Theory Thursday: Top Strings

[@michaelfarinacci6359]

Can u do a video on the sidewall knots and how they effect the pocket

[@clearlacrosse2198]

Yes please

[@ECD]

Michael Farinacci Very soon...

[@michaelfarinacci6359]

Thanks

[@colekrafton]

Yessss I love these vids so much!!!! Thank you for bringing these back

[@ECD]

FroZn Pickles We are happy you like them!

[@futureninjawarrior2726]

I would love to see a im depth video on sidewall string and where to place interlocks etc to get each type of pocket

[@futureninjawarrior2726]

Stringing*

[@ECD]

Future Ninja Warrior We will be doing something like that soon!

[@futureninjawarrior2726]

Thx im afraid to string the sidewall without your full opinion on it

[@MyNamesHex]

Future Ninja Warrior if you're a beginner than just know to pull the mesh tightly for at least 4 diamonds skipping holes and using knots, si's, interlocks,or knotted si's and then use 1s and 2s where you want your pocket. once you get a little more advanced you can start learning harder knots like stacked si's. greg likes to do simpler patters with 1s and 2s which still performs really well but if you want to learn how to string more complicated patterns check out mainly mesh.

[@colem.4887]

Great content! I personally use a transitional triangle top string. Mainely Mesh has a tutorial and you guys should check it out. Very cool

[@brandonmayo5660]

I love the chenango top string. After using the very popular super power with a 10 diamond top and the Nike Ceo with a 9 diamond top, I got hooked on the professors. Only use my professors with a chenango, and have moved more toward the stallion U. It works well with my style of play, which is offensive midfield/attack, but runs back on defense, as well as clears (occasionally also takes face-offs). Check it out youtube lacrosse players!

[@pennylax5555]

I love the Iroquois because I love the extreme click you get off the top and I love the Chenango on a wide head because it makes an easy channel

[@NorthWestStrings]

I started trying the same 9 diamond top you do where you weave through the top of the skipped diamonds and it quickly became my favorite way to do it!

[@ECD]

NorthWestStrings We love that top string!

[@kordcarlino3807]

Yea bringing back the theory Thursday awesome!!!!!

[@Roller1o]

He doesn't string customers heads anymore

[@ECD]

Kord Carlino We are so excited to bring them back!

[@williamdowell970]

I think you should do a theory Thursday explaining the functional differences with different traditional pockets. Like a regular, pita, 2 leather, 6 shooter, etc

[@ECD]

William Dowell Great idea!

[@ethanspearman6683]

Yes, it's back!

[@timfoster8537]

Cool theory Thursday is back!

[@haydenshugarts6514]

I have two sticks i use for games. I use a chenango topstring with ecm and two shooters. That was on my Brine Edge X. The chenango is great for a midpocket in my opinion. My other game stick has none of these topstrings. It is called a corset pocket. Traditional(a dog track) down the center, and ecm heromesh strips down the sides. That is on a stx super power.

[@treyoaks3105]

I have always used a 10d top string as my go to. I have really loved using a triangle top string on my goalie heads lately for some reason. Should do a theory on multiple sidewall strings. I have started doing this in goalie heads too. It seems to absorb a bit of rebound. Good vid .

[@ECD]

Trey Oaks Thanks Trey! Multiple sidewall strings seems like an interesting topic!

[@jamesdemsen1262]

Do a theory Thursday on the different types of mesh like regular, traditional, monster ect.

[@jackleipertz1969]

I think you should do a theory Thursday on the reasoning behind using a shooting string as your bottom string.

[@texasstringslacrosse2591]

Some theory ideas: Hero mesh vs ecm vs ecm black Whip Shooting strings placement Knots to make a deeper pocket/tighter channel

[@Notahero121]

Miss this series so Awesome

[@ECD]

Notahero121 We are excited to bring it back!

[@johnnygarza5352]

Please do a video on different types of knots for side wall stringing.

[@ECD]

Johnny Garza We will have that one done soon!

[@dylansheaffer3062]

I strung a chenago top the other day and I personally think it works great my release is more consistent and I'm able to use a baggy pocket that has pretty good hold

[@ECD]

Dylan Sheaffer Nice! I wasn't sure if I would like it, but it is way nicer than I expected!

[@brand1nn943]

When I do the Iroquois top strong I pull the middle two parts really high so it tightens the channel a lot

[@derekpham6722]

Do one on shooter setups that are not common or seen very rarely like 3 stacked straights or like double nylons or one straight nylon stacked on a straight

[@ECD]

Derek Pham great idea!

[@carolinastringslax7913]

Nicely done Greg!

[@ECD]

Carolina Strings Lax Thanks!

[@brandondiaz9576]

It would be cool to see a theory Thursday for stick balance in a d-pole.

[@RJSanti]

Please do a theory Thursday on shooters

[@ECD]

1soccerlover7 I think we can do that!

[@nathanhanson719]

9 diamond triangle top

[@ethanmcdonald193]

Best pocket placement theory for each position

[@sammcilhargey5430]

Could you do a theory Thursday about tilt on your helmet?

[@tylercarrichner8914]

Congrats on 80k!

[@mattmoen4303]

I use mainely meshs' topstring so I can have a mid high pocket right underneath the shooters and have insane hold without crazy whip along with it

[@ECD]

Matthew Moen Nice!

[@jackbogikes6322]

Hey Greg can u please do a tutorial on that advanced Iroquois topstring you had on the one you featured in this video

[@cormacmcintosh1720]

Great video! Keep doing more like this please

[@adlxr]

I love 6 point 9d

[@aidenr9946]

My first ever stick that I strung had a chandango top string and it threw and shot amazing the only trouble I had was the head pinch I had

[@davi-un7ku]

I love theory Thurdays

[@miketheanimator2297]

can you do some tutorials for goalies on getting a low pocket and shooter set ups because i struggle with shooters

[@jackobrien9674]

Theory of which mesh colors are best to use. I am always hearing people say it makes a difference but I am not sure

[@bbrandon6271]

Goalie pockets and how to get certain pocket depths and placements?

[@bradybuhler6594]

You should do wax mesh vs soft vs hard

[@connorcharron1907]

you should do a theory thursday on why knots affect the pocket

[@ECD]

Connor Charron I like that idea!

[@quintinhimko3533]

Benefits of shafts that flex and also advantages of composite shafts vs alloy shafts.

[@ECD]

Quintin Himko Great one!

[@MrDFCIII]

Goalie shaft length and its affect on throwing, use that all american emoter you have

[@ECD]

Foster Coughlin I like that idea!

[@threeguyslacrosse1370]

Congrats on 80K!! Greg Kenneally

[@alexeiignatiev6836]

ITS BAAAAACK

[@calmackenzie9187]

Can you do an eight diamond tops topstring tutorial

[@tobanbradlynn8781]

YES THEORY THURSDAY IS BACK LADS!!

[@ECD]

TreysForDays7 We are pumped!

[@aidanf2610]

Can you explain why and how to bunch up the sidewall strings to get a good pocket

[@ECD]

Aidan F That is a great idea

[@gregd8098]

Not that it would make a lengthy video, but to those of us living where Lacrosse hasn't gotten to yet, is there any difference in the quality of Brine, STX, Maverik, made by whomever, lacrosse balls?

[@mattjax1268]

Can you please do having a smith real ease that doesn't throw high

[@theluckster14]

Anyone else notice when they bunch mesh in a pocket one side always looks good and then the other looks sloppy? Not sure what this is called or you want to call this, but a theory video on that would be awesome!

[@Mandaaa446]

Do a theory thursday on cup and jock strap sizes

[@texasstringslacrosse2591]

Lol

[@jamesmooney7956]

Yuss! theory thursday

[@ECD]

matt moon We are glad to be bringing it back!

[@dominickcandeloro6853]

I use a 9 diamond triangle top it works pretty good

[@ECD]

Dominick Candeloro Nice!

[@lukemclean1114]

Do one on visors

[@TheOriginalCoyote]

theory on U's and V's shooter set up compared to NCAA and how the different set ups can have the same feel

[@ECD]

TheOriginalCoyote that's a great idea!

[@philrainsberger4441]

Talk about some six diamond or you should do a throwback and record it in your room like you used to

[@ECD]

Phil Rainsberger That would be great!

[@cjaeger7931]

I have found that the chenango is good for high pockets because it is easier to get a good Channel in one with a chenango

[@ECD]

C Jaeger Very easy top get a serious channel with that top string.

[@adrianbecerra5986]

If we wanted you to string a head do we send you everything or just tell you what type of mesh, strings, and head, ect.?

[@ECD]

Adrian Becerra We actually do not offer a stringing service. Sorry Adrian.

[@kordcarlino3807]

Side wall knots and how to use them to make a pocket please

[@ECD]

Kord Carlino they are coming soon!

[@samsworld129]

I use the 9d too strong put I lock down the all the diamond except the middle one where I pull the next 10d row up like the p34 pocket

[@ECD]

Samuel Johnson Nice!

[@apexlacrosse3128]

Dyeing mesh

[@madisonkeimig9404]

Got a new lacrosse stick and it was already done but not very good and it was a 8 diamond hole mesh so how do I string one of those up?

[@hahahanah8241]

So by some heads that sag the mesh do you mean like the superpower?

[@khongor1197]

theory on snap? i kind of have an idea of what it is but i still dont fully get it.

[@camerongeorge1799]

for the next theory Thursday talk about shooting strings and nylons

[@ECD]

cameron george We will at some point!

[@jakesurette1952]

these videos are awesome

[@ECD]

Jake Surette Thanks Jake!

[@br0ken_pr0mises87]

I string all my head i had like 6 heads all different pockets chenango top string ,high mid pockets with triangle tops,pita pocket and i can play the same with all of them is not the pocket so much is the user ! Is not the wand is the wizard but i can definitely string some mean pockets !

[@ECD]

HANSLEY Franco R. Nice! I agree, it's all about the wizard!

[@gothkami7924]

Love this series ssssoooo much❤️

[@ECD]

Dominic Rehak Thanks!

[@codaddict0791]

That clutch 3 is awesome is it for sale?

[@troyweiss5925]

Could you do a theory on dying heads

[@ECD]

Troy Weiss we might!

[@danielsheifer9747]

9d triangle

[@jacobliddicoat6280]

How about boat pockets?

[@johnk.9284]

Somebody plz tell me what the best shooter pattern is for an attackman

[@snipehardcellyhard328]

I use the chenango top string

[@ECD]

Snipe hard Celly hard Nice!

[@zerocal3493]

Did u string all the heads behind you?

[@rileyfullerton9092]

A Huron top string tutorial on a tribe 7 ghost 7

[@camgosselin7225]

there are so many more topstrings like 9\10 10\9 and 9\10\8 diamond topstringss these are just breaking the surface of topstrings

[@jamesdemsen1262]

Yeah Ikr he didn't cover a 6 hatch 9d that's what I use on a couple of my heads

[@coleirvine1993]

Bottom string to make mesh flare

[@ECD]

Cole Irvine I like that one!

[@coppini8]

Hey guys I have a question I hope you can help me with. I have been stringing sticks for some time now, and can always strings sticks I can make great passes with but when I go to shoot it either skyrockets or beams the ball into the ground. So I guess my question is do you have any advice or any patterns I should try? By the way I play with a maverik metrik u. Thank you

[@ECD]

Thomas Coppini I would work on your shooter setup and make sure your sidewalls are tight. We have a tutorial for an Optik that you may be able to use for the Metrik.

[@rileyharker2894]

Okay so I had a problem with one of my fiddle stick head dye jobs. You helped but I want to double check before I dyed something. I have a STX mini eclipse that is white. How many packets of RIT dye should I use if I want a yellow purple fade pocket?

[@Xx_FedoraSweg_xX]

Fiddle sticks are made out of a diffrent plastic then regular heads so It does not take the dye correctly so in my opinion you just shouldn't attempt the dye. But you head might be different then most others on a regular head 1 packet will give you a good look

[@rileyharker2894]

Wax Lax eh it might but last time the color didn't change

[@laxtothemax5401]

can you tell me why that every time i string my stick i go to throw the ball and the ball hits the top of the head and it really aggravates me so can you please help me know why it does that and tell em how to fix it please

[@ECD]

Nick Kristoff It is most likely an issue with the shooters, but without seeing it, it's tough to say.

[@walkerlollis9432]

Is the last red white and black one for sale it's sick

[@ECD]

Walker Lollis im sorry but it is not

[@dannyasch1263]

What happens when you put a standard top string knot on every topstring hole

[@ECD]

It won't give you the correct tension in the mesh to get a proper channel

[@jamesnugent4677]

You should make head 2 head videos

[@ECD]

James Nugent we will see if we can fit it in!

[@gsahak3465]

how tight should I string my top string? Because I pulled it as tight as I could and now my stick throws straight down, I think it's because of my top string.

[@nathanvault1524]

It's not

[@brandongalvan1398]

What type of head is the grey one on our left???

[@ECD]

+Brandon Galvan I believe it is an optik

[@davemarcynuik6139]

Theory Thursday on types of traditional?

[@lornesam2]

String it and take it out and string it again... lots of practice

[@seankenny3020]

Do you recommend the Maverik Optik or the Nike CEO for an attackman, and why?

[@nathancodeluppi8931]

Get a lakota

[@tommyk.8809]

Sean Kenny CEO warps like crazy! go with an Optik, its one of the best heads on the market right now

[@seankenny3020]

+Tommy K Thanks!

[@rossb2695]

I personally love the Vapor, It's great, and has a great price point. I would check it out

[@seankenny3020]

+laxMan16 How would you say the burn compares to something like the stallion? Which is my current head.

[@lacrosseman6151]

Shooting string setup

[@ECD]

Lacrosse Man That is a great one!

[@lacrosseman6151]

Greg you got me into stringing

[@thomasmerhige9845]

Lam sticks

[@willerickson6453]

Just strung a Iroquois top string

[@ECD]

Jon Erickson Nice!

[@seamushayes4265]

9 diamond triangle topstring

[@ECD]

Seamus Hayes That is a fun one!

[@seamushayes4265]

East Coast Dyes I love it because how tight it keeps everything!

[@shaughnrourke3889]

Whip why you want it and how to get it

[@michiganlacrosse5338]

10 d all the way

[@Slowslovenian77]

What's the best topstring for a long pole

[@henthunter]

Ryan Molinar Well typically long poles want a higher pocket for GB's, so probably a 9d triangle

[@ECD]

Ryan Molinar I like the 9D

[@andrewfrey2411]

The theory of shooting strings

[@gusmandel5771]

Sidewall

[@ECD]

Gus Mandel Nice!

[@evanbrooks4485]

Mesh types

[@ECD]

evan brooks Love that idea.

[@Matthew-tz4mq]

Why do you say stay away from chenango topstring if you arnt a super experienced stringer?

[@ECD]

+Matthew Chung Its a tough top string to dial in and get it tight enough.

[@nathanrobey383]

Attack heads please!!!!!!

[@ECD]

Nathan Robey I love that!

[@milosherman]

how bout channel transition