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More butted spokes will build a more durable wheel, than fewer plain gauge spokes. The irony is that using thicker spokes often increases breakage.
That said, if you're having spoke breakage issues, it pays to step back and look at the big picture. Breakage is often caused by factors outside of the wheel itself, including tires too narrow for the rider or road conditions. Riding style is also a factor, and it's not rare for a lighter rider to have more wheel problems than a heavier one.
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