From its Cazenovia headquarters, Powell Lacrosse designs and makes lacrosse sticks, shafts, heads and custom team uniforms. The company’s player-first approach is especially evident in its hand-strung Scout complete stick, developed to give young players a dependable first experience; Powell says it has shipped tens of thousands of Scouts to developmental programs, new teams and leagues around the world. Its in-house stringing division also lets players build highly personalized sticks, while its uniform program has outfitted 250,000 lacrosse players.
ECD LacrosseBorn in a college bedroom from Greg Kenneally’s work as his team’s “stick doctor,” ECD Lacrosse makes lacrosse equipment, custom pockets and training gear. The Towson company began developing its own East Coast Mesh in late 2011, then grew from a basement operation into a 21,000-square-foot headquarters with a custom turf testing area and more than 20 employees. Founded with Greg’s twin brother Mike, ECD now supplies every major lacrosse retailer while continuing to develop products such as its U.S.-made MINT lacrosse ball.TOWSON, MD
STXSTX is a sports-equipment company known for serving lacrosse players across both the men’s and women’s games. It also makes gear for field hockey and ice hockey, with custom options available for team orders.BALTIMORE, MD
Armor LacrosseArmor Lacrosse makes patented, free-flowing lacrosse mesh pockets designed to move with the ball while maintaining feel, hold, power and control. Its mesh is handcrafted in the USA and 100% waterproof, with the original Spyder Wire pocket joined by newer designs such as The Mamba and Valkyrie Runner. The company’s work is shaped by a stated mission to create, connect and compete within the lacrosse community.
Ministicks.comBuffalo’s woman-owned Ministicks.com turns customer artwork into personalized sports gifts and promotional keepsakes, with mini hockey sticks at the heart of a business that has served customers for more than 30 years. The company molds its plastic Ministixx locally, hand-weaves traditional mini lacrosse sticks in Buffalo and handles much of its printing, engraving and other customization in-house. Its orders range from a single commemorative gift to thousands of pieces for teams, tournaments, schools and businesses worldwide.CHEEKTOWAGA, NY