Best Maverik Lacrosse Heads

The Maverik Havok 2.0 Lacrosse Head builds on its predecessor’s reputation, making it ideal for elite defensemen and LSMs. It features a tighter face shape for better control and a redesigned 4-strut design for increased stiffness, allowing for powerful checks. The scoop is optimized for ground ball pickups, facilitating easier possession and transitions upfield.

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Building off of the first Havok, this head is for the playmaking LSM and defensemen. Maverik made two changes with this head, the first being a tighter face for more ball control for defensive players who like to carry the ball. The second change is increased stiffness to the head to avoid warping when throwing a variety of checks.

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Allen Melick

The Maverik Tactik 3.0 Lacrosse Head is perfect for attackers, featuring ControlCore Technology for enhanced ball control in cradling, passing, and shooting. With 20 stringing holes, it allows for customizable mid-pocket options that balance power and finesse. Its lightweight yet durable construction ensures maneuverability. The 3.0 has Maverik's duratough material that adds durability and consistency to the head.

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Building off of the first two generations, this head is designed for the offensive midfielders. Maverik designed this head to have accurate shooting and precision passing, all while providing advanced ball control. Compared to the previous models, the 3.0 has a concave pattern at the top of the scoop. Just like the Optik 3.0, this head has 20 sidewall holes allowing for the player to customize their pocket.

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Allen Melick

The Maverik Optik 3.0 Lacrosse Head enhances its predecessors as a high-performance option for offensive players. It features an increased offset for a deeper pocket, a shortened throat for better top-hand feel, and a dual-strut sidewall for stiffness and reduced weight. With 20 sidewall holes, it allows for customizable stringing to suit individual preferences.

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Building off the previous 2 generations, this head is the most advanced model of Maverik’s offensive heads. It has a shorter throat on the head, which reduces the distance between the player's top hand and the ball so you have more control. This head was designed with the inside finisher in mind, with an increased feel and face shape for passing and shooting. With 20 sidewall holes, this head allows you to string the head any way you like.

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Allen Melick

The Maverik Tank 2.0 is a pinnacle of defensive strength in lacrosse. Known for its ultra-stiff construction, it features a 6-strut Xrail design, durable materials, a wide face shape, and a high pocket design. This head upholds Maverik's tradition of reliable defensive performance, prioritizing rigidity and ground ball control.

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This is my favorite defensive head by far. It has a wider face than the first generation to make knocking passes down and transition that much easier. The head is incredibly stiff and holds its shape a lot longer and better than other defensive heads. I used this head through all 5 years of college, and the 2.0 is on both sticks I use right now for my men’s league. It's really durable, and you can throw up a lot of hard checks. It will for sure cause some pain when you use it.

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Allen Melick

The Maverik Havok lacrosse head is designed for LSMs and defensemen, focusing on strength, control, and ground ball dominance. Its aggressive scoop and lightweight Duratough material, combined with X-Rail technology, excel in scooping loose balls. Maverik continues its legacy of high-performance gear tailored to specific player needs while ensuring quality and durability.

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The Havok is a head for the aggressive defender and LSM. It’s for players who take the ball away and look to push transition. With a ground control scoop for easy ground balls and Xrail technology to evenly distribute head stress, this head is lightweight and holds its stiffness. Good head to have in all weather conditions; it tends to hold shape well. Perfect with a mid-high pocket.

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Allen Melick

The Maverik Kinetik 2.0 refines the original head, focusing on versatility and performance for offensive players. The Kinetik 2.0 has an evolved scoop that enhances the angle of attack on groundballs, making it easier to scoop them up. With a tighter face shape, stiffer construction, and lightweight design, it enhances control and integrates into Maverik's legacy of innovation.

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This head is amazing. It's designed for the elite offensive shooter. The first generation was a top-selling head for 4 years, and the 2.0 brings a lot of updates. It’s very narrow so the head has a ton of ball control, and it has a refined scoop to make picking up balls a lot easier. I like how it strings, it has a ton of sidewall holes so you can make your pocket how you like it. It does just about everything, it shoots well, and the passing is good. It's my favorite offensive head I've ever tried.

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Allen Melick

The Maverik Kinetik 3.0 Lacrosse Head builds on the success of its predecessor by offering an updated narrow face shape and Maverik's refined Tension Lock technology. This combination enhances accuracy and shooting power. Additionally, a shortened throat improves overall control for a well-rounded offensive weapon.

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The Maverik Kinetik 3.0 has a narrow face shape that allows a tight channel and high-accuracy shots for all offensive threats. The Maverik line has produced some of the best heads on the market and continues to improve. The Kinetik 3.0 has a shorter throat than the Kinetik 2.0, allowing players to cradle close to the ball and improve overall control.

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Jake Caldwell

Maverik's Tactik 2.0 Lacrosse Head is ideal for offensive midfielders. Featuring updated Control Core technology, it offers a lightweight and stiff design for excellent ball control in cradling, passing, and shooting. Its redesigned scoop with "Ground Control" technology enhances groundball pickup, making it a versatile tool for transitions and dominant play.

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The Tactic 2.0 is an offensive head made for the overall midfielder whether it is for the outside shooter or the precision passer. Offensive midfielders really like the 2.0 because you can shoot well with it, you can pass well with it, and it has a lot of control. Compared to the first model, it has a new scoop to make it lighter and more durable. It has a ton of sidewall options for stringing different patterns. Ned Crotty from the PLL Chrome uses this head as a two-way midfielder.

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Allen Melick

The Maverik Kinetik Lacrosse Head is designed for offensive dominance, offering superior control and power with its stiff design and mid-high pocket. Made from all-weather Duratough Material, it maintains performance in any condition. X-Rail Technology provides a lightweight feel for enhanced agility, while the Tension Lock Channel helps create a precise shooting pocket for accuracy.

The Maverik Optik 2.0 lacrosse head enhances offensive play for elite attackmen and midfielders with its ultra-lightweight design, enabling quick dodges and effortless shots. Endorsed by Team USA's Jordan Wolf, known for his dodging prowess, the Optik 2.0 reflects his input for peak performance. Although it's now surpassed by the Optik 3.0, its legacy remains strong.

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The second head in the Optik line, the 2.0 has a brand new tighter face shape. This shape helps with ball protection and accuracy when passing and shooting. It has tension lock technology to allow players to string their sticks with a highly defined channel. With changes to the material and structure, this head is durable and stiff and will hold its shape in extreme weather conditions

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Allen Melick

The Maverik Tank lacrosse head is a powerful and agile head. With its Level 5 Bottom Rail, 4-Strut Design, and True Form Technology, the Tank provides exceptional durability and responsiveness. The wide face design and 17 stringing holes per side wall offer optimal control and power. Whether you're delivering crushing checks or scooping up ground balls, the Maverik Tank is the perfect tool to elevate your game.

Designed for the offensive player who craves an edge in agility and control, the Maverik Optik lacrosse head prioritizes these aspects through an increased offset and a dual-strut sidewall. This combination allows for a wider range of motion and faster hand positioning for quick dodges and precise shots. Additionally, the Optik features an optimal face shape to aid in catching and cradling, making it a well-rounded choice for offensive players who value a complete skillset.

A favorite among offensive players, the Maverik Tactik lacrosse head prioritizes both control and shooting power. It features an optimal release point which increases control with added hold, new duratough material, and x-rail technology to distribute the stress to the opposite rail allowing for a lightweight and stiff design. Overall, the Maverik Tactik is a versatile head that empowers offensive players to dominate the field with precision and power.