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Gear Review: New ND200 NOCSAE Certified Lacrosse Shoulder Pads

By Tom Ledin | June 17, 2021 |

If your shoulder pads aren’t ND200 NOCSAE certified, then you probably need new ones (unless of course you’re playing post-collegiate … Read more

Gear Review: Cascade XRS Helmet

By Tom Ledin | June 1, 2021 |

New Cascade helmets are inevitable. We all know they’re coming, but like your favorite holiday, even though you’ve been through … Read more

Gear Review: Top 2020 PLL Attackmen Stick Setups

By Lacrosse Playground | May 27, 2021 |

Tom Ledin of Red Star Lacrosse takes a look at the lacrosse sticks used by the top goal scorers in … Read more

Gear Review: 2021 Youth and Beginner Lacrosse Sticks Guide presented by Universal

By Tom Ledin | May 5, 2021 |

2021 is a great time to be a youth lacrosse player. The gear available for bobbleheads these days is as … Read more

Gear Review: LVL Lacrosse

By Tom Ledin | February 4, 2021 |

LVL Lacrosse (pronounced “Level”) is a new company that has hit the ground running with a line up of innovative … Read more

Lacrosse Box Gear Review

By Lacrosse Playground | December 1, 2014 |
Lacrosse Box is an innovative concept that has taken some thought as to how to review it. This review is not so much the product but the concept and service involved. Lacrosse Box does not make gear but they make it happen for a reasonable price and a great element of surprise. Read More...

Beaver Lacrosse Mesh Review

By Lacrosse Playground | September 25, 2013 |
Hello everyone, as I am sure some of you fellow users have heard, there is a new wax mesh product from Mississauga, Ontario called Beaver Mesh. Beaver Mesh is produced by Brendan Chong and is a product that will prove to be a competitor against East Coast Mesh, Marc Mesh, and especially hard and soft mesh. Read More...

LacrosseWax Gear Review

By Lacrosse Playground | December 6, 2012 |
So, with the raging about wax mesh pieces LaxWax has come on the scene to help out those looking for some grip for their current mesh without having to restring. The application to this product is not too difficult, but is slightly similar to putting on sunscreen, getting an even coat is not really guaranteed. Read More...

Gear Review: Bownet Portable Lacrosse Goal, Crease

By Lacrosse Playground | October 10, 2012 |
Bownet recently sent us a few pieces of equipment to review. We received a portable lacrosse goal and a crease. Yes, a portable crease! We took it outside to a local park to test it out. Read More...
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Gear Review: 2012 Brine Lacrosse Shafts, F 55 Friction and Scandium

By Lacrosse Playground | September 6, 2012 |
Brine has created a mainstay for developing quality shafts for the everyday lacrosse fanatic. The brand never drifts away from its true roots and collectively embodies the components of a well-configured equipment line. Its shafts are second to none, and today you have the opportunity to learn about two new handles thanks to Lacrosse Playground's Gear Review. Read More...
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Gear Review: Warrior Rabil Lacrosse Head

By Lacrosse Playground | August 30, 2012 |
True to his game, Paul Rabil’s partnership with Warrior has created the most technologically advanced head yet. Every aspect and feature on the head was designed solely by Rabil himself. Further, the head features maximum TruOffset for increased pocket depth and harder shots. The narrow faceshape delivers superior accuracy for shooting and passing. Moreover, it comes standard with the custom-like color pops of 2Shot technology, and it's ready for play at all levels. Read More...
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Gear Review: Warrior Blade Pro Lacrosse Head

By Lacrosse Playground | August 28, 2012 |
The Warrior Blade Pro isn't just for face-off men. It's built for the multi-tasking midfielder and more. The pro-player designed head is built with the new Pro Scoop for easy ground ball pickups for middies and defensemen. In terms of face-offs, its minimal offset moves your hands closer to the ball for an authoritative face-off advantage, while the narrow face shape channels the ball for advanced shooting accuracy and ball retention. Read More...