The DNA 2.0 is the head we point at when someone wants one that will still hold its shape in March. ECD builds it from what they call FlexForm plastic, and the whole pitch is shape retention under abuse rather than any single trick feature.
Why this head, in one paragraph
Heads go soft. A head that has lost its shape throws differently every time, and you end up blaming your hands for a problem in the plastic. Durability is the least exciting thing to pay for and the one you notice most by the end of a season.
ECD says FlexForm plastic is engineered to keep its shape through serious abuse.
ECD says the design is a refined and optimised update on the original DNA.
Note those are the manufacturer’s claims, quoted as
claims. We have not bench-tested this head, and nothing on this page is presented as our own
laboratory measurement.
Buy it if
- You want one head that survives a full season of real play
- You play attack or midfield and do not want a position-specific shape
- You have broken or warped a cheaper head before
Look elsewhere if
- You want the stiffest possible shooting platform, look at the Mirage 3.0
- You want the lightest head on the list, that is the Mark 2A
Where it sits against the other four
These are the five heads on our homepage reel. If you are choosing between them, this is the
short version of the whole decision.
| Head | Position | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECD DNA 2.0 | Attack and midfield | Best for durability | $99.99 |
| StringKing Mark 2A | Attack | Best lightweight head | $99.99 |
| STX Stallion 1K | Midfield | Best for two-way midfielders | $109.99 |
| Maverik Tactik 3 | Midfield | Best for beginner and intermediate middies | $109.99 |
| ECD Mirage 3.0 | Attack | Best for attackmen and shooters | $109.99 |
Prices read from each Amazon listing on 10 August 2026 and they move, so
check before you buy. Every head here is sold unstrung unless the listing says otherwise.
Common questions
Is the DNA 2.0 legal for high school play?
It is a standard men’s head sold unstrung. Legality depends on how it is strung and the rule set your league uses, so check the current NFHS or NCAA specs for your level before a season starts.
Does it come strung?
No. It ships unstrung, so budget either for a stringing kit or for having a shop string it. That is normal at this price and for this class of head.
DNA 2.0 or Mirage 3.0?
Both are ECD. The DNA is the durability pick for any position; the Mirage is the shooting-focused head for attackmen who already have a reliable release.
Where to buy
ECD DNA 2.0 is listed at $99.99 at the time of writing.
Check the current price on Amazon.
For the full field, see our best lacrosse heads guide.
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