stick after 3 years playing.

First of all, you are one ****y son of a ***** for a 14 year old. Second, no one said 13 year olds don't deserve nice stuff. He said that a kid who has only been playing for 3 seasons doesn't need a stick that costs $200 dollars. Third, getting a new stick, especially an expensive one, should be something you earn. I know kids who haven't gotten new sticks in 6 years because they don't think they deserve it.

More to the point though, if you feel that your son works hard and deserves a new stick, consider something along the lines of a Db803, they are light and very cheep, an excellent value in my opinion. For a head go for something with a pinch but nothing extreme like an evo pro. Try something like a revo (not a revo pro). It is pinched enough that he will have a lot of control but it is wide enough that he won't have a problem catching.

The other thing to remember is that he won't necasserily be playing attack for ever so don't buy a stick that he would only use for attack.

[Lacrossedude24]

Wow laxman you might be legally retarted. You completely twisted my post. So your 14? So am I. I was just saying that no thirteen year old NEEDS an Evo Pro.

[Orange]

Don't worry, Laxman2405 as an 8th grader apparently already knows he's far superior to everyone else.

Although all of you are trying to be helpful still, this is over a month old and Lacrossemom hasn't been here since then so there's really no point in telling her what to get still.

[Nreeder33]

ok you guys are debating, whether 14 years are as good as you because they have nice equipment i cant really tell. 14 year olds can be equally as good as any senior. And the differnce bettween a warrior razor with a powell pocket and Db30839829, will not effect your game..

[nolycaboly]

Ur awsome doode. Ur kid is gonna love the stick. Try and get a mickey powell autograph or something. That would just be awsome. But to answer ur question, go with the quark. Its a good bet and its at a great price. cya, wouldnt wanna be ya

[mmlaxplaya17]

actually the best stick out there to get is the mikey powell swizzle and swerve normally around 275$ but if you buy its off of bacharach.com and use the code lacrosseforums when checking out you can get it for 187$ which is probally the pest price you will get anywhere guarenteed


infact i just picked up one my self like 30 minutes ago lol

[allyearlax]

Ya, and I bet mmlaxplaya has mikey's autograph on his a ss.
swizzles suk, their coating comes off mad fast. i know because this rich boi on my team had it. i don't know about swerves but I heard the throat is mad weak.

[ColtsLax]

hey, thanks for bringing up an old thread. if he hasn't gotten a stick by now hes in trouble. your 5 month behind. newbs

[cubinlobster]

get your kid a brine cyber they shot good have asome control i have broken every lacrosse head that i can think of in a game but i have yoused this head for 3 years and no problems. the head coms with bad mesh so buy him some debeer soft mesh for him to restring if he does not no how to sring sticks hes coach should no how so then give it to him to string. then buy him a debeer orange crusher shaft if you live in the u.s. the saft will be called a db ti by debeer the shaft and head are very strong they will not break im a defence man in box lacrosse and i have not broken this combo and together it should be $180 canadian or $150 american trust me i have had sticks worth 400 canadian and there not as good as the cyber by brine.

[JimmyDean]

THE THREAD IS OLD!!!!!!!OMG

[Warrior]

THE THREAD IS OLD!!!!!!!OMG


Yea, the mom hasnt been on since 3/28, and i dont think she is coming back...besides 4 1/2 months later i would hope the kid got his gear by now..

[marflax33]

hey im 13 and this is my 6th season i play middie and what i have to say is DO NOT GET A PYTHON i have seen 3 snapped in middle school practices i would highly recoment a profile or a proton a proton is better all around but profiles are more pinched since this kid is a begginner get a krypto alloy shaft or a platnum alloy

a platinum alloy w/ a strung profile on lacrossedigest.com is $110 that is the the thing i would recomend or a proton head

how is the proton overall better than the profile. not goin againt u but im gonna buy one or the other and i want some advice since i play middie 2.:thumbsup: