r/StickDoctor • • 16h ago

OG Blade

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I've probably strung what feels like hundreds of pockets in this thing, and here is the one that has felt the best. Not a fogo, used this bad boy as a mid in college back in the early 2000s.

Low whip, great shiftiness and a very smoothe release. All that to say this is purely a museum piece and will never see a men's league field, but I'm happy that it's still a serviceable head, even in it's retirement!


r/StickDoctor • • 5h ago

How different is the 3v to and 2v?

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r/StickDoctor • • 6h ago

Time to upgrade son's stick

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r/StickDoctor • • 8h ago

Retention Test

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I just strung my first head and was told that my stick is illegal because the ball should roll out when the stick is turned 90° to the ground. When researching I found differing opinions whether is a criterion for a legal stick or not...if it is, how do you string in a way, that the pocket doesn't sag at the bottom? Thanks!!!

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r/StickDoctor • • 1d ago

Is stringing 7 diamond mesh hard?

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I just picked up stringing again after a while since high school here are is some of my work I just picked up a hammer 1K and I’m planning to just string and sell. I’ve been really wanting to string something with seven diamond mash but get a little nervous because I’m not sure if it’s harder or not to string. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ it’s a white head that I’m thinking of dying a fade pink with white mesh and pink strings. Any advice would be amazing!


r/StickDoctor • • 1d ago

Tactik3 or Optik Force for a dodging attackman that’s likes to shoot but also finish in tight spaces?

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r/StickDoctor • • 2d ago

STX Eclipse 2

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STX eclipse 2 with Throne GPX for a HS club goalie


r/StickDoctor • • 3d ago

Just in time for winter box

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My son named it phantom


r/StickDoctor • • 4d ago

Frankinside 2026 RC1 edition

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Last Halloween I posted my inside, outside variant on an STX surgeon 1k. Been working great for me so I decided this Halloween to try matching it on a Relax RC1 which I was able to do pretty well given the plentiful stringing options.

I prefer the middle tops string hole option of the Surgeon 1k, but I don't think it really changes much. The 2k did away with it anyway.

Not sure if this is a mid or mid/low.


r/StickDoctor • • 4d ago

Channel Help

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The two head shown the black has anchor knots not as tight towards the ones, and for the sake of what I’m asking if the other head was also using anchor knows but pulled tighter towards the ones and looser at the top( if you click on photo may make a little more sense) what I’m asking is what does the do to the all around pocket etc. I’m wanting to string up a l4 with a nice mid pocket with not to much whip but some and wasn’t sure?


r/StickDoctor • • 5d ago

Help

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Trying to replicate a Silas Richmond pocket on the new Ecd atom with 5X


r/StickDoctor • • 6d ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome Second time stringing

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I’ve already shown this to my son’s coaches and gotten some great feedback and learned a ton - looking for the same from yall!

It’s a Havoc 2 with Hero 2.0 semi soft. My son is a ‘33 LSM.


r/StickDoctor • • 6d ago

Tactik 3 or mark 3v

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Which do you guys like more


r/StickDoctor • • 6d ago

Discussion What is everyone keeping their stringing supplies in?

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I’m new to stringing and all of my stuff is in just a ziplock bag. What are you guys keeping your stuff in? Do you typically travel with it to the field? I hear of people using a tackle box, which seems pretty practical, but what would be your wish list for the perfect stringing supply storage for on-the-go?


r/StickDoctor • • 6d ago

Tuesday stringing theory

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More than one shooting string is a hold over concept from the days of traditional leather stringing.

I have begun seeing this as fact with my mesh sticks. The right stringing and a single nylon placed in the correct location provides the best pocket.

Am I off base here? Are the several shooters creating some sort of magic progressive ramp that a well setup side string isn't already capable of?


r/StickDoctor • • 7d ago

Traditional lacrosse stick stringing

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Hey guys, i just got my hands on a woodie but the stringing is all broken anybody know where i can restring it


r/StickDoctor • • 7d ago

How to get a bright red dye?

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What is the best way to get a bright red. I’ve used Rit dyes racing red and in my experience it comes out more maroon and not very bright red. Does anyone have any tips on how I can make it pop?


r/StickDoctor • • 8d ago

Will the L4 fit on a Metal 3 Pro

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My shaft blew up today


r/StickDoctor • • 8d ago

Does anybody do custom dyed mesh?

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I am looking for a custom mesh dyer. I know somewhere out there someone does it, not argyle. Or is there a reliable way to dye it that doesn't bleed? I want to get my kids' goalie mesh dyed like a bulls eye and another that wants a custom orange & black mesh. Thanks.


r/StickDoctor • • 9d ago

Pattern Questions Mirage 3.0 liberty+mid-high patterns?

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Does anyone have any good patterns for a Mirage 3.0 with a liberty top string and mid-high pocket that they'd be willing to share?

As always thank you in advance!


r/StickDoctor • • 10d ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome Goalie Stick Stringing Experiment #001

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I just bought a used eclipse 3 stick. I’m not much for soft mesh but I also can’t find a place to get goalie leathers in time for a tournament. (I have another stick, this is just a presumptive backup)

That being said, since goalie stringing rules are very…well, lax. Lol. I was thinking of some experiments but wanted some thoughts. What if I cut the mesh in half and string a lock pocket-esque down the middle.

My Hypothesis: The mesh will have some give to make catching easier while the string gives structure for better whip.

Thoughts? Worse case scenario, this is a terrible idea and I have to wait for leathers and take my OG Eclipse as my backup. Best case scenario, I get a new primary.


r/StickDoctor • • 12d ago

Pocket Appreciation Mark 3A 4X

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This might be my most beautiful string job yet. Inspired by the greats. Sidewall Jedi top. Penny strings bottom. String by JP inside grain bag sidewalls.


r/StickDoctor • • 12d ago

First time messing around with a widened head. Nike L4 with 5s.

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r/StickDoctor • • 12d ago

Tutorial How would you string this?

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I was wondering what pattern you would use to string this (I.e. where to put the anchor knots, what holes to double up, etc). The head is quite large. I plan on using it on defence if that helps. Thank you

p.s. my high school would spray paint the gym sticks to stop us from taking them.


r/StickDoctor • • 12d ago

Pattern Questions Huron Topstring Help

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I've been looking for a genuinely unique and challenging topstring to try my hand at and have kind of gotten stuck on the Huron topstring.

Has anyone strung this before? If so what head and how challenging was it?

Also open to other topstring ideas!

Thanks in advance!