The best defensive box lacrosse shafts need to be tough enough to take the punishment in the arena but light enough to keep up with the fast pace of box play. UA is one of the favorite brands up in Canada as the bigger box players up there really like the feel and toughness of these shafts. If you are looking for a higher end defensive box shaft that is favored by the big boys north of the border... look no further. These UA shafts also have a nice grip finish which keeps the tape weight down.