Maverik Optik 2.0 Lacrosse Head Review
A light, stiff attack head with tons of sidewall holes, a tight face and a low offset built for dodgers and feeders. Here's everything you need to know, plus where to get the newest Optik today.
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Overview
One of our top-rated attack heads: light, strong, loaded with sidewall holes and a tight face shape.
Of all the attack heads we've reviewed here at LaxDrip, the Maverik Optik 2.0 has long been one of our favorites, and Maverik has kept building on it with the Optik 3.0 and now the Maverik Optik Force Head.
The updated version of the original Optik has everything you want in an attack head: light weight, high stiffness and durability, a great scoop and an offset that makes for a nice low to mid-low pocket.
If you're a dodging and feeding attackman, the Optik 2.0 is one of the best heads you can play with, in my opinion.
This review covers everything you need to know about this awesome head so you can decide if it's right for you.
Coach's note: I've seen the Optik in the hands of a lot of X attackmen, from upstate New York to Virginia Beach. Guys who live behind the cage and feed the crease love a low pocket that sits tight on the dodge and comes out clean on the dump. Ontario box shooters like it for the same reason: quick hands in tight spaces. If that's your game, the Optik line is worth a look.
Shop the Maverik Optik Force at Battle Lax ($109.99)
Key Details
- Brand
- Maverik
- Position
- Attack
- Level
- Intermediate to advanced
- Legality
- All levels of play
- Weight
- About 4.75 oz
- Sidewall holes
- 16 per side
- Cost
- $$
- Released
- 2018
- Colors
- White
- Black
- Blue
- Gray
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Shape and Material
The Optik 2.0 has a fairly tight face shape. It's very pinched toward the throat and gradually widens until about three-quarters of the way up the head, where it flares out more dramatically.
Its max offset is around the bottom third of the head, which makes it ideal for low to mid-low pockets. A lot of attackmen prefer those because they're great for one-handed cradling and give you a quick, smooth release.
X-Rail Technology in the sidewall struts adds stiffness while cutting weight. It looks like Maverik cut out material in other spots compared to the original Optik to drop the weight even more. And the Duratough material keeps the head stiff even on hot summer days.
Scoop
When I tested my buddy's Optik 2.0, the scoop felt great. Ground balls were a breeze no matter what angle I came at the ball from or where it was along the scoop.
The scoop has a pretty sharp angle, so it's easy to grab GBs without getting the butt end of your stick super close to the ground.
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Stringing Holes
If I had to pick the Optik 2.0's biggest flaw, it would probably be the number of stringing holes.
There are still a good amount (16 sidewall holes per side), but not quite as many as other elite heads today. That's especially true toward the top of the head, where the first 5 holes are pretty big and take up a lot of space.
It may take a bit to figure out how to string your ideal pocket in the Optik 2.0, but I don't think the slightly smaller number of sidewall holes is a reason to skip this head. Grab the ECD Hero 4.0 Complete Kit ($34.99) and get to work.
One more thing about the sidewall holes: they have Maverik's Tension Lock technology, which lets you pull the mesh closer and tighter to the sidewalls.
Shop the Maverik Optik Force at Battle Lax ($109.99)
Pros & Cons of the Maverik Optik 2.0
Here are some notable benefits and drawbacks to consider if you're deciding whether to buy one.
- Lightweight: At only about 4.75 oz, the Optik 2.0 is one of the lighter heads out there.
- Tight face shape: The narrow face, especially toward the throat, gives you good hold, accuracy and consistency.
- Stiff and durable: Many attack heads give up stiffness and durability to be light. Not the Optik 2.0. Its advanced design gives you more stiffness with less material.
- Great scoop: As mentioned above, the scoop makes ground balls easy from all kinds of angles.
- Variety of colors: Choose from white, black, gray and blue.
- Fewer stringing holes: 16 per side is less than many newer elite heads, and the top holes are large.
- Not for faceoffs: It isn't designed for the X.
- Older model: Maverik has since released the Optik 3.0 and the Optik Force.
Who is the Maverik Optik 2.0 best for?
The Optik 2.0 has been at the top of our best attack heads list for a reason: it's best for attackmen, especially those who like to initiate the offense.
The max offset low on the head makes for a great low pocket for one-handed cradling and a smooth, quick release. The stiffness and durability also make sure it won't bend on ground balls or when you get checked.
It's also a solid choice for middies who like lower pockets. The one exception is faceoff middies, since this head isn't known or designed for faceoffs (see our favorite faceoff heads).
Want the Optik head and a shaft in one? The Maverik Optik 2 Alloy Complete Stick ($99.99) is ready to go. Building your own? Pair the Optik Force with the Maverik A7 175 Attack Shaft ($99.99).
Shop the Optik and attack gear at BattleLax
BattleLax carries the newest Optik head plus other attack heads worth comparing.
| Gear | Why it's here | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Maverik Optik Force Head | Newest Optik head | $109.99 |
| Maverik Optik 2 Alloy Complete Stick | Optik on an alloy shaft | $99.99 |
| StringKing Mark 3A Head | Attack head | $119.99 |
| ECD Ion Head | Light attack head | $119.99 |
| ECD Hero 4.0 Complete Kit | Mesh and strings | $34.99 |
| Maverik A7 175 Attack Shaft | Maverik attack shaft | $99.99 |
Shop the Maverik Optik Force at Battle Lax ($109.99)
People also ask
Is the Maverik Optik 2.0 a good attack head?
Yes. It's light, stiff and durable, with a tight face and a low offset that's great for one-handed cradling and a quick release.
How much does the Maverik Optik 2.0 weigh?
About 4.75 oz, which makes it one of the lighter attack heads out there.
What pocket is best for the Optik 2.0?
A low to mid-low pocket, since the max offset sits around the bottom third of the head.
Can you face off with the Maverik Optik 2.0?
It's not built for faceoffs. Look at a dedicated faceoff head instead.
Does BattleLax carry the Maverik Optik 2.0?
BattleLax carries the newer Maverik Optik Force head and the Optik 2 Alloy Complete Stick.
Final word
The Maverik Optik 2.0 is light, stiff and durable, with a tight face, a great scoop and a low offset built for dodging and feeding. If that's how you play, the Optik line belongs in your bag, and the newer Optik Force is the one you can grab today.
