The Complete Handbook of Lacrosse Stick Heads
A practical reference for coaches, equipment managers, retailers, and serious players
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Understand lacrosse stick head design, specifications, installation, and maintenance. A neutral reference for coaches, equipment managers, retailers, and entrepreneurs.
About this book
A lacrosse stick head is not simply a piece of plastic — it is an engineered system that determines ball retention, throwing accuracy, durability, and the total cost of ownership for your program or personal play.
This handbook covers what lacrosse stick heads actually are, how they work, and why their specifications matter. You'll learn the practical differences between head types and grades; how to choose the right head for your situation rather than defaulting to the most expensive option; how to install, string, and maintain heads correctly; and how to diagnose and fix the common problems that arise in real use.
If you manage equipment for a team, own a retail or service business, or simply want to make informed purchasing decisions instead of guessing, this reference gives you the concrete knowledge you need. No marketing, no unnecessary jargon, just practical information grounded in how lacrosse stick heads actually perform.
Reader Reviews
Paul Mitchell
★★★★★I'm an equipment manager for a high school program, and I found this handbook really useful for understanding the trade-offs between stick head brands and why we were overspending on premium heads for beginners. My only frustration is that Chapter 6 on business opportunities feels a bit disconnected from the rest — I'd have preferred more detail on maintenance and common repairs instead. Overall, though, this is exactly what I needed.
Linda Lee
★★★★★Finally, a reference that explains how lacrosse stick heads actually work instead of just listing specs. The chapter on pocket construction and design genuinely changed how I think about equipment maintenance. This is the book I wish I'd had when I started coaching.
Eric Green
★★★★★As someone who just started a small stick repair service, this handbook was invaluable. Chapter 4 on installation and Chapter 5 on troubleshooting gave me the concrete knowledge I needed to do the work correctly. The glossary alone is worth the price.
Betty Thomas
★★★★★I've been playing lacrosse for years and never really understood why different stick heads felt so different or lasted different amounts of time. This book breaks it down clearly — the chapter on understanding stick head design was the real revelation for me. Highly recommend for any serious player.
Eric Roberts
★★★★★Our athletic director asked me to research stick head options for the program, and instead of drowning in marketing material, I just read Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of this handbook. It cut my decision time in half and I'm confident we made the right choice. Clear, practical, no BS.
Susan Adams
★★★★★This book is solid and I learned some useful things, but I wish there was more information about specific recent products or how to evaluate new heads that come out. The handbook feels more focused on fundamental knowledge than on staying current with what's actually on the market right now.