Best Short Stick for Outdoor

The best short shaft for playing lacrosse outdoors has to be lightweight with some durability. Several players have told me that the best shafts are always lightweight and not necessarily as durable. That is why I've decided to award the Brine Swizzbeat shaft the best outdoor short stick. Not only is it lightweight and typically durable for a light shaft, but it has 3D grip that assists in shooting, passing, and cradling. Honorable mentions: Warrior Levatation, Warrior Krypto Pro.

The Best Defensive Shaft

The Warrior Titan is without doubt the most durable shaft, however, it's weight hurts its chances in being the best shaft. In my opinion, the best overall series of shafts is the Brine F-series. It is comprised of the F15, F22, and F55. The best F-series shaft is without doubt the F22 because of its ration of weight to durability. The F15 is a close second, but it's slightly less durable with not much weight difference. The F55 is a low third because of how skinny and brittle it is. Some honorable mentions: Warrior Titan, Warrior Krypto Pro, and the Gait Ice.

The Best Midfield Head

There were two stong compeditors I was thinking about for this piece of equipment. Both the Warrior Cobra and Noz are excellent heads, and even though production of the Noz was stopped, I believe that it is the better head. The pinch in the middle of the head makes it easier to put a pocket halfway up the head which is what most people want when stringing a stick. The cobra also has an elevated ball stop which is an obstacle when stringing sticks. The Noz is also lighter than the Cobra, thanks to the lightweight design.

Best Defensive Lacrosse Head

For playing defense, you're going to have the most success with a stiff head that will be able to throw checks without breaking. For this, many companies have made heads with titanium rods built into them. Most defense heads have many intricate workings on the side to make it more stiff. My favorite defensive head is not part of the popular "Revo" series and isn't an "Edge", it is the Brine Gospel. The Gospel is legal for all levels of play, extemely stiff, and very durable. It has many stringing abilities and has a long throat before it expands, giving it the ability to make a good pocket. Next week I will talk about the best faceoff head!

The Best Attack Head

For playing attack in lacrosse, most people prefer a head that's flexible, but still has a sturdy design. That's why the best one for this position is the STX proton super power. I believe that it's design lets it stand up to checks, but still give it a lot of bend. I think this is also the most commonly used head in all levels of play. Like with a different head? let me know, it might influence my decision for the posts to follow.