Fast-forward. The year is now 2020. Paul and Gary Gait have pivoted back into the lacrosse equipment scene, re-launching Gait Lacrosse with legacy products like the Torq head, Ice handle and a women’s head, the Air. The first official collaboration between the sport’s twin titans, the Gait Draw, introduced a revolutionary product to the women’s lacrosse community. A few short months later, Gait Lacrosse unveiled the Whip head, a soon-to-be favorite among attackers.
The innovation and design of these sticks have no comparison — unrivaled pockets, technology designed for accuracy and creativity on the field. With these products, female laxers everywhere are conquering their craft and putting their own marks on the game.
Although 2020 has been riddled with trials, it also has given Gait Lacrosse time to unfold the return of the Apex, the fourth addition to the women’s head suite. Sometimes you need to step into the past to move forward.
The redesign of the Apex head featuring flex-mesh stringing combines all of the best qualities of the Air with the Whip. A deep V-scoop and large upfront pocket with no sacrifice to the ball-stop area creates a midfield stick built for speed, maximum control, balance and accuracy.
With championship-caliber programs like Boston College, Maryland, Navy and Northwestern and world-class athletes like Dana Dobbie, Hannah Nielsen, Taylor Cummings, Alex Aust and Sydney Pirreca endorsing these products, Gait Lacrosse has once again made its mark on the sport.
The next 12 months will bring further developments for the Gait Lacrosse brand, with new gear on the horizon for both men and women, as well as the opening of new headquarters that Paul and Gary Gait have helped to build by hand.
While 2020 will ultimately be marked with an asterisk, Gait Lacrosse has made its own mark not only on the sport, but for the future of female athletes.