Warrior Evo Qx-O Head
Warrior Evo Qx-O Lacrosse Head
The Warrior Evo QX-O lacrosse head represents a key advancement in Warrior's offensive lineup. Weighing 20 grams less than its predecessor, it features a redesigned bottom rail, a mid-low pocket, and a Therma Lock resin for shape retention in high temperatures. Built on the success of the Warrior Krypto Pro shaft, the QX-O emphasizes control and power, reflecting Warrior's commitment to high-performance offensive tools.
Key features include:
| • | Therma-Loc resin boosts performance in high-heat. |
| • | Improved scoop for effortless ground ball pickups. |
| • | Redesigned bottom rail and mid-low pocket profile to facilitate ball control. |
| • | Sym-Rail eliminates excess weight and provides improved stiffness. |
| • | Optional LOC-THROAT feature for better head-to-handle attachment or leave out for lightweight performance. |
Top Competitors
The Evo QX-O boasts a mid-pocket depth and a pinched face shape, offering a sweet spot for powerful shots and maintaining a good feel for dodges and passing. The Maverik Optik 3.0 features a slightly deeper pocket and a wider face, leaning towards maximizing power in shots and holds for aggressive offensive plays. Conversely, the STX Surgeon 900 takes a more traditional approach with a medium-depth pocket and a balanced face shape, excelling in versatility for strong throws, accurate passing, and decent ground ball pick-up.
Progression of the Warrior Evo Qx-O
The Warrior Evo lacrosse head is a popular choice for players of all levels, and it has seen several iterations over the years. Here's the progression:
The original Evo was designed to be lightweight and featured a refined offset patent for improved release points.
Built upon the original's success, the Evo 2 was about trying to increase ball control in the pocket and accuracy out of the pocket. It has a redesigned throat and the amount of offset in the head increased.
Saw significant changes including custom color heads, increased sidewall string holes from ten to 13, and a shortened throat.
Introduced the SYM-RAILTM technology, which aimed to reduce weight strategically while maintaining overall stiffness.
Further refinements, including the Tilt Tech string hole setup for a lower pocket and improved control. It also boasts a Throat Lock for a secure fit on the shaft and a stiffer design overall.
Designed for offensive players, it’s approximately 20 grams lighter than the Evo 5. Has an Improved scoop for better ground ball control and a new Therma-Loc resin for increased stiffness and face shape retention in hot weather.
| 👍 Pros |
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| I quickly grew to love the QX-O. It’s durable and capable of taking serious punishment from defensemen. |
| Best Warrior head I've used — lightweight, durable, and great face shape. |
| The optional throat plug is the best feature. |
| 👎 Cons |
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| It felt a little stiff and less forgiving than other Warrior heads I've used. |
| The QX-O offers fewer sidewall stringing holes compared to other heads. |
| There are real tradeoffs with the Qx-O -- it's lighter, but less stiff. YMMV. |
The Warriors started making up some crazy names for their heads. This model is made for an offensive player who’s looking for more ball control with a quick release on passing and shooting. The big selling point is that it's 20 grams lighter than the previous model and has an upgraded rail system. The material makes it a stiffer head, and it helps the head retain its shape in high-heat environments. It has an updated scoop to make ground balls that much easier.
Allen Melick
