Delta

I'm really torn about this head - out of all ECD heads I have used, it is by far the best on ground balls at the end of a D pole, and is easy to string up a great pocket, I think it is great for LSM.

But, I don't think the material is very durable, or maybe it is the shape/design? I have thrown a hard poke check with 3 different Delta heads (including one graphene version) and seen the head bend/fold to the side like crazy. It did spring back, and I could get it "almost" straight by bending it the opposite way, but the stiffness was never the same after that. Once the head bends like that, it is weaker and flexes much more easily, making it less effective for lifting or poke checks.

I have seen the video where they show some automated machine doing thousands of sideways hits of their heads to test durability, and maybe that simulates slap or chopping checks, but I wonder if there is any stress testing of a 'straight on' check like a poke check?

It would be really interesting to see this head shape made with a different material, maybe the FlexForm plastic of a DNA? Those at least feel more durable (thicker?) to me.

I really want to like this head, but I think I'm going to try a couple other brands/models to see how they hold up in comparison. If you don't usually throw poke checks, maybe this won't be an issue for you. Besides the bending, I really did like this head.

I was really excited when I purchased this head for both my 9-year-old son and myself. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive, especially regarding its durability, strength, and ability to make ground balls easier.

I will say that this is a great head for ground balls. However, the durability has been extremely disappointing.

My son used his in just one tournament, and the head was already warped and bent in several places. At first, I assumed he may have been rough on it or bent it against the ground during play. However, after using my own head for only four summer league games, I experienced the same issue. Mine is now bent and warped in multiple areas and feels noticeably flimsy.

Because the same problem occurred with two different heads under normal use, this appears to be more than an isolated issue. While the head performs very well on ground balls, that benefit does not outweigh the lack of durability. I would not recommend this head to players or parents who need equipment that can withstand regular game use.

Pro stringing on the 7D for my boys delta— thank you ecd for continuing to deliver on quality.

I ordered the Delta strung with seven diamond mesh and have been blown away with it so far. Two tournaments in and it still catches, throws, and holds the ball like the day it arrived. The Delta’s scoop and the high/mid pocket make it easy to grab ground balls and cradle! The Delta is great, but I was really blown away by their “factory” stringing. Great work!

Excellent head easy to string and dye up