Lacrosse/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| shooting strings on the brine clutch | 6/12/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: I just bought a brine clutch. It is and awesome head but i cannot find the right way to do the ... A: Andrew, Try going with two straight shooting strings and either a U or V string. If you are ... | ||
| college lax | 6/10/2009 | Corey Crane |
| Q: I an new to lax and I just started as a senior in high school and I wanna play in college for a ... A: Well, this is a tough question. The best advice I can give you is to train as hard as possible this ... | ||
| Stringing | 6/10/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: I am wondering what is the best stringing system to have for my position. How many shooting strings? ... A: Jake, It is really a matter of opinion but I would go with a regular hard mesh pocket. It is ... | ||
| Goalie Stick Custom Stringing | 6/8/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: Hey there Jon. I was wondering if you could give me some adive and by that i mean spell it out ... A: Tom stringing a Nemesis isn't that difficult. I'm not sure what I would tell someone else because ... | ||
| Stick length | 6/8/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: Zander, Thanks for answering my question concerning rock-it-pockets. I have another one that i ... A: Tom, No 32 inches is the maximum legal length so as long as the shaft in anywhere between 30-32 ... | ||
| Head recommendation | 6/8/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: I have been looking to purchase a new head and currently use the old Proton. I play middie and take ... A: Ryan, Let me first apologize for such a delayed response. Once you get to the top of the line ... | ||
| Defense head | 6/3/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: I am trying to find a good quality, durable head designed for (long stick) defense for my 11th grade ... A: Dusty, For a defensive head I would suggest the Warrior Revo 2.0. It is very stiff which is a ... | ||
| hard mesh or soft? | 6/3/2009 | Corey Crane |
| Q: I have soft mesh and I'm thinking about getting hard mesh. what are some pros and cons to hard mesh? A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner...I am a lax strength and conditioning coach so I really ... | ||
| stringing | 6/3/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: i was put on defence and im in a junior league with a short stick and im wondering if i should get ... A: Will, I suggest going with a regular hard mesh pocket. It will provide a nice pocket with ... | ||
| sringing | 6/3/2009 | Corey Crane |
| Q: i am in a junior lacrosse league and i was put on d is there any way i can string my head for that ... A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I am a lax strength coach and was going to ask the ... | ||
| Rock-it Pocket | 5/31/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: my name is Tom and i play lacrosse in NC. I already asked another expert on the rock it pocket, but ... A: Tom, A different type of pocket is not going to make you a better player, practice will. As for ... | ||
| swizzbeat and evo | 5/30/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: Does the brine swizzbeat fit the warrior evo spyne? Do I have to drill holes? If I do how? A: Mark, The Warrior Evo Spyne will fit on the Brine Swizzbeat but since the shaft is made by ... | ||
| training | 5/29/2009 | Corey Crane |
| Q: its my first year playing and im a swimmer so im in pretty good shape. and im a decent runner but i ... A: This is such a generalized question. I do have a ebook that outlines a 52-week training plan. ... | ||
| DEF. LAX SHAFT LENGTH | 5/29/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: Is there a min. length for a defense shaft? My son is 10yrs old, next yr he will start to the D ... A: Todd, At his age there might not be a shaft length rule but NCAA and High School Rules specify ... | ||
| Goalie Heads | 5/29/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: i know what type a brand i will be getting but i don't know which mesh will be good for me. i am a ... A: Sterling, It is all a matter of preference. I will lay out the pros and cons of all the ... | ||
| D-POLES | 5/28/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: i am a middy looking for a good quality defense shaft.all my friends have them and i have used them ... A: Tim, It really all depends on your price range but I would go with the Warrior Krpyto Pro. It is ... | ||
| lacrosse/long pole | 5/27/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: my son plays attack for a u11 team,he is starting to play against long poles,having difficulty with ... A: Rick, It can tend to be a hard adjustment and it really is just going to take practice ... | ||
| lacrosse shafts | 5/27/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: Zander, I am in the process of buying a new shaft. I play middie and use a proton power head. I ... A: Johh, Go with the STX Sc Ti Pro if money is not an issue. It is extremely light but also very ... | ||
| rock it pocket | 5/26/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: My name Is Tom and i play for u-15 lacrosse in North Carolina. I play attack and heard about rock ... A: Tom in my opinion the Rocket Pocket is all hype. If it was any good you would see it being used by ... | ||
| STX proton power | 5/26/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: dose a STX Proton Power fit the same wholes as a Warrior Swizz Beat? would you have to drill a ... A: Jojo, The Proton Power will fit on the shaft but the holes may not line up because it is an STX ... | ||
| goalie | 5/20/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: I switched to playing goalie now on account that our old goalie quit. I can save shots from a ... A: Felix the only way you get better at those is with a ton of practice. I wish I could tell you more. ... | ||
| goalie mesh??? | 5/19/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: OK so i have recently bought a STX Eclipse and i bought it unstrung because i had some questions ... A: Scott, Different goalies use different types of mesh, it is all preference. I will lay out the ... | ||
| Lacrosse | 5/16/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: What does the term "goal line extended" refer to, and what affect does it have on the players? A: Andy, The term goal line extended refers to the imaginary line that extends from the goal ... | ||
| Choosing a shaft | 5/16/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: I am a high school midfielder looking to upgrade from my Al6000 shaft. My main priority is getting ... A: Joe, It is a good shaft but at basically the same price I believe you can get a better shaft in ... | ||
| defensive head | 5/16/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: Zander, Which head out of revo 2, revo pro or juice would you say is best for defense? Also, ... A: Nathan, I would go with the Revo 2.0. I don't have much experience with the Juice since it is ... | ||
| lacrosse shooting | 5/14/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: Hey buddy, My name is Quinn, I am doing a research paper for my english class on lacrosse shooting ... A: Hey there Quinn. I'd say that it's less of the mechanics changing and more of the stick technology ... | ||
| side walls | 5/14/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: I have another question, I do a lot of face offs and my sidewall strings grind down really fast and ... A: Felix there isn't really a way to protect those sidewalls on the face off. The stick takes so much ... | ||
| Spyne | 5/14/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: Could the new warrior spyne X head be a good choice for defense. I currently have a revo 2.0. A: Carson, Yes the Warrior Spyne X would be good for defense because of its stiffness. The new tech ... | ||
| Chest pads | 5/11/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: I am an 8th grade goalie and I am going into high school lacrosse soon. To get to the point my ... A: Addison, I'll be honest, I have that same chest protector and I love it. As you grow those shoulder ... | ||
| lax shaft | 5/10/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: Are soft grip shafts any lighter than traditional shafts? A: Felix it's a toss up. Most are not lighter. But we're talking a few ounces here. You probably ... | ||
| Defensive Training | 5/9/2009 | Corey Crane |
| Q: Im a freshman at my highschool and a Starting JV Defensman. Im wondering if you know any training ... A: The first thing I would invest in is an agility/speed ladder. There are so many drills that you can ... | ||
| lacrosse longpoles | 5/8/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: i was just wondering if there is a certain height necessary to get a certain longpole. A: Jullian there is no necessary height but I'd say that if you are on the shorter side (5'6" and below ... | ||
| I would love it if you could take some time for me. I want to be just like you | 5/8/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: I have played every sport in the book. Girl and Boy. I cant just seem to pick one and stick with. ... A: Alex thanks so much for writing me! I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you but I've ... | ||
| screw hole into shaft | 5/8/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: hey, i saw your answer to a question about the head not lining up with the shaft and i tried what ... A: Woody you've got to make sure you've got drill bits that are for steel. Sometimes we grab the wrong ... | ||
| Custom Stringing | 5/7/2009 | Zander Berlinski |
| Q: I'm buying a new Brine Clutch head, and was wondering what websites could custom string it. A: Matt, I would suggest sending your head to the experts at ZB Lacrosse Company. Visit their ... | ||
| summer training | 5/5/2009 | Corey Crane |
| Q: My name is Jean, and I'm a rising junior playing girls lacrosse, division three. As a walk on, I ... A: There is not too much I can do to help you with over the web. My advice is to you is to find a few ... | ||
| measuring head | 5/4/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: if you get challenged on width of head of stick where do they measure from? A: Hey Mark. Not sure if they changed the rule this year and I haven't seen the rule book yet. But ... | ||
| Lacrosse and college recruiting | 5/3/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: I am going to get right down to it here. My child is a junior and came up to varsity team as ... A: Judy what part of the country does your son play in? State? I can answer you more clearly if I ... | ||
| lacrosse head shape | 5/3/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: does the shape of the lacrosse head make a difference in anything beside picking up ground balls?If ... A: Patrick in addition to the shape of the scoop the width of the head also affects the ability to ... | ||
| suspension of play | 5/2/2009 | Jonathan Edwards |
| Q: My daughter plays D - 3 lacrosse. In the conference semifinals today, the game was played in a ... A: Barney my assumption is that the game should be continued and not replayed entirely. There may be a ... | ||
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Zander Berlinski
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer all questions concerning lacrosse. I am the founder of ZB Lacrosse Company so I am an expert on all different types of equipment and sticks as well as custom stringing. I am also an avid player of the game so I can answer most technical questions about rules.
Experience
Player for 15 years, founder of ZB Lacrosse Company, advanced custom stringer, extreme knowledge of the game and everything around it.
Organizations
ZB Lacrosse Co. ( www.zblax.com )
Education/Credentials
High school and College
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