Equipment

Equipment Q & A's

There is a lot that goes in to buying a stick and deciding on one that you like.  Please see the "Stick Suggestions" drop down tab under the "Equipment Help" page on the left or click on the button below.

The goggles above are the most popular goggles in the women's game right now.  It is suggested that you go to Ultimate Lacrosse in Manchester to try on goggles and see which ones feel like the best fit on your face.  Purchasing goggles is more about the feel of them/finding a comfortable fit, as they all do the same job and protect the face equally for the most part. 

Here are links to the most popular goggles pictures posted above:

1) STX Focus Goggles HERE (most expensive)

2) STX 4Sight Goggles HERE (and they come in purple!)

3) STX Focus S Goggles HERE (come in a purple option as well)

4) Brine Dynasty Goggles HERE (come in a purple option as well)

**It is highly encouraged to buy an option that goes with Eureka school colors -- black, gray, purple or white -- but is not mandatory.

If you would like to be a goalie, you can borrow goalie gear from the school.  However, if you use school gear, you cannot keep it and have to turn it back in at the end of the season.  

• Mouth guard: a mouth guard is a mandatory piece of equipment in women's lacrosse.  White and clear mouth guards are illegal, so a player with one of those colors will not be able to play in games.  Here are some popular mouth guard options:

  • SISU Aero Mouth guard, click HERE (easy to talk with, but very thin)

  • SISU Go Mouth guard, click HERE (easy to talk with, very thin as well)

  • Shock Doctor Max Mouth Guard, click HERE (thicker mouth guard, harder to talk with)

  • Shock Doctor Max Power Mouth Guard, click HERE (similar to one above)

• Cleats: athletes can play with sneakers, but cleats are heavily encouraged to allow for better agility and less slipping on the field.  Here are some popular women's lacrosse cleats: 

  • Nike Huarache Low-Cut, click HERE

  • Nike Huarache Mid-Cut, click HERE

  • Nike Huarache High Tops, click HERE

  • Under Armour Blur cleats, click HERE

  • Click HERE to see a variety of cleats/prices if the above options are out of stock or limited in stock

• Turf Shoes: turf shoes are an option, but since we practice on grass and only use turf occasionally for games, it's suggested that athletes use cleats instead of turfs.  However, some athletes love wearing turfs. Click HERE to see several turf options.

• Gloves: Gloves are not necessary, but during tryouts & the first couple of weeks, they are very helpful! Tryouts week is typically very cold which results in very numb and stiff hands.  Gloves are very helpful to keep your hands warm during tryouts week.  Occasionally, some players like the layer of protection from checking on their hands year round as well. 

  • STX Strike Women's Field Gloves, click HERE

  • Brine Dynasty Women's Field Gloves, click HERE

  • Additional women's field gloves, click HERE

• Stick Tape: Stick tape is not a necessary piece of equipment, but it helps to tape your stick when it's raining so you have a better grip.  Sometimes, butt ends can fall off of sticks easily, so it can help to tape your butt end to your stick.  Additionally, you can use tape to tie down annoying stick strings at the top of your stick. Some players like to tape their sticks for a hand placement guide as well. You can find colored stick tape HERE and black/white stick tape HERE.

All players will be provided with a practice pinnie AFTER tryouts upon making a team as well as backpacks (limited availability for C team) and game day uniforms.  All gear handed out will need to be turned back in at the end of the season.  Gear that is not turned in will result in a fine placed on student accounts.

YES!!  If you would like to get a feel for some sticks or goggles before buying them, we have an awesome local lacrosse retail store called "Ultimate Lacrosse" at 141 and Manchester.  Click HERE to see their store website.  The store has very knowledgeable lacrosse specific employees who can help you find the perfect stick or goggles! 

You can also go to Dick's Sporting Goods or Academy Sports, but lacrosse products will be very limited and you may not be helped by lacrosse specific employees that can explain stick mechanics in detail.

• Lacrosse Balls: You can buy lacrosse balls at most sporting goods stores, or you can find a 6 pack of various colored balls HERE.  FYI... we don't play with white lacrosse balls in women's lacrosse!

• Rebounders: Using a rebounder is the best way to practice wall ball if you don't have a wall nearby you can throw against.  If you are looking to buy a rebounder, make sure to stay away from the black trampoline looking rebounders and buy one with netting on it instead.  The black trampoline ones don't have a very strong bounce back, so it is not game like and you have to throw the ball very hard at the rebounder to get it to come back. Here are a few netted rebounders to choose from:

  • Champro Lacrosse Rebounder, click HERE

  • Winwell Lacrosse Rebounder, click HERE

  • STX Lacrosse Rebounder, click HERE

• If you really want to invest in the top of the line rebounders, the All Ball Pro rebounders are the best, but also very pricey!  The All Ball Pro "Stinger X" is a great personal use size.  The LaxWorx rebounders are very pricey too, but also top of the line quality.

• Goals: there are folding/easy assembly goals that are great to use at home as well as easy to store.  You can always make your own free goal by "shooting" against a fence too and flagging 4 corners to target!

  • Rage Cage Mini Foldable Goal, click HERE

  • Bow Net Mini Foldable Goal, click HERE

  • Primed Mini Foldable Goal, click HERE

  • Rage Cage Full Foldable Goal, click HERE

  • Bow Net Full Foldable Goal, click HERE

  • Primed Full Foldable Goal, click HERE

• Swax Lax Balls: Swax lax balls are indoor balls that are fun ideas for practicing cradling, dodging, stick tricks and more. Click HERE to see swax lax balls.

• No Bounce Balls: These are a great option for practicing cradling or stick tricks indoors, click HERE.