Lightweight yet Durable Carbon Frame Provides Superior Performance
One of the key reasons why the Maverik Axiom has become a dominant force on lacrosse fields across the country is its innovative carbon frame construction. Maverik engineers leveraged the latest advances in composite materials technology to create an exceptionally lightweight yet highly rigid and durable lacrosse head.
The Axiom’s carbon frame weighs mere ounces, allowing players to whip their sticks with blinding speed. You’ll notice the effortless feel immediately — the head moves like an extension of your hands. Despite its feathery weight, the carbon frame maintains tremendous strength and resists warping or deforming even after seasons of intense play. It retains its precise geometry match after match, delivering consistent throwing and shooting performance you can rely on.
In contrast, conventional aluminum or titanium frames can bend and deform permanently over time. With the Axiom’s space-age carbon frame, you get the best of both worlds — extreme lightweight maneuverability plus heavy-duty impact resistance and durability. Once you experience the superior “pop” and ball speed the Axiom provides thanks to its optimized strength-to-weight ratio, you’ll never go back to a metal frame again.
The carbon construction also dampens vibrations and provides a very “lively” responsive feel on shots, passes, and checks. The head almost seems to come alive in your hands. Maverik really broke new ground in lacrosse equipment materials science when they brought the Axiom to market. Its carbon frame sets the new standard for what players should demand from their heads.
The Axiom’s game-changing carbon frame represents the type of innovative engineering that has made Maverik a leading equipment brand. They leveraged aerospace and motorsports carbon fiber technology to provide players a material advantage on the field. The ultra-lightweight yet supremely robust carbon frame unlocks new levels of performance.
Symmetrical TruOffset Head Shape Enhances Accuracy
Another standout feature of the Maverik Axiom is its strategically engineered head shape featuring the company’s patented TruOffset technology. This innovative symmetrical design improves accuracy for both right and left-handed players.
Most lacrosse heads have some degree of offset, meaning the sidewalls are set back from the scoop. This can make the head asymmetrical and skewed slightly to one side. While some offset helps direct more power to the top hand, too much can make the head feel unbalanced.
Maverik optimized the Axiom’s offset via computer simulation and player testing to find the ideal configuration. The resulting TruOffset shape positions the sidewalls in a symmetrical layout to remove bias. This gives players a more centered feel and unified control over the full area of the head. You’ll notice cleaner passes, tighter cradling, and more accurate shots landing on target.
Because the Axiom maintains the same balanced feel whether held righty or lefty, it’s a great choice for developing players still perfecting their skills. The forgiving symmetrical head shape builds confidence and consistency. The TruOffset design essentially eliminates the unnatural twisting that can happen with over-offset heads. Your hands feel linked directly into the solid carbon frame for true point-and-shoot performance.
While removing too much offset altogether can sacrifice ball speed, the Axiom’s engineers found the optimal balance point. The TruOffset layout is offset enough to generate tremendous power while remaining symmetrical enough for enhanced control. You get the velocity needed to blister ropes past goalies combined with the balanced feel to place your shots exactly where you want.
The Axiom reaps all the benefits of offset technology without the drawbacks of overly biased heads. By zeroing in on the precise sweet spot for symmetry, Maverik created a head shape that builds fundamental stick skills for players of all experience levels. If you have struggled with developing consistency due to overly offset heads, give the TruOffset Axiom a try and feel the difference balanced symmetry can make.
With computer-aided design and rigorous player testing, Maverik nailed the geometry needed to take offset head performance to the next level. The Axiom’s TruOffset shape sets a new benchmark for optimizing accuracy and control while still packing knockout power behind shots.
Scoop Design Facilitates Quick Ground Balls
Fielding ground balls quickly is crucial in the fast-paced sport of lacrosse. Maverik designed the Axiom with an optimized scoop to help players gain possession off the turf.
The scoop features a flattened curvature and angular profile to give it superior “bite” when you get your stick down. As the ball touches nylon, the angled construction helps direct it straight into the pocket rather than spraying it away.
Maverik also maximized the size of the Axiom’s scoop to provide a large sweet spot. Thanks to the carbon frame’s strength, engineers could extend the scoop further from the sidewalls without compromising structure. The oversized scoop increases your margin for error so you can get under ground balls even if your timing isn’t perfect.
The scoop’s elongated and flattened shape almost peels the ball off the turf and feeds it into your pocket. When battling for a contested grounder, those extra fractions of a second you save with the Axiom’s scoop design give you an edge.
Maverik added extra stiffness at the junction where the scoop meets the sidewalls to prevent jamming that can lead to lost balls. The reinforced transition area transmits more force downward through the ball rather than deforming. The scoop maintains its shape even when taking a slashing hit at high speed.
Along with the fast-feeding shape, Maverik gave the Axiom another ground ball advantage by coating the scoop with a tacky textured material. The grippy nylon provides almost a sticky catching sensation to gain control of ground balls. Combined with the angled profile, the high-friction scoop material enables you to hole more tough hops and 50/50 balls.
A missed ground ball here and there can change the outcome of a game, so Maverik pulled out all the stops when designing the Axiom’s scoop. The optimized curvature, oversized area, stiffness, and grippy texture come together to create the ultimate ground ball machine. If gobbling up grounders is critical to your playing style, you’ll love the ball-attracting magnet effect of the Axiom’s dialed-in scoop.
With lacrosse often decided by who wins possession battles, Maverik didn’t cut any corners when engineering the Axiom’s scoop. The meticulously designed shape, size, stiffness, and friction help you gain an edge in ground ball competitions.
Strategic Stringing Holes Balance Ball Control
Optimizing ball control and release was a major focus when Maverik developed the stringing system on the Axiom head. The strategically placed stringing holes give you options to customize pocket performance.
Most players want a pocket that cradles smoothly yet releases cleanly. However, creating that balance can be difficult depending on head geometry and stringing options. Maverik positioned the Axiom’s stringing holes based on high-speed video analysis and advanced computer simulations to give stringers more control over fine-tuning pocket function.
One key advantage is the double sidewall stringing holes that run parallel down each sidewall. This allows stringers to tweak the pocket channel more independently from the diamond top stringing. You can dial in the exact hold and release characteristics your game demands.
For players who prefer more grip and control, the Axiom’s stringing options make it easy to create a deeper pocket with customized channel width. If you want a quicker release for ripping outside shots, the doubled-up sidewall holes help tighten channel tension without compromising ball retention.
The Axiom also provides added nylon lace-attachment points near the scoop. Stringing here lets you tweak rawhide shooting strings to fine-tune whip and accuracy. Dialing in the right launch angle and velocity on shots is key for goal scoring, and the Axiom gives you more leverage to customize your shooter setup.
Since pocket performance depends heavily on stringing, Maverik engineers worked closely with pro stringers while developing the Axiom. By optimizing string hole locations based on real-world string jobs, Maverik ensured the Axiom would give stringers the creative control they need.
The Axiom’s versatile stringing options let you adjust pocket performance for your individual style of play. Whether you like a deeper pocket or a quicker release, the strategic stringing holes make it easy to get the ball control and shooting performance you need.
Through extensive design testing and input from stringing experts, Maverik positioned the Axiom’s string holes to provide the most useful balance of customization and consistent performance across different string jobs. The holes let you fine-tune function while ensuring dependable ball control and release.
Minimal Offset Enhances Overall Control
While offset technology can increase ball speed, too much offset can make handles feel biased and unwieldy. Maverik carefully engineered the Axiom with a minimized offset for superior overall control.
Heads with extreme offset have a larger upper opening and direct more force through the top hand during shooting. However, pronounced offset can also introduce some twisting of the head, reducing feel and accuracy, especially on passes.
By optimizing offset geometry, the Axiom provides excellent power transfer and fast shots without compromising handling. The minimized offset keeps the head balanced and responsive as you transition from cradling to passing to shooting sequences.
You’ll notice the difference with quick sticks, over-the-shoulder feeds, and other moves requiring coordinated hand motions. The Axiom retains a neutral feel compared to heads that want to rotate or lag behind your hand positions.
The tight offset also translates into superior ball control when dodging in traffic or shooting on the run. You can make sharper cuts and changes of direction without the head drifting. Scooping up ground balls feels more natural as well since the Axiom maintains alignment with your hands.
While pronounced offset can work for some elite players, most lacrosse athletes see better consistency from more neutral head positioning. The Axiom hits the sweet spot for boosting ball speed on shots while preserving handling accuracy needed for the full range of field play.
By keeping offset minimal, Maverik avoided compromising the Axiom’s versatility for the sake of specialization. You get a head optimized for overall control, whether shooting, passing, cradling, or scooping in transition situations.
The Axiom’s dialed-in offset provides the increased velocity players want on shots without making the head feel skewed or biased. Maverik nailed the geometry for balanced power delivery across all lacrosse fundamentals.
V-Lock System Prevents Head Warping
Even the best lacrosse heads lose their shape over time, gradually warping and deforming with use. Maverik equipped the Axiom with its premium V-Lock system to resist those changes and maintain like-new geometry.
The V-Lock sidewall joints utilize an innovative interlocking wedge design that increases structural rigidity. Under impacts, the wedged geometry wants to spring back to its original mated shape rather than creeping and deforming permanently.
Repeated checks, scooping ground balls, and general play wear can bend and twist a head over time. The Axiom’s V-Lock sidewalls counteract warpage by providing dynamic flex yet snapping back to keep the right dimensions.
Players will notice the Axiom retains its precise factory specs longer before gradually wearing in. It continues delivering reliable accuracy after seasons of intense play when other heads might skew or balloon.
The enhanced durability from V-Lock also maintains ball control and release. As the head warps on other models, it changes how the ball channels and exits the pocket. With the Axiom, you get years of consistent pocket performance and shooting accuracy.
Even as the head naturally softens a bit, the Axiom’s flexible carbon frame and V-Lock walls synergize to retain a responsive “pop” on shots and passes. Maverik leveraged materials advancements to delay wear-induced performance changes.
While no head lasts forever, Maverik extended the Axiom’s playable life by engineering the V-Lock system to resist warping. Even high-level players will be impressed with how well it keeps shot speed and accuracy dialed in season after season.
Maverik’s innovative V-Lock sidewalls set a new bar for maintaining factory geometry and keeping heads game-ready longer. By inhibiting gradual performance degradation, the Axiom delivers seasons of consistent precision.
SpeedScoop Technology for Lightning Fast Ground Balls
Gaining possession off ground balls quicker can make all the difference in today’s rapid lacrosse game. That’s why Maverik developed its new SpeedScoop technology featured on the Axiom.
The SpeedScoop builds on the already optimized scoop shape by adding extra “wings” along the sides. This expands the overall surface area to capture more ground balls with less disruption of the ball’s movement.
As the ball hits the turf, the extended wings help guide it directly into the pocket instead of bouncing wildly away. The wings essentially create a funneling effect, improving ball transmission efficiency.
Maverik strategically angled the wings to do more than just shield the ball. Their canted shape adds a slight upward component that combines with the main scoop to pop ground balls straight into your stick.
By enlarging the sweet spot and engineering the surrounding surfaces, Maverik gave the Axiom every advantage for beating opponents to possession. The SpeedScoop wings drastically reduce the amount of ball scattering and fluttering that can cost you precious seconds.
The upgraded SpeedScoop takes the Axiom’s already formidable ground ball capabilities and makes them downright dominant. With other heads, you may have to chase down errant balls or make desperation scoops. The Axiom practically eliminates those headaches.
Along with quicker possession, the SpeedScoop also helps you maintain momentum upfield after ground balls. The efficient ball transfer reduces stutter-stepping to gain control. You can scoop and go in one smooth sequence.
With its game-changing SpeedScoop technology, Maverik ensured the Axiom will win possession battles against any opponent. The engineered wings provide almost magnetic ground ball attraction so you come up with the ball every time.
Maverik didn’t just tweak the Axiom’s scoop – they completely reinvented ground ball pickup. The advanced SpeedScoop system takes every design element to the next level for lightning quick possession.
DuraFlex Rail Protects Sidewall Integrity
Repeated checks from sticks and errant balls can damage and warp a head’s sidewalls over time. To combat sidewall blowout, Maverik designed the Axiom with its DuraFlex rail reinforcement technology.
The DuraFlex rail adds a thickened bridge of extra material along the sidewall’s length near the bottom. This provides increased local stiffness right where the walls take the most abuse during play.
With other heads lacking this focused reinforcement, hard sidewall impacts can cause localized deformation, rippling, or gradual stretching of the plastic. However, the Axiom’s DuraFlex rail absorbs blows while retaining shape.
You’ll notice the Axiom maintains its crisp sidewall geometry much longer before showing signs of wear. Impacts that would tweak uncovered walls glance off the DuraFlex-enhanced sections instead.
The added rail thickness also strengthens one of the most vulnerable joint areas – the junction where the sidewalls meet the scoop. Enlarging this transition zone makes it more impact-resistant since forces transmit through a wider section.
In the game of lacrosse, even the best players catch an errant stick or bad bounce now and then. Maverik designed the Axiom’s DuraFlex rails to shrug off those inadvertent blows that would damage lesser heads.
While the flexible carbon frame gives some impact protection, local stiffness is still needed in high stress areas. The DuraFlex rails provide that engineered reinforcement in the precise zones that need it most.
Maverik leveraged leading computer simulation and rapid prototyping capabilities to map stress distribution and then optimize local stiffness additions. The resulting DuraFlex rail technology takes sidewall durability to a new level.
With its strategic DuraFlex rails providing enhanced protection, the Axiom maintains its playability longer through seasons of rough and tumble lacrosse action. Maverik built this head to handle the rigors of elite play.
The Axiom’s DuraFlex rails utilize structural engineering concepts for strategic fortification against abuse. By stiffening only the most vulnerable areas, Maverik preserved the overall responsive feel while making the sidewalls virtually indestructible.
Strategic FlexCore Improves Shot Speed
Generating maximum ball speed is critical for overpowering elite goalies. To boost the Axiom’s shot velocity, Maverik incorporated its advanced FlexCore technology in key areas.
The FlexCore consists of specialized flexible zones integrated into the head frame and sidewalls. These areas can compress and spring back forcefully like a trampoline to add extra recoil speed.
Strategically placing FlexCore sections around the throat area increases energy transfer for faster passes and shots. As you drive your stick forward, the flex points engage to direct every ounce of power into launching the ball.
Maverik positioned another FlexCore zone along the lower sidewall to amplify ball speed as it releases from the pocket. The catapult-like kick from the FlexCore launches shots like missiles past surprised goalies.
The FlexCore material combines with the Axiom’s responsive carbon frame to practically slingshot balls out. Maverik leveraged advanced computer flow simulations to determine optimal FlexCore placement for maximizing ball velocity.
With other lacrosse heads, some of your swing power bleeds off due to inefficient energy transfer. However, the Axiom’s FlexCore zones channel all your effort into generating record shot speeds.
During intense play when your muscles are fatigued, those extra mph provided by the FlexCore zones can help keep your shots on target. The spring-loaded construction keeps the velocity dialed in even as you tire.
The FlexCore technology amplifies the Axiom’s already formidable ball speed capabilities. Maverik pulled out all the stops with this innovative head to engineer the most powerful and precise shots in lacrosse.
The Axiom’s integrated FlexCore material leverages flex and rebound physics to launch the ball like no other head. Maverik focused obsessively on shot speed and ball flight when designing this superior shooting weapon.
With its strategically placed FlexCore sections, Maverik created a lacrosse head that practically weaponizes ball speed. The groundbreaking Axiom sets a new performance benchmark for dominating offense.
MemoryMesh Maintains Pocket Shape After Heavy Use
One frustration every lacrosse player experiences is losing their perfect pocket shape after heavy usage. The repeated impacts can deform the mesh, destroying ball control and release finesse. Maverik equipped the Axiom with MemoryMesh to prevent that decline.
MemoryMesh utilizes a specially engineered shape memory polymer material. After flexing, MemoryMesh pops back to its original geometry, even after taking a pounding.
Conventional nylon mesh often takes on a permanent set after hard use, reducing pocket depth and altering hold/release characteristics. However, the Axiom’s MemoryMesh rebounds time after time. It will retain the precise pocket function you dial in through an entire season of action.
With MemoryMesh, you can string your ideal pocket knowing it will withstand impacts and maintain that buttery broken-in feel. No more losing ball control from mesh deforming out of tune.
Since MemoryMesh quickly resets to neutral, it also enhances ball release for quicker shots and passes. Every microsecond counts in lacrosse, so retaining crisp pocket performance provides a real speed edge.
Along with eliminating pocket degradation, MemoryMesh also helps reduce inaccurate flyers from the pocket. By instantly resuming its shape, it launches shots on target pass after pass.
MemoryMesh works synergistically with the Axiom’s other innovations to deliver enduring playability season after season. While the carbon frame retains shape, MemoryMesh ensures consistent pocket performance.
Maverik memory polymer technology represents a true breakthrough for lacrosse pocket construction. MemoryMesh safeguards your prized pocket so the Axiom feels perfect game after game.
With Maverik’s cutting-edge MemoryMesh material, the Axiom revolutionizes pocket durability. No matter how much abuse that head takes, the pocket retains its shape for lifelong consistency.
6-Diamond Top String Reduces Whip For Control
While many elite players want some pocket whip for extra velocity, too much can reduce accuracy. Maverik optimized the Axiom’s stringing by utilizing a 6-diamond top string configuration to limit whip.
More diamonds generally increase pocket whip, which adds hold and allows loading more power into shots. However, extra whip can also introduce inconsistency, leading to flyers and erratic release.
By testing top string patterns during development, Maverik found the 6-diamond setup provided the best balance. This moderate whip loads substantial shot energy yet maintains precision for snipers.
You’ll notice the Axiom has a smooth, gradual release even when you really crank on shots. The 6 diamonds provide enough oompf without compromising control.
The top string configuration works synergistically with the Axiom’s mid-range offset and strategically placed stringing holes to tame whip. While the pocket winds up, it unwinds predictably for accurate passes and pops.
Some players mistakenly believe more whip automatically equals faster shots. However, precision shooters know controlled pocket tension is crucial for consistently hitting corners.
With the 6-diamond pattern, the Axiom offers a great blend of power and control right out of the box. Maverik optimized the stringing so players of all levels can experience the benefits without tweak and tuning.
While aftermarket kits allow further customization, the Axiom’s default diamond count strikes an ideal balance. For most players seeking accuracy along with velocity, the 6-diamond top string will hit the bullseye.
Through extensive player testing, Maverik engineered the ideal top string configuration with the Axiom’s 6-diamond setup. This benchmark pattern sets a new standard for balanced power and precision.
With its strategically optimized 6-diamond top stringing, the Maverik Axiom helps all players maximize ball speed without sacrificing consistent accuracy and control.
Level Mesh Ensures Consistent Pocket Depth
Inconsistent pocket depth is one of the most common causes of erratic passing and shooting. To help players maintain precision, Maverik designed the Axiom with its Level Mesh technology.
Level Mesh utilizes a proprietary variable knot construction to create uniform pocket depth across the entire head area. This eliminates the deep/shallow variance problems of traditional stringing.
With old-school stringing, you often ended up with deeper channels and baggy walls in some sections. However, the Axiom’s Level Mesh ensures even depth regardless of string placement.
By removing depth peaks and valleys, Level Mesh keeps the ball locked in the same plane as you cradle. This enhances control for quicker feeds from any angle and prevents the ball from dipping erratically on fakes.
The zeroed-in depth also focuses energy transfer for laser-guided passing and shooting. With uneven pocket depths, the ball can release inconsistently, leading to tailing shots.
Many players wrongly assume inconsistencies cancel out over time. However, eliminating variables right from the start improves overall fundamentals and precision.
Along with dialed-in depth, Level Mesh also spaces diamonds evenly down the head. This further enhances smooth pocket movement and ball control in all planes.
Level Mesh gives players one less variable to worry about. Combined with the Axiom’s other enhancements, it stacks the performance deck in your favor no matter the game situation.
Maverik’s Level Mesh technology helps all players improve consistency by removing pocket depth differentials. This ingenious stringing innovation levels the playing field for superior precision.
With its advanced Level Mesh knot technology creating uniform pocket depth, the Maverik Axiom provides players superior ball control and handling for more accurate passing and shooting.
HyperWhip Stringing Generates Insane Ball Speed
For players seeking maximum power, Maverik offers an HyperWhip upgrade kit to bring Axiom shot velocity to almost unfair levels.
The HyperWhip system utilizes a patent-pending runner configuration developed by Maverik’s stringing engineers. The proprietary top string, sidewall, and shooter setup unlocks previously unattainable ball speeds.
By strategically leveraging pocket and head dynamics, HyperWhip adds snap never before seen in lacrosse. You’ll launch absolutely blistering shots that seem to accelerate even after release.
When showcasing HyperWhip during product development, Maverik’s demo shooters had to warn goalies to be alert. The blinding shot speed blew away even seasoned netminders.
Along with raw power, the engineered HyperWhip system maintains accuracy and control. The optimized stringing manages added whip for tight shot groupings at high velocity.
While HyperWhip maxes out ball speed, it tames that power with precision shooting strings and pocket configuration. You get the extra yards without sacrificing pinpoint targeting.
Serious shooters who take pride in lighting up radar guns need HyperWhip in their heads immediately. The upgrade kit is compatible with all recent Axiom models so older heads can get modernized.
For attackmen seeking every edge in their shooting arsenal, HyperWhip represents the pinnacle of stringing science. Maverik has taken pocket performance to levels previously considered impossible.
With its ingenious HyperWhip stringing system, Maverik and the Axiom deliver the most powerful legal lacrosse shots imaginable. The unprecedented velocity redefines expectations of pocket performance.
Maverik’s cutting-edge HyperWhip stringing technology unlocks shot speed and power never before seen in lacrosse. The patent-pending upgrades make Axiom shooters virtually unstoppable.
Double Sidewall Holes Enable Extreme Pocket Customization
While the Axiom comes optimized out of the box, Maverik knows diehard stringers want options to personalize pocket performance. That’s why the Axiom features doubled up sidewall stringing holes for extreme customization.
The parallel rows of holes along each sidewall allow manipulating channel width, depth, and shooting strings more independently. You can really dial in specialized pocket functions.
With traditional heads featuring single string holes, altering one section often throws off other areas. The Axiom’s doubled up rows remove those interdependencies so each zone can get maximally tuned.
For players seeking smoother release and quicker passing, the extra holes make it easy to tighten up channel width without compromising ball retention. More options also help refine shooting string angles and locations.
Conversely, players who prefer added whip for increased hold and power get more leverage over pocket dynamics with the dual stringing rows. The entire pocket becomes much more configurable.
Along with personalizing pocket function, the extra holes also enable lighter and more minimal stringing styles. Reducing nylon improves feel and control for elite players with advanced cradling skills.
No matter your stringing philosophy, the Axiom’s flexible options empower executing your vision. Maverik recognizes that serious stringers demand total control over tuning.
With its double sidewall holes, Maverik created the most customizable head on the market for obsessive stringers. The Axiom enables endless pocket permutations and performance enhancements.
The Maverik Axiom’s doubled up sidewall stringing holes unlock nearly limitless pocket customization for superior ball control. Stringers can exploit the added adjustability to create their ideal pocket.