In the early 1960's, the lacrosse players who would later start up STX, began experimenting with synthetic materials to create a lighter and more resilient stick. What they created became the lacrosse stick of the future.
The earliest sticks had a solid double-walled head made of Dupont “Adiprene” urethane rubber affixed to a hickory shaft. Though crude by today's standards, STX's first synthetic stick went a long way in solving the biggest problems facing the sport. Each stick was now the same weight, balance, and flexibility because they were made from the same material and the same mold every time.
With this model, STX was awarded the first U.S. patent for a synthetic lacrosse stick and the game would never be the same.
