Lax Sak Soft Practice Lacrosse Balls - Safer (Style MJ2M)

Bottom line: In this review the Lax Sak soft practice lacrosse balls prove to be a practical training tool for new players and youth teams who want a safer, more confidence-building option. The balls keep the same size and weight as regulation lacrosse balls while offering a softer, shock-absorbing outer fabric that reduces sting and intimidation during drills. For coaches running indoor sessions or goalies working on save technique, these balls reduce bounce and rebounds so drills stay focused and time is spent practicing rather than chasing loose balls.

Key Features

• Same size and weight: Matches regulation ball dimensions and mass so handling and passing feel realistic while training.
• Softer outer fabric: The plush, less aggressive surface makes contact less painful for beginners and reduces fear of catching or missing ground balls.
• Reduced bounce and rebounds: Lower bounce means balls stay closer to where drills end, cutting down on time spent retrieving stray shots.
• Indoor and outdoor use: Designed to be safe on hardwood gym floors and suitable for outdoor practice without behaving like an unpredictable toy.
• Good for goalie drills: Easy to scoop and less intimidating on crease work so goalies can focus on technique.

Who It's For

The Lax Sak soft practice balls are aimed primarily at youth players, absolute beginners, PE classes and coaches who need a low-intimidation ball for group drills and indoors practice. Their realistic weight and size help new players develop catching and passing mechanics while the softer shell reduces the chance of injury or discouraging hard impacts.

Players or teams focused exclusively on competitive field play who rely on exact replica rebound characteristics may want a regulation hard rubber ball for late-stage scrimmages and stick testing, because the softer shell changes rebound feel despite matching size and weight.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Safer contact: the soft outer fabric reduces pain from hits and encourages confidence for new players.
• Realistic handling: identical size and weight preserve passing and catching feel for skill transfer.
• Less chasing: reduced bounce and minimal rebounds keep drills efficient and contained.
• Versatile use: performs well indoors on hardwood and outside on common practice surfaces.

Cons

• Durability concerns reported by some users, including seam issues or a firmer than expected texture on a minority of balls.
• Not a perfect match for final-stage game feel since the soft shell alters rebound nuance.

Specifications

Product type	Soft practice lacrosse balls
Weight and size	Same as regulation lacrosse ball
Use	Indoor and outdoor practice
Bounce	Reduced bounce with minimal rebounds
Primary benefit	Softer, shock-absorbing outer fabric for safer practice
Pack sizes	1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 60, 120 packs

Our Verdict

The Lax Sak soft practice lacrosse balls are a smart, value-oriented choice for coaches, parents and youth programs that need a safer way to teach fundamentals. They retain the size and weight crucial for skill transfer while the softer outer fabric and reduced bounce save time and lower the risk of painful impacts, making them a useful training tool though not a substitute for hard regulation balls in final game preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these the same weight as regulation lacrosse balls?
Yes, they are sold as identical in size and weight to regulation balls so handling and passing practice transfer well.

Can I use them indoors on a gym floor?
Yes, the softer outer fabric and reduced bounce make them suitable and safer for indoor or gym practice.

Do they hold up to heavy use?
Many users report good durability, but some have noted seam or texture issues on a minority of balls, so consider reserve replacements for frequent team use.