Ahead standard models all feature a metal alloy handle and a shaft that runs the full length of the stick. A super-hard polyurethane cover protects the main playing surface and is replaced as necessary, giving you a stick that can last 6-10 times longer than normal wood sticks.
To get the best usage from your Ahead sticks it is vitally important to replace the covers before they wear through to the metal. Worn out covers reduce the durability of Ahead sticks by 75%!