a lacrosse handle having two sidewalls each with a channel and two arched walls extending between the sidewalls is disclosed herein . the channels contribute to increased gripping ability by the user and overall increased strength of the handle . each channel is capable of receiving an insert that includes individualized information , for example , a school name or colors . further , one of the arched walls may have a textured surface and the other arched wall may have a smooth surface to provide the user with a more accurate handle to head orientation than conventional lacrosse handles .