This STX Stallion 900 gloves review cuts straight to it: the sub-$100 lacrosse glove market has a consistency problem. You’re usually choosing between protection that makes your hands feel wrapped in insulation and a sleek glove that holds up fine until someone rakes you in a groundball scrum. The STX Stallion 900 solves that problem at $80-$90 — a responsive C-Flex palm with backhand protection that actually covers the bases. It’s the glove I recommend when anyone asks for a sub-$100 option, and that recommendation doesn’t come with a caveat list.
What It Is and Who It’s For
The Stallion 900 is built for high school players on a realistic budget, youth players stepping up from entry-level gear, college club players, and rec league guys who want something better than whatever came with their starter kit. It’s particularly well-suited to attackmen and midfielders who prioritize palm sensitivity over maximum protection — the palm feel is this glove’s real selling point. Defenders who absorb heavy contact regularly should look up into the $120-$150 range.
STX Stallion 900 Gloves Review: What Works
The C-Flex palm material is the headline and STX earned the right to headline it. It’s thin, grippy, and responsive in a way that most gloves at this price point aren’t. You feel the ball through a catch. You feel the shaft texture through a cradle. That sounds like table stakes, but a surprising number of sub-$100 gloves wrap the palm in foam dense enough that you’re effectively playing through insulation. The Stallion 900 doesn’t do that — you get genuine tactile feedback from first use, no break-in period required.
Pre-curved finger design means the gloves sit naturally at the slight flex position your hands spend most of their time in during play. Put them on and they feel like they’ve been broken in already. Sizing runs true to standard lacrosse glove sizing — measure heel of palm to tip of middle finger, then use STX’s chart. Players with wider hands should size up; narrow hands true to size.
The segmented floating foam system on the backhand covers knuckles and fingers with protection appropriate for the price. It’s not the same grade as the STX Cell VI or the Warrior Burn Pro, so it won’t absorb elite-level abuse. That said, for a player not regularly taking full-force checks from D1-caliber defenders, it covers what it needs to cover. The wrist cuff is long enough for coverage without being so thick it restricts flex.
Ventilation is a genuine strength. Mesh panels on the back of the hand and between fingers give the 900s better airflow than most mid-range competitors. Sweaty hands in summer practice are inevitable; at least these gloves don’t trap heat on top of it.
What Doesn’t
Durability is the trade-off, and it’s an honest one. The stitching on the palm edge and the cuff reinforcement are adequate but not exceptional. With daily training use, expect seam wear at the palm edge after a season. The backhand foam can compress under heavy stick contact. These are a season-and-a-half glove for the player who trains daily, maybe two seasons for someone more careful with gear. You’re not buying a tank. You’re buying a glove that plays like a $130 option at $80, knowing the lifespan reflects the price.
How It Compares
Against the Warrior Burn Pro (~$120-$140): the Burn Pro wins on palm feel and is the better choice for pure attack players who make it their full-time glove. The Stallion 900, however, wins on backhand protection and is the better all-purpose choice for players who mix offensive and defensive situations. Against true entry-level gloves under $60: the Stallion 900 is in a different category — worth the price upgrade for any player who’s past the beginner stage. Against STX’s own Cell VI: the Cell VI is a significant step up in protection and durability and priced accordingly; the 900 is the value play for players who don’t need that level.
The Verdict
The STX Stallion 900 punches well above its price. At $80-$90, you shouldn’t be getting a palm that feels this good — but here we are. The lifespan reflects the price, the backhand won’t survive elite-level abuse, and you’ll replace them sooner than a premium glove. All of that is acceptable when you’re getting glove performance that competes with options costing 50% more. Buy them, play in them, replace them when needed. In the sub-$100 bracket, it’s not close.
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