well... three nights a weeks for the last 4 years since I cut back from 5 nights... I have way too many bats all way too much $$$ My first Synergy was a bat not a stick... I dont have a problem paying $300+ for a bat like I do 150+ for a stick. I know my Bat wont break because of someone else , or get stepped on, or break on a face-off,,,etc.. Sticks dont last any where near the life of a Bat IMO.. bATS ARE ALL PERSONAL PREFERENCE!!!! most composites are awesome bats... I use an old Kelley wraptech...freak plus and freak 98 and an original and second batch synergy. Oh I also feel Tanel cleats help your knees/ankles through summer hockey Go long go deep, but dont go foul