• RC1 Box Pinch lacrosse head unstrung, front view
  • RC1 Box Pinch head beside a standard RC1, comparing the narrower pinched face
  • RC1 Box Pinch lacrosse head, front view
  • RC1 Box Pinch lacrosse head, three-quarter view
  • RC1 Box Pinch lacrosse head, back view showing the throat
  • RC1 Box Pinch lacrosse head, side profile showing the scoop
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Primo Sports Company

RC1 Box Pinch (Unstrung)

RC1 Box Pinch (Unstrung)

$34.99
$34.99
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Built for the box game, without the $120 price tag.

  • Pinched narrower for a tighter channel and quicker release
  • Numbered sidewall holes for fast, repeatable stringing
  • Break it and it's replaced, no time limit
  • Box lacrosse only, not legal for field play
  • Ships free in 1 to 2 days
  • Lifetime-ish Warranty
  • 30-day trial

The D1-tested RC1 shape, pinched narrower for box. A tighter channel, a faster release and better ball retention in the tight, physical confines of indoor lacrosse. Unstrung, with 20 numbered sidewall holes so you can string it exactly how you want it.

Box only. This head is not legal for field play. See the note below before you buy.

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RC1 Box Pinch head beside a standard RC1, comparing the narrower pinched face

What the pinch actually does

Narrowing the face changes how the ball behaves in the head. It tracks straighter out of the pocket, sits tighter through contact, and leaves sooner on a short pass. In box, where you are releasing under pressure in a crowd, that is the whole game.

  • Tighter channel. The ball comes out on a truer line.
  • Better retention. A narrower face holds through contact, and box is nothing but contact.
  • Quicker release. Less side-to-side travel means less time on the release.
  • Optimized scoop. Built to pick balls off the boards and off the floor in traffic.

Read this before you buy: box only.

The RC1 Box Pinch is not legal for field play under most high school (NFHS), college (NCAA) and youth regulations. The internal dimensions at the widest point measure slightly below 6 inches, which falls below the required minimum width for legal field play.

That is the point of the head, not a flaw in it. If you play outdoor, buy the field-legal standard RC1 instead. Check your league's equipment rules before use.

Head weight
5.4 oz
Shape
RC1, pinched narrower
Sidewall holes
20, numbered
Throat
Universal, 1-inch shafts
Legality
Box only, not field legal
Ships
1 to 2 business days
Warranty
Lifetime-ish, head only

Box Pinch or standard RC1?

Box Pinch

Narrower face for indoor play. Tighter channel, quicker release. Not field legal. $34.99.

Standard RC1

The same shape at full width, NCAA and NFHS legal, for outdoor play. Same 5.4 oz, same warranty. $34.99.

How it compares

PriceUnstrung
RC1 Box Pinch
$34.99
Typical major brand
$109.99 to $149.99
Head warrantyHow long you're covered
RC1 Box Pinch
No time limit
Typical major brand
60 days to 6 months
Receipt to claim
RC1 Box Pinch✓Not needed
Typical major brand✕Required
RC1 Box Pinch lacrosse head, three-quarter view

In the box: one RC1 Box Pinch head, unstrung

What you'll add

  • Mesh, sidewall string and shooters. Primo Select 10D is $11.99 and made in the USA.
  • A ball stop. The RC1 is designed to accept Croc Jibbitz charms as a ball stop, an easy way to customize your stick.
  • A screw, only needed if your shaft doesn't already have one. Most do.

Want it ready to play? The RC1 Box Pinch Strung is $44.99, strung in our Box Pocket.

Shipping

Every head ships free within the US, with no minimum order. Unstrung heads leave Michigan within 1 to 2 business days. Strung heads are strung to order and leave within 2 to 5 business days. Transit takes 1 to 5 business days depending on distance. Need it sooner? Expedited shipping is available at checkout.

Lifetime-ish Warranty

Break the head and 5LAX, the manufacturer, replaces it. No time limit, no receipt required, and it doesn't matter where you bought it. Dyeing does not void coverage.

Covered: the head cracks, snaps or breaks, wherever it gives. Not covered: normal wear, or the mesh, strings and stringing on a strung head. The warranty covers the head only. The catch, and the reason it's called Lifetime-ish: you pay shipping on the replacement. Coverage is US and Canada only.

To claim, use the form at 5lax.com/pages/warranty or email chris@5lax.com with what broke and where. Claims are reviewed within 5 business days. If a claim stalls, email dave@primosportsco.com and we'll follow up for you.

30-Day Trial and Returns

Play any non-custom head or shaft for 30 days. If it is not right, you get a full refund or an exchange, with free return shipping inside the US. Strung heads can be returned; dyed heads can't. Custom team gear is excluded. Read the full guarantee.

Questions before you buy?

Call or text 734.474.1338, or email Dave@primosportsco.com. You will reach the founder, not a support queue.

Questions

Is it legal for high school or college field lacrosse?
No. The RC1 Box Pinch is not legal for field play under most high school (NFHS), college (NCAA) and youth regulations because of its narrower head width. This head is built for box lacrosse. Check your league's equipment rules before use.

How is it different from the standard RC1?
Same RC1 shape and the same 5.4 oz weight, pinched narrower through the face. The standard RC1 is the field-legal version and the one to buy if you play outdoor.

What does the warranty cover?
The head, for life, with no receipt required. If a Box Pinch breaks, 5LAX ships a standard RC1 and we provide instructions for pinching it in house. Mesh, strings and stringing aren't covered.

Can I dye it or restring it later?
Yes. The numbered sidewall holes make restringing straightforward, and dyeing does not void the head warranty.

How long until it ships?
Unstrung heads ship in 1 to 2 business days, then 1 to 5 business days in transit depending on where you are. Expedited shipping is available at checkout.

Still deciding?
Call or text Dave at 734.474.1338 or email dave@primosportsco.com.