Need a new lacrosse stick for next season? One size does not fit all.

With so many options out there, we turned to our friends at Lax.com for a guide of what sticks to buy for 2023 based on what persona you play on the field.

For each role, we’ve included suggested products from the most popular equipment brands.

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SHOOTER (M)

Player Attributes: Shot power, shooting accuracy, catching, footwork, torque

Stick Preferences: Tight face shape, lightweight, mid-high pocket, aggressive offset, quick release

Suggested Heads:

• Maverik Optik 3 ($99.99)

• Maverik Kinetik 2 ($99.99)

• ECD Mirage 2 ($99.99)

• STX Surgeon 900 ($99.99)

• STX Hyper Power ($99.99)

• Warrior Burn XP-O ($99.99)

Suggested Shafts:

• Maverik Caliber ($129.99)

• Maverik Union ($129.99)

• Maverik Hyperlite ($149.99)

• ECD Carbon Pro 3.0 Speed (New) ($149.99)

• STX Fiber X ($119.99)

• Warrior Burn XP Carbon ($149.99)

SHOOTER (W)

Player Attributes: Shot power, shooting accuracy, catching, stickhandling, torque

Stick Preferences: Lightweight, high sweet spot, quick and snappy release, good hold for windup/stepdown/crank, superb control

Suggested Sticks: 

• Gait Whip ($274.99)

• STX Crux Pro ($249.99)

X/WING DODGER (M)

Player Attributes: Shot power, shooting accuracy, catching, stickhandling, torque

Stick Preferences: Mid-low pocket, great channel for ball retention, lightweight, smooth release for passing and shooting

Suggested Heads:

• Warrior Evo QX 2-O (New) ($129.99)

• Maverik Optik 3 ($99.99)

• Nike Vapor Elite ($99.99)

Suggested Shafts:

• Warrior Evo QX-2 ($149.99)

• STX Sc-Ti R ($109.99)

• Maverik Union ($129.99)

• ECD Carbon Pro 3.0 Power (New) ($149.99)

TRANSITION (W)

Player Attributes: Passing accuracy, catching, defense, ground balls, stickhandling

Stick Preferences: Versatility (offense and defense), forgiving pocket, convenient sweet spot, catch to cradle

Suggested Sticks:

• Gait Apex ($274.99)

• Maverik Ascent + ($249.99)

LONG-STICK MIDDIE (M)

Player Attributes: Transition, stickhandling, speed/burst, athleticism, defense

Stick Preferences: Lightweight, durable, mid-pocket for quick release, tight face shape, ball control

Suggested Heads:

• Warrior Burn XP-D ($99.99)

• Maverik Havok 2 (New) ($99.99)

• Warrior Evo QX2-D (New) ($129.99)

Suggested Shafts:

• Warrior Burn XP Carbon D ($209.99)

• STX Fiber D ($159.99)

• ECD Carbon Pro 3.0 D ($209.99)

• STX Sc-Ti X D ($169.99)

LOCKDOWN DEFENDER (W)

Player Attributes: Strength, endurance, communication, footwork, agility/change of direction

Stick Preferences: Strong, stiff head and shaft, smooth catch and release, consistent and solid, reliable

Suggested Stick:

• STX Fortress 700 ($199.99)

FACEOFF SPECIALIST (M)

Player Attributes: Leadership, reflexes, strength, footwork, athleticism

Stick Preferences: Great shape retention, flexibility, lightweight but durable to withstand abuse and twisting, nice scoop for ground balls, quick release for passing

Suggested Heads:

• Warrior Burn FO ($89.99)

• ECD Weapon X ($89.99)

• STX Duel 3 ($99.99)

Suggested Shafts:

• Warrior Burn XP Carbon ($149.99)

• Maverik Mission Blank ($114.99-$159.99)

• STX Sc-Ti ($109.99)

DRAW CONTROL (W)

Player Attributes: Reflexes, strength, field sense/vision, communication, transition

Stick Preferences: Versatility (offense and defense), forgiving pocket, convenient sweet spot, catch to cradle

Suggested Sticks:

• Gait Draw Middie (New) ($279.99)

• STX Exult Pro ($224.99)

GOALIE

Player Attributes: Reflexes, communication, leadership, agility/change of direction, ground balls

Stick Preferences: Strong head, wide catching area, smooth passes, nice throat

Suggested Heads:

• STX Eclipse 2 ($109.99)

• ECD Impact ($109.99)

Suggested Shafts:

• Nike Vapor Elite ($139.99)

• Maverik Apollo ($129.99)

• ECD Carbon Pro 3 G ($159.99)

• Maverik Mission Blank ($114.99-$159.99)

FEEDER (M)

Player Attributes: Field sense/vision, passing accuracy, stickhandling, leadership, agility/change of direction

Stick Preferences: Mid-pocket, smooth and snappy release for crisp passes, strength and stiffness to withstand checks

Suggested Heads:

• Nike L3 ($99.99)

• Maverik Optik 3 ($99.99)

• STX Stallion 900 ($99.99)

• STX Surgeon 900 ($99.99)

Suggested Shafts:

• Nike Vandal ($69.99)

• Warrior Evo QX 2 (New) ($149.99)

• Maverik A1 (New) ($99.99)

CLOSE DEFENSEMAN (M)

Player Attributes: Footwork, discipline, torque, strength, communication

Stick Preferences: Strength over lightweight, wide head for knocking down passes, durable, mid-high pocket for quick release on clears, great scoop shape for GBs

Suggested Heads:

• STX X20 ($99.99)

• Maverik Tank 2 ($99.99)

• STX Hammer 900 ($99.99)

Suggested Shafts:

• Maverik Caliber D ($199.99)

• STX Sc-Ti S Defense ($169.99)

• Maverik Mission Blank ($114.99-$159.99)

TWO-WAY MIDDIE (M)

Prototype: Zach Currier

Player Attributes: Ground balls, endurance, defense, transition, athleticism

Stick Preferences: Strength more important than weight, wide top of head for catching, great scoop for ground balls, nice channel for passing and ball control

Suggested Heads:

• Warrior Evo QX-D ($99.99)

• Maverik Tactik 3 (New) ($99.99)

• Gait Torq 2 ($99.99)

• ECD DNA ($89.99)

Suggested Shafts:

• STX SC-Ti X+ ($109.99)

• String King Comp Pro 2 175 Gram ($149.99)

• Maverik HyperCore ($99.99)

BEGINNER (M)

Suggested Stick:

• Maverik Optik Alloy Complete ($99.99)

$100 and Under: 

• Maverik Critik Alloy ST Complete ($59.99)

BEGINNER (W)

Suggested Stick: 

• Maverik Axiom G4 ($149.99)

$100 and Under: 

• Nike Lunar LT (New) (Not yet available on Lax.com)