The new redesigned STX K18 line is on point! The glove is low profile and extremely comfortable and the new palm has ridiculous grip but not too sticky like others out there. The arm guard and arm pad fit like you want them to fit, no sliding which means you're not going to constantly have to pull them up after you make a pass or take a shot. Since you have to wear shoulder pads (rules) this is the one, it sits so low on your shoulders you don't even realize you're wearing one. The best thing about this pad for being so low profile is it doesn't sacrifice on protection. For more of the tech stuff on the K18 line check out stxlacrosse.com.
There are a lot of new heads on the market especially because of the new NFHS (National Federation High School) & NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) specs. In a nutshell NCAA heads look more like box heads now and the NFHS heads are like the old rules but a little wider in the throat. Heads are more of a personal preference depending on what you're looking for, I definitely recommend trying it out before you make the purchase. At LU we always have demo sticks on the floor that are custom strung so customers can pick it up, cradle with it & even give it a soft toss on the Lax wall to see how it feels, how it holds and what the release is all about. I was at the Weymouth store yesterday shipping out some last minute Xmas gifts when a kid was doing just that with the Professor head by STX. He was sold on it, couldn't believe how tight it was and was ready to pull the trigger. Unfortunately Dave (the store mgr) had to inform him it was a NCAA head as he was in high school and couldn't use it. For more info on the two new rules and specs on heads check out laxunlimited.com
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Have a Merry Christmas and hope you get what you asked for!
BD
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