Review: Gait D

ECD Greg reviews the new and innovative Gait D
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[@12sellecful]

The word "gimmick" is thrown around alot when it comes to lacrosse head design. I personally think most of those "gimmicks" are actually innovative. There's only so much you can do to be innovative when designing a head within the allowed specs. I tip my hat to Gait and other companies for the designs they have come up with over the years including ECD. But $120 though? Seesh

[@ECD]

Totally agree. I think this was a great Idea and it is refreshing to see something new in the market.

[@kirkswenson7566]

Great idea. Nice head. Innovative. However my prediction is that it will be illegal in two years (or less).

[@ECD]

Interesting take. We will see! Very innovative for sure.

[@alanusher17]

​@@ECD I bought the head last Monday and was told on 4/2 at my game that the refs received a memo and to check it as its now illegal. I don't understand bc I'm in JUCO but #35 on Yale was able to use it in their game on 4/2 vs Penn and on 4/5 BU

[@jpross_1128]

My thoughts exactly

[@connerjones2184]

@@alanusher17 I play in the NAIA and I’ve used the head for 3 games and haven’t had any problems.

[@jackhoover6213]

NCAA said they weren’t gonna do anything about it witch is good I just bought one and can’t wait to try it out

[@NoToBigBro]

Give Gait credit for at least trying to give the defense some advantage considering the advancement in lacrosse sticks over the last 2 decades have given disproportional amount of advantage to the offensive players.

[@feelingtardy]

lol, you read my mind. i'm an older guy, and i couldn't believe it when i got a tactik 2.0 with some hero mesh to mess around with in the yard. i don't know how the defense is supposed to take the ball away. it has so much hold compared to what we had to use, it never falls out and can do some crazy stuff but still throw nice and smooth.

[@ECD]

Always love new and different ideas. Makes these reviews much easier too!

[@anthonyevangelisti9296]

I gotta find one of these

[@plazstic]

I copped, definitely hyped to use this

[@ECD]

Let us know how you are liking it!

[@olacreaciones4951]

Thanks for the review!!

[@ECD]

Our pleasure! We love checking out all the new gear

[@im_stello]

Could you make a video on how to string it? I’m having some trouble and can’t find one video on how to.

[@Obamasucksdogdcks]

Nice to see some innovation for once and give Defenders some tools. All the innovation has come for Offense so let’s play around with it and see. Exciting. The Gaits are always trying to help the game become more interesting and this is another great example.

[@cidcanada]

Gary and Paul causing chaos as always. Love to see it

[@jadendorapalli9610]

Just picked up a rebel o and I’m loving it! 2 quick questions though: 1. How do you recommend breaking in the pocket for use (hero 3.0 mesh) 2. What do I do to get mud and grit off of it when it’s dirty. My teammates say shower with it and use shampoo and conditioner but I wanna make sure that’s safe.

[@ECD]

Great question, To clean your head or mesh simply wiping it off with a towel will do the trick, their is no way to make the mesh look new again. But to break in a pocket we use our pocket pounders which are pool ball on dowel rods.

[@quandaledingle9382]

As a defender myself, I just don't think that small "harpoon" like this would really do anything. When you do a can opener it's less about your stick hooking onto the persons stick, and more just having your stick at the right place at the right time.

[@adam8323]

You haven't messed around with it yet then. Grabs sticks without even trying.

[@AAbram-yt9de]

Kinda curious what Mike or other d guys there think about it.

[@danrick1965]

Please post more highlights

[@Misterzinn82]

No discussion of the underside of the head having ridges on it? That was very noticeable on the one I tested out- could give some decent friction burns out to guys if you drag the head on them

[@dk20posaunen]

Bittersweet chaos! Once you've taken the ball, those "can openers" also allow the opposite team a similar advantage in checking your stick to take it back... Games will become more exciting with constant turnovers on both ends of the field! The ride and fast breaks will become the most substantial part of the game! Forget subbing middies - there's no time before the next turnover! My legs are fatigued just thinking about it! Or, perhaps those little $20 bonus nubs will make little-to-no difference.... haha

[@brycebaylorsrecruitmentpag1726]

Bro I need this

[@anthonydisalvo492]

I have one and that thing hooks onto everything

[@stephenbaker8976]

Will you do a stringing tutorial on this one? lots of interesting optionality with this one.

[@ECD]

Possibly!

[@joeobrien1958]

That thing is the Jar Jar Binks of lacrosse heads!

[@riveryes9898]

any tips on getting out a throat plug if it is stuck?

[@alanusher17]

I bought the head last Monday and was told on 4/2 at my game that the refs received a "memo" and to check it as it's now illegal and cant be used in a game. I don't understand bc I'm in JUCO but #35 on Yale was able to use it in their game on 4/2 vs Penn and on 4/5 BU. if anyone know where to find info on this rule please let me know!

[@danielrosario7524]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Gait had a few PLL players repping this in the summer. Imagine if garret epple had this. Sheesh that’s be scary

[@garretttbobbyferguson]

Looks like a really interesting head to string, Any pattern recommendations?

[@ECD]

I wish we still had the head around to relay the pattern your way

[@coltonarmitage9496]

Will you guys be doing reviews on the new gait torq 2, gait GC3, and gait icon heads by any chance?

[@ECD]

Possibly!

[@jnoogs8379]

nah that thing GRABS the tape on shafts

[@ryandickson8965]

when’s the first gear bag video???

[@PrivateSoup]

I just want to know but what leak are you talking about, because if it’s the one from Reddit that was me

[@team_pogs8552]

When I get this I need to know which stringing option to choose cause I don't know what nets and string to buy to string it

[@ECD]

Check out our website.

[@Dyrl.a]

This thing is pretty nutty

[@ECD]

Have you tried it or know anyone playing with it?

[@kieransadauski6417]

Are you guys doing gear bags this season?

[@blakbanshee]

Look for it on the discount rack for 50% off by 2023 season.

[@laxboi4982]

Crazy innovative head! I thought it was a women’s head! Hope it stays legal

[@joeyscinto4114]

Why on certain pictures it’s the same head but doesn’t have the G on the top of the head?

[@acetriadic3662]

Greg can you do a stringing tutorial for a Lyle or miles Thompson pocket

[@ECD]

I don't think so based off their sponorships

[@acetriadic3662]

@@ECD Yea thats a good point

[@lucaslonghitano6276]

Review gait icon

[@ECD]

I will add that to our list

[@adam8323]

Just tried one of these messing around in store. I hope they let it stay but I'd bet it gets banned. It grabs sticks so easily. Even a missed poke check could grab it on its way back. But it's about time long poles gain a good advantage from head tech.

[@ECD]

I have heard many players are getting calls for holds because it grabs on to stick, gloves, jersey

[@519_angling]

I ordered the carbon 2.0 box and it’s gonna take 3 weeks to ship pretty bummed I won’t be able to use it for games :(

[@ECD]

Where did you order it from ?

[@babytrap9163]

Should i run this at lsm

[@ECD]

It does seem like a solid option!

[@jackknesich1427]

Can u start doing the college gear bag again

[@ECD]

We will try!

[@20Posaunen]

Will you also review the Gait Torq 2 soon?

[@ECD]

I don't think so

[@litoly3216]

epic

[@tangosucka1142]

Yuh

[@connorkehoe3870]

Release the Ion!

[@ECD]

We might!

[@TMLOAClinics]

Rules Change for 2023/24 season may make this illegal as currently produced: Rule 1-18; No protrusions or sharp edges to the head of the crosse shall be permitted.

[@ECD]

Looking into this!

[@maple8251]

Is a mirage 2.0 a good middie head? or should i get a kinetik 2

[@ECD]

I think it's a great option, look how well Bryan Costabile has played using it

[@maple8251]

@@ECD thanks, just bought one

[@therealadamwest]

Que all the attackmen "tHiS ShOuLD bE IlLeGAL!!"

[@lotlum4343]

I played against a guy with this head and got my glove taken off twice. It’s cool and all but not very safe.

[@geoffrichards4263]

Care to share the stringing pattern?

[@ECD]

I tired to grab a screen grab of the pattern but I cannot seem to find a good look at the pattern Greg used for this

[@geoffrichards4263]

@@ECD I have one to string for a friend but it’s a strange head for stringing. Was just looking for a starting point for the top string. Can’t tell from the video.. looks to be about the 4th hole

[@mrnubbs8965]

Not sure many people will be willing to pay that price

[@Muffledbox]

Someone on my team already has one

[@asaravenell]

@@Muffledbox yeah

[@BaldBabby]

It doesn’t hook around an arm all that well but if you hook it around a shaft it’s borderline impossible to get out of. My worry is if an inexperienced player gets this head and accidentally snags somebody’s face mask and rips them around

[@ECD]

That sounds scary!

[@robbieruocchio7049]

Do you think they will be Illegal soon

[@ECD]

I don't it seems to meet all the specs. Maybe if it begins to loose it shape it could be illegal.

[@thejoel22]

How is this not illegal? Is there a loop hole in the NHFS, NCAA, and Pro level rule books?

[@ECD]

No loop hole just within the rules!

[@darylli5768]

More evil than the strike plates 🥲

[@garrettcramer4031]

3rd

[@rickyka]

Greg could you please give me a shoutout? I have got the idea to play when I was four from you and before I knew it I am having my first high school game tomorrow. You are my inspiration to keep living after I tried to comit subside and was suffering with depression. Thanks for your time, Ricky

[@Him12874]

Bruh

[@ECD]

Ricky!!! Thanks so much for all of your support it means a ton to me and the rest of ECD. I know you're going to kill it in your first game. Let me know how it goes!

[@rickyka]

@@ECD I will thanks for the confidence boost for my first game. Like I said I have always looked up to you and your team frame the reviews like this to the hard work at breaking 100mph to the grate tournaments. I just appreciate the response from you guys. By the way I love the constant uploads. 🙏

[@ericshi8171]

Hey just wonder any shafts that fit this head?

[@tommykern2336]

Any head will fit on any shaft. All you would need to do is drill a new hole.

[@rickyka]

First

[@MATTfish07]

This should be illegal

[@joeyvandeweert4363]

pay to win

[@DaltonMLax]

If I got slashed by this I’m just gonna simply leave the field

[@ECD]

Lol same here

[@kirkswenson7566]

Could you see a defender sharpening the projections so that they "cut"?

[@ClearGodLacrosse]

im a defender and I hate this head so much

[@ECD]

Really? Why?

[@Muffledbox]

Why?

[@Roman.Turner99]

Yea I feel the same. I don’t like how it looks and how it’ made like that

[@sandhillslacrosseassociati5674]

Disagree as a defender.

[@PrivateSoup]

I just want to know but what leak are you talking about, because if it’s the one from Reddit that was me