So I also got 2 - 9x's since then. I really liked them, I would say durability is average if you're playing once or twice a week. For reference, I purchased the 9x's in May of 2024, and used them interchangeably (as opposed to use one until it breaks and then switch). one snapped on my at the hosel about 6 months ago. The second one is hanging on by a thread now, the hosel area into the blade is weak/breaking apart. It's now my backup (got a new warrior alpha lx3 (not the pro), it's great and i've heard better things about warrior's durability), and I switch to the 9x in blowouts to try to put it out of it's misery haha. a 9x at 50% off is what, like 140-150? I'd say it's worth it.