r/lacrosse

There are rumors that the IOC wants to cut sports for the 2032 Olympics, and lacrosse is sadly probably in the top of the list. If baseball is likely to get cut, then I don’t see how lacrosse won’t be

All, my son turns 11 in July and he wants a new stick. He is a lax rat. He primarily plays attack and is currently playing the StringKing 3v.

He is looking at the Surgeon 2k, ECD Mirage 3.0, the L4, and now the new ECD Atom. I want to push him to the Stallion 1k but in his mind “it is an old head”.

Any recommendations on any of these heads? Or should i have him wait until the Stallion 2k comes out?

Also, I know he doesn’t really need a new head but I would rather spend money on something that drives his passions versus buying him junk or video games for his bday.

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I had never watched lacrosse games before, only some scenes in movies or series, but Disney+ makes ESPN available here in Brazil and I decided to watch PLL, NLL and college games. Although I didn't understand what the commentators were saying (unfortunately I don't speak English), the basics of the sport are quite intuitive and extremely fun to watch, especially the PLL and college (I confess that at first I found the NLL very interesting and intense, but I liked watching the paced game of field lacrosse more).

My question is: For those who live in the United States and Canada, how have you recently perceived the television popularity of lacrosse among people aged 15 to 30? Is there any explanation for why there are so many people watching in the stands at NLL games and not at PLL and college games?

Virginia played like hacks, took cheap shots, and just played horrible lacrosse all night. It’s great to watch that not be rewarded.

Former Lax Bro here. Any recommendations for a new head? Currently a 29 yr old former goalie, looking to get back into the game but out in the field. Haven't played since my last game in high school. 🥍

For club teams playing in some tournaments, I have seen people wearing their high school varsity team helmets. I guess for showcases as a team. Is there any best practice when to wear club team helmets vs wearing varsity team helmets?

Watched a bunch of lacrosse this weekend. Several games had fields with lines for like 4 different sports. I know they’re color coded, but still, I find it amazing that there isn’t more confusion. Do they just get used to it?

Duke scored 2 empty netters against Richmond. I just don’t get the risk/reward for utilizing it.

While I’ll give Cascade credit... their marketing department is doing a great job making this thing look incredibly cool but I still don’t get it. From what I can tell, the entire concept is that the facemask flips up to make drinking water easier. Beyond that, I’m struggling to see any real advantage.

There’s obviously no practical purpose for a flip-up facemask during actual gameplay, so it comes across as more gimmicky than innovative. I feel like equipment companies should be focused on developing gear that helps athletes perform better on the field or offers some kind of competitive advantage, not just something that makes standing on the sidelines a little more convenient.

Maybe I’m missing something, but right now I just don’t see the appeal.

(Before anyone mentions it, I am 100% not talking about shots to the head / neck / heart (areas not covered like a goalie would be), those are obviously tragic and different)

I’ve been curious for anyone that has experienced both, which is worse? I see professional baseball players get nailed by baseballs going fast as shit. But when it hits meat like calves and shoulders, I can’t help but feel like they are a little soft when they have to leave the game.

Especially when goalies in 6’s are getting nailed in the same spot possible dozens of times…

I know the texture of the ball is different so is that it?

My daughter (12) started lacrosse this year and is hooked. We initially bought her a stx fortress stick, not wanting to spend a ton in case she didn’t like the sport. She just joined a club team for the summer and wants a better stick. She mainly plays high d or midfield. Her friends are telling her to get either the apex 2 or the apex flex. What is the difference between the two, and which would you suggest?