Stick (crosse): 40-46" (102-117 cm) for field players (unified men's / women's stick), max 72" for goalie; Ball: standard lacrosse ball (140-149 g, ~6.3 cm diameter), white preferred; Helmet: required for all players (men's-style helmet with full face mask)
Why people argue about this
People often assume that since it's a women's version of lacrosse, protective gear should be more advanced for safety, but they misunderstand that the official rules specifically state these protective pads are less effective in this sixes format compared to traditional men’s equipment. They fail to realize the specific conditions and design differences inherent to this particular game setting.
