Fiddle sticks are everywhere in lacrosse. Short, cheap, and designed for casual backyard games. If you're here, you already know — a fiddle stick isn't what you're looking for.

Here's the problem with fiddle sticks:

• Mini ball only — the pocket is too narrow for tennis or wiffle balls, so you're stuck with the soft foam ball it comes with
  
  
• Shallow pocket — doesn't develop real catching mechanics, which means bad habits that don't transfer to your game stick
  
  
• Too short — the shaft length forces an awkward throwing motion that looks nothing like your real throw
  
  
• Notoriously poor mesh — the pocket bags out fast and can't be restrung well, so you're either adjusting it constantly or replacing it
  
  

The Skill Stick is not a fiddle stick. It's built for actual skill development, and it's the same price:

• Fits common backyard balls — tennis, wiffle, foam (not just mini balls)
  
  
• Real pocket depth — develops catching mechanics that transfer to your game stick
  
  
• 24" shaft — long enough for proper throwing and shooting form but short enough to use indoors and in tight spaces
  
  
• Reliable mesh — swap the pocket when you want, no constant manual adjusting
  
  
• Score more goals - go all-out in your shooting practice; rip shots in the backyard without breaking windows
  
  

The bottom line: If you want a toy for the beach, grab a fiddle stick. If you want to get better at lacrosse in your backyard, grab a Skill Stick.