Review: Textured Lacrosse Balls

[@RealJawnes]

Can y’all pin me

[@ECD]

No you have to buy ECD for your next head

[@RealJawnes]

I’m definitely buying a mirage or rebel o!

[@hoku8882]

@@RealJawnes i def recommend the mirage. ima outside shooter and it’s the best head i’ve used

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen2738]

@@hoku8882 yeah I have it, it’s good for any position Except for d

[@Ethan-qe8pe]

Lacrosse is going through a Renaissance with all this new technology

[@ECD]

The game has really pushed the boundaries in the last few years!! Innovation is booming right now

[@MP-lifts]

I agree

[@Zolecyt]

🤣

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

Renaissance, innovation..what ever...zed Williams..pll championship...was thumbing the ball hard and plays around the crease. Stick pockets are way to big. Face off issues and rule changes...have hurt the game...best lacrosse...1989-2004...it's been going down quality wise since...why cause everybody wants to play like "there the man, there the it factor"

[@Ethan-qe8pe]

@@barclaydonaldson8863 a lot of players play super selfish and it's not right. What I am talking about is the gear we use and how it has made the game safer so we can keep playing it.

[@MP-lifts]

I watch y’all every day

[@ECD]

We appreciate that! What is your favorite video?

[@MP-lifts]

This one

[@MP-lifts]

This is so cool

[@ECD]

Which one would you like to try?

[@MP-lifts]

Hex ball

[@monkey8chip434]

I’m coppin the pearl balls

[@ECD]

Sounds like a smart move ... but the best move would be to pick up a case of Mints!

[@tylersilvestri1023]

Might have to cop

[@ECD]

Which ones would you pick?

[@dripproductions9509]

Pretty sure LT stands fore light texture

[@thiccpapies1897]

Ball is ball

[@ECD]

Idk the greaseless ball as not average

[@georgemclaughlin480]

imagine throwing a knuckleball as a shot. the possibilities with these balls are amazing

[@ECD]

That would be pretty cool

[@MP-lifts]

I’ve been playing for 7years and never heard of textured balls

[@biliiblackhorn7551]

9 years but same, it’s new or sum I think 🤔 🤔

[@vanfaivre8877]

Ecd always has the best reviews for any lacrosse equipment and lax balls

[@jamesadamslaxrules2614]

I am getting all those

[@ECD]

Let us know which one you think is your favorite after you get a chance to test them out

[@kaidenthekiz1328]

Mints are the best💯

[@ECD]

Aye!!!!

[@MP-lifts]

I play defense

[@ECD]

Nice- What is your current set up ?

[@MP-lifts]

@@ECD a hipercore with a under armor head

[@MP-lifts]

Hyper core shaft

[@MP-lifts]

A command under armor head

[@DanielWalsh33]

What spot is a mirage for

[@Henriklax26]

midfield and long pole mids

[@ECD]

The Mirage is for any offensive player, Attack or Middy. But that doesn't mean it can be used at LSM or even D mid some players may want that light weight head with a tight face shape.

[@DanielWalsh33]

@@Henriklax26 think you I just ordered my rebel

[@johnoconnor3931]

Hexagon is the bestagon

[@saschabasch748]

Ur guys opening logo animation isn’t centered

[@ECD]

Thanks, we will fix this

[@pllfan3171]

I’m a middie that plays both defensive middie and offensive also a little bit of attack should I get the mirage 2.0 or the DNA

[@ECD]

For a do it all player the DNA would make the most sense, however you could use the Mirage 2 if you are looking for a lighter and more pinched head

[@pllfan3171]

Hey, thanks a ton for replying I’ll probably go for the DNA off of what you said because I don’t mind the weight and I kinda like a bit wider head thanks a ton I’m hoping on learning to string from your tutorials!

[@ronnie8489]

@@pllfan3171 I strung up the pattern that ecd posted a tutorial for into my dna and love it.

[@CRockey1217]

Out of curiosity, what effect do the textured balls have on the goalie's skin? Is it nothing? Are they getting "rug burn"? Is it something more? If the shots are going to be harder, will they finally mandate more equipment? Asking as a goalie mom.

[@ECD]

I'm not sure how to test that without having a test dummy. However yes they will go faster apparently straighter but most of the newer balls are much softer for what it means.

[@CRockey1217]

@@ECD Thank you for the quick reply. It's just a part of reviews I notice in general, the lack of thought on the impact on the goalie. Faster & straighter plus softer means the same for the goalie.

[@trent6626]

Love how the notification is 2 minutes late

[@ECD]

Definitely working to address that! Could have been a bad connection area

[@trent6626]

@@ECD oh yeah, it’s classic college WiFi

[@dominicrizzo17]

Does it have more grip in you pocket or does it keep the same feel?

[@ECD]

We just shot a shooting video comparing these balls even further so stay tuned for more info !!

[@dominicrizzo17]

Ok cant wait to watch it

[@greglaursen3717]

you should play corners with them

[@ECD]

We could try a part 2 with that included

[@noahdacanay8244]

The texture ones look sick * the hexagon texture one*

[@ECD]

Definitely our favorite looking ball! Just wish the waterdogs logo could be added somehow

[@tristenalbert8248]

@@ECD or maybe atlas???

[@scottmarvin9644]

can you provide links to the websites to buy them ?

[@ECD]

Sure- signaturelacrosse.com/pages/pro-s1-lacrosse-ball wolf-athletics.com/pages/lacrosse-balls www.guardiansports.com/lacrosse/

[@ericwerner3691]

So why textured? What is the benefit? Is the idea to get that straighter, faster shot, and mentioned about the hex? Never heard of a textured ball before. I would guess that a good side spin would cause goalies havoc.

[@ECD]

More grip, more aero dynamics to the ball. A real advantage is still unknown but I think its super cool to see companies testing the limits on changing the ball.

[@ericwerner3691]

@@ECD it will be interesting to see what the adoption is like in the next few years

[@redstarlacrosse]

@@ericwerner3691 If you're still interested, I made a video last year that goes into the science a little bit on the Wolf Hex Ball.

[@ericwerner3691]

@@redstarlacrosse I'll go check that out, because I am curious. Had never heard of a textured ball before, and if there is science behind it, then that makes it more fun, right? :)

[@redstarlacrosse]

@@ericwerner3691 Definitely!

[@cooperday4922]

i’ve ben waiting for this

[@ECD]

Perfect timing then! Have you had the opportunity to test any of these?

[@davidarnold9117]

@@ECD my son's summer league uses the pearl

[@icatchsmallfish2150]

Anyone else got a tourney in Myrtle beach this weekend

[@ECD]

Not sure but it sounds like a great place to be!

[@Peter_McGowan]

The logos on the wolf ball are insane 🔥

[@ECD]

They have them dialed in just wish my dogs were in there

[@synixx9500]

Are they going to make going back and forth difficult?

[@ECD]

What do you mean by that!

[@synixx9500]

@@ECD like if I use a textured ball and then use a real ball wil the real bal feel like a greaser

[@synixx9500]

With the texture will it get dirty fast?

[@ECD]

For sure.

[@JoeyyoRides]

Lax 24/7 with da boyz

[@nolankearney14]

By the way Greg it was Brine that made the MLL orange ball

[@ECD]

Thanks Nolan!

[@tylerjohnson2881]

the only gripe I have with the Pearl by Guardian is that they do eventually get slick and they get chunks taken out of them after repeated use

[@ECD]

Interesting. Is that in the grippy balls or the textured you noticed this?

[@tylerjohnson2881]

@@ECD the textured ones

[@spooke9548]

As a goalie do any of these balls hurt less because These balls hurt

[@ECD]

I don't think these will hurt less because of the textures

[@nolanbelt6985]

At 5:07 he says you can put some curve on the ball if you want.why are we making it hard enough on goalies? Its already hard enough to play the last thing we need is players throwing Nolan Ryan level curveballs at us

[@ECD]

I love the analogy there! Totally a fair statement

[@brandonlama2846]

Can you guys please do a low pocket optik 2.0 tutorial. please 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ECD]

I can add it to our to do list.

[@brandonlama2846]

@@ECD thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@charlieingram9215]

I should use these in my tourney this weekend😂

[@lukedesautels8899]

yo profile pic look mad dusty

[@masonshamel3793]

Don’t get the pearl balls they grease the first week

[@ECD]

I guess we would need to take our testing outside for a true review on that, but I would imagine these would all become a bit more slick from UV light

[@vincemadarang1446]

Y’all need to make a new sticker pack

[@jennifermartin924]

Faxx

[@ECD]

We can look into that!

[@thomascallahan3368]

Might have the try the mint balls out. I have a your flex 8 short stic with a mirage and a carbon bole with the defense rebel hero 3 mesh on booth. Love the products

[@ECD]

I think you will love the Mint's + they never get greasy. Grip for life!!!

[@RCRitterFPV]

Best Ball and Rebounder combo for some solo catch in the garage? rainy season is upon us.

[@ECD]

Best rebounder would be an all ball pro hands down.

[@isaacfarquhar8036]

what up greg

[@ECD]

Whats going on Isaac?

[@johnnyn9291]

im tryna be a ball governor

[@ECD]

Probably a super cool job if you ask us!

[@albinorhino6611]

Can u do a Joey Sankey stringing tutorial in his kinetic

[@ECD]

We have a few videos before that we need to get out but if we can clear this with Maverik we can surely try

[@ben_way1]

i was waiting for this lol

[@ECD]

How did we do? Have you played with these?

[@ben_way1]

@@ECD i have a little. with the balls having more grip i felt i needed less whip in my stick.

[@lukejaccar8625]

Try doing a review on warstick it’s coming out soon

[@ECD]

Can you send us a link to exactly what that is?

[@jamesadamslaxrules2614]

Cool

[@mr_hejl]

Where is the performance review? speed test? corners game? lets get it

[@ECD]

Haha I wish my shooting was consistent enough for any of that to be a true test

[@figbootbottom6511]

i just got the pearl LT and it was weird because i felt it wasn’t nearly as grippy as a normal brand new ball.

[@ECD]

Interesting, I wonder if it was a bad ball or just simply needed a short break in in period

[@teddycapozzi1425]

Cool vid, mirage tutorial next vid?

[@ECD]

Next week for sure!

[@mjhawk1032]

Could you do a Myles jones tutorial? Also reviews on the true hzrdus evo qx would be awesome! Great vid love u guys

[@ECD]

All of these are ..... Coming soon! Stay tuned we have a lot of things planned for this month and I don't think you will be disappointed.

[@mjhawk1032]

Don’t think I’ll ever be disappointed with ECD

[@loganbrooking2552]

Jesus loves you

[@ECD]

Thank you?

[@willbriggs4699]

3ed

[@ben_way1]

good review just wished you would of shot with each one.

[@ECD]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@gabrieleckhart5936]

I got my Margie 2.0 head and I am wondering if there’s going to be a stringing tutorial this week

[@ECD]

Tutorial is coming next week! Shoot us an email if you need a specific pattern @ [e-mail]

[@gabrieleckhart5936]

Ok thanks man

[@halohello7502]

Awesome I have never heard about those but diffentley well. Check them out

[@ECD]

Glad we could inform you about a really cool product! Let us know which one you check out

[@matthewpaul9302]

When’s Greg mirage 2.0 weapon of choice and deemer!!!

[@ECD]

In the near future no dates are set but it is in the works

[@mattchambers1719]

Are there any heavy balls that have no bounce? Or balls that just have no bounce?

[@Laxreviews]

Check out dead bounce lacrosse

[@ECD]

Pearl does make a bounce less ball www.guardiansports.com/lacrosse/

[@johnnyn9291]

#untexturedballs

[@ECD]

Let's be real its all about the greaser jk... But really who likes using them?

[@eli.kim28]

first

[@ECD]

Woohoo! Thanks for tuning in. Have you tried playing with these ?