STX latest goalie head is one of the best in the game. Perfect for pros, perfect for beginners. It offers great stiffness, face shape, ball handling, and durability. The top scoop is reworked to help better funnel balls inwards and the throat is redone to be more comfortable to grip. Checkout my full STX Eclipse III review.

ECD creates some of the best sticks in the game and they crafted their goalie head for years. The result is amazing. Lightest head on the market and an absolute perfect head for the youth goalie (my recommendation). Still great stiffness but slightly less surface area (hence lighter than) the STX Eclipse head. Read my full ECD Impact review.

After 20 years STX finally released version 2 of their iconic goalie head. They've stiffened the frame and added more sidewall stringing holes for better pockets. Overall, it is a stronger and more versatile head then its predecessor. Checkout my full STX Eclipse II review. The Ecplise 2 is a really the standard of lacrosse goalies heads right now. It's perfect for youth and for pro's.

The StringKing Mark 2G is an excellent goalie head offering a lot of the same features as the Eclipse 2 with a light weight, good surface area and a lot of stiffness. Many youth and even pro's including Blaze Riorden swear by the Mark 2G.

Lots of companies are putting out great goalie mesh these days including ECD with their latest mesh product called Impact mesh. I recommend 12 diamond. The larger diamonds 'grip' the ball better and provide less rebounds while making outlets easier. The semi-hard provides more durability and consistency with your pocket.

Another great option is String King's Grizzly Mesh. Also in 12 diamond with semi-hard and semi-soft options. The Grizzly mesh is the lightest mesh I've found and yet is also pretty damn durable. String King offers a 90-day guarentee so if breaks within 90 days they'll send you another for free.

Mesh Dynasty creates awesome mesh products and my favorite is the Desclipe mesh. Each mesh is going to have a little different feel and strechyness and I think this one combines attributes of hold and rebound control with durability very well. Many Mesh Dynasty mesh products are great and they are the favorite of pro stick stringer Mr. Wanderful.

My favorite goalie gloves on the market are these ones by Warrior. No company has mastered the thumb protection but Warrior's design is pretty good providing great protection with nice comfort. The gloves are pretty much broken in with 1 or 2 wears and are built to last. Very comfortable palms and a great clean look.

Maverik's latest goalie gloves are also a great option for young and experience goalies alike. The thumb protection is solid and the comfort is there. Unlike other goalie gloves they have 2 hinges in the thumb providing more movement. Checkout my full review of the Maverik Max Goalie Gloves

If you're looking for the lightest shaft on the market, look no further than the String King Metal 3. It comes in a few weights but the attack version at 135 grams is one of the lightest. If you like the feeling of being quick check out this shaft. Also played with this shaft for awhile now and durabilty is great.

Perfectly weighted shaft for goalie play. Rounded edges that provide a great feel in your hands. The graphics and paint do tend to chip off with wear and tear but the durability of the shaft itself is very good. Read my full review of the Warrior Kryptolyte shaft. Available in attack and goalie lengths.

I think the STX Shield 600 chest protector does a good job combining protection with mobility. The cardiac silhouette coverage floating chest plate offers additional heart protection (very important given the new 2021 chest pad rule). There's also a stomach pad for optional, additional coverage. I still feel very mobile with this chest protector.

Great option from Warrior for chest protection. Meets NOCSAE standards. And although it appears bulky it actually fits very snugly and allows the goalie a good range of movement. It is on the heavier side but does provide a good deal of protection. Check out my Warrior Nemesis Pro review

Many goalies swear by the bright green of the Unequal chest pad. Built with Kevlar this is easily the most protective pad of the options. It does tend to narrower in the design however. Which is great for shoulder mobility but not so great if you're a wider goalie and interested in protecting your entire torso. Full Unequal Chest pad review.

The current standard of lacrosse helmets. The Cascade S is the latest and greatest in both looks and protection. Comes in tons of colors and styles. Be sure the fit is perfect because loose fitting helmets can contribute to concussion fairly easily.

While the S is the latest and greatest helmet, the Cascade R is also a solid option. It's more than sufficent in protection and because there are newer models you'll be able to find the R for a lot less money. but the R is more than sufficient and a lot cheaper. Features Seven Technology, a ground-breaking impact attenuation system to more effectively manage energy transfer from direct impact of shots. Also looks extra saucy.

Required throat guard which attaches to the helmet to protect the throat and neck from shots. Cascade makes this model of throat piece in clear and smoke. You will need to drill holes in your helmet to install this throat guard.

Given what's at stake, may be my favorite piece of gear. I definitely recommend goalies use an ice hockey goalie style jock as it provides much more protection than the average jock. I've gotten hit square in the package with a normal cup and I wish I would have been wearing this style.

The other jock lacrosse goalies swear by is the Nutty Buddy. This jock disperses the force outwards (while other cups have the impact go inwards). The Nutty Buddy is not as bulky as other cups but still provides solid protection. For many goalies this cup is a gamechanger and gives the fealing of being protected. Review my full Nutty Buddy review here.

Developed for baseball catchers, the Thigh Pro is perfect for lacrosse goalies loooking for sleek, comfortable, leg protection. You even get a little inner thigh protection which is important. FYI - padded pants are required for women high school and below. Use coupon code LGR for 10% off!

Pro Slides are . a compression sleeve that give goalies knee and shin protection. They're perfect to avoid harsh bruises while keepking a goalie's lower legs mobile for running and making saves. Use coupon code LGR for 25% off your purchase!

Lots of good options for cleats out there. But I recommend high tops as the additional material will give the ankle a little more protection in the event of a direct hit to that area.

There's no easy way to say this. Getting hit in the shins sucks! It hurts and can ruin the enthusiasm and confidence of a young goalie. So until you're not scared of the ball strap these on to avoid punishment. Any basic soccer shinguard will do. Required for female youth goalies.

The Lexi Shield attaches to the forhead of your helmet and helps prevent concussions by softening shots that hit you there. You can't really notice you're wearing it so it's really a no-brainer to use during practice. I don't think they're game legal yet. Here's a full Lexi Shield review.