Lacrosse Protective Gear

Brine Fire Women's Lacrosse Gloves - lauxsportinggoods

Women's Lacrosse Equipment

STX Stallion 75 Lacrosse Shoulder Pad - lauxsportinggoods

Men's Lacrosse Equipment

STX Lacrosse Shield 300 Goalie Gloves - lauxsportinggoods

Lacrosse Goalie Gear

STX Stallion 1K Lacrosse Elbow Pads - lauxsportinggoods

Lacrosse Arm Pads & Elbow Pads

Shock Doctor Adult Strapless Mouth Guard Pro - Smoke - lauxsportinggoods

Mouthguards for Sports

Lacrosse protection isn't one-size-fits-all - the men's and women's games have different contact rules, and the gear reflects it completely. Get this right and your player is protected and legal. Get it wrong and you're either under-equipped or carrying gear that was never designed for your game.

Men's field players are in a full-contact game. Required equipment:

  • Helmet - full hard-shell with metal facemask and chin strap.
  • Shoulder pads - must meet NOCSAE ND200 chest protection standard (mandatory since 2022 to address commotio cordis risk). Confirm certification before buying.
  • Arm pads - protect the forearm and elbow from stick checks.
  • Gloves - heavily padded across the backhand and thumb to handle slashes and checks.
  • Mouthguard - required; not lacrosse-specific, but don't skip it.

Optional but common: rib pads, especially for midfielders and attackers who absorb frequent body contact to the torso.

Women's field players are in a non-contact game, which makes the protective kit much shorter. Required:

  • ASTM/SEI certified goggles (look for ASTM F3077 - standard sports eyewear doesn't qualify).
  • Lacrosse-specific gloves built for feel and control, not impact absorption.

Men's and women's gloves aren't interchangeable even across the same brand.

Goalies in both games need padded pants and a throat protector on top of the standard field player kit. Those products are included here; the full goalie picture is in the Lacrosse Goalie Gear collection.

Lacrosse Protective Gear FAQs

No, they're built for different games, and the difference matters. Men's gloves use multi-layer foam, reinforced thumbs, and hard backhand protection to handle constant stick checks. Women's gloves use thin foam or neoprene for basic coverage, prioritizing feel and stick control since the women's game restricts checking. Using the wrong type means either real gaps in protection or unnecessary bulk that works against you.

Yes. Since January 2022, men's lacrosse shoulder pads must meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard for chest protection - a rule put in place specifically to address commotio cordis risk from chest impacts. When buying shoulder pads for a men's player, confirm the product carries ND200 certification. Older pads from before 2022 may not meet it.

Any certified arm pad that fits properly works for youth play - you don't need a premium model for a first- or second-year player. Fit matters more than price point here: arm pads that slide around or leave the elbow joint exposed won't protect regardless of how much padding they have. Look for a snug fit at the elbow cap with solid coverage up the forearm and down toward the wrist.

Goggles are required, and the certification matters - not all eye protection qualifies. Women's lacrosse goggles must be ASTM/SEI certified specifically for lacrosse use. Standard sports goggles don't meet the standard. Look for ASTM F3077 certification, which is the current requirement. Most major lacrosse brands carry compliant models.

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