Is wax mesh good?

Is wax mesh good?

Much like Hard Mesh, Wax Mesh is very good for all types of weather because water does not saturate the mesh. This means more consistency during play, but with added hold and whip in most instances. More whip and hold can translate to being a huge threat with the ball.

How do you break in a new lacrosse mesh?

One way to break your stick in is to bring it into the shower with you, and lather the mesh in conditioner while you knead a pocket into your mesh with a lacrosse ball. The conditioner and water soften the mesh to expand and stretch it out.

How do you dry lacrosse stick mesh?

To help your stick dry properly, make sure the pocket is pounded out so it doesn’t dry crumpled up. One way to help make sure it keeps its shape is to crinkle up some newspaper and place it in the pocket. The newspaper can help absorb some of the moisture while keeping the pocket’s depth and shape.

How do you soften mesh fabric?

There are actually a bunch of different methods to softening mesh, and everyone has their personal favorite. Mine would be just running it under lukewarm water…or if the mesh is particularly stiff, then hair conditioner works wonders.

What is the difference between soft and hard lacrosse mesh?

A soft mesh is leveled up much faster than your hard mesh. The soft mesh also has advantages when catching and cradling, which gives you a feeling of better control. On the other hand, the hard mesh has a better durability. In addition to that the hard mesh makes passes and shots a lot faster.

How do you break in wax mesh?

How often should I replace my lacrosse mesh?

Like evryone said theres no set date. If your pocket is crap or if your strings start to break then you might want to change it. People always ask what should I do questions about their sticks and the answer is almost always “It’s up to you!”

Can lacrosse mesh get wet?

Some meshes stretch when they get wet, and others shrink when they dry. And they all stiffen up and “freeze” as they dry out. When your stick gets really wet you need to absorb some water out of the mesh. You can do this by crinkling up some newspaper and putting it in your stick.

How deep should a lacrosse goalie pocket be?

It is standard for a goalie pocket to be as deep as two to three balls. Unlike field lacrosse players, goalies do not have any pocket depth limit. This extreme depth is more conducive to withstanding the considerable force of oncoming lacrosse shots and keeping the ball out of the back of the net.

How do you break in a lacrosse goalie stick?

Store the stick overnight with a heavy lacrosse ball and the newspapers in the pocket. After the stick dries, the mesh will stiffen so be sure to pound the pocket again and throw with it to re-break it in.

How do you soften a stiff lacrosse mesh?

Fill a bucket with just enough hot water to cover the mesh and mix in 1 cup of fabric softener. Let it sit for 20 minutes, pull the stick from the mixture and rinse under running water. The softener should give you a soft mesh with a pleasant smell ready to be formed into a pocket.

Should I get semi hard or semi soft mesh?

The Semi Hard version is best if you prefer a stiffer pocket with smooth release and increased accuracy. Hero Mesh Semi Soft carries a much softer feel allowing the ball to move in your pocket during cradling, passing and shooting for increased control and feel.