Best Lacrosse Goalie Heads Reviewed

Carson — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:21:36 +0000

I was never much of a gear snob when I played goalie in college—except when it came to my head. It was the most important piece of equipment to me. I needed to trust that it would be consistent, reliable, and durable throughout the duration of the season. But back then, my options for goalie heads were slim and I’d spend hours pulling on my strings trying to get my pocket just perfect because there were barely any sidewall holes to work with. Luckily, there are now many more goalie heads designed for all ages and skillsets. This guide goes over the best goalie heads on the market to help you find the right fit. Table of Contents Best Lacrosse Goalie Heads With all the options out there today, it’s crucial to take the time to find the right goalie head for your game. We researched the top goalie heads on the market and broke down their specs to identify the best options for various situations. 6 Best Lacrosse Goalie Heads: STX Eclipse 2 – Our #1 Choice ECD Impact Goalie StringKing Mark 2G Warrior Nemesis QS Gait GCG Command Goalie Under Armour Command Goalie 1) STX Eclipse 2 Our #1 Recommended Option Drip Level: 5/5 View on Sportstop Details Weight: 11.6 oz Throat Design: Ergonomic # Stringing Holes: Above-average Year Released: 2017 The original STX Eclipse was one of the most popular goalie heads ever made. There’s a reason it was used by goalies of all levels for over 15 years. The Eclipse 2 is an upgrade on this near-perfect design, and is now the most popular goalie head on the market. It is used by elite high school and college players as well as countless youth players across the nation. The Eclipse 2 comes with a new throat that gives players a more comfortable and secure grip. STX also doubled the amount of stringing holes for increased stringing customization. With its offset design, this head makes quick work of ground balls and throws crisp outlet passes. The Eclipse 2 is also relatively lightweight but holds its stiffness well over time—even during those hot summer tournaments. The Eclipse 2 is perfect for goalies of all levels and is our #1 recommended option. Pros Stiffer than the original Eclipse Upgrade ergonomic throat gives you more control Plenty of stringing holes so you can customize your pocket Cons Slightly heavier than some others More expensive than other options https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSs2Ly8N-cA 2) ECD Impact Goalie Head Drip Level: 4.9/5 View on Battle Lax Details Weight: 11.5 oz Throat Design: Extra long w/ some grip points + thinner # Stringing Holes: Many Year Released: 2022 ECD finally launched their first goalie head in 2022 with the Impact and it did not disappoint. The new ECD Impact is arguably the best goalie head on the market thanks to its combination of high stiffness, light weight, ideal face shape, and ergonomic throat. Starting with stiffness and weight, the ECD Impact is one of the lightest goalie heads on the market but maintains good stiffness even on hot days. There are cutouts throughout the head to help reduce the amount of plastic needed, reducing weight even more. Though the throat doesn’t have a large lip like the Nemesis QS (coming up below), it is longer and thinner than most other goalie heads and has subtle notches that provide a great feel. Our resident goalies here at Lax Drip really like how the Impact feels in cage, especially with how thin it is. Regarding the face shape, the ECD Impact is somewhere between the Eclipse 2 (little flair) and the Nemesis 3 and QS (a lot of flair). We’ve found it to do well at limiting rebounds and also makes for a great, tight channel if strung correctly. Overall, the new ECD Impact goalie head is one of the best options available and we think you’ll be very happy if you go with it. Pros Stiff yet lightweight Easy to string a nice pocket Thin, ergonomic throat Cons Few longterm customer reviews Other Buying Options View On SportStop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKcTrDuvwkw&ab_channel=ECDLacrosse 3) StringKing Mark 2G Drip Level: 4.8/5 View on Sportstop Details Weight: 10.9 oz Throat Design: Standard (no special grip) # Stringing Holes: Many Year Released: 2020 StringKing entered the goalie head arena with the Mark 2G in early 2020—immediately vaulting it towards the top of our goalie head rankings. The Mark 2G is extremely light at under 11 oz but still features plenty of surface area and has good stiffness. Like many other StringKing heads, the Mark 2G comes equipped with 42 sidewall holes creating limitless stringing options. The head features a shortened low-profile throat. For players who prefer not to hold the throat of the head, this may be a great fit. Otherwise, goalies may find themselves using tape to make up for the lack of grip since it’s shorter and doesn’t have as much of an ergonomic design like the Eclipse 2 does. This head is perfect for goalies who want to branch out from the mainstream goalie head brands and have complete pocket customization. The Mark 2G also comes with a 6-month warranty should it break. Pros Extremely light TONS of stringing holes 6-month warranty Cons Not much room for grip on throat Lacrosse Equipment View Now on Battle Lax 4) Warrior Nemesis QS Drip Level: 4.8/5 View on Battle Lax Details Weight: Not available Throat Design: Ergonomic # Stringing Holes: Above-average Year Released: 2022 Warrior just came out with the updated version of their popular Nemesis 3 with the new Nemesis QS. The QS stands for “quick save” and many of the changes Warrior implemented will help you do just that. To start, the QS features an ergonomic throat that is designed to give you a better grip of the head when in cage. It has a little raised lip at the very bottom which provides good leverage for your thumb and fingers. The face shape is similar to the Nemesis 3 but

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