Aug 112010

The Mohawk topstring is another version of the Iroquois topstring that is used by a lot of guys at Onandaga. The Thompson brothers are the two names that keep coming up as the inventors here, so guys, thanks for leading the way. This time around I have yet another way to string your mesh topstring, and I call it the Mohawk. Like the others, this topstring is perfect for attackmen that want a super quick release and no whip. The one that I have strung is made to be a low but fast pocket, however as a middie I don’t think that I could play with this because of the release point. Anyway, on to the part you’re really here for. Keep Reading…

Jul 252010

Here’s one more way to do the new topstring-thing. I call it the Cherokee.

Jul 072010

Huron Topstring

Filed under: Stringing

It’s summer time, giving us a lot more time at the pool, and a lot more free time to string up some sticks. This week, I combined the two, giving you yet another way to string up your top strings. A lot of questions came in on the Choctaw, and this week I can answer them. Keep Reading…

Jun 252010

When I saw the Iroquois topstring, I thought I’d give you guys some different ideas on how you can do that. There really are a million ways. Continue…

Jun 042010

The season is over and now the real fun begins. Max McCool, resident Stick Doctor, is nice enough to share a game with the LPG community that is guaranteed to liven up your summer. Max has the full list of rules and strategy included with an unbelievable time-lapse video. Learn More…


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May 202010

The only ones who can pull off a Woodgrain dye other than our own Max McCool is Talon Lacrosse. The NCAA and NFHS legal head is already available in Black and White so expect the Woodgrain hitting a local retail store near you this summer. Keep Reading…

May 022010

Max McCool’s latest dye jobs is a wood grain dye job on the STX Revolver head.

Apr 282010

Next year Louis Vuitton will be indroducing custom cases for iPads. The cases come in two options of Monogram and Damier Graphite. Read More…

Mar 282010

Max McCool is Lacrosse Playground’s resident stick doctor. Over the past year he’s shown you a variety of stringing and dye jobs. Now it’s time to see what he uses. McCool has been using the Gait Shockwave on and off since high school. McCool, who now plays club ball in the DC area, took a twist on a traditional string job by combining elements of the Heat Turtle and the Doerr pockets to make a pocket with strong hold that has held up for him this spring.

Dec 282009

This month Lacrosse Playground’s resident head dyeing guru takes on the STX Revolver head. Max McCool does a revolver pattern on the new STX head.