AboutJonathan Edwards Expertise I'm a former All-American goalie and have played every position at all levels.
I also coached a high school program in Massachusetts for four years where I helped a number of athletes go on to play college ball in all divisions. Currently I spent much of my time between Massachusetts and Calgary, AB Canada where I have had a chance to work with a number of box lacrosse players who have gone on to play field in the US. Currently I run two blogs. www.lacrossegoaltending.blogspot.com for goalies. As well as www.yourbestlacrosse.blogspot.com for field players. I also run the number one lacrosse newsletter for goalies and the number one conditioning newsletter for field players.
Experience I was a high school All-American who was recruited by a number of Division 1 schools. I have also been a coach and ran a high school program for four years. I have coached at summer camps and also run my own website for goalies as well as a lacrosse fitness site.
Publications Too numerous to name here.
Education/Credentials Currently I am the most requested Expert on AllExperts.com in the category of lacrosse. I was an Olympian in the sport of luge. Also attended Stanford University. Former strength and conditioning coach who has helped thousands of athletes world wide improve their game.
Awards and Honors I was an All-American and an All-League player as well as the MVP of the East West Prep School All Star Game.
Question I have the onyx r705 d pole, which is incredibly strong, yet a little heavy. I am a freshman in high school, and will probably start on jv. My budget is about 140-150 at the most. Which do you think is the best shaft for me? I have no prefererence in company, so long as it is light and fairly strong, not nessessarily indestructable, but strong enough to last a season or two.
Answer Hey there Cam. My best recommendation is to go Titanium. Now, I know you said your budget is 140-150 but you're only looking for that to last a season or two. My suggestion is that if you save up, or beg your parents, if you go titanium you probably won't buy another shaft for all of high school. Or going into your junior year you can buy another one and have two.
I have always recommended titanium. The problem with anything less is that they can bend or even break so easily you may end up buying three shafts in a season. Don't bother. Go Ti and you won't have to worry.
Jonathan -
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