Reddit mentions: The best lacrosse equipment

First of all, Congratulations!

There are a lot of posts on here already about shin pain. But a year is kind of a long time to keep shoes. It's usually recommended to consider replacing them every 300-500 miles or every six months. Hardcore runners might replace them every three months but most light to moderate runners can usually go six months to a year. That said, that's assuming that you are only using your running shoes for running. If you wear them out and about on a daily basis, they're going to wear down a lot faster and in different ways.

I'm not sure if this is an urban myth or scientific truth, but I've heard that pregnancy can flatten out women's feet? I'm totally ignorant in that area. But if it's true, it's possible that your awesome Asics from pre-childbirth workout might not be the right shoes for your post-childbirth workout. It could be a good idea to get fitted again. Maybe the shoe is great but a special insole will give you the support and the cushion you need.

We talk about shins a lot, but not about feet. I recommend being sure to include foot flexes and foot pointing into your warm up and cool down stretches. I don't typically ice my feet but if my feet hurt, I definitely ice my ankles. I also like to roll my foot over a small trigger point ball to massage it a little bit and get some of the knots out. A foam roller won't hit it but things the size of a tennis ball will. Lacrosse Balls are about right.

These DeBeer goggles are the ones that I wore. I know a few girls on my old HS team that wore glasses with them, but they were smaller frames. I pretty much only wore my contacts when I played lax because I felt like my frames impaired my vision enough that I didn't feel comfortable playing in them.

Someone suggested these on amazon and said they work well if you wear glasses under them.

Congrats on the new team! Hope your first season goes well! =)

I have a 2 year old red nosed pit.

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My pit is obsessed with large circular balls, and she'll easily deflate a soccer ball in minutes, so I bought this rubber soccer-sized ball that doesn't deflate. I kick and throw this ball around, and all her attention is on it. She's a gnaw-er, so she try to bite through basketballs and soccer balls as quickly as she can. This ball has stayed un-deflated for weeks now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EMSVVAI/

For fetching with smaller balls, I bought two lacrosse balls, as they are very durable. And the reason they're durable is because they're not mostly empty inside, like regular bouncy balls you'll find at Petco. My pit isn't good at dropping the ball at me, so I throw the second when she gets close enough to me with the first, and she'll drop the ball: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JANLLU/

Nylabone, super durable and a great chew toy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ASNAM/

This food dispensing toy for mental stimulation: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARUKTG/

I also have the luxury of having a co-worker who had a dog supply ecommerce website (closed shop last month) and he gave me these large deer antler(?) bones as well as several other items for free. But the antler bone is easily the best chew toy the dog has ever tried to chew on, and it was free.

I like the Rumble Rollers better than the M-80 as they seem to be more effective.

Lacrosse Balls are great for targeting a real tough knot; also they're very portable.

And VooDoo Floss Bands are amazing, my shoulder thanks me every day.

Definitely get knee pads. I use the G-Form Elite knee and shin guards and they're great. They're super comfortable and I usually forget I'm wearing them while I'm riding. I've also heard good things about the Kali Protective strike knee pads. If you start doing big gaps and drops and stuff you might want to get a full face helmet and maybe even a neck brace.

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G-Form Knee and Shin Pads https://www.amazon.com/G-Form-Elite-Knee-Shin-Guards-Pair/dp/B07CKVQY71/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gform+knee+shin&qid=1558938660&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell

Kali Protective Strike Knee Pads https://www.amazon.com/Kali-Protectives-Strike-Guard-Black/dp/B078KMP4WY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Kali+protective+strike&qid=1558939636&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Bell Downhill Full Face https://www.bellhelmets.com/super-dh-mips/p/7101462

Cheaper Bell Full Face (with removable chin bar) https://www.bellhelmets.com/en/super-3r-mips/p/7101497

Even Cheaper Bell Full Face https://www.bellhelmets.com/en/sanction/p/7102816

Leatt DBX 5.5 Neck Brace https://www.amazon.com/Leatt-Brace-Black-Large-X-Large/dp/B00GUTOB78/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Leatt+neck+brace&qid=1558939345&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Just get individual balls, the strings will only intefere with them rolling how you want. Also you can buy 2 and tape together with athletic tape or go with a dual one itself, good for going along the spine but for most everything else individual is better. Also can get used softballs for super cheap, like $1 each or a 2 ft section of 4" pvc pipe from home depot.

I buy my string for sidewall/topstring off Amazon.
The brand i've used is called NinjaLax
https://www.amazon.com/Ninjalax-com-Black-Sidewall-Spool/dp/B014862OEG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3UGB3F86HTMEG&keywords=lacrosse+string+spool&qid=1554459744&s=gateway&sprefix=Lacrosse+string+spo%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
For mesh, my son prefers StringKing S3 I believe, but this is 100% personal preference.
The Shooters/nylons I like StringKing too.

If you're trying to do it on the super cheap, ask friends if they have any left over materials. I've got a bag of single sidewall/shooter/laces ect because of kits I've used in the past coming with more then I need. You can probably get away with just buying new mesh.

My son is 12 and has played defense for the past 6 years. We've done the cut down pole route the past few seasons. Basically, I went to lacrossemonkey.com, looked at what was on clearance, and bought a head and shaft. When he stops growing, or the growth slows, I'll go ahead and spend some money on a decent head and shaft. But right now, he's gone through 3 longpoles in the past 4 years so I'm not investing in an expensive shaft...

Right now I see a Maverick Wonderboy for like 55 (great price for a good d-shaft), and I see Amazon has a Warrior Revo 2X (unstrung) for like $16 which is a killer price. https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Revo-Unstrung-Head-Black/dp/B004W8D6Y8 To fit it on a non-Warrior shaft, you may have to heat up the throat a little (via a hairdryer like at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrcDrizjP-M, or via boiling water which you can google).

That's a ridiculous price for a pretty good d-head (and not too heavy like a Tank). Neither are anywhere close to top of the line, but they're definitely better than the crap they sell at Dicks or whatever, and they'll serve your kid well for awhile.

My daughter used these until she got contacts. Very few options out there, but she liked these.

Bangerz HS-OTG Googles Protective Eyeguard, Anti-Fog Over the Glasses Safety Goggles for High Impact Sports - Basketball, Lacrosse, Floor Hockey, Racquetball | Crystal Clear with Wide Vision https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AT6RA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wr7ADbBTFV9PZ

Did a quick search to pass the time... Here's some ideas..

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Folding-Lacrosse-Throwback-Rebounder/dp/B007RIAB6G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260326&sr=8-3&keywords=lax+bounce+back This would be the best help for development and is at a good price-point. The fact you are limited to amazon does limit things. Maybe get a few family members go in on it together.

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Sports-Lacrosse-2-Pack-Pink-Pink/dp/B00WAHJPPC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260453&sr=8-1&keywords=lax+pink Lacrosse Balls - Pink

https://www.amazon.com/Lacrosse-iPhone-Plus-Case-Girls/dp/B014JL0FKA/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260488&sr=8-47&keywords=lacrosse+girls+rule Iphone 6 Lacrosse Case - girls rule

https://www.amazon.com/College-Jewelry-CRC-155N123-Syracuse-Lacrosse/dp/B01M2914RS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260609&sr=8-1&keywords=womens+lacrosse+syracuse Lacrosse Charm - Syracuse

https://www.amazon.com/Female-Lacrosse-Photo-Bobble-Bobblehead/dp/B00TY3ME30/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482260649&sr=8-2&keywords=lacrosse+10+year+old Bobble Head Photo

YW! I don't try to size up as much anymore, I've found my happy limit :) If you're looking to be able to gradually take something bigger, I'd soo recommend (the medium one):
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Series-Three-Bumps-Medium/dp/B004VB837G?

I'm 'that guy' on the OW as I learn. I'm all padded up and ready for when I fall, and I'm not willing to risk snowboard season!


I also come from a motorcycle background so I dress for the slide, not the ride.


Here's my stay-puff marshmallow man gear...

• Bicycle Helmet
  
• Wrist Guards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L8QDQBG/
  
  • They're ok
    
• Knee pads (had for mountain biking): https://www.amazon.com/G-Form-Elite-Guards-Black-Adult/dp/B01MRCDK3E/
  
• Leatt 3DF Body Protector that I war for Mountain Bike / Motorcycle: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/leatt-3df-airfit-body-protector
  
  • Saved my elbows a couple times. The chest & Back protectors are nice, but probably overkill
    
• Leatt 3DF impact Pants (Had from motorcycling) https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/leatt-3df-60-impact-pants
  
  • Already saved my tailbone during a crash going from dirt to street!
    
• Motorcycle Jersey
  
• Cargo shorts
  
• Merrell Trail Glove shoes - minimalist for better feeling
  
  
  Once I get comfortable, I plan to be down to:
  
  
• Helmet
  
• Wrist Guards
  
• Knee Pads (optional)
  
• Elbow Pads
  
• FiveFingers

Lacrosse sticks come in three main sizes, and each of those sizes vary no more than a couple inches. a short stick (for attack/midfield players), a long pole (for defensemen), and a goalie stick. Seeing as your son is only 7, he and his friends will probably only be playing with short sticks for at least the next few years until they get bigger and incorporate long poles into their league/team. As I said, most short sticks are generally the same size, so don't fret about that. At such a young age, a normal short stick will seem huge for a young kid, but it's better for him to learn on a normal sized stick than a mini toy stick. You should probably look towards cheaper, complete sticks for his first stick such as this. The cheap complete sticks are just fine, but the stringing and mesh in them leaves something to be desired. If you know anyone around you that strings sticks, or have a specialty lacrosse store nearby, ask them if they can restring the stick once you get it. That should get you started, PM me for any and all questions you might have.

If you have the indoor space and resources, get a Stinger X rebounder: https://www.allballpro.com/products/stingerx

And use Swax lax balls with it: https://www.swaxlax.com

The Stinger rebounder is $600 but is worth it if your committed due to how fast the ball comes back to you vs a normal rebounder. If the price is a little steep, then a normal rebounder like this one will work fine: https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Folding-Lacrosse-Throwback-Rebounder/dp/B007RIAB6G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=V92PA4D34AHS&dchild=1&keywords=lacrosse+rebounder&qid=1570982344&sprefix=Lacrosse+reboun%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-4

I bought the Sherwood 5030 "Traditional" shoulder pads because I wanted something lower-profile, but I was amazed at how little chest/rib protection there actually was. I liked the way they fit/felt though, so I bought one of these padded shirts that I think are normally used for baseball to wear under it.

Haven't taken a shot to the chest with it, so I can't speak to effectiveness, but it does give me a bit of piece of mind.

you can do a PT or get a body back buddy and research on your own how to get trigger points out of different parts of your body, where to start, etc. hard to foam roll the neck lol. a lacrosse ball is great too.

you can also do simple myofascial release therapy or dry needling as well.


https://www.amazon.com/Body-Back-Companys-Trigger-Therapy/dp/B002C8AIKK
https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Sports-NCAA-Certified-Lacrosse/dp/B006JANLIS lacrosse ball

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ9Z4PX_hF8 (used this guy for mobility exercises)

They don't look at worse than some of the roller-blade style protection I see plenty of people using; but I'd say for a comparable price-point I'd rather get something like these with better padding and more coverage.

Not the griprx, but this is similar, and came out a couple years before the griprx. Great product.

https://www.amazon.com/LAXe-Handle-Engineered-Recognition-Orientation/dp/B07NDYDVZB/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Laxehandle&qid=1554389795&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spell

I just searched "lacrosse stick" on Amazon and there are at least five sticks that are priced $25-$30 on the first page. If you are just messing around get one that is normal sized (midfield/attack).
Here is one stick for $30: http://www.amazon.com/STX-Complete-Beginners-Lacrosse-Platinum/dp/B003798IBO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_2

It won't be the best quality, but it will work for what you want it to do. If you consider playing on a team you should get a better beginner stick in the $40-$60 range to start.

Yeah, the lower back just gets hard in SL, but you'll get fast gains there. For the soreness, people will recommend a foam roller. Personally, I use this.

I bought the cheaper 18" one on Amazon and It's been used pretty heavily in my gym for the past year with no problems.

I say buy a bigger one to use on a regular basis and buy a short one to travel with.

Save the extra $$ on a cheaper roller for a couple lacrosse balls and tape them together.

I've used that one at the local lax store. It's absolutely amazing... but expensive.

I've used this one for a couple of years: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007RIAB6G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

It has held up and does the job.

Btw you can get a revo 2x for only $13.97 usd https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004W8D6Y8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492269281&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=revo+2+x&dpPl=1&dpID=41lh7i9Q%2BIL&ref=plSrch

No offense but I really don't see the difference between that and this regular lacrosse ball, which is almost $10 less than the one you linked.