Clear lacrosse head

Abstract

The invention relates in general to lacrosse heads, and more particularly to preparation of a lacrosse head that is optically clear, but still maintains the desired stiffness and durability characteristics for optimal play.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lacrosse head comprising:
 opposing sidewalls joined at one end by a throat, the sidewalls diverging generally outwardly, and the sidewall being connected at another end by a scoop,   wherein the lacrosse head comprises a nylon polymer that exhibits greater than 60% light transmission.   
     
     
         2 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the nylon polymer is an impact modified nylon. 
     
     
         3 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , having a stiffness of less than 35.0 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F. 
     
     
         4 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 250 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         5 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , wherein the nylon polymer exhibits greater than 75% light transmission. 
     
     
         6 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , having a weight of less than 170 g. 
     
     
         7 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , having a stiffness of about 20 lbf to about 31 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70T-75″F, a weight of about 110 g to about 130 g, and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 150 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         8 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1 , having a stiffness of about 5 lbf to about 20 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F., a weight of about 100 g to about 125 g, and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 20 impacts prior to failure, when the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         9 . A lacrosse head comprising:
 opposing sidewalls joined at one end by a throat, the sidewall diverging generally outwardly, and the sidewalls being connected at another end by a scoop,   wherein the lacrosse head comprises a polymer that exhibits greater than 60% light transmission, and
 wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of about 110 g to about 150 g, a stiffness of about 20 lbf to about 35 lbf When measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F., and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than L50 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact, or 
 wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of about 100 g to about 125 g, a stiffness of about 5 lbf to about 20 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75°, and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 20 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
   
     
     
         10 . The lacrosse head of  claim 9 , wherein the polymer exhibits greater than 75% light transmission. 
     
     
         11 . The lacrosse head of  claim 9 , wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 200 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         12 . The lacrosse head of  claim 9 , wherein the polymer is an impact modified nylon. 
     
     
         13 . The lacrosse head of  claim 9 , wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of about 130 g to about 150 g, a stiffness of about 25 lbf to about 30 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F., and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 200 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         14 . The lacrosse head of  claim 9 , wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of about 100 g to about 125 g, a stiffness of about 5 lbf to about 20 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F., and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 30 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         15 . A lacrosse head comprising:
 opposing sidewalls joined at one end by a throat, the sidewalls diverging generally outwardly, and the sidewall being connected at another end by a scoop,   wherein the lacrosse head comprises a nylon polymer that exhibits about 15% to about 50% light transmission, and
 wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of about 100 g to about 150 g, a stiffness of about 20 lbf to about 35 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F., and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 150 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact, or 
 wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of about 100 g to about 125 g, a stiffness of about 5 lbf to about 20 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75°, and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 20 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
   
     
     
         16 . The lacrosse head of  claim 15 , wherein the nylon polymer exhibits about 18% to about 30% light transmission. 
     
     
         17 . The lacrosse head of  claim 15 , wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 200 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         18 . The lacrosse head of  claim 15 , wherein the nylon polymer is an impact modified nylon. 
     
     
         19 . The lacrosse head of  claim 15 , Wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of about 130 g to about 150 g, a stiffness of about 25 lbf to about 30 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F., and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 200 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         20 . The lacrosse head of  claim 15  wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of about 120 g to about 125 g, a stiffness of about 15 lbf to about 20 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F., and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 30 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact. 
     
     
         21 . A lacrosse head comprising:
 opposing sidewalls joined at one end by a throat, the sidewalls diverging generally outwardly, and the sidewalls being connected at another end by a scoop,   
       wherein the lacrosse head comprises an impact modified nylon 12 polymer that exhibits greater than 75% light transmission, 
       and wherein the lacrosse head has a weight of less than 150 g, a stiffness of less than 30.0 lbf when measured at a temperature between 70° F.-75° F., and wherein the lacrosse head can withstand more than 150 impacts prior to failure, wherein the lacrosse head has attained a kinetic energy of about 25 Joules to about 55 Joules prior to each impact.