Best Lacrosse
Sticks.
The best lacrosse stick depends on your position, level of play, and whether you want a complete stick or build your own. This guide covers the top picks for attack, defense, midfield, goalie, beginners, and every age group — men’s, women’s, and youth.
Women’s Lacrosse Sticks
All Women’s SticksWomen’s lacrosse sticks are built for the women’s field game — lighter construction, stricter pocket depth rules, and position-specific head shapes for attack, midfield, defense, draw, and goalie. Every guide below covers the best complete sticks for each position.
Boys & Youth Lacrosse Sticks
Youth and boys lacrosse sticks are sized differently from adult sticks — shorter shafts, lighter heads, and age-appropriate complete setups. The boys youth guide is one of the most-visited pages on the site. Girls sticks follow the women’s rules and sizing.
The most comprehensive guide for boys youth players — age-appropriate sizing, complete stick picks, and position recommendations from beginner through high school.
Read Guide 02 Boys Defense Lacrosse SticksLong poles and defensive stick picks for boys players. Covers youth and high school options with the right shaft length and head setup for defenders.
Read Guide 03 Youth Lacrosse SticksComplete stick picks for young players new to the game — age-sized shafts, durable heads, and setups that don’t require any adjustments out of the box.
Read Guide 04 Girls Lacrosse SticksSticks for girls following women’s lacrosse rules — correct sizing, pocket depth requirements, and the best complete sticks for youth girls players.
Read GuideMen’s Lacrosse Sticks
All Men’s SticksMen’s lacrosse sticks vary significantly by position — attack heads are narrow with tight pockets, defensive poles are long with wide heads, midfield sticks balance both. Goalie sticks use specialized wide mesh. Every guide below covers position-specific picks from beginner to varsity.
Men’s Attack Sticks
Narrow heads, tight pockets, quick release. The best men’s attack setups for scoring and ball handling at every level.
Men’s Midfield Sticks
Two-way sticks built for middies who need to go both ways. Versatile head shapes and balanced pocket setups reviewed across brands.
Men’s Defense Sticks
Long poles, wide heads, high pockets. The best defensive sticks for reach, ground ball hold, and surviving physical play.
Men’s Goalie Sticks
Wide heads, specialized goalie mesh, and deep pockets built for stopping shots. Position-specific picks at every price point.
Lacrosse Heads
Head-only reviews covering offset, face shape, stringing compatibility, and position-specific recommendations across every major brand.
The Right Stick
Is the One You Use.
Some of the sticks we’ve strung have been in play for over a decade. Choosing the right lacrosse stick comes down to your position, playing style, and budget — but the most important thing is picking one you’ll actually practice with every day. Not every other day. Lacrosse is meant to be enjoyed. Make an informed choice, then go use it.
Already Have a Head?
Get It Strung Right.
A custom pocket changes how a stick throws and catches — regardless of how good the head is. Drop off locally in Chagrin Falls or ship your head in from anywhere. Men’s and women’s starting at $40.
Find Your
Perfect Stick.
Buying guides for every position, gender, and age group — backed by real experience stringing and playing lacrosse.