Gear Buying Guide

Selecting the proper gear for your child can be a daunting task. We're here to guide you through the process, so you'll be an expert in no time.


Boys' Gear list:

  • Helmet

  • Gloves

  • Arm Guards or Pads

  • Shoulder pads

  • Cleats

  • Mouth guard

  • Athletic cup

  • Stick

  • Rib pads (optional)

  • Gear bag (optional)


When shopping for your son's first set of gear, please consider the following:


  1. There are three levels of protection for a player's arms: arm guards, arm pads and elbow guards/pads. We do not recommend elbow guards/pads for youth lacrosse.

  2. When your child reaches the U12 age bracket, it may be time to consider a backup stick. Your son should be using his stick 2-3 times per week outside of regularly scheduled practices by this point.

  3. U8 & U10 Boys should consider youth sized sticks by StringKing, Powell, Signature or Warrior

  4. SIZING: https://www.sportstop.com/size-charts

  5. Helmet brands have varying shelf lives according to the manufacturer. Cascade helmets are generally good for 1-2 years before requiring a recertification. Warrior helmets are certified for 5 years from the date of manufacturer. Always best to buy a new or lightly used helmet for your son.


Sample Youth Lacrosse Gear Set for U8/U10 minus cleats, mouthguard and cup:

  • $62.50 https://lacrosse4all.com/cpv-lax-helmet/ or $69.99 https://www.bobwards.com/stx-mens-stallion-650-lacrosse-helmet-152680

  • $20 https://lacrosse4all.com/impact-shoulder-pad/

  • $26 https://lacrosse4all.com/monster-lax-bag/

  • $9 https://lacrosse4all.com/nation-tank-arm-guard/

  • $30 https://lacrosse4all.com/maybach-deuce-glove/

Stick

  • $50 https://signaturelacrosse.com/products/universal-complete-jr28

  • $65 https://powelllacrosse.com/product/the-scout/

  • $70 https://stringking.com/mens-lacrosse/sticks/complete-2-jr/ (Contact us for additional discount)


The easiest and most stress free way to get started with gear is to buy a starter set:


Please ensure that the shoulder pads you purchase meet the 2022 standards.

You can google Boys Lacrosse Starter Set. An entire set of gear can be purchased for around $200.

https://www.lacrosseunlimited.com/5-piece-lacrosse-starter-set-1.html

All shoulder pads must include the heartbeat logo pictured above.

Where to buy:

There are tons of sites to buy lacrosse gear, the following list is not exhaustive but represents a group of companies we've used in the past.

Always check clearance sections for the previous year's model of gear, this will save you money in upfront costs.

https://lacrosse4all.com/clearance/

https://www.everysportforless.com/lacrosse-mens/cant-miss-lacrosse-sale/

Shafts: https://www.savagexlacrosse.com/collections/clearance-1

https://www.lax.com/lacrosse-deals

https://www.sportstop.com/promo/Sale

https://www.lacrossemonkey.com/clearance.html

https://www.universallacrosse.com/clearance.html

http://www.lacrosse.com/content/sale

https://www.tamalax.com/clearance

Play it Again Sports in Fayetteville

Sideline Swap/Craigslist/Let Go/Facebook Marketplace

Amazon returns and open box items: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lacrosse&i=warehouse-deals&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Walmart's Associate Store