All That Gear
The Ultimate AYLC Guide to Gear
Wondering what you need to play lacrosse? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re an entry-level player or already part of our AYLC lax fam, check out the below requirements and suggestions.
Required lacrosse gear:
Boys:
- Men’s lacrosse stick – the String King Complete is a nice option for new youth players
- Helmet – must meet NOCSAE lacrosse standards, and SEI certified
- Shoulder pads – Pads must be NOCSAE compliant, and are different than football pads
- Arm pads – elbows should be completely covered
- Gloves
- Mouthguard – a visible color, not white or clear
- Protective cup
- Cleats – no metal spikes
Girls:
- Women’s lacrosse stick
- Goggles – must meet current ASTM standard for women’s lacrosse eyewear and be SEI certified.
- Optional: Women’s lacrosse helmet – must meet current ASTM standard for women’s headgear and be SEI certified. Some helmets have built-in protective eyewear, in which case a separate set of goggles is not necessary.
- Mouthguard – a visible color, not white or clear
- Cleats – no metal spikes
Where can I purchase my lacrosse gear?
As a beginner, our local Dick’s Sporting Goods stocks a few items. The websites below offer a large variety of brands and often have sales or promo codes.
https://www.lacrossemonkey.com/
https://www.lacrosseunlimited.com/
https://www.sportstop.com/ – if your player is just starting, or you’re merely looking for a good deal, this is family-owned, lacrosse-specific business with a “buy and try” option that allows you to purchase an item, use it, and return it within 15 days for credit toward a different item.
There is a lacrosse specialty store in Birmingham called Lax Unleashed. It is located at 510 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham, AL 35242. You can find them online on Instagram @lax_unleased16.
To read more about lacrosse equipment, check out this USA Lacrosse Guide.
*AYLC does not endorse specific gear, and any suggestions provided are merely options our players have reported having success using.
