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.
One pocket, strung by hand.
Every Box Pinch ships in our Box Pocket. The ball sits low when you cradle vertically or protect your stick, then shifts mid-high when you pass or shoot for a quick release. A looser channel gets passes and shots off fast in tight spaces. It is the pocket this head is built around, so it is the only one we string it in.
Want a different pocket, or want to string it yourself? Start with the RC1 Box Pinch Unstrung at $34.99.
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 Strung instead. Check your league's equipment rules before use.
- Head weight
- 5.4 oz
- Shape
- RC1, pinched narrower
- Mesh
- Primo Select 10D
- Box Pocket
- Sidewall holes
- 20, numbered
- Throat
- Universal, 1-inch shafts
- Legality
- Box only, not field legal
- Ships
- 2 to 5 business days
- Warranty
- Lifetime-ish, head only
Box Pinch or standard RC1?
Narrower face for indoor play, strung in a Box Pocket. Not field legal. $44.99.
The same shape at full width, NCAA and NFHS legal, with eight pocket options to choose from. $44.99.
How it compares
In the box: one RC1 Box Pinch head, strung with Select 10D mesh, sidewall string and shooters
Not included
- 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.
Rather string it yourself? The RC1 Box Pinch Unstrung is $34.99.
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 Strung is the field-legal version and the one to buy if you play outdoor.
Can I pick a different pocket?
Not on the strung version. The Box Pinch ships strung in our Box Pocket, the setup this head is built around. If you want a different pocket, buy the unstrung head and string it your way.
How long until it ships?
Every strung head is strung to order and ships in 2 to 5 business days, then 1 to 5 business days in transit depending on where you are. Expedited shipping is available at checkout.
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, so a strung head is replaced as a head, not as a strung pocket.
Can I dye it or restring it later?
Yes. The numbered sidewall holes make restringing straightforward, and dyeing does not void the head warranty.
Still deciding?
Call or text Dave at 734.474.1338 or email dave@primosportsco.com.