Essential Lacrosse Gear for Every Player: A Checklist

Essential lacrosse gear laid out on a field, including helmets, sticks, pads, cleats, and uniforms, with players practicing in the background.

Lacrosse is fast, physical, and demands the right gear to keep you safe and performing at your best. Whether you're a first-time player or a seasoned vet, having the proper lacrosse gear is non-negotiable. Here’s everything you need to gear up and hit the field ready to dominate.

Lacrosse Equipment for Field Players

  • Helmet (Boys & Men’s Lacrosse): Protect your dome! Must meet NOCSAE standards and include a face mask.

  • Protective Eyewear (Women’s/Girls’ Lacrosse): Your eyes aren’t replaceable—this is required and must meet ASTM standards.

  • Lacrosse Stick:

    • Men’s/Boys’ Lacrosse: Short (40-42”) or long (52-72”), depending on position.

    • Women’s/Girls’ Lacrosse: 35.5-43.25” per regulations.

  • Gloves: Keeps your hands safe and your grip solid—required for boys, recommended for girls.

  • Mouthguard: Non-negotiable. No one wants a gap-toothed smile (This isn’t hockey!). Must be a visible color.

  • Shoulder Pads (Men’s/Boys’ Lacrosse): Take the hits without feeling them. Must be NOCSAE ND200 compliant.

  • Arm Pads (Men’s/Boys’ & Box Lacrosse): Because bruises shouldn’t be part of your uniform.

  • Cleats: Quick cuts and ankle support—trust us, you don’t want to be slipping.

  • Protective Cup (Men’s/Boys’ Lacrosse): If you have to ask, you need one.

  • Lacrosse Team Uniforms: Breathable, moisture-wicking jerseys, shorts, and warm-ups so you look and play like a pro.

Goalie-Specific Equipment

  • Goalie Helmet: More protection for the fearless ones standing in the line of fire.

  • Chest Protector: NOCSAE ND200 compliant to keep your upper body intact.

  • Goalie Gloves: Extra padding so your fingers survive the season.

  • Goalie Stick:

    • Men’s: 40-72”

    • Boys’ (U-9, U-11): 37-72”

    • Women’s: 35.5-52”

  • Leg Pads (Women’s/Girls’ Lacrosse Goalies): Extra protection where it counts.

  • Pelvic & Abdominal Protection: Because no one wants to take a shot there unprotected.

Box Lacrosse Gear & Additional Equipment

  • Helmet (NOCSAE certified)

  • Shoulder Pads (with bicep protectors)

  • Rib Pads (mandatory for box lacrosse)

  • Lacrosse Balls: White for men’s games, yellow for women’s, plus various training options.

  • Lacrosse Equipment Bags: Because carrying all this gear in your hands isn’t an option.

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