"Face-off heads need a pocket that moves with the plastic without losing its shape. On this Gait Face-off FLEX head, I utilized an all-white Hero 4.0 Face-Off mesh to ensure maximum elasticity during a pinch, while using tight sidewall ties to keep the channel true. The twisted nylon shooters combined with a single lace give an instant, crisp release when you pop it out to yourself." — Sarge
The Build
- Head: Gait Face-off FLEX (Yellow)
- Mesh: ECD Hero 4.0 Performance Mesh (Semi-Soft Face-Off All White)
- Sidewall & Top String: Custom Sidewall String (White)
- Shooters: Hometown Custom twisted nylon shooters (White), Hometown Custom lace shooter (White)
- Tie-offs: Low-friction bottom rail tie-offs optimized to let the mesh pocket fluidly shift, contract, and reset during heavy ground-level flattening.
Performance Profile
- Pocket Location: Adaptive Mid Pocket. Specifically structured to sit loosely during structural head deformation and instantly snap back into a narrow, high-hold tracking channel.
- Whip Level: Low-Moderate. The combination of twisted nylons and a single lace provides a quick, snag-free ball release right over the plastic throat.
- Hold: Maximum. Tailored to wrap completely around the ball during a pinch-and-pop, guaranteeing total security while running out of traffic.
- Ideal Player: Elite draw specialists and FOGO (Face-Off, Go-Off) midfielders who demand an ultra-flexible head paired with a highly tactile, responsive channel.
