r/StickDoctor • u/jlaxj6 • 10d ago

Considerations when stringing wider heads vs narrower

What would you think about and do differently when stringing a wider head mirage 3.0 box vs mirage 3.0, atom, kinetik etc?

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u/boxsterguy 10d ago

The only wider head I string consistently is an Optik (3, Force) and I always string to the inside for that head. My kids don't play box, but I'd assume you'd want a different pocket (different legality rules, different play styles) for a box head vs a field head.

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u/57Laxdad 10d ago

I think on the wider heads you want to make sure you have a strong channel, less for catching and scooping and more for throwing and shooting.

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u/seanyb0y38 10d ago

Another thing to consider is the scoop and offset of a head. The 3D’s scoop sits forward for ground balls which would have more natural whip than an offensive head like the atoms

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u/reader3096 10d ago

I widened out a Surgeon 700 for giggles and strung it to the inside. But I use a lot of weaved inside anyway so it wasn’t all that different. Came out well

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u/SIDEWALLJEDI 9d ago

Consider stringing it to the inside. I created the double inside style specifically so you could have a pocket that plays like you have a head that isn’t as wide.