I Am Legend
06-24-2006, 01:29 AM
Warrior Razer Review
In my eyes the last few years haven’t been Warrior’s best. Heads like the Evo, Revo, and Razer Pro’s really haven’t impressed me. Before these heads were the originals and the Warrior Razer is one of the best.
The summer going into my freshman year, the summer of 2003, was when I first got my hands on the Razer. It had been out for the entire 03 season but I received a Nitrous for Christmas that year and used it the entire season. When I finally got my hands on the Razer I loved it, but one thing really bugged me. The Razer has by today’s standards has a wide face, and after using my first generation Brine Nitrous for the entire season previous to getting my Razer I wanted the pinched face. This is where my review takes a slight twist…I pinched my razer, and Pinched it pretty well.
Here is a picture of the Razer I’m currently using:<a href="http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0006950jm.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/8010/im0006950jm.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a><a href="http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0006965rj.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/9080/im0006965rj.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a>
Stock Razer: <a href="http://img240.imageshack.us/my.php?image=23453ms.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/388/23453ms.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a>
So let me now get onto the real “review” stuff:
Pinch:
Again I really can’t talk about the pinch, but I can touch on the flared sidewalls. The flared sidewall design is in my opinion one of the greatest inventions made to the lacrosse head since heads became offset. As on the Blade, The Razer’s flared sidewalls give a distinct advantage …especially with my pinched throat. Developing a pocket around the flared sidewalls can “trap” the ball legally within the head, the ball may deflect of the flared sidewalls on a check…staying in your stick instead of flying out.
Weight:
The Razer I would say is a medium-light weight head. While it’s not in the “feather-light” category it definitely doesn’t belong with the Fuse’s or Bionics. I don’t know the official weight of the head, but I would consider it fairly light.
Scoop:
The Razer features a rounded scoop, ideal for field play. The round scoop makes groundballs a breeze, especially on the grass. One handed gb’s are also fairly easy made possible by the rounded scoop.
Stringing:
While the Razer isn’t drilled full of holes like most new heads on the market it still offers plenty of options while stringing. I found it extremely easy to place the pocket just how I wanted it, and tried high, mid, and low pockets. The sloping sidewall will allow you place the pocket just where you want it…creating your own “sweet spot.” Three things I really like about the design of the stringing holes are:
1. There placement…sidewall holes are placed very well throughout the head, along with several towards the top…this will allow you to string your pocket high or low by stringing the top tight or loose.
2. The Top String Holes on the scoop…they are fairly large, making it easy to fit a topstring and nylon through each.
3. Bottom String Holes at the throat. Again these are larger holes and easily allow me to fit a hockey lace through them.
Durability:
Both of my Razers have gone to hell and back again. They have dished out, and received more than their fair share of abuse. After being pinched, slammed, smacked, tossed, and whatever else a lacrosse game will put a stick through, both have remained intact and have no signs of warping. It is important to note that I faced off with this head….so I would consider it extremely durable.
Overall:
Over all the Warrior Razer is a great buy. Years after its release it’s still holding strong, and for good reason, its one of the nicest heads available today. Several top players still use the Razer, on my list most notably; Joe Walters in the MLL and throughout his NCAA career. I say if its not broke don’t fix it…forget the Razer Pro and go straight for the Original. “ Keep it real” and save yourself a few bucks while your at it.
In my eyes the last few years haven’t been Warrior’s best. Heads like the Evo, Revo, and Razer Pro’s really haven’t impressed me. Before these heads were the originals and the Warrior Razer is one of the best.
The summer going into my freshman year, the summer of 2003, was when I first got my hands on the Razer. It had been out for the entire 03 season but I received a Nitrous for Christmas that year and used it the entire season. When I finally got my hands on the Razer I loved it, but one thing really bugged me. The Razer has by today’s standards has a wide face, and after using my first generation Brine Nitrous for the entire season previous to getting my Razer I wanted the pinched face. This is where my review takes a slight twist…I pinched my razer, and Pinched it pretty well.
Here is a picture of the Razer I’m currently using:<a href="http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0006950jm.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/8010/im0006950jm.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a><a href="http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=im0006965rj.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/9080/im0006965rj.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a>
Stock Razer: <a href="http://img240.imageshack.us/my.php?image=23453ms.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/388/23453ms.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a>
So let me now get onto the real “review” stuff:
Pinch:
Again I really can’t talk about the pinch, but I can touch on the flared sidewalls. The flared sidewall design is in my opinion one of the greatest inventions made to the lacrosse head since heads became offset. As on the Blade, The Razer’s flared sidewalls give a distinct advantage …especially with my pinched throat. Developing a pocket around the flared sidewalls can “trap” the ball legally within the head, the ball may deflect of the flared sidewalls on a check…staying in your stick instead of flying out.
Weight:
The Razer I would say is a medium-light weight head. While it’s not in the “feather-light” category it definitely doesn’t belong with the Fuse’s or Bionics. I don’t know the official weight of the head, but I would consider it fairly light.
Scoop:
The Razer features a rounded scoop, ideal for field play. The round scoop makes groundballs a breeze, especially on the grass. One handed gb’s are also fairly easy made possible by the rounded scoop.
Stringing:
While the Razer isn’t drilled full of holes like most new heads on the market it still offers plenty of options while stringing. I found it extremely easy to place the pocket just how I wanted it, and tried high, mid, and low pockets. The sloping sidewall will allow you place the pocket just where you want it…creating your own “sweet spot.” Three things I really like about the design of the stringing holes are:
1. There placement…sidewall holes are placed very well throughout the head, along with several towards the top…this will allow you to string your pocket high or low by stringing the top tight or loose.
2. The Top String Holes on the scoop…they are fairly large, making it easy to fit a topstring and nylon through each.
3. Bottom String Holes at the throat. Again these are larger holes and easily allow me to fit a hockey lace through them.
Durability:
Both of my Razers have gone to hell and back again. They have dished out, and received more than their fair share of abuse. After being pinched, slammed, smacked, tossed, and whatever else a lacrosse game will put a stick through, both have remained intact and have no signs of warping. It is important to note that I faced off with this head….so I would consider it extremely durable.
Overall:
Over all the Warrior Razer is a great buy. Years after its release it’s still holding strong, and for good reason, its one of the nicest heads available today. Several top players still use the Razer, on my list most notably; Joe Walters in the MLL and throughout his NCAA career. I say if its not broke don’t fix it…forget the Razer Pro and go straight for the Original. “ Keep it real” and save yourself a few bucks while your at it.