Warrior Nemesis 3 Lacrosse Heads
Warrior Nemesis 3 Lacrosse Heads
The Warrior Nemesis 3 goalie head is a standout in Warrior's lineup, featuring pro-level stiffness and weighing only 325 grams. It includes reinforced sections, a durable sidewall, and tapered stringing holes for enhanced customization. The Nemesis 3 showcases Warrior's dedication to innovation and the unique needs of goalies.
Key features include:
| • | Lightweight composition (weighing 323 grams) |
| • | Pro-level stiffness means the Nemesis 3 won't bend or break |
| • | Ultra-rugged 2-strut sidewall design makes the Nemesis 3 extremely durable |
| • | Tapered stringing holes that offer greater customization options |
Top Competitors
The Nemesis 3 boasts a large surface area and a wide pocket, ideal for stopping high-velocity shots and offering ample coverage. However, it's also the heaviest of the three, which might impact mobility for some goalies. The STX Eclipse 2 counters with a lighter weight and stiffer build allowing quicker reactions and better control. Its smaller profile, though, offers slightly less coverage compared to the Nemesis. The ECD Impact attempts to find a middle ground, featuring a moderate weight, a balanced pocket size, and strategic sidewall cut-outs for improved mobility and weight reduction.
Progression of the Warrior Nemesis 3 Lacrosse Heads
The Nemesis lacrosse head series features three models: the Nemesis 1, the Nemesis 2, and the Nemesis 3. Here's a breakdown of their progression:
- Introduced a stiffer construction for better stopping power
- Featured a more traditional pocket design.
- Received mixed reviews due to weight and stringing limitations.
- Addressed weight concerns with a lighter design.
- Maintained the stiffer construction for power.
- Offered a more modern pocket shape for improved control.
- Built on the success of the Nemesis 2, further reducing weight with "Sym-Rail Twist" technology.
- Reinforced key sections for enhanced durability and reduced flex on saves.
- Incorporated user feedback by adding more tapered stringing holes for greater customization and easier pocket formation.
| 👍 Pros |
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| Very stiff, similar to StringKing Mark 2G. Ideal for higher-level play with sleek design and options for stringing. |
| Great head. Ultra-stiff, ultra-light and has a great face shape. |
| So light, it took a day+ of practice to get used to the faster stick movement! |
| 👎 Cons |
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| May be too stiff for beginner goalies. |
| It's light, but still heavier than some of the non-Warrior competitors. |
| Minor cracking and a few chips after extended use. |
The Nemesis 3 is the third generation in the Nemesis line. It’s a lighter head (almost 12 ounces) because goalies need to step to the ball and move their hands fast at awkward angles. They made this head a bit stiffer because when you save a harder shot, the head can flex back a little bit. With this model, they wanted to avoid that. It’s meant to be really stiff so that it doesn't flex as much and so the head can take more shots
Allen Melick
