Spring season is wrapping up, and pockets that strung up clean in March have probably bagged out by now. Before summer ball and tournament season hit, it's the right time to pull your old mesh and restring with something that actually fits your style of play. The question players ask at SportStop.com most often is whether to run traditional unwaxed mesh or a wax-treated piece. The right answer depends on weather, position, the head you're stringing, and how you like the ball to release.
What Traditional Lacrosse Mesh Actually Is
Traditional lacrosse mesh is untreated nylon. It breaks in gradually, holds a deeper bag, and gives you the classic feel older players grew up on. Because it absorbs moisture, it can shift slightly in heavy rain, but it whips fast and rewards a clean release. Players who run a deeper pocket and play in dry conditions tend to prefer it.
The String King Performance Mesh Type 5X Lacrosse Stringing Piece is a staff pick built for attack players who want a soft, traditional feel with consistent hold. The Jimalax Jima X 10 Diamond Lacrosse Mesh Stringing Piece is a budget pick for players stringing up a backup head or experimenting with a deeper bag.
What Wax Mesh Brings to the Game
Wax mesh is nylon treated with a wax coating that locks the diamonds and keeps the pocket from shifting in wet weather. Out of the bag it feels stiffer, then breaks in to a holding, consistent pocket that performs the same in a downpour as it does on a turf field in July. Midfielders, defenders, and faceoff specialists who play in any conditions tend to lean this way.
The ECD Hero 4.0 Semi-Soft Lacrosse Mesh Stringing Piece is a staff pick with reliable hold across any weather. The String King Performance Mesh Type 5S Lacrosse Stringing Piece is a staff pick wax mesh built for power shooters. The ECD Hero 3.0 Semi-Soft Lacrosse Mesh Stringing Piece is a great value pick that gets you a tournament-ready pocket without the premium price.
Match Your Mesh to Your Position and Weather
Attackmen who live on quick releases and crease finishes usually want a softer, traditional feel that whips fast. Midfielders who shoot from outside and play both ways need a wax piece that holds up to weather and stays consistent on long-range shots. Defensemen and LSMs benefit from a stiff wax piece that pushes ground balls and clears cleanly. Faceoff specialists need mesh designed for clamping and ball control.
Run your hand across your current pocket. If the channel is sloppy, the bag is too low, or the mesh feels sticky and stretched, it's time to restring.
Restring Before Summer Ball at SportStop.com
A fresh piece of mesh resets your entire stick in under thirty minutes. Pick the style that matches how you actually play, not what your teammate runs. Browse the full lacrosse mesh 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.
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