STX Lacrosse Women's Fortress 500 Complete Stick with Black Head/Electric Blue Overmold and a Electric Blue Launch Pocket on Composite 1-Inch Teardrop Handle C-Channel technology increases strength by distributing stress evenly across the bottom rail Patented Elastomer Overmold reduces ball rattle Launch Pocket (patent pending) is the tapered runner system that provides great ball control as the chevrons flex out and hug the ball Flexible scoop for easy ground ball pickup Raised ball stop for increased ball protection