The Darkhorse is built for the offensive end of the field — aggressive offset for hold, stiff sidewalls, a wide face for ground balls. It costs $34.99, it comes in white, and it does its job without asking for attention.
It ships unstrung. That's deliberate. A factory pocket is somebody else's compromise, and this head is aimed at players who already know how they want theirs to throw. Twenty sidewall holes give you the anchor points to put the pocket exactly where you want it.
Specs
- Weight: 5.4 oz
- Offset: aggressive, built for ball control and hold
- Sidewalls: stiff, made to hold their shape through checks
- Face: wide face shape for ground balls
- Stringing: 20 sidewall holes
- Throat: universal — fits standard shaft brands
- Rules: NCAA and NFHS legal
- Ships unstrung, in white
Who it's for
Attack and offensive midfield. Intermediate to expert. The aggressive offset pays off when you're carrying through pressure and finishing in traffic. The stiff sidewalls matter most when defenders spend the whole game on your hands — the head is built to hold its shape through checks. The wide face helps on ground balls, which is where most possessions actually start.
Who it's not for: beginners. If this is your first head or your first stringing job, get the RC1 instead — it's easier to learn stringing on. Come back to the Darkhorse once you have opinions about your pocket.
In the box
One Darkhorse head in white. Unstrung — no mesh, no strings, no shaft. The universal throat fits standard shaft brands, so it drops onto whatever standard shaft you're already running.
One review on the page so far. Five stars. Small sample — we'll take it.
Questions about coverage or anything else before you buy? Email chris@5lax.com — talking costs nothing.
