Your lacrosse pocket is one of the most important pieces of your game — and one of the most overlooked. The right pocket can improve your catch, sharpen your release, and give you the control you need when it counts. Here's what to consider when choosing the right pocket for your style of play.
1. Pocket Depth: Low, Mid, or High?
Pocket depth affects how the ball sits in your head and how it releases when you shoot or pass.
- Low pocket — Ball sits near the bottom of the head. Preferred by attack players who want a quick, consistent release and tight ball control.
- Mid pocket — Versatile and balanced. Great for midfielders who need both control and power.
- High pocket — Ball sits near the top. Favored by players who want a whippy, powerful shot — common in box lacrosse and among shooters.
2. Mesh Type Matters
The mesh you choose affects feel, weather performance, and break-in time.
- Runner mesh — Our go-to at Repocket. Smooth release, reliable channel, and consistent performance in all conditions.
- Hard mesh — Durable and consistent, minimal break-in time. Great for players who want predictability.
- Soft mesh — Excellent feel and hold, but requires more break-in and can be affected by weather.
- Wax mesh — Weather-resistant and consistent. A popular choice for players in wet climates.
3. Your Sidewall — Your Choice
At Repocket, the sidewall setup is yours to choose. Whether you go with our Signature service (we supply the runner mesh and build the pocket to your specs) or Your Build, Your Style (you supply your own mesh and we string it your way) — you pick the sidewall configuration that matches how you play.
Every Repocket Signature pocket is also built with player-adjustable depth in mind. Your feel can be fine-tuned between games, practices, or seasons. It's a level of flexibility you won't find anywhere else.
4. Boys vs. Girls Heads
Boys and girls lacrosse heads have different legal pocket depth requirements. Make sure your stringing is legal for your level of play — all Repocket pockets are inspected for legality before they leave our lab.
Ready to Get Strung?
Whether you're dropping off locally in Bend, OR, coming to find us at a tournament, or mailing your head in from anywhere in the country — we'll build the perfect pocket for your game. Book your service at getrepocketed.com.