Most lacrosse players know when their stick feels off — but few know why. The answer is almost always the pocket. Restringing your lacrosse head is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make to your game, and it costs a fraction of buying a new stick. Here's why it matters.
1. Pockets Wear Out
Mesh stretches, sidewall strings loosen, and shooting strings shift over time. What started as a tight, consistent pocket gradually becomes unpredictable — affecting your catch, your hold, and your release. If your passes are sailing or your shots feel inconsistent, your pocket is likely the culprit.
2. A Fresh Pocket = A Fresh Feel
A properly strung pocket gives you a clean channel, consistent release point, and reliable hold. Players often describe a fresh restring as feeling like a brand new stick — without the break-in period of new mesh.
3. Legal Compliance
Pockets that have stretched too deep can put you at risk of failing a pocket check at the start of a game. All Repocket pockets are inspected for legality before they leave our lab — so you show up ready to play, not scrambling to fix your stick on the sideline.
4. Customize for Your Game
Restringing isn't just maintenance — it's an opportunity to dial in your pocket exactly how you want it. Choose your mesh type, pocket depth, sidewall placement, and string colors. Your stick, your style.
5. It's More Affordable Than You Think
A professional restring from Repocket starts at $45 for local drop-off and $60 for mail-in (return shipping included). Compare that to $150+ for a new head and it's an easy decision.
When Should You Restring?
- Before the start of a new season
- After a major tournament
- When your pocket depth fails a check
- When your release feels inconsistent
- When mesh shows visible wear or fraying
Ready for a fresh pocket? Book your restring at getrepocketed.com — local drop-off in Bend, OR, on-site at tournaments, or mail-in from anywhere in the US.