Fall ball is a different animal than spring. The games are shorter, the stakes are lower, and the weather turns on you halfway through October. The setup that carried you through a spring season will not always hold up when practice starts at 6:00 PM in forty degrees and wet grass. This guide covers how your fall ball lacrosse gear needs shift once the temperature drops, and what to change before the first scrimmage. Everything here is in stock at SportStop.com.
Fall Ball Lacrosse Gear Starts With Layers
In spring you are peeling layers off by April. In fall you are adding them from week one. A mid-layer under your pinnie keeps your shoulders loose through long warmups, and a sideline hoodie matters more than players expect when you are subbing in and out.
The Nike Dri-Fit Legend Just Do It Black Men's Training Lacrosse Shirt is a staff pick that pulls sweat off you under pads. The Maverik The Players Club Grey Pullover Men's Lacrosse Hoodie is a new release for the walk from the car to the field. The Nike Club Fleece Navy Blue Crew Men's Lacrosse Sweatshirt is the heavier option once November hits.
Your Pocket Behaves Differently in the Cold
This is the change most players miss. Cold, wet mesh sags. A pocket that threw perfectly in May will bag out on you in a damp October practice and your releases start sailing. If you play both seasons on the same head, plan on adjusting your shooting strings when the weather turns. Hold the head at eye level and sight down the channel after a wet practice. If the pocket has dropped below the bottom sidewall hole, tighten it up before your next game.
The String King Performance Mesh Type 5S Tracer Lacrosse Stringing Piece is a staff pick that holds its shape wet or dry. The ECD Hero 4.0 7D Semi-Soft Lacrosse Mesh Stringing Piece is a staff pick with a broken-in feel straight out of the package.
Fall Ball Lacrosse Gear Is Your Window to Break In a New Head
Nobody wants to learn a new head in April with a conference game on the line. Fall ball is exactly where you find out how a head throws, how it holds up on checks, and whether the pocket you strung actually works under pressure from a real pole.
The STX Surgeon 2K Mint White Marble Lacrosse Head is a limited edition staff pick worth stringing up now so it is dialed by spring.
Gloves Take the Worst of It
Cold, wet gloves stiffen up and stay that way. Squeeze the back-of-hand padding on your current pair. If the foam feels packed flat, or the palm has thinned to where you can feel the shaft through it, fall is the season that finishes them off.
The Warrior Franchise LT Lacrosse Gloves are a staff pick with a vented shell and a palm that keeps its grip in the wet.
Get Ready for Fall Ball at SportStop.com
Layer up, watch your pocket, and use the low-stakes games to test what you want running in the spring. Browse the full lacrosse apparel collection at SportStop.com. Free shipping on orders over $99 and same-day shipping when you order by 2:00 PM EST Monday through Friday.
