Lacrosse Heads: Complete Buying Guide by Position (2026)
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The head is the most important part of your lacrosse stick, it controls your pocket, passing accuracy, and shot power. This guide covers every position, every budget, and every playing style.
Lacrosse Head Guides, By Position
Best Lacrosse Heads Overall
The top heads for 2026 across all positions, attack, mid, and defense. Our most complete ranking.
Best Attack Lacrosse Heads
Narrow, high-offset heads built for precision shooting and cradling under pressure. Ranked for attackmen.
Best Defense Lacrosse Heads
Wide, stiff heads designed for ground balls, checking, and durability. Ranked for D-poles and LSMs.
Head vs Head Comparisons
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ECD DNA 2.0 vs Warrior Evo V (2026)Two of the most popular attack heads compared, which wins for accuracy, durability, and value?
How to Choose a Lacrosse Head
Attack players want a narrow head (6.5-7.5 inches at the widest point) with high offset, this keeps the ball deep in the pocket and helps you hold possession through checks.
Midfielders can go either way, a slightly wider mid-offset head gives you versatility for both ground balls and shooting.
Defensemen need a wide, stiff head (9-10+ inches) that’s built to take hits. Don’t use an attack head on a pole, it’ll warp within a season.
Most heads are sold unstrung, meaning you’ll need to string your own pocket or have a shop do it. Budget around $15-25 extra for stringing if you’re buying unstrung.