Lacrosse gear,tested foryour position.
Buying guides and reviews for sticks, heads, shafts, mesh, helmets, gloves and goalie gear, matched to your position, level and the rules you play under.
Gear up by position
Start with what you need, then narrow it down by position, level and whether you play men's, women's or youth rules.
Know the gear before you buy
What makes a lacrosse ball game-legal, the NOCSAE stamp to look for, ball colors, and when soft or practice balls make sense for training.
Compare lacrosse cleats and turf shoes by field surface, outsole, fit and league rules before choosing your next pair.
Which lacrosse gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads and rib protection attack, midfield, defense and goalies need, with sizing tips for each.
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Lacrosse Goalie Gear Guide: What a New Goalie Needs
Goalie
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Lacrosse Helmet Buying Guide: Fit, Certification and Sizing
Head protection
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Lacrosse Mesh Types Explained: Hard, Soft, Wax and Diamonds
Pockets
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Lacrosse Rebounder Buying Guide: Size, Angle and Setup
Backyard practice
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Lacrosse Stick Length by Position: Men's, Women's and Goalie
Stick sizing
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Men's Lacrosse Heads by Position: How to Choose
Men's heads
Lacrosse Gear questions, answered
What color lacrosse ball is used in games?
White is standard. Many leagues also allow yellow, orange and other colors as long as the ball meets the NOCSAE standard.
Read: Lacrosse Balls →Are turf shoes or cleats better for lacrosse?
Match the outsole to the field: molded studs are commonly used on natural grass, while low-profile turf shoes are designed for artificial turf. Follow the field operator's footwear rules.
Read: Lacrosse Cleats vs Turf Shoes →What size lacrosse gloves do I need?
Measure from the tip of the middle finger to the wrist crease and use the maker's chart. Gloves should leave about a quarter inch past the fingertips.
Read: Lacrosse Gloves and Pads by Position →How wide is a lacrosse goalie head?
Under NFHS boys' rules the goalie head is 10 to 12 inches wide. Check your league's rulebook for other levels.
Read: Lacrosse Goalie Gear Guide →Do lacrosse helmets expire?
Many makers give a service life and certification date. Follow the label and manual, and replace any helmet that is cracked, deformed or past the maker's guidance.
Read: Lacrosse Helmet Buying Guide →What lacrosse mesh is best for beginners?
A semi-soft or pre-broken mesh, or a complete stick strung by the manufacturer, so the pocket works from the first practice.
Read: Lacrosse Mesh Types Explained →Straight answers about lacrosse gear
Every recommendation starts with your position and the rules you play under: men's, women's, youth, high school or college.
Each review says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to know before you buy. No filler, no hedging.
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product or rule changes.
The lacrosse gear index
- 01Sticks & headsLacrosse heads, shafts, mesh, stringing and complete sticks for men's, women's and youth players.4 pages
- 02Protective gearHelmets, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, women's goggles and headgear.3 pages
- 03Goalie gearGoalie heads, chest protectors, throat guards, gloves and helmets.1 page
- 04Training & fieldLacrosse balls, goals, rebounders, bags and cleats.3 pages