ECD Weapon X Lacrosse Head Review
A high-level faceoff head built to dominate at the X and on the offensive end, with a full offset, a 45-degree scoop and warp resistance that snaps back after every draw.
LaxDrip take: a faceoff head that flexes every way you need on the clamp, snaps back into shape and still plays like a real offensive head. Give it time to break in before game day.
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Overview
When I was deciding which faceoff head to buy, I ended up going with the ECD Weapon X, and I couldn't be happier with that decision.
Though it's marketed as a faceoff head, it performs well all over the field. It has all the great features of a typical offensive head, including a tight face shape, full offset, an amazing scoop and plenty of sidewall holes so you can customize your pocket however you like.
From a faceoff perspective, the Weapon X holds its shape extremely well, and you can flex it in a variety of ways, which makes it a great option for every style of facing off. Its asymmetric sidewalls let it flex easily without losing strength or durability.
I've watched a lot of guys take the X, from summer clinics in upstate New York to Virginia Beach travel teams to box kids out of Ontario, and the ones who stay on the field after the whistle need a head that does both jobs. That's where the Weapon X shines. (New to the position? Here's what FOGO means in lacrosse.)
This ECD Weapon X review covers everything you need to know about this elite head so you can decide if it's the right choice for you.
Key Details
- Brand
- ECD
- Position
- Faceoff
- Level
- Intermediate to advanced
- Legality
- All levels of play
- Weight
- 5.6 oz
- Stringing holes
- 6 top, 15 per side, 4 bottom
- Colors
- White, black, natural
- Cost range
- $$
- Year released
- 2019
Battle Lax carries the updated ECD Weapon X 2.0 Unstrung Lacrosse Head ($99.99). Want something lighter? The StringKing Mark 2F Stiff Unstrung Lacrosse Head ($99.99), is listed there too, along with the Warrior Burn FO Unstrung Lacrosse Head (on sale for $89.99).
Shape
The Weapon X has a fairly tight face shape and a full offset.
The bottom half of the head is about as pinched as it can legally be, hovering just over the 3-inch requirement. From there it flares out pretty sharply until you get closer to the scoop, where it measures around 6.5 inches. (Curious about the rules? See what makes a lacrosse stick illegal.)
The narrow face and full offset are other things that make this a great head for playing offense. The narrow face makes it easy to string a consistent pocket with good hold, which serves you well carrying the ball, dodging and shooting.
If you're used to playing with offset heads, the Weapon X should feel natural. Many other faceoff heads have no offset, or a small one that can feel funky if you're used to an offset head.
Scoop
My favorite part of the ECD Weapon X might be the scoop. It sucks up ground balls from all kinds of angles with ease.
It's slightly rounded with an angle of around 45 degrees, so it's easy to pick up ground balls without getting the butt end of your stick close to the ground.
I've had no trouble scooping balls even when my head is nearly perpendicular to the ground or the ball isn't centered on the scoop. On a 50/50 ball off the whistle, that's the difference between possession and a long day on the wings.
Throat
Like a lot of faceoff-specific heads, the Weapon X has a throat plug to increase durability and reduce head wobble. The plug should fit all standard shafts except solid carbon fiber shafts. (Need a handle? See our best faceoff shafts.)
The throat is also shorter than standard, which gets your top hand closer to the ball. That gives you more power and control, a big advantage over players using standard-length throats.
Stringing Holes
The ECD Weapon X has plenty of stringing holes, so you can customize your pocket however you like. In total, there are 6 top string holes, 15 sidewall holes per side and 4 bottom string holes.
Most of the sidewall holes are oval-shaped and pretty large. The top 3 sidewall holes on each side are more rectangular, so you can wrap the string around them a few times if you want. Pick your mesh with our best lacrosse mesh guide.
Flexibility, Flex Type and Warp Resistance
What makes the ECD Weapon X one of the best faceoff heads available is the variety of ways it flexes and its outstanding warp resistance, two things that usually work against each other. A lot of that comes from the asymmetrical sidewall design, which lets it flex where needed while keeping its rigidity and strength.
Out of the box, it's actually pretty stiff compared to some other heads, like the Brine Dictator. Once you start facing off with it, though, it breaks in nicely and gets more flexible.
Once it's broken in, it flexes almost any way you need. It does a great job of collapsing down on the ball, letting you pinch the ball in the back of the stick so you can push it forward or exit behind easily. Most heads primarily face flex or oblique flex. The Weapon X can do both.
It crushes down on the clamp and snaps right back. That's the rare combo every FOGO is looking for.
A lot of faceoff heads that are great at collapsing on the ball have one major issue: durability. They warp easily, which makes them hard to use on offense. A great example is the Nike CEO. It's arguably one of the best faceoff heads ever made, but it warps so badly that it quickly becomes useless for the rest of the field.
The Weapon X has amazing warp resistance. After every faceoff, it snaps back into place. After 3 months with mine (at the time of first writing), there was barely any warping.
Who Is the ECD Weapon X Best Suited For?
If you take faceoffs, the ECD Weapon X is a great choice, whether you're a FOGO or stay on the field for offense.
Its warp resistance and the way it crushes down on the ball make it competitive with any faceoff head for pure facing off. Its great scoop, tight face and full offset make it more than competent on the offensive end. (Two-way middie? Compare it with our best heads for middies.)
If you need a faceoff head for a game tomorrow, though, the Weapon X may not be the best option right out of the box, since it takes a bit to break in. Ideally, you'd have time to take practice faceoffs to break it in and get used to the feel.
Pros and Cons of the ECD Weapon X
Here are the best parts and biggest drawbacks to consider if you're deciding whether to buy one.
- Great for offense: the full offset and tight face shape make it a real two-way head
- Great warp resistance: it holds its shape and snaps back into place after every faceoff
- Flexes in multiple ways: once broken in, it grabs the ball on face flex or oblique flex, great for pinch and pops
- Throat built for faceoffs: a shorter throat gets your glove closer to the head, and the throat plug adds strength and stops rattling
- Plenty of stringing holes: nicely sized holes so you can customize your pocket
- Amazing scoop: the angle and shape make ground balls easy without getting super low
- Heavier than some alternatives: 5.6 oz vs. 4.37 oz for the StringKing Mark 2F
- Takes time to break in: not a head to take game faceoffs with right out of the box
- Original version not sold at Battle Lax (the Weapon X 2.0 is)
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My ECD Weapon X
I've used my personal Weapon X for around 3 months. I haven't taken a ton of faceoffs with it, but definitely 100+, which should give you a good idea of how little it warps. I'll keep updating this page so you can see how the warping changes over time.
Ready for the newest version? The ECD Weapon X 2.0 Unstrung Lacrosse Head is in stock at Battle Lax. See how it stacks up in our ECD Weapon X 2.0 review and our full best faceoff heads rankings.
See it live
Want to see the Weapon X at the X? Here's a full spec breakdown from the Faceoff Academy.
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