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Best Lacrosse Goalie Heads

Updated October 2018
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
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Eclipse Lacrosse Goalie Unstrung Head
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Bottom Line

Eclipse's large stopping area makes it one of the most popular heads on the market. It's also designed to have the passing accuracy of an attack head.

Pros

Known for very large stopping area. Quick, easy stickwork and control thanks to open sidewall. Scoop is streamlined. Light and agile. Combines stiffness and flexibility. Easy to string. Doesn't allow many rebounds.

Cons

May warp a little with use.

Best Bang for the Buck
Warrior
Nemesis 2 Unstrung Goalie Head
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Bottom Line

This lightweight head is more rounded than most goalie heads, which allows more control with throws. Be aware, though, that its design makes it prone to sidewall cracks.

Pros

Head is balanced – perfect mix of stiffness, durability and reactiveness. Sym-Rail twist technology reduces sidewall weight. Maximum string holes allow you to create a custom pocket that's totally your own. Choice of white or royal blue.

Cons

Head is vulnerable to sidewall cracks, so if you take a lot of fast shots, you might want to consider a different head.

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Lacrosse Shield 100 Goalie Unstrung Head
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This sturdy head is intended for entry-level and recreation league players, although some varsity players also find it dependable. It tends to lose its rigidity after a couple months.

Pros

Dependable head intended for entry-level players, possibly in recreational leagues. Closed, reinforced sidewall design provides desired rigidity. Prevents ball from affecting the head. Strong and durable. Comfortable head.

Cons

May lose rigidity more quickly than expected.

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Zoo Goalie Lacrosse Head
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Bottom Line

Designed for new players, this head has a wide catching area intended to help new goalies build confidence.

Pros

Durable sidewall holds shape and consistency. Wide catching area. Designed for easy scoops. Long, flat design. Flexible, lightweight head.

Cons

Great for scooping, can be challenging for catching and cradling. A little heavy.

Brine
Eraser Goalie Lacrosse Head
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Bottom Line

Intended for beginner to intermediate goalies, this head is remarkably lightweight yet known for its stiffness.

Pros

Unique offset design increases control and improves performance. Open sidewall design reduces weight. Variety of sidewall holes let you create your own custom stringing.

Cons

Lightweight design makes it prone to crack easily.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 19 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 207 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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    Warrior

    Nemesis 2 Unstrung Goalie Head

    Warrior

    Nemesis 2 Unstrung Goalie Head

    This lightweight head is more rounded than most goalie heads, which allows more control with throws. Be aware, though, that its design makes it prone to sidewall cracks.

    $56
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    Eclipse Lacrosse Goalie Unstrung Head

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    Eclipse Lacrosse Goalie Unstrung Head

    Eclipse's large stopping area makes it one of the most popular heads on the market. It's also designed to have the passing accuracy of an attack head.
    $79
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    Lacrosse Shield 100 Goalie Unstrung Head

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    Lacrosse Shield 100 Goalie Unstrung Head

    This sturdy head is intended for entry-level and recreation league players, although some varsity players also find it dependable. It tends to lose its rigidity after a couple months.

    $46
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    Warrior

    Zoo Goalie Lacrosse Head

    Warrior

    Zoo Goalie Lacrosse Head

    Designed for new players, this head has a wide catching area intended to help new goalies build confidence.

    $39
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    Brine

    Eraser Goalie Lacrosse Head

    Brine

    Eraser Goalie Lacrosse Head

    Intended for beginner to intermediate goalies, this head is remarkably lightweight yet known for its stiffness.

    $58

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