Episode Summary

This week on the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon sits down with one of the most respected goalie stick stringers in the game, Tommy Bruno, better known on Instagram as @mr_wand_erful ("Mr. Wonderful").

If you've spent any time on lacrosse Instagram, you've likely seen Tommy's work. His goalie heads feature some of the cleanest channels, deepest knowledge of goalie mesh, and most beautiful stringing jobs in the sport. From youth goalies to PLL stars, Tommy has built a reputation as one of the premier goalie stringers in lacrosse.

In this episode, Tommy shares:

• How he got started stringing goalie heads
• His favorite heads and mesh setups
• Why goalie pockets are so important
• The science behind channels and rebound control
• His stick maintenance philosophy
• How he earned the trust of professional goalies
• And plenty of goalie gear secrets along the way

If you're serious about your goalie stick, this episode is a must-listen.

In This Episode

• Growing up on Long Island
• Following in his older brother's footsteps
• Playing goalie at MacArthur High School
• Learning to string goalie sticks
• Evolution of goalie mesh technology
• The importance of pocket channels
• Why young goalies often suffer from poor string jobs
• His favorite mesh brands
• Stringing for PLL goalies
• The best goalie heads on the market
• Stick maintenance tips
• How to break in goalie mesh properly
• The Deep South goalie head
• Building a stringing business through social media