Everyone is freaking out about Under Armour leaving #lacrosse. Let& #39;s break it down.
1. It& #39;s just hard goods. Heads, shafts, gloves, pads, etc. They& #39;re still going to make apparel/unis.
2. They weren& #39;t designing their own gear. A company called Team 22 in Albany, NY did that.
1. It& #39;s just hard goods. Heads, shafts, gloves, pads, etc. They& #39;re still going to make apparel/unis.
2. They weren& #39;t designing their own gear. A company called Team 22 in Albany, NY did that.
3. Team 22 is also responsible for Gait& #39;s return to lacrosse. Paul Gait designed UA& #39;s most successful heads including the Command, Command Low and their sequels. And the Torques. And the women& #39;s heads.
4. If you like UA gear you can just buy Gait stuff going forward.
4. If you like UA gear you can just buy Gait stuff going forward.
5. Anyone with a UA hard goods deal will be looking to get another manufacturer in there quick. This will take time because companies are struggling because of COVID. Some DI teams might not get a deal until 2021.
6. The real story is that lacrosse retail is DESTROYED right now.
6. The real story is that lacrosse retail is DESTROYED right now.
7. Some reports have the YEARLY volume down by nearly 80%. The loans have not been enough.
8. Seriously. The lacrosse industry is in freefall and anyone that tells you otherwise is lying. Please support your local businesses.
8. Seriously. The lacrosse industry is in freefall and anyone that tells you otherwise is lying. Please support your local businesses.