How We Test

Lax.com is dedicated to providing high-quality lacrosse products to its customers. To ensure the gear meets the highest standards, Lax.com employs a rigorous testing process. This process includes real-world performance testing by experienced lacrosse players who evaluate the durability, comfort, and functionality of each item.

Products are put through various scenarios that mimic game conditions to assess their resilience and performance under stress. Feedback from these tests is used to select only the best products. Additionally, Lax.com considers customer reviews and feedback for continuous improvement.

Best Overall Defenseman Lacrosse Head

Maverik Tank 2.0

Maverik Lacrosse

Tank 2.0 Defenseman Lacrosse Head

$99

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Colors

White Gray Black Hyperlight Blue

Key Features

- Level 5 Bottom Rail

- Ground Control Technology

- X-Rail Stiffness

Material

Duratough

Player Level

Elite

The Maverik Tank 2.0 lacrosse head is the latest defensive head to leave the factory of Maverik Lacrosse and is the stiffest head they have ever made.  You will see elite-level close D guys using this lacrosse head to go against their worthy opponents. This head was updated with Ground Control scoop, so defensemen will own the GB battle every time they go into a scrum. Newly introduced X-Rail Technology, the TANK 2.0 has 6-struts to redefine the standards of stiffness in poke checks and slaps.  Fundamentally sound defenseman will be making plays all over the defensive side of the ball. 

Maverik Havok 2.0

Maverik Lacrosse

Havok 2.0 Defenseman Lacrosse Head

$99

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Colors

White Gray Black Hyperlight Blue

Key Features

- Level 4 Bottom Rail

- Ground Control Technology

- Made in U.S.A.

Material

Duratough

Player Level

Elite

The Maverik HAVOK 2 men's lacrosse head is designed for the elite playmaking LSM or Defenseman.  Our Pro's like that this newer version offers a tighter face shape and has a lightweight 4-strut design.  Best-in-class strength to weight ratio, to deliver precise checks and an increase in caused turnovers.  Our Pro's say this head is stiff enough to do some damage and light enough to prove a formidable weapon in the hands of those who wield a mean pole.

Gait D2 C

Gait Lacrosse

D2 C Defenseman Lacrosse Head

$119

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Colors

White Gray Black Hyperlight Blue

Key Features

- Elevated Impact Ridges

- Ball Dislodgement Technology

- Air Scoop

Face Shape

Wide

Player Level

Elite

The Gait D2 C - or Close D - men's lacrosse head was designed to make life difficult for attackmen. The Gait D2 will provide advantages in disrupting opponents' possessions, controlling the ball, and dominating the ground game. The combination of Elevated Impact Ridges, Ball Dislodgment Technology, and Air Scoop enhancing the defenders' ability to dictate play.

STX Hammer 1K

STX Lacrosse

Hammer 1K Defenseman Lacrosse Head

$99

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Colors

White Black 

Key Features

- Designed for Shutdown Defenders

- SpeedScoop

- Triple Strut Construction

Material

EnduraForm

Player Level

Elite

The Hammer 1K men's lacrosse head has been optimized with EnduraForm to improve stiffness and shape retention, and the new Speed Scoop design enhances ground ball play for the long stick player. Our Pro's think this new level of stiffness will be powerful to lay down those checks so your attacker can feel the punishment.  The scoop makes this head a ground ball machine.