Born in Syracuse, the heartland of lacrosse, REPS Sports Technology makes the R1 PRO Smart Lacrosse Ball and its companion app for measurable player training. Founded by former players Luke Cometti and Joe Pompo, the company embeds sensors inside the ball to track reps, shot speed and other performance data without camera equipment, while its team platform gives coaches dashboards, challenges and leaderboards. The founders bring more than 40 years of combined lacrosse and business experience to the product.
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
Shoot n ScoopJono Enterprises, LLC is the company behind the patented Shoot n Scoop, a compact lacrosse trainer built for youth programs and backyard play. Its distinctive bucket-and-ramp design sends the ball back onto the ground after a shot, giving players a simple way to practice ground balls while they train.PELHAM MANOR, NY
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
Powell LacrosseFrom 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.CHITTENANGO, NY