Theory: Complex vs Simple Patterns

[@SullieStrings]

Due to the fact that you taught me how to string, I will forever remain a loyal east coast mesh user! I even got almost everyone in my area to switch from hard/soft mesh to using ECM. Thanks for all your work, you're an inspiration to young stringers and lacrosse entrepreneurs everywhere.

[@chrisladyga4172]

You should do one explaining what each knot does or when to use them

[@ECD]

Chris Ladyga That's a great idea!

[@chrisladyga4172]

East Coast Dyes thank you

[@lucasgruen6224]

Definitely

[@zackgallagher1220]

thanks for all the help. you basically taught me how to string. I've watched all your tutorials and theory Thursdays. Thanks!

[@rebellaxbro]

Greg, you make such great videos to teach all of the basics to new stringers out there, I remembered how much you helped me when I was starting, thanks Greg!

[@mainelymesh]

Well said!

[@ECD]

thanks my man!

[@jordanlelito7346]

I remember your first video, you've come along way east coast dyes. Congrats on your success.

[@lax9954]

Great video! You should do kind of a pattern series where you take some of the newer heads like the optik, rabil 2, surgeon 10 500, and kinda describe the head and give an intricate mid pocket pattern for all the heads. That would be awesome! Keep up theory Thursday to I love watching the videos!

[@ECD]

Thanks a lot man! That is great idea!

[@seanbanko1442]

ECD was my resource to learn how to string the essentials, i, 1, 2, and tri-topstring. This was a great launchpad for me to learn how to perfect the art. I would keep with the simple patterns for tutorials, just specify that it's simple all around beginner level stringing difficulty and performance.

[@ECD]

Glad I could help you learn!

[@stevedelle3240]

Hey Greg! Awesome video, and I love theory Thursdays! I have a few suggestions too. I think that you should start a video series that has to do with having people suggest heads down in the comments, then you pick the most common or one that you would like to do. And then make a video about sidewall patterns for the head you can make a low mid low mid mid high and high. That would be awesome if you can and I also say a few days ago that you liked my picture on Instagram! Thank you for that, and I hope you can use my suggestion!

[@carlosfloriano1345]

I am currently using the complex pattern on my CEO. The channel is crazy tight. Awesome pattern

[@johnmcgovern4856]

Theory: side-arm vs over-hand

[@MOHvsCOD]

Awesome vid as always sir. You should do a video about the effects that the different spec heads (nhfs, x, and x6) have have on pockets ect. As well as the advantages/ disadvantages of each spec

[@jackcarasotti8354]

Hey Greg, for another Theory Thursday, how about Traditional vs Mesh pockets?

[@SWAGMAGICIAN98]

I would love to learn how to do some of these complex si and Knots please

[@nickconnolly4051]

go on mainely mesh youtube he has tons of tutorials

[@nickconnolly4051]

great video and i always find pockets bag when i do the simple patterns

[@charlesjiang663]

great video greg! how bout a theory on cutting your lacrosse pads

[@laxrat7125]

Hey Greg, how about a little love for keepers? Theory on what makes a good goalie string job (such as better channel, less rebounds, etc.)

[@mannywhite8564]

Great video. You should do a head review of the ua revenant and also a theory Thursday on types of materials of shafts ex: alloy versus composite

[@bradley7679]

Awesome thanks for the clarification

[@Jwxlts]

Love theory Thursdays! I've always just used si's cause I find that the best for being able to FO and then go directly into middie after the FO

[@Jwxlts]

You should string up a warrior m80 next Greg. It's a really great offensive head and also great for FO. I've also been having some problems finding a good pattern for a mid pocket on my current m80 so it really help if you strung one up and gave a pattern

[@tylerhartland8119]

What brand of nylons, and laces do you guys use?

[@sammyferg12]

When doing 1's and 2's, even on the simple patterns, try doing down through the mesh instead of up. I find that it gets rid of the "bumps" in the channel and keeps it a little cleaner. Check it out!

[@ECD]

Your right I do go top down sometimes I noticed you do that a lot.

[@holmezyy5503]

i love to keep it simple, not illegal with a mid pocket, inner lock inner lock knot single double single single tie it off but i love using east coast dyes patterns with a smooth release and a perfect channel

[@ECD]

+Logan Holmes sounds like it would turn on pretty nice!

[@jcdixon01]

I would love to see a COMPLEX pattern for an Optik, as I have one on the way now. I was an Lakota guy until Greg switched, then I thought it was time to branch out myself...yes I am such a "follower"!!

[@alexcredle5129]

I like how you use simpler patterns keep it up

[@LaxBro04LovesLax]

Please do a tutorial on how to do all those cool knots!!! that would be epic!

[@J3C.]

can you do a complex warrior burn x pattern? and are there any tutorials for the complex knots?

[@Deadpoolbigboss287]

Can you make a review on the ceo

[@tuxedoblack100ast1]

It would be great if you made a maverik optik tutorial. I recently bought one and have been trying to replicate the ones that you have strung.

[@PS3Mjlopez911]

are there any complex patterns that you did tutorials on?

[@jefffickes2864]

Thank you this will help.

[@ECD]

Jeff Fickes Glad you liked it!

[@niallglynn5291]

Yes

[@bigfearn82]

You should revisit your traditional theory for your next theory Thursday

[@CarterNKMozak]

i like using overhand knots because they don't get loose or shift at the top and will keep your pocket defined

[@mitchbrowne8024]

I usually use si's at the top because the pull down tighter (as seen in the vid) and then I use a combo of stacked si's and normal singles and doubles

[@Dan192000]

Can you do some more stringing videos? Ive always used a chenago topstring, can you show some stringing on that? Nobody has videos on them.:/

[@samhaggard7081]

On the black CEO correct me if i'm wrong but wasn't that a stacked si not a 2 si

[@HockeyEHF159]

ya thats what i thought too

[@ECD]

You are correct. I misspoke.

[@romanmiklaszewski1382]

Could u do a tutorial on how to do the pocket with multiple SI's? I feel like all of us stringers want a more defined pocket.

[@stephenmunck6380]

Could your simple 1, 2s and interlock patterns be almost directly transferred into more complex patterns with Si's or would that not work?

[@niallglynn5291]

I agree with chris

[@THEKOOLKATSGAME]

Hey Greg love all your videos and I am getting a Lakota u and I love all your patterns I was wondering if you could to a more complex pocket on it in a video or if you could just tell me thanks

[@Deviantx9]

theory/tutorial on stringing faceoff heads? like the right knots to use so the ball doesnt get stuck if u already have one please link it

[@garrickwong5912]

Which patterns better for faceoffs

[@johntheman1738]

can you please do a theory video on flex shafts

[@niallglynn5291]

Yay

[@carstonlacrosse3220]

Can guys do a tut on the gait torque with a tight channel please thanks

[@727samtheman]

Which head has more hold and better ball feel?

[@nathanielmao7843]

you should do a more complex stringing tutorial (at least 1)

[@ANErussian]

Do a thery thurs about whats the best defensive head what kind of pocket should be stung and how much wip should it have

[@gavinfolzelogen6577]

You should do a complex superpower tutorial

[@ECD]

We might!

[@ethanbridgehouse6622]

Are you guys doing a breast cancer awarness mesh this month?? Also, can you please do a video on LSM heads and pockets

[@joshtobin4900]

U should make vids that show how to do the complicated knots

[@TrifectaStudio44]

I think you should do hard mesh vs soft mesh

[@n1njatheves]

What shooters and strings does he use

[@andrecanav4421]

can you do a complex mi, high and low pocket

[@Chrisc2]

are either one of these for sale

[@haydawg5944]

+East Coast Dyes Whenever I try to strong a high or mid I always bunch it up in the middle or higher depending where I want my pocket. but when I do it's very shifty do you guys have any suggestions on how to make the shifting stop?

[@ECD]

El fr0sty man 42 Most pockets are going to have some level of shift, but if you are pulling all of your sidewalls super tight and only using bunching where you want the pocket, it should work pretty well!

[@quintinhimko3533]

Theory Thursday: How to properly apply decals to Lacrosse helmets.

[@MassLax]

You should make simple and complex stringing videos

[@ryanstrach3789]

I need a super power pattern that has a good channel mid/low pocket

[@billflinton382]

I use a pattern similar to the one in the black CEO in my vapor

[@popeyethesailorman28]

what kind of topstring is that

[@lacrosse28du]

What's the difference between a knot SI and a regular SI? Besides the look of it.

[@carlosfloriano1345]

The Ksi holds the mesh down a little more.

[@MyNamesHex]

***** ski brings it more to the outside of the head.

[@ryandocherty9717]

I have this old mesh that has gotten soft over the years and it just doesn't hold a nice pocket. At the moment I don't have the money for new mesh so what should I do?

[@gaitsuckspeen]

+Ryan Docherty get a job

[@mitchbrowne8024]

roasted

[@L_Corso]

I have a factory made stick, because a personalized stick is way too expensive, would i have an advantage over others if i put all my money together and get a personalized stick with a complex string and everything?

[@finishcoc2103]

Might put the black pattern into my Lakota

[@LakaiShoes86]

The ceo has tons of stringing holes. If you could do this on an Evo x I would be impressed. But really you can accomish any pocket you want with the right face shape and amount of stringing holes.

[@CCDrocks15]

I love to tie and interlock, skip 3, si, skip 1, si, stacked si, 2, skip 1, si, and then a 1 and a tie off in my Clutch 2x. It's a shifty mid, mid-high

[@ECD]

Cameron Spare Sounds awesome!

[@chrisrovito7344]

Can u try and describe how to get a good channel on a d head

[@Yellowfever5274]

old video but what's the difference between anchor knots and si's

[@ECD]

They are completely different... on an si the mesh surrounds the knot, in the anchor knot the mesh the knot attaches the mesh to the head

[@robertkashian6747]

Theory of stringing a wider head vs. a more pinched head

[@iangrove88]

Tutorial!!! 📝

[@zachjouri4074]

What kind of warrior helmet in the top

[@TrifectaStudio44]

Regulator

[@ECD]

Our custom Warrior Regulator

[@e_a_mora1438]

What do you mean by 1's and 2's

[@CarterNKMozak]

what do knot si's do vs normal si's?

[@patcoughlin1987]

Knot sis don't become looser overtime and it pulls it tighter

[@austinloosejr6355]

this might be a little late, but will a stallion 200 work for a midy?? I ask this bc I'm a middy and my dad got me a stallion 200 stick this year... it's my first year playing

[@lasonconrad1178]

Austin Loose, yes it will work.

[@holmezyy5503]

+eastcoastdyes thanks

[@ECD]

+Logan Holmes youre welcome!

[@L_Corso]

Does anyone know what store would sell heads that are strong and aren't plastic?

[@mkransberger2562]

Every head has been plastic since the late 1960s

[@drewhatch8643]

cool

[@rskid442]

Hey Greg

[@cwil9855]

Stiff vs flexible heads

[@adropedro87]

Alloy vs Composite shafts

[@ECD]

Adrian M That is a good idea. We will try to put something together!

[@dawsonwhite7066]

nice

[@niallglynn5291]

What type of shaft theory

[@ECD]

Carbon fiber vs Metal?

[@TrifectaStudio44]

Or do different top strings such as triangle top strings regular 2, 1

[@kentbremner7828]

More goalie stuff

[@dantelius7271]

interesting

[@ECD]

simplicity is key!

[@zachprynne1463]

noiiice

[@sharongostomski1074]

Traditional vs mesh with advantages and disadvantages

[@connorherraiz3090]

why don't make semi hard east coast coast mesh +eastcoastdyes

[@ECD]

CAPTIN PINK our ECM Black is our semi hard mesh

[@matthewmaya1723]

Could you do a tutorial on the complexed black ceo

[@uptoyou8613]

Could you do a string tutorial or nike ceo not ceo u with 6d

[@MyNamesHex]

UpToYou theres no such thing as a regular ceo. all ceos are universal. some people just don't say the u at the end since they don't make a high school spec CEO.

[@andrewwilson6310]

Would you use a ceo

[@ECD]

Andrew Wilson Personally I wouldn't

[@Coffdrop2]

How to gain hold without adding whip (NCAA rules)

[@g-townstrings5011]

Savo pocket theory/tutorial

[@teddysavage3142]

Loose heads vs tight heads.

[@matthewfite7434]

Complex for 2 gamers and backup that I give to people who forget their stick simple

[@squidstrings2461]

Can I have one of those

[@johnbattleharden4124]

Teach us how to do like more complicated knots.

[@macklemorganfreeman6732]

Watch mainely mesh's sidewall repertoire video

[@naataanibiggoose9089]

I string with k k k 1 2 3 2 1 done

[@MyNamesHex]

Naataani Biggoose 2 2s and a 3????? that pocket is gonna be so illegal