To have a hugely successful women's lacrosse stick that stands out in a crowded market is not easy but STX has done it again. The Aria Pro M is a real Swiss Army Knife, it does everything you'd expect it to and more.
In my opinion the best sticks tend to be midfield sticks, they are designed with every aspect of the game in mind from the very beginning of the R & D process. Contested groundballs, hard checks, sharp feeds and clinical shooting and in the case of the Aria Pro M the draw has also been taken into consideration too.
STX's proprietary plastic compound, EnduraForm™, provides firm shoulders for draws and defensive play giving a real feel of enduring durability and the build quality of the head if nothing short of excellent. The Speed Scoop™ technology protects the top strings and reduces drag for easier ground balls.
The handle feels very similar to the Exult Pro handle but is a positive comparison. The Dual Grip Zones offer a tactile, secure grip in all conditions and the grip near the butt end is extremally useful when catching the ball when high in the air from a draw or stray pass, plus it's a real nice feature when you are putting your stick in a passing lane with just one hand low on the stick.
This review is nearly 4 months overdue but because of that, we can tell you that since the Aria Pro M has hit retail shelves, it has become one of our top 3 best selling sticks over the last 12 months. Take a look around the field when you next play, the Aria Pro M is gaining popularity very, very quickly.