How to String a Lacrosse Head

Stringing a lacrosse head is a highly personal process that can truly represent the individuality of a player. Though there are many patterns of weaving and threading you can use when stringing your head, the most basic pattern emphasizes utility and simplicity, while leaving room for you to personalize the throwing and catching basket. With patience and dedication, you can move on past the most basic of stringing methods to personalize your stick’s maneuverability and handling.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 top strings
  • 2 sidewall strings
  • Lacrosse stick mesh
  • 3 or 4 catching leathers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Soak the mesh in warm water for at least 12 hours, making it pliable and easy to work with.

    • 2

      Tie a double knot into the top string and thread the unknotted end of the string through the first hole on the top of the lacrosse head, pulling until the knot is seated against the outside of the lacrosse head.

    • 3

      Thread the top string through the next hole on the lacrosse head so the string is hanging loose on the outside of the head.

    • 4

      Thread the string through the second loophole of the mesh before threading it back through the third hole of lacrosse stick head. Repeat this process for the entirety of the head, alternating between threading to the outside of the head and threading to the inside until the top of the mesh is entirely connected to the top of the stick head.

    • 5

      Tie a double knot into the sidewall string and thread the unknotted end of the string through the first hole on the top of the right side of the lacrosse head, pulling until the knot is seated against the outside of the lacrosse head.

    • 6

      Thread the sidewall string through the first loophole of the mesh on the side before threading it back through the second hole on the right side of the lacrosse stick head. Repeat this process for the entirety of the head, alternating between threading to the outside of the head and threading to the inside until the right side of the mesh is entirely connected to the top of the stick head except for the last hole on the bottom right side of the lacrosse stick head. Then repeat this process with the left side of the lacrosse stick head and mesh.

    • 7

      Tie a double knot into another top string and thread the unknotted end of the string through the bottom hole on the right side of the lacrosse stick head, pulling until the knot is seated against the outside of the lacrosse head.

    • 8

      Thread the top string through the first loophole on the bottom of the mesh before threading it back through the second hole on the bottom of the lacrosse stick head. Repeat this process for the entirety of the bottom of the head, alternating between threading to the outside and threading to the inside until the bottom of the mesh is entirely connected to the top of the stick head.

    • 9

      Stretch your throwing string leathers by stepping on one end and pulling sharply up.

    • 10

      Weave the throwing string leathers horizontally through the mesh, making sure the bottom leathers are looser than the top leathers. Test the placement and tightness of your leathers by throwing and catching with your stick several times. Adjust your leathers according to your personal preference.

    • 11

      Cut any excess top or sidewall strings and leathers to maintain a sleek appearance of the stick head.