The Maverik Shift EKG is the most advanced shoulder pad Maverik has ever made — and one of the most protection-forward shoulder pads in lacrosse. Built around a modular system that lets you customize coverage to match your position and playing style, the Shift EKG gives you elite protection without forcing you to choose between safety and mobility.
The centrepiece is the External Kardiac Guard (EKG) — an updated chest plate featuring a 4-point deflection system that improves ball deflection while meeting the NOCSAE ND200 performance standard specifically designed to help address Commotio Cordis. This is the standard that now governs competitive lacrosse at the high school and collegiate level, making the Shift EKG fully legal and compliant at all levels of play.
The Anaform chest and spine plates are engineered to manage high-velocity impacts — distributing force away from the body on hard checks and direct shots. Modular shoulder caps can be removed entirely for players who prefer a lighter, more minimal feel while still maintaining core chest and back protection. The adjustable ComfortFit arch lets you personalize the fit, coverage, and drape to your body, and Durastretch panels across the torso move with you rather than against you. Quickdry moisture-wicking fabric keeps you cool, dry, and comfortable from warm-ups through the final whistle.
Who is it for? Attack, midfield, and defensive players at the high school, college, or club level who want top-of-the-line shoulder protection that's NOCSAE compliant, customizable, and built for full-speed, physical lacrosse.
What is the EKG plate? EKG stands for External Kardiac Guard — a chest protection system designed to help address Commotio Cordis, a rare but serious cardiac event caused by blunt chest impact. The Shift EKG plate meets NOCSAE performance standard ND200, which is now required at many levels of organized lacrosse.
What does "modular" mean? The Shift's modular design lets you remove the shoulder caps entirely, converting the pad to a streamlined chest-and-back liner for maximum mobility. Most shoulder pads lock you into one configuration — the Shift gives you the choice.
Key Features:
- External Kardiac Guard (EKG) — meets NOCSAE ND200 standard, addresses Commotio Cordis
- 4-point deflection system — improved ball deflection on the chest plate
- Modular shoulder caps — remove for a lighter, more minimal fit
- Anaform chest and spine plates — engineered for high-velocity impact management
- Adjustable ComfortFit arch — personalized fit, coverage, and drape
- Durastretch torso panels — moves with the body, not against it
- Quickdry moisture-wicking fabric — keeps you cool and dry
- Available in Medium and Large
- 1-month Maverik manufacturer warranty
