Sticks losing there kick

[tjl_48 0]

I am looking into some new sticks since my widows are pretty much wet noodles now. I bought those on clearance this summer and they seem to last a month and a half or 2 of skating about twice a week before I feel like they are pretty much unusable. Which sticks out right now are more durable in this way? Want something that keeps kicking for a long time so I don't have to replace them so often.

[t6lock 24]

I've been using a Stage 2 that has been used so much, almost all of the paint has chipped off the shaft from wear and tear and it still feels great. Had it for about 5 months playing 3 times a week now. My experience with Bauer sticks is that they lose their kick after a few months, and then eventually breaks around the throat, and I have heard the Widow especially has a bad reputation for blade durability.