How does the Warrior Evo QX2-D enhance defensive play in lacrosse. What features make it stand out from other lacrosse heads. Why is this head ideal for close defensemen. How does its design improve ground ball control and check effectiveness.
Unveiling the Warrior Evo QX2-D: A Game-Changer for Defensive Players
The Warrior Evo QX2-D Unstrung Men’s Lacrosse Head has emerged as a formidable tool for close defensemen seeking to elevate their game. This innovative piece of equipment combines durability, power, and precision, making it an essential asset for players who demand excellence on the field.
Designed specifically with defensive players in mind, the Evo QX2-D boasts a slightly thicker construction than standard lacrosse heads. This additional heft translates into enhanced durability and increased impact when executing checks against opponents. The result is a lacrosse head that not only withstands the rigors of intense gameplay but also empowers players to make their presence felt on the field.
Key Features of the Warrior Evo QX2-D
- Thermo-Loc+ Hybrid Thermoplastic Resin for superior stiffness retention
- Scoop diffuser with strategically placed ridges for improved ground ball control
- Optional LOC-THROAT feature for customizable head stability
- Bottom rail designed for Mid to Mid/High pocket placement
- QX2-D Max design for increased durability
- Symflex technology for targeted flex zones
- SymRail sidewall design for optimal weight distribution
Thermo-Loc+ Technology: Revolutionizing Lacrosse Head Performance
At the core of the Warrior Evo QX2-D’s impressive performance lies its Thermo-Loc+ Hybrid Thermoplastic Resin. This advanced material sets a new standard for lacrosse head stiffness and consistency. How does it compare to traditional nylon heads? The Thermo-Loc+ resin retains stiffness up to 50% better than standard nylon heads across various temperature conditions.
This remarkable stiffness retention translates into tangible benefits for players. The enhanced consistency allows for quicker releases and more precise ball control, giving defensemen a critical edge in high-pressure situations. Whether facing scorching heat or chilly conditions, players can rely on the Evo QX2-D to maintain its structural integrity and performance.
Temperature-Resistant Performance
The ability of the Thermo-Loc+ resin to maintain its properties across different temperatures addresses a common challenge faced by lacrosse players. Traditional materials often become more flexible in hot conditions and brittle in cold weather, affecting the head’s performance and feel. With the Evo QX2-D, players can expect consistent performance regardless of the weather, allowing them to focus on their game rather than adapting to equipment variations.
Engineered for Superior Ground Ball Control
Ground ball situations are crucial moments in any lacrosse game, often determining possession and momentum shifts. The Warrior Evo QX2-D incorporates several design elements specifically tailored to give players an advantage in these scenarios.
Scoop Diffuser Technology
One of the standout features of the Evo QX2-D is its innovative scoop diffuser. This element of the head’s design incorporates strategically placed ridges that serve a critical function: reducing drag during ground ball pickups. How does this benefit players? By minimizing resistance as the head contacts the ground, the scoop diffuser allows for smoother and more efficient scooping motions, increasing the likelihood of successful ball retrieval.
Optimized Bottom Rail Design
Complementing the scoop diffuser is the Evo QX2-D’s bottom rail design. Engineered to support a Mid to Mid/High pocket placement, this configuration offers players immediate ball control upon securing a ground ball. The pocket positioning allows for quick cradling and transition, enabling defensemen to swiftly clear the ball or initiate offensive plays.
Customizable Stability with LOC-THROAT Technology
Recognizing that player preferences vary, Warrior has incorporated the optional LOC-THROAT feature into the Evo QX2-D design. This innovative element allows players to fine-tune their head’s performance based on their individual needs and playing style.
Balancing Stability and Weight
When inserted, the LOC-THROAT component significantly reduces head rattle, providing a more secure and stable connection between the head and the handle. This enhanced stability can be particularly beneficial for players who prioritize precise check placement and overall control.
Conversely, players who place a premium on reduced weight and maximum maneuverability can opt to leave out the LOC-THROAT insert. This flexibility ensures that each player can optimize their Evo QX2-D for their specific requirements, whether that’s rock-solid stability or lightning-fast responsiveness.
Symflex and SymRail: Advanced Design for Optimal Performance
The Warrior Evo QX2-D incorporates two cutting-edge design technologies that work in tandem to enhance overall performance: Symflex and SymRail.
Symflex Technology
Symflex introduces targeted flex zones in critical areas of the lacrosse head, specifically the scoop and bottom rail. These strategically placed flexible regions serve multiple purposes:
- Enhanced ball hold, allowing for better control during cradling and passing
- Increased shot power, as the flex zones act like a spring to propel the ball
- Improved accuracy, with the flexible elements helping to guide the ball’s trajectory
By incorporating these flex zones, Warrior has created a head that offers the perfect balance between rigidity for checks and flexibility for ball handling and shooting.
SymRail Sidewall Design
The SymRail concept represents a significant advancement in lacrosse head engineering. This innovative design approach ensures that the inside of the sidewall mirrors the outside, creating a symmetrical structure. What are the benefits of this design? The SymRail configuration allows for a reduction in overall weight without compromising the head’s stiffness, resulting in a perfectly balanced feel.
This balance is crucial for defensive players who need to quickly transition between checking, ground ball pickups, and clearing passes. The SymRail design ensures that the Evo QX2-D feels natural and responsive in any situation, allowing players to react instinctively without being hindered by their equipment.
Durability Meets Regulation: The QX2-D Max Design
The Warrior Evo QX2-D is not just about performance; it’s built to last. The QX2-D Max design philosophy prioritizes durability, making this head an ideal choice for defensive-minded players who engage in frequent physical contact and aggressive checking.
Enhanced Structural Integrity
The increased durability of the QX2-D Max design manifests in several ways:
- Reinforced sidewalls to withstand the impact of checks and ground balls
- Thicker scoop area for improved longevity during face-offs and ground ball battles
- Robust throat section to maintain integrity where the head connects to the shaft
These enhancements ensure that the Evo QX2-D can withstand the rigors of high-level play, maintaining its performance characteristics over extended periods of use.
Compliance with Regulations
Despite its robust construction, the Warrior Evo QX2-D adheres to all relevant lacrosse regulations. It meets the specifications set forth by:
- National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA)
- World Lacrosse
This comprehensive compliance ensures that players can use the Evo QX2-D in virtually any competitive setting, from high school matches to international tournaments.
Maximizing Performance: Tips for Using the Warrior Evo QX2-D
To fully harness the potential of the Warrior Evo QX2-D, players should consider the following strategies and techniques:
Stringing Recommendations
While the Evo QX2-D comes unstrung, its design is optimized for certain pocket configurations. Consider these stringing tips:
- Experiment with mid to mid-high pocket placements to leverage the bottom rail design
- Use a combination of mesh and traditional materials to balance hold and release
- Pay attention to the sidewall string tension to complement the SymRail design
Checking Techniques
The Evo QX2-D’s robust construction allows for powerful checks. To maximize effectiveness:
- Practice targeted checks that utilize the head’s stiffness
- Explore both poke and slap checks to take advantage of the head’s balance
- Use the scoop area for lift checks, leveraging its reinforced design
Ground Ball Drills
To fully utilize the scoop diffuser technology:
- Practice approaching ground balls at various angles
- Work on quick scoops followed by immediate cradling
- Incorporate transition drills to simulate game situations
The Evolution of Defensive Lacrosse Heads: Where Does the Evo QX2-D Fit?
The Warrior Evo QX2-D represents a significant step forward in the evolution of defensive lacrosse heads. Its combination of advanced materials, innovative design features, and focus on defensive play sets it apart in a competitive market.
Historical Context
Defensive lacrosse heads have undergone significant changes over the years:
- Early designs focused primarily on durability, often at the expense of weight and maneuverability
- Subsequent generations introduced lighter materials but sometimes sacrificed stiffness
- Recent years have seen a push towards specialized designs for different defensive roles
The Evo QX2-D builds on this history, offering a balance of durability, performance, and specialization that previous generations struggled to achieve.
Comparative Advantages
When compared to other defensive heads on the market, the Evo QX2-D stands out in several areas:
- Superior temperature resistance thanks to Thermo-Loc+ technology
- Enhanced ground ball control through the scoop diffuser and bottom rail design
- Customizable stability with the LOC-THROAT feature
- Advanced flex and balance properties via Symflex and SymRail technologies
These features combine to create a head that not only meets the needs of modern defensive players but also pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in lacrosse equipment design.
Warrior Evo QX2-D Unstrung Men’s Lacrosse Head
Item#:
56-EQX2DUh3
$129.99
The Warrior Evo QX2-D Unstrung Men’s Lacrosse Head was designed with the close defenseman in mind. A little thicker to have a little bit more durability, power and meaning when checks are thrown at their opponent. Thermo-Loc+ Hybrid Thermoplastic Resin retains stiffness up to 50% better than standard nylon heads in various temperatures creating more consistency for a quicker release. The Scoop diffuser with strategically placed ridges to reduce drag on groundballs. Optional LOC-THROAT feature can be inserted to limit head rattle or left out for light weight performance. Tough design for the toughest defenseman out there.
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- FEATURES:
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Built for the close stick defenseman who likes to have a little more meat on their bones, but still have the ability to strike quick -
Therma-Loc+ hybrid thermoplastic resin retains stiffness by up to 50% better than standard nylon heads in various temps – leading to more consistency and a quicker release -
Scoop diffuser with strategically placed ridges to reduce drag on groundballs -
Bottom rail designed for Mid to Mid/High pocket to help with gaining immediate ball control after ground ball pick-ups -
QX2-D Max design increased durability for the defensive minded player -
Optional LOC-THROAT feature; inserts LOC-THROAT for better head to handle attachment, leave out for light weight performance -
Symflex technology has targeted flex zones in the scoop and bottom rail for superior hold, shot power and accuracy -
SymRail sidewall design – the inside of the sidewall mimics the outside, reducing weight without sacrificing stiffness for a perfectly balanced head -
Meets all NFHS, NCAA, CLA, and World Lacrosse men’s field specifications
- SPECIFICATIONS:
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Position:
Defense
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Unstrung
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- Published: 29.08.2018 13:04
- Author: Sharptooth
ContentsBiographyTrial by FireEscapeTraits and PersonalityAppearanceWeaponsSet InfoQuotesInteresting Facts
“We need to make a dam. I hope they don’t need this wall for anything.”
Nathan Evo Trial by Fire (comic)
Nathan Evo
- 2. 0
- Escape
- Brain. Attack
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2.0
Rookie Hero
Set number: 2067
Escape
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Set Article: 6200
Brain. Attack
Hero Makuhiro
Set article: 44012
ViB
Hero of Metropolis
Set number: 44015
Nathan Evo (Nathan Ivo) is a newcomer to the Hero Factory assembled using a new technology. He is a calm, cool-headed and collected warrior. Evo often meditates and thinks about something.
Biography
Trial by Fire
When Alpha Team was upgraded and sent back to Station 22, Zeeb sent Evo and Nex to help. Evo confused the enemies by meditating in front of them and then suddenly attacked them. Later, during the fight, Evo and Nex saved Nitroblast from falling and tied him up. When the Firelord wanted to consume the fuel, Evo, along with the rest of the heroes, wanted to stop him, but the mysterious hero did it earlier, knocking the Firelord down in a transport and giving Stormer a chance to defeat the villain. The hero was Mark Serge. After the battle, the heroes returned to the Factory. Nathan attended Surge’s Modernization and then his gallantry award ceremony.
Escape
Like many Heroes, Evo was sent on a solo mission to recover an escaped Villain. He was assigned the task of capturing the Toxic Reaper and went after him to the planet Z’chai. Arriving on the planet, Evo first found a large clutch of eggs, from which many copies of the Reaper were to hatch. He later met with the Reaper himself, who attacked him with his sticky acid. With difficulty, Evo managed to overcome the acid binding him, and he was finally able to defeat the Reaper with a powerful shot from his Tank Arm.
Traits and Personality
He has a very quiet personality, but when his help in combat is needed, Evo is always there to help. After the battle, Evo often meditates and thinks about something.
Appearance
Evo has yellow and black armor, purple eyes and a Hero Core. The equipment on his helmet allows him to see through smoke.
When upgraded for a mission to the planet Z’Chaya, Evo received new armor and a helmet. His eyes turned red-orange, and the Hero Core became white.
Weapon
Nathan Evo was armed with an Ice Multi-Shield equipped with a double ice blaster.
After the update, Evo received a Tank Arm, which has increased armor-piercing power of the enhanced Plasma Pistol that is built into it.
Kit Information
- Nathan Evo was released in January 2011 as one of six canisters. The set was called “Evo 2.0” (all sets of that line had “2.0” in their name). Item – 2067. The set contained 31 parts, including the head, the Hero Core and a spike on the shoulder of a rare purple color.
- Its parts could be combined with Furno 2.0 parts to create a combo model. The code under the canister cap can be entered at HeroFactory.com to access the Creep Crushers game, in which you can play as Evo.
- In the winter of 2012, the Evo was re-released as a small set in a new plastic package and consisting of 36 pieces. His new Hero Core had a code on the back that gave him 200 points in the Breakout game on the official website. Also, the set included a new thrower and a cartridge for it.
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Firelord, Drilldozer and Nitroblast about Nathan Evo,
Episode 5: Trial by Fire.
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Moche Warrior | Vicuña
MOCHE WARRIOR
Second Edition (April – July 2017)
Contents:
Guards
Back Protector s
Chalchalcha
. ….1. Simple chalchalchi
.….….1.1. Wide chalchalchi
.….…. 1.2. Narrow chalchalcha
.…. 2. Decorated chalchalchi
.….…. 2.1. Chalchalchi from the mausoleum Huaki Rakhady
.….….2.2. Chalchalchi from the Larco Museum
.….3. Symbolism and origin chalchalchi
Ritual club
…. Ritual fights and sacrifices to Moche
…. Club and its symbols on painted and sculpted vessels
…. Archaeological clubs from tombs Huaqui 902 62 Rahads
.….Ceremonial batons of the Lady Kao
….Rocket, propeller and/or propeller?
Iconography of the Moche culture that existed on the northern coast of Peru between 1 and 800 BC. AD, includes many images dedicated to military topics. They are carried by sculptural and painted vessels with a neck in the form of a stirrup (vessels with a stirrup-neck). All of them were found in burials and are objects of worship. Therefore, on the plot paintings in the style of a thin line, scenes of not real, but ritual battles are mainly presented. They are a reflection of the fights that were held in order to determine which of the participants will be sacrificed, and occupied a large place in the ceremonial practice of the Moche.
Sculptural bottle depicting a sentinel warrior. Dimensions: 17.0×12.3×19.0 cm. Material: ceramic. Culture: Moche. Period: Early Intermediate (300 BC – 500 AD). Art Museum of Lima, Peru[i]
The priests who directed the artists chose the characters of ceramic sculptures and pictorial subjects, as a rule, noble warriors in rich ceremonial clothes. And the image of a simple soldier was almost not reflected in the art of Moche. One of the rare examples of the image of an ordinary warrior is represented by a sculptural bottle from the Art Museum of Lima (pictured). The sentinel warrior is shown practically naked. He lacks the face and head decorations so characteristic of Moche. All his weapons are a small round shield decorated with a brown cross on a white background (or vice versa), and his clothes are a white kerchief (turban) on his artificially deformed head and a short white faldelin with a pattern of brown rectangles. The body, face, arms and legs of the warrior are obviously covered in brown paint. A minimum of clothing allows him to move freely and is quite suitable for the tropical desert climate of the North coast of Peru. At the same time, the white-brown range of his clothes and skin, apparently, was not chosen by chance and allows him to remain invisible in the area where he is on patrol.
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GUARDS
Photo 1. Stirrup-neck sculptural vessel representing a kneeling warrior. Museum No. Am, P.1. Dimensions: height 22.5 cm, width 13.6 cm, depth 13.2 cm. Materials: ceramics, pigments. Culture/Period: Urine. Date: 100 – 700 AD AD British Museum[ii]
The costume of a noble warrior and his weapons are most realistically depicted by sculptured ceramic vessels depicting a kneeling guard. The funeral dowry of a person, depending on his social status, could include from one to several dozen such warriors. Therefore, they are quite widely represented in museums around the world.
Many of the sculptures have not only historical, but also great artistic value. The specimen stored in the British Museum fully possesses such qualities (photo 1, 2). In the virtual catalogue, it is accompanied by the following curator’s comment:
Photo 2. Rear view of a warrior showing a chalchalcha in the shape of a bird’s tail
“War, warriors and prisoners are a recurring theme in Moche art and testify to the fierce rivalry between the valleys for valuable irrigated land. Warriors were an instrument of defense, domination, and control—community identity and survival depended on a well-equipped and suitably trained cadre of elite fighters. This figure, with his vigilant gaze and furious facial expression, embodies all these qualities and belongs to a well-defined category of vessels that were mass-produced with minor variations. The warrior wears a white sleeveless shirt embellished with a crimson swirling pattern that also adorns his cone-shaped helmet, a short loincloth with crimson circles, an embellished belt, and wrist bracers.
He is on one knee with a round shield on one hand and holds a club with a heavy stone head in his right hand, ready to fight or serve as a palace sentry guarding entrances or stairs.
Excavations at Dos Cabezas have yielded skeletons of the so-called “Moche heroes”. The wear and tear of the bones and joints of these people is consistent with that of kneeling warriors who have maintained this particular posture for long periods of time. Testimonies from other skeletons speak of injuries sustained from clubbing during active military service. Apparently, the vessels themselves served as symbolic guards of the tombs, since they were buried in large numbers in burials of high status” [iii].
Photos 3 and 3a[iv]. Vessel with stirrup-neck depicting a kneeling warrior. Inventory No. 61.1.9. Dimensions: 18.4×11.4 cm. Material: red clay. Culture: Moche. Date: 400 BC – 550 AD de Young Museum, San Francisco, USA[v]
The second kneeling Moche warrior (photos 3 and 3a) is kept at the de Young Museum. His shirt is decorated with the same spiral pattern as the first one. But it is almost covered by the striped pectoral, which is repeated on the helmet, which is also decorated with a pattern of waves. The shield of this warrior is made in the shape of a square, and the head of the club has a flatter shape. The warrior wears round nuts, which are a sign of his high social status. Like all Moche sculptures, he is depicted barefoot.
The warrior’s head is disproportionately large, and his facial features have portrait features – a thin skewed mouth and ritual scarring in the nasolabial folds, which creates the image of an old campaigner.
The first and second warriors are richly dressed, but without frills that might interfere with their duties. First of all, this concerns their headgear. It is a simple helmet, most likely made from plant fibers on a woven basis. The helmet was worn over a scarf that hid long hair and sometimes covered the ears and nuts . Meanwhile, in the scenes of ritual battles shown on the murals of the vessels, the warriors wear very bulky and complex headdresses, which include decorations made of feathers, figures of birds and animals, large plates, often in the form of tumi. Based on the fact that the kneeling warriors portray the guards, it can be assumed that their weapons are military, and not ceremonial. A possible exception is chalchalcha , which in the first warrior is made in the form of a bird’s tail.
The third sculpture, kept in the Larco Museum, although made in the style of a kneeling warrior, does not represent a guard, but rather a dignitary or even a ruler.
Photo 4[vi]. A sculptural vessel with a stirrup-neck representing a kneeling warrior. Cataloging code: ML001573. Dimensions: 24.6×13.6×16.7 cm. Weight: 794 g. Main material: ceramic. Culture/Style: Moche. Chronology according to Raphael Larco: The Age of Apogee (1 – 800 AD), according to John Roe: Early Intermediate Period (200 BC – 600 AD). Region: North Coast. Larco Museum, Lima, Peru[vii]
Three plates in the form of tumi adorning his helmet, as well as a tunic covering his knees, testify to the high status of the character. In addition, the club has dimensions that are noticeably larger than those of the first two warriors. Perhaps here she acts as a symbol of power. The shield, on the other hand, is tiny compared to combat shields. Unlike others, the vessel has a monochrome color that mimics the color of gold, enhancing the symbolic component of the character and turning him into a warrior of light. After all, gold in the Andean world is symbolically associated with the sun and the world above (the world of the gods and the land of the ancestors).
The character’s face is made with great skill and undoubtedly conveys the features of a real person of noble birth. The look of his large eyes is full of sadness and is turned to the other world, and not to the real world. The head is tilted to one side, which enhances the impression of detachment. It is probably caused by the state of the character’s altered consciousness, since a bump from 9 is guessed on his left cheek.0261 maskho – a lump of coca leaves. It was customary to depict such a tubercle on the cheek of a priest. If we also take into account that the character is dressed in a long tunic, which was usually worn by priests, then we can assume that the sculpture depicts a person who is both a ruler, and a warrior, and a priest.