Abstract: A double-wall, synthetic head for a lacrosse stick having a substantial area of the sidewalls with openings is described. The lacrosse stick head enables optimum speed and handling by a player while retaining the required strength and durability of the lacrosse stick head.

Abstract: A double-wall, synthetic head for a lacrosse stick having a substantial area of the sidewalls with openings is described. The lacrosse stick head enables optimum speed and handling by a player while retaining the required strength and durability of the lacrosse stick head.

Abstract: A unitary head for a lacrosse stick comprising a frame and webbing, wherein the webbing integrally molded to the head frame has a first ball receiving continuous curvature and a second continuous curvature in the pocket area of the webbing wherein the second curvature has an angle of curvature greater than the first curvature and wherein the side walls of the frame are separated by at least 2 inches in the area of the pocket and the pocket has a maximum depth of 35/8 inches. The lacrosse stick has improved playing characteristics.

Abstract: A double-wall synthetic lacrosse stick comprising a generally V-shaped frame adapted to receive a web includes two side walls joined at a juncture and diverging therefrom. A transverse wall joining the ends of the side walls opposite of the juncture and a stop for receiving a lacrosse ball in the head is described. The stop comprises a base and at least one leg integral with and extending from the base removably fitted into an opening in the juncture, with the base fitting substantially flush with the juncture. The invention permits the ready insertion and removal of the stop from the lacrosse head.

Abstract: A double-wall synthetic lacrosse stick including tab means for attachment or formation of the web on the head of the lacrosse stick is described. The tab means include a slot for snapping a string of the web into place. The slot is constructed and arranged to hold the web securely.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick is described comprising a head which includes a retainer means having one or more prongs extending longitudinally from the head for attaching the head to a handle and a handle having one or more slots for receiving the retainer means whereby the retainer means connectively engages the slots to attach the head to the handle. Additional embodiments for attaching a head to a handle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick having a graphite-loaded plastic handle to provide improvement in handling characteristics. The handle is preferably comprised of 80 to 95 percent plastic and 5 to 20 percent graphite. The handle may be polygonal or tubular in shape, and is preferably octagonal. Dimensions and physical properties of the handle material are interrelated to provide desired balance of the lacrosse stick from the standpoint of handling by players, durability, freedom from failure by fracturing, and standardization in production.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick having a tubular metallic handle with knurling at the surface of the handle to provide improvement in grip and handling characteristics under all weather conditions. The metallic handle is preferably of aluminum alloy and elliptical in cross section, with the major axis of the elliptical shape being normal to the general plane of the lacrosse stick head. Dimensions and physical properties of the handle material are interrelated to provide desired balance of the lacrosse stick from the standpoint of handling by players, durability, freedom from failure by fracturing, and standardization in production.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick has a tubular metallic handle, disclosed as of aluminum alloy and being elliptical in cross section with the major axis of the elliptical shape being normal to the general plane of the lacrosse stick head. Dimensions and physical properties of the handle material are interrelated to provide desired balance of the lacrosse stick as a whole considered from the standpoint of handling by players, durability, freedom from failure by fracturing, and standardization in production.