The Nike Alpha Elite 2 is Nike's premier defensive lacrosse head, engineered for elite-level defenders and long-stick midfielders who demand durability, ground ball dominance, and consistent performance in all weather conditions.
Built with Nike's high-performance PowerForm material, the Alpha Elite 2 is exceptionally stiff and tough — holding its shape and performance through physical play, rain, cold, and everything a full season throws at it. The updated face shape features a deep bottom rail that allows the head to be strung with a high pocket, making it easier to vacuum up ground balls, protect possession under contact, and clear confidently up the field.
This version is pre-strung with ECD Hero 4.0 Semi-Soft mesh — one of the most trusted performance meshes in lacrosse. The Tri-Fiber Core weaves three specialized fibers together for superior texture, grip, and a clean, consistent release. Innegra-reinforced anti-bagging construction delivers 10% improved bagging resistance over the previous generation, keeping the pocket's shape and performance locked in all season. Semi-soft feel means it's game-ready straight out of the box — no break-in needed — and performs reliably in the cold and wet conditions Canadian players deal with season-long.
Who is it for? Elite defensemen, long-stick midfielders (LSMs), and two-way players at the high school, college, or club level who need a head built specifically for defensive dominance.
What makes the Alpha Elite 2 different from the original Alpha Elite? The Alpha Elite 2 upgrades the construction to PowerForm material for improved durability across all conditions and refines the face shape with a deeper bottom rail for a higher pocket placement — giving defenders better ground ball control and ball protection.
What is ECD Hero 4.0 mesh? Made by East Coast Dyes in collaboration with Jimalax in the U.S.A., Hero 4.0 uses a Tri-Fiber Core combining three specialized fibers for more texture, control, and a consistent release. Anti-bagging construction holds pocket shape over a full season. Semi-soft feel is natural from day one — ideal for cold-weather and wet-condition play.
Key Features:
- PowerForm material — exceptional stiffness and durability in all conditions
- Deep bottom rail — high pocket optimized for ground ball vacuuming and ball protection
- Updated face shape — improved ground play and clearing performance
- ECD Hero 4.0 Semi-Soft mesh — Tri-Fiber Core, superior texture and consistent release
- 10% improved bagging resistance — Innegra-reinforced, holds pocket shape all season
- Game-ready out of the box — no break-in required
- White colourway — clean, versatile
- ECD mesh made in the U.S.A.
