Patent ID: 7344460
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A lacrosse head for use with a lacrosse ball comprising: a frame having a throat, a scoop, and sidewalls; a pocket connected to the frame by a plurality of connection components, the connection components extending through the frame; and at least one detachable energy absorbing element operatively engaging the frame and the connection components to absorb energy from an impact between the ball and the pocket, the at least one energy absorbing element positioned between at least one of the connection components and the a portion of the frame, wherein said portion of the frame engaging the at least one energy absorbing element is positioned between the at least one energy absorbing element and the pocket and further including a cover shaped to substantially correspond with the shape of the at least one energy absorbing element, the at least one energy absorbing element positioned between the cover and the frame.