Lacrosse Goalie Equipment

A lacrosse goalie requires specific equipment for protection and performance. Goalies use a lacrosse stick that has a much bigger head and pocket to allow them to save the ball, you might want to consider a stick that uses a goalie length handle. There are a number of key pieces of protective equipment that a goal keeper needs, a good lacrosse helmet with a fitted throat guard is essential. Goalies must wear a chest pad that meets all the latest regulations to protect their chest, stomach and more importantly their heart. A pair of goalie gloves that have the added thumb protection, goalies are prone to broken thumbs due to the way a goalie holds their stick, so using a pair of gloves that are specifically designed for goalies in essential.

When it comes to the number of diamonds in the mesh of a lacrosse goalie head it really is personally preference. Owning a head that has a well strung  pocket will always be more important than the number of diamonds in the mesh. A lacrosse goalie needs a pocket deep enough to minimize the number of rebounds that might occur when saving shots while also having a pocket in their lacrosse stick that allows for quick and accurate outlet passes when clearing the ball.

Absolutely. All lacrosse goalie gloves from all the major lacrosse brands feature enhanced protection for the players thumbs. Due to the nature of how a goalie holds their stick you will be exposing the tips of your thumbs and open to being hit by shots that could potentially break your thumb, by wearing the correct goalie gloves you will be far less likely to suffer from this injury during training or games. In our opinion it is essential that lacrosse goalies wearing the right protective equipment.

Although not a mandatory piece of lacrosse equipment for a goalie you might want to consider purchasing a pair of lacrosse goalie padded shorts to protect yourself from shorts to the upper legs during practice and games. The most popular lacrosse goalie shorts are the STX Breaker as they offer great protection and coverage. We would 100% recommend padded shorts for new goalies to aid their confidence as well as offer protection.

Again, lacrosse goalie shin pads are not mandatory but advisable for new or young goalies. Remember that it's too late to complain about those bruises after deciding not to wear shin pads. 

Don't worry if you are unable to string. Northern Soul staff are some of the most experienced lacrosse stringers in Europe and can custom string a lacrosse goalie head to the highest standard so that you can focus on your game and not your pocket.