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Youth Lacrosse Glove Size Chart and Fit Guide

Choose youth lacrosse gloves with the exact hand chart, then check fingertip contact, full hand insertion, cuff coverage, and stick control.

By WhatGearFits editorial teamUpdated August 25, 20264 sources reviewedHow we research

Short answer

Do not convert age directly to a lacrosse glove size. Use the exact manufacturer's palm-width and finger-length chart, then keep the glove only if the hand inserts fully, the fingertips reach the ends, and the player can cradle and pass normally.

Best next step

Check the table, then confirm the brand chart.

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Step 1

Find the likely size range

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Youth lacrosse glove sizing and movement checks
Check	What should happen	Reject the size when
Exact chart	Palm width plus middle-finger length	Do not convert age or another brand's label.
Hand insertion	Hand sits fully inside	The hand should not need to be forced through the opening.
Fingertips	Reach the glove ends	Visible or felt empty finger space points to an oversized glove.
Stick test	Cradle, pass, and close the hand	Reject shifting, binding, or loss of normal stick control.

Source context: Lacrosse glove letter sizes and inch labels do not convert reliably by age. STX uses a printable hand-width and middle-finger guide, while USA Lacrosse recommends checking fingertip contact and stick control in the actual glove.

Official chart check: STX

Lacrosse glove labels are not an age chart. STX's current fitting tool uses palm width and middle-finger length, and its instructions acknowledge that those two measurements may point to different standardized sizes. Other manufacturers use their own letter or inch systems, so measure with the diagram supplied for the exact glove rather than transferring a label from another brand.

The try-on settles the decision. USA Lacrosse advises checking whether the fingers reach the glove ends: empty space indicates an oversized glove, while a hand that must be forced inside indicates one that is too small. The player should then hold a stick and simulate cradling and passing before the glove is accepted.

Editorial note

We use these guides to narrow the starting range. Before you buy, compare that range with the exact brand chart, hands-on fit checks, and current sport rules. Read more about how our sizing works.

Spot a range that looks off, or a league rule we should mention? Tell us — corrections make these guides better for every parent.

Step 2

Use the brand diagram before the try-on

Illustrated middle-finger length from finger base to tip, palm width, and hand circumference around the knuckles excluding the thumb. — Use the exact chart's finger endpoints and its requested palm width or circumference; do not substitute whole-hand length.

1. Print or open the exact manufacturer's glove chart and follow its stated scale and hand position.
2. Measure the palm width and middle-finger length, or the alternate measurements requested by that glove maker.
3. Try the starting size with the hand fully inserted and check fingertip contact, thumb movement, and cuff position.
4. Have the player hold a stick and simulate cradling, passing, catching, and shooting before keeping the gloves.

Step 3

Validate the fit before you shop

Good reasons

When to try the next glove size

The exact manufacturer chart places either controlling hand measurement above the current size.
The hand must be forced inside or the fingertips and thumb bind during normal movement.
The next size allows full stick motion without leaving empty finger space or sliding around the hand.

Avoid these

Common mistakes

Using the player's age as a substitute for the exact hand chart.
Buying extra room for growth even though the fingertips do not reach the glove ends.
Trying the glove at rest without checking cradling, passing, and normal wrist movement.

Parent tip

Bring the player's stick to the fitting. Finger contact and wrist mobility are easier to judge during a real grip than with an empty-hand squeeze.

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When the checks agree

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FAQ

What size lacrosse gloves does a 10-year-old need?

There is no responsible age-only conversion. Measure with the exact manufacturer's hand diagram, then confirm full hand insertion, fingertip contact, and stick control in the actual glove.

How can I tell if youth lacrosse gloves are too big?

USA Lacrosse advises checking the fingertips. If they do not reach the glove ends, or the palm and glove shift separately while cradling, try a smaller size or a different model.

Should boys and girls use the same lacrosse glove chart?

No assumption should be made from the sport name alone. Boys' field players use protective gloves, while girls' field-player requirements differ. Confirm the player's game, position, current rules, and exact product chart before buying.

Provenance

Sources used for this sizing guide

We use the exact manufacturer's hand-measurement chart to choose a starting size, then reject a glove if the fingers float, the hand must be forced inside, or normal cradling and passing are restricted.