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marflax33
05-28-2006, 08:56 PM
Gait Icon(30$) review

Durability- Oh yes. Durability wise, for the price, This thing is an absolute Tank. I mean, Ive had this longer than any of my other heads... Almost a year and a half, And all it has gotten from the year of beating is 2 hairline cracks that effect the performance of this head in no way. I am 100 percent impressed by this head's durability. It is strong enough for any position, And even stiff enough for defensive heads. Definently good for all positions, and very strong.

Pinch- Once again, "Oh yes". The pinch on this is very good, But for those of you who like insane ball handling and tricks, than this probably wouldnt be your first choice. It has a pinch similar to most all around heads, Somewhat wide, but not wide to the point it is sacraficing in ball control at all. The pinch is just enough to have very good ball control, than it widens out to have a very good catching surface on top. Well done Gait on this one. The most Pinched part of the throat Is almost Exactly 3 inches, and the widest part on top is around 6 3/4. All in all a nice pinch.

Weight- Umm... Let me check. Still not getting anything, i think it is because there Isnt enough weight to tell.... This is soo light. I think a laxnation review said it came out to 5.2 ounces strung, But that doesnt really seem right to me. It is definently lighter than my evo, and my evo is 5.4 strung. Well, Lets just say its ungodly light and call it good. It is light enough for your needs, Trust me.

Stringing- Yummay. The stringing possibilites on this is awesome. It has enough Holes for any stringjob you could imagine. It has 9 topstring holes, and 18 (counting the little ones) Sidewall holes. 14 of the 18 are the huge Gait stringing holes, with enough room for anything, and there are 2 barely string sized holes on the ends of the head. All of the topstring holes are big. You could definently string anything your heart desired on this head.

Overall- Wow, I am lost for words on what Gait has done. This head rocks, simple as that. And for only around 25-30 bucks, this is the best deal money can buy in lacrosse. There is absolutely no reason you should not own this head, Mow a couple lawns around the neighborhood, and go buy it. And dont argue. Its that good.

jory
05-28-2006, 08:59 PM
yes proof to show my younger brother that his (former) stick doesnt suck
too bad he is selling it for $40
he is so stupid, his friend is even more stupid for buying it
let me tell you a story of his stupidity
he got mikey powell to sign his kryptolyte and now wont play with it even though i wiped most of it off and he doesnt know it

RamLacrosse
05-28-2006, 09:00 PM
yup got this head, two of htem in fact. Im about to but a third. Its def light, pinch is good enough, its very durable, id say its not the greatest head for d cuz it gets extremely flexy.

marflax33
05-28-2006, 09:02 PM
yup got this head, two of htem in fact. Im about to but a third. Its def light, pinch is good enough, its very durable, id say its not the greatest head for d cuz it gets extremely flexy.

Hmm... Mine isnt all that flexible, it stayed fairly stiff.

laxkid891
05-28-2006, 09:10 PM
Hmm... Mine isnt all that flexible, it stayed fairly stiff.
yea marf i love this head also....mines real flexy though too...but i use it for faceoffs and its a beast...it can bend over itself...SHYEA!!!

I RECOMMEND THIS HEAD TO ANYONE!

PS: does anyone know where to buy JUST the head? not the complete stick

marflax33
05-28-2006, 09:11 PM
yea marf i love this head also....mines real flexy though too...but i use it for faceoffs and its a beast...it can bend over itself...SHYEA!!!

I RECOMMEND THIS HEAD TO ANYONE!

PS: does anyone know where to buy JUST the head? not the complete stick

www.lax.com It comes strung with soft mesh though... But soft mesh is a good fire starter kindling ;)

laxman37
05-29-2006, 06:16 AM
I think a laxnation review said it came out to 5.2 ounces strung, But that doesnt really seem right to me. It is definently lighter than my evo, and my evo is 5.4 strung.
Marf, marf....let me take you back to pre-school. No wait, they didn't teach decimals in preschool. Crap. Okay, let me take you back to....*Checks old workbooks he never bothered to throw away* 3rd grade! They taught that 2<4. 2 is less than 4. Therefore, it should be "definently" lighter than your evo. :guns: Second time I've had to correct you today. Tsk, tsk.

chslax24
05-29-2006, 09:54 AM
yep they are awesome. it was my first head. it does get a lil flexy tho but i played with it the whole year.

TRELAX
05-29-2006, 09:59 AM
i love it for the price but its offset isnt full which i do not like.

I Am Legend
05-29-2006, 10:59 AM
Marflax did you just open up your game bag and decide to review everything you own hahah?

Anyways another excelent review my friend. My only gripe is the lack of pictures in all your reviews....I have alot of the stuff you've reviewed, if your looking for some pictures let me know...ill hook you up.

marflax33
05-29-2006, 01:57 PM
Marflax did you just open up your game bag and decide to review everything you own hahah?

Anyways another excelent review my friend. My only gripe is the lack of pictures in all your reviews....I have alot of the stuff you've reviewed, if your looking for some pictures let me know...ill hook you up.

Dude, Some pics would be awesome. my mom didnt come home today, so im stuck without a camera. And laxman37... I said the Icon is DEFINENTLY lighter... And i wouldnt be able to tell a 2 ounce difference... There is quite a difference in the two, meaning i think the Icon is lighter than 5.2 ounces... Get me?

AttackMan17
05-29-2006, 01:59 PM
I love icons. They are great for so cheap.
PS. Marf, youre on a reviewing spree.

I Am Legend
05-29-2006, 02:35 PM
Dude, my mom didnt come home today...

ohhhh wow. hahahaha, by she didnt come home today I hope you mean she's on vacation.

marflax33
05-29-2006, 02:36 PM
ohhhh wow. hahahaha, by she didnt come home today I hope you mean she's on vacation.

No, My parents just split up, and she comes home like everyday or so to clean up the house and such.

laxman37
05-30-2006, 03:47 PM
Dude, Some pics would be awesome. my mom didnt come home today, so im stuck without a camera. And laxman37... I said the Icon is DEFINENTLY lighter... And i wouldnt be able to tell a 2 ounce difference... There is quite a difference in the two, meaning i think the Icon is lighter than 5.2 ounces... Get me?
Hey uh...it's .2 oz, not 2oz. Sorry, I couldn't resist doing that.
I know what you mean. Yeah, I guess definently means more than .2 oz.

FHS_D-POLE
05-30-2006, 11:04 PM
i disagree with ur statement for saying its a good d head i broke myne in like 4 places at the scoop after a poke check and both sides by the ballstop and at the throat horrible head overall

laxiceman
05-30-2006, 11:41 PM
Nice Review. I agree with almost everything you said. Anyways, I have three of these suckers. I've broken two at the throat in the same places, but they're still playable. Overall, I throw a pinch job on these and they perform as well as any head I have ever used. I love Icons. PS: I'm sorry about your parents, it's hard to go through that.

ramslax12
05-31-2006, 03:06 PM
what an underrated head!