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# Nike L3 Head

  

The Nike L3 Lacrosse Head, a successor to the iconic Lakota line, carves its niche as a top-tier option for midfielders. Its tight face shape enhances control and accuracy, while the deep bottom rail facilitates a mid-to-high pocket ideal for quick releases. The PowerForm material boasts increased stiffness and durability, making it a reliable companion in any condition. This head caters to advanced players seeking versatility across passing, dodging, and ground balls.

  

While not the first foray for Nike into lacrosse, the L3 signifies a renewed focus on the sport. It leverages the brand's legacy of innovation, applying it to modern materials and designs. By building upon the success of the Lakota, Nike refines a popular choice for midfield dominance.

**Perfect head for:** elite midfielders

### Key Features Include

-   PowerForm material for increased stiffness and toughness
    
-   Tight face shape for control and accuracy
    
-   Optimal shape for ground ball play
    
-   Stringing favorite, deep mid-angle pocket setup
    
-   Short round throat allows you to get your hand very high on the lacrosse shaft
    

  

### Top Competitor Comparisons: the [STX Hyper Power](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/stx/hyper-power/l168596) and the [StringKing Mark 2V](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/string-king/mark-2v/l760)

  

Designed for well-rounded midfielders, the Nike L3 finds itself competing with the STX Hyper Power and the StringKing Mark 2V, each offering distinct advantages on the field. The L3 prioritizes a lightweight design and a shallower pocket, making it ideal for quick transitions, ground ball pickups, and facilitating checks. The STX Hyper Power leans towards a stiffer pocket and wider face shape, excelling at generating powerful shots and holds for offensive plays. The StringKing Mark 2V takes a middle ground, featuring a mid-depth pocket and a balanced face shape, offering versatility for both offensive and defensive contributions, with good pocket customization options.

### Progression:

The Nike L3 is a rebranding of the Lakota 2 with a material upgrade. While the L3 retains the core features of the Lakota line, some players might not perceive a significant difference in feel or performance between the Lakota 2 and the L3. All three models are designed for offensive players and excel at quick release and accurate shooting.

  

[Original Nike Lakota](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/nike/lakota/l7061)

-   Lightweight and compact design provides extra ball security
    
-   Reinforced lower sidewall offers increased stiffness
    
-   Multiple stringing holes for a variety of setups
    
-   Built to universal specification for all levels of play
    

  

[Nike Lakota 2.0](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/nike/lakota-2/l604)

-   HyperLite™ Technology reduces the overall weight of the head
    
-   Secure Lacelock Technology along the sidewalls helps reinforce pocket tension
    
-   Narrow pinch face and offset enhance accuracy for pinpoint passes and shots
    
-   Optimized rounded scoop ensures easier groundball pick-up performance
    
-   Redesigned sidewalls boast greater stiffness for added durability and consistency
    

  

[Nike L3](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/nike/l3-2/l168650)

-   Changed from Lakota to L3, potentially signifying a new era for the design, but retaining the core features of the Lakota line.
    
-   Exclusive PowerForm material for increased stiffness and toughness
    
-   Tight face shape for control and accuracy
    
-   Stringing favorite for its deep mid-angle pocket setup
    
-   Short round throat allows you to get your hand very high on the lacrosse shaft
    

  

### What people are saying (edited for brevity and clarity)

  

PROS

-   I switched to the L3 from the old model, and it's a perfect upgrade. The plastic is lighter and stiffer, and the face shape is great. Although there are plenty of stringing holes, I wish the sidewall holes were slightly larger.
    
-   Can be strung in various ways to fit any pocket location (high to low). Suitable for traditional style. Feels stiff. If you liked Lakota 2, you'll love L3.
    
-   One of the best middie heads I have used. The offset and the face shape makes it perfect for a fast shooter.
    

  

CONS

-   I prefer a wide range of user reviews before making a purchase and I can’t hardly find anything useful about the L3.
    
-   Gotta spend the time to break this head in to achieve optimal performance.
    
-   Not my favorite head to string up.
    

  

### Expert Review (by [Allen Melick](https://sidelineswap.com/locker/EmpireSports))

  

The Nike L3 brings a new design to one of Nike’s most popular heads. The Lakota line is for the elite midfielder. It has a tighter face shape designed for greater control and accuracy. This head lets you rip lasers or dish dimes. The head is made with Nike’s Powerform material to ensure stiffness and durability and has an optimal shape for ground balls.

  

Durability: ⭐⭐⭐

Stringability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Flexibility: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

# Nike CEO Lacrosse Heads

The Nike CEO Lacrosse Head isn't just a namesake—it’s a face-off performance champion. Explicitly designed for midfielders, it boasts a shortened throat for power and control during draws, an aggressive scoop for effortless ground ball pickups, and a zero-friction design for lightning-fast reactions. 

This head isn't just about individual dominance; it also marks a significant chapter in Nike's lacrosse legacy. While Nike entered the scene focusing on offensive sticks, the CEO series specifically targeted the midfield. It quickly gained recognition for its exceptional face-off prowess, solidifying Nike's commitment to cater to all aspects of the game. 


### **Perfect head for:** offensive players and face-off midfielders


### Key Features Include:



* The bottom rail is ideal for mid-pocket placement
* The most pinched universal head in the Nike line
* Elongated bottom rail designed for mid-pocket placement
* Reinforced sidewall delivers durability
* 8 top wall string holes and 16 sidewall string holes
* Meets NCAA and NFHS specifications


### Top Competitor Comparisons: the [STX Duel 3](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/stx/duel-3-2/l172275) and the [StringKing Mark 2F Stiff](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/string-king/mark-2f-stiff/l406788)

While the Nike CEO reigns supreme for elite face-off specialists with its high-flex profile and narrow scoop, it faces stiff competition from the STX Duel 3 and StringKing Mark 2F Stiff. The STX Duel 3 also prioritizes face-off dominance with its refined high-flex profile and similar narrow scoop design. However, the Duel 3 incorporates XT2 sidewall technology for increased stiffness and stability, appealing to face-off specialists who value a more secure feel during clamps. The StringKing Mark 2F Stiff takes a slightly different approach, catering to two-way midfielders who participate in both face-offs and regular play. Its stiff construction offers power for both face-offs and shots, while the mid-pocket design allows for decent control during passing and cradling.


### Progression:

Over the years, the Nike CEO Lacrosse head has steadily refined its scoop, stiffness, and weight for optimal performance.  


[Nike CEO](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/nike/ceo/l721): 



* The original Nike CEO head was designed for elite offensive players.
* It gained popularity among face-off specialists due to its optimal stiffness and unique flex point, offering an advantage in securing ground balls and winning draws.
* The head featured a high and wide scoop, well-suited for mid-pocket stringing styles.

[Nike CEO 2](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/sticks/heads/nike/ceo-2-2/l11445) 



* An updated version of the original, it retains the strengths of its predecessor, including the optimal stiffness and a high, wide scoop.
* Modernized design and improved functionality compared to the original CEO.

[Nike CEO 3](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/lacrosse/heads/nike/ceo-3/l352849):



* Building on the success of the previous models, the CEO 3 prioritizes face-off specialists even more than before.
* It features a shortened throat design for closer hand placement, enhancing power and control during face-offs.
* A zero-friction scoop for easier ground ball pickups from various angles, aiding offensive plays.
* Updated flex profile to provide face-off players with multiple options for controlling the draw efficiently.


### What people are saying (edited for brevity and clarity)

PROS



* Good for the faceoff guy. This head can withstand a lot of punishment.
* Ball stays in the pocket until you shoot. Provides clean, accurate shots. String job with hero mesh is the way to go.
* This is a great weapon to have at the X. Super durable and after one year, still performing at the highest level.

CONS



* The scoop is just okay; it’s pointed so if the ball is not right in the center of the head, the ground ball will not work. Also, the head gets stuck in the ground if you're going on an aggressive angle. 
* Exits well, but will need to put a softball in it every day.
* GB are 50/50; sometimes the head folds in so you have to get pretty low for them.


### Expert Review (by [Allen Melick](https://sidelineswap.com/locker/EmpireSports)) 

 
The Nike CEO is the first generation of the CEO line that Nike came out with. The design gave faceoffs a whole new perspective of the game because the head is really flexible. You can do a lot with it. And it will continuously hold its shape. The head allows you to define how you want to take a face-off. If you're more of a player who wants to pinch the ball and pop it out backward to your wing, then you'd have the ability to do that because the Nike CEO is strong and flexible enough to get that angle and pop. Also, it's a great head for picking up the ground ball from any angle. 

Durability: ⭐⭐

Stringability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Flexibility: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vapor

### About the Nike Vapor lacrosse head

The Nike Vapor is a value lacrosse head built for improved ball control and enhanced accuracy.

With high performance material for a stiff profile, a deep offset profile for improved ball control, and a high pinch shape for enhanced accuracy, the Nike Vapor is a great choice for players at all levels.

Model|Price|Built For
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Nike Vapor|$$|Improved ball control and enhanced accuracy

### Nike Vapor - Key Features

- High Performance material for a stiff profile.
- Deep offset profile for improved ball control.
- High Pinch shape for enhanced accuracy.

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Clutch 2X

### Product Description

The Brine Clutch 2X lacrosse head is one of the most popular heads on the lacrosse market due to its new appealing two-tone colors. The ideal combination of stiffness, durability and face shape, the Brine Clutch 2X head looks as good as it performs. Designed primarily for midfielders and attackmen this head is stiff and meets both NFHS and NCAA specs. The new face shape with reverse flared sidewalls help to channel the ball to the center of the pocket and the new angle of the scoop makes it easier to scoop ground balls. The pocket sits mid-high on the head giving a little more kick for the shooter and also adding for a little more pocket whip.


### Expert Notes

The Brine Clutch 2X head is the first two-shot color head coming straight from the factory, and is perfect for two-way midfielders looking to dominate the entire length of the field. The two-shot color feature is really cool because it allows the player to customize specific sections of the head without adding weight like the normal head dying process does. This is perfect for players looking to express themselves or support their team colors without sacrificing the performance of the head. Players love the reverse flared sidewalls because they help funnel the ball to the center of the pocket, creating a quick transition from turf to channel. The Clutch 2X also comes with a reinforced scoop and throat, which helps increase the head’s strength and durability -- an ideal set up for players who land hard checks and slice through their opposing defenders. Offensive players also love the offset of the head because it creates pocket designs that maximize hold and control, helping keep the ball away from hard hitting defenders. Overall, the Brine Clutch 2X is a universally legal head great for newer players to develop the fundamentals of their game.

Clutch Elite X

### Product Description 

The Brine Clutch Elite X head features new technologies in order to decrease the head’s weight without sacrificing strength. The Core Technology creates a stronger inner sidewall to centralize the weight and strength of the head, which also helps to decrease the head’s overall weight. The head also features maximum offset to increase the depth of the pocket so that players can have more hold and better ball control. Perfectly placed sidewall holes allow you to build the perfect mid-high pocket with a wide, accurate channel. The head also features a wide, flat scoop to help give players a variety of approach angles to scoop up ground balls no matter the situation. The Brine Clutch Elite X is a universally legal head that’s perfect for two-way midfielders looking for a strong, stiff, and accurate head.

### Expert Notes

With the Clutch Elite X head, Brine addressed all of the pain points from previous heads to make a very solid product. The biggest change is the addition of Brine’s new Core-Tech sidewall design. It's made to provide extra strength where it’s needed, in the weaker spots of the head. This revamped sidewall design also provides a way to make the head lighter while adding stiffness. Besides the new technology featured in this head, it also has a more modernized look overall. The newly designed throat allows for better hand placement and greater overall performance.

Clutch HS

### Product Description

The Brine Clutch HS is a stiffer head designed for two-way midfielders looking to dominate both sides of the ball. The head features a TruOffset design to create a bigger gap between the top and bottom sidewall to help maximize pocket depth for greater hold and power. The head also features Vari-Flex technology which essentially inserts stiffer materials into high impact areas to eliminate cracks, bends, or breaks. This Vari-Flex core helps the head perform consistently in extreme weather conditions. The head also includes strategically placed stringing holes to help the user customize their low/mid/high pocket to their style of play. Brine Clutch is legal at the NFHS and youth levels of play, and is a great head for developing middies.

### Expert Notes

The Brine Clutch HS lacrosse head has been improved to be a stiffer and more durable head for high school and youth players. This head incorporates Var-Flex technology, which helps the head perform better in extreme weather conditions. In addition, there is also a TruOffset and added string holes which allow the user to create deeper mid-pockets with a tight and crisp channel. Brine Clutch HS heads are a great option for middies; they'll enjoy the stiffness of the head for ground balls, shooting, and playing defense. The head is rounded at the top which provides the advantage of being able to scoop from a variety of angles with ease. Due to the stiffness of the head, you will never experience any cracks, bends, or damages of any sort, so you will feel confident in relying on the Clutch HS head for its dependability and consistency. The Brine Clutch HS head is ideal for two-way midfielders at the youth and high school levels.

Clutch X

### About the Brine Clutch X lacrosse head

The Brine Clutch X is a value lacrosse head built for increased hold and a personalized pocket.

With a Full Offset® design for maximum control, a narrow face for increased hold, and multiple sidewall holes for a personalized pocket, the Brine Clutch X is a great choice for Attack, Defence, and Midfield positions.

Model|Price|Built For
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Brine Clutch X|$$$|Increased hold and a personalized pocket

### Brine Clutch X - Key Features

- Full Offset® design for maximum control.
- Narrow face for increased hold.
- Multiple sidewall holes for a personalized pocket.

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