Lacrosse Playground

Zen, Lacrosse and the Art of Stringing begins with a journey across the country to different locations, based on the start of the lacrosse season in that area, teaching as many players, parents and coaches how to understand their game better through learning how to understand their pocket, string the perfect pocket for their game at that moment and how to progress as they progress as people; the culmination will produce a hard copy book. Read More…

Every month, Throne of String features a new limited edition mesh. So far, ToS has released 3-color fades, blood splatter patterns, and even last months pink, purple and white camouflage Fighter Mesh. This months LE Fall Throne Mesh tops them all. Read More…

As you might recall the dyeing/stringing gurus, Stylin’ Strings, partnered with the Virginia Lacrosse team last Spring. What started as trading emails with head coach Dom Starsia and receiving Virginia’s blessing to use the school’s logos soon grew into an official partnership. Lacrosse Playground contributor, Peter Carey, stopped by UVA’s campus yesterday to get an exclusive preview of the team’s custom stringing for 2013. Read More…

Gonzo Mesh is the hottest piece of stringing material on the market right now. It’s pre-formed, rubber coated goodness for your wand. We’ve received the brand’s latest video, which highlights contrasts of Gonzo when compared to regular mesh. Read More…

As you very well know by now, the Playing Rules Oversight Panel on September 24th approved new rules changes in men’s lacrosse. Rules such as establishment of a shot clock procedure that replaces the sport’s stall warning. The panel also approved a rule regarding shooting strings. We recently had the opportunity to hear opinions on the new rules from UNC Chief Assistant Coach Pat Myers. Read More…

“Hypothetically, if there aren’t any shooting strings within my pocket, can I do an Iroquois Top String down to the middle of my stick?” We think it’s totally possible for this form of stringing to be legal and so does EastCoastDyes. Watch the video in order to gain more of an understanding. Read More…

I’ve been emotionally and physically shaken up by the new stringing rules imposed by the NCAA. How could they take something so personal away from the player? The stick is an extension of your body. Read More…

Colgate University assistant lacrosse coach Mike Abbott and 2012 Tewaaraton winner Peter Baum talk about the new NCAA rules in stringing lacrosse sticks. Many people have come undone in regard to the new rules imposed by the NCAA. This video will give you insight into one particular area, stringing. Read More…

This October, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, East Coast Dyes plans to release a limited Edition East Coast Mesh starting on September 21 (so people can get it by October). For every piece sold, they will be donating 15% of all sales to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Read More…

Gonzo Mesh is a special coated mesh covered in a secret recipe of ingredients that makes it superior to traditional soft or hard mesh pieces in every aspect. Traditional mesh pieces bag out and become inconsistent and unusable in the elements and wax mesh pieces tend to lose their wax coating in a rapid fashion. Read More…