Lacrosse Stick Pocket Enhancement

Abstract

Lacrosse stick features are disclosed that allow a player to have improved handling of the ball. The present invention discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including membranes that create the pocket in the cross head. The present invention also discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least one unique strand that creates improved performance with respect to handling as well as additions to the surface of the interior of the lacrosse head.

1 . A ball control system for a lacrosse stick comprising:
 a plurality of twisted or Mohawk-style brush elements incorporated into the pocket structure;   each brush element comprising a central spine and radiating bristles;   the bristles configured to provide both impact absorption and spin generation;   and the brush elements arranged to maintain pocket integrity during dynamic play conditions and environmental conditions.   
     
     
         2 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , where the spine is a metal wire with fiber bristles. 
     
     
         3 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 where one or more twisted brush elements are placed in a horizontal position in a lacrosse head pocket.   
     
     
         4 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 where two vertical twisted brush elements are added to the lacrosse head pocket.   
     
     
         5 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 where two vertical twisted brush elements are added in a curvilinear fashion to the lacrosse head pocket.   
     
     
         6 . The twisted brush element of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 where a curved horizontal twisted brush element is placed between the two vertical twisted brush elements in the lacrosse head pocket.   
     
     
         7 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an addition of an upside down U-shaped twisted brush element to the lacrosse pocket.   
     
     
         8 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 where two vertical twisted brush elements are added to the top of the lacrosse head pocket.   
     
     
         9 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 where the twisted brush elements create a shield shape.   
     
     
         10 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 where the twisted brush elements create a circular shape.   
     
     
         11 . The twisted brush element of  claim 1 , where the spine is a non-metal material with fiber bristles. 
     
     
         12 . The Mohawk-style brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein one or more brush elements are placed in a horizontal position in a lacrosse head pocket.   
     
     
         13 . The Mohawk-style brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein two vertical brush elements are added in a curvilinear fashion to the lacrosse head pocket.   
     
     
         14 . The Mohawk-style brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an addition of an upside down U-shaped brush element to the lacrosse pocket.   
     
     
         15 . The Mohawk-style brush element of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 wherein the brush elements create a shield shape.   
     
     
         16 . A ball control system for a lacrosse stick comprising:
 polymer-backed Mohawk-style brush element incorporated into the pocket structure;   each brush element comprising a polymer back and emanating bristles;   the bristles configured to provide both impact absorption and spin generation; and the brush elements arranged to maintain pocket integrity during dynamic environmental or play conditions.   
     
     
         17 . A lacrosse head that utilizes the brush elements of  claim 1  for most of the pocket. 
     
     
         18 . A high traction texture applied to one or more interior surfaces of a lacrosse head to enhance ball control and shooting accuracy. 
     
     
         19 . The high traction texture of  claim 16 , wherein the texture is applied via adhesive backing to at least one of: the scoop area, the sidewall areas, or the throat area of the lacrosse head. 
     
     
         20 . The high traction texture of  claim 16 , wherein the texture comprises a sandpaper-like surface with a grit rating selected to optimize ball grip while maintaining compliance with applicable lacrosse equipment regulations.