I bought a Pesado SS handle and an IMS basket a year ago and have been using it since then.
I then decided to go back to my Wega standard baskets and portafilters.
The Pesado with a nice wooden handle does look nice but the spout is narrow and so it will spurt water out of an HX machine when cooling for a shot. Not a big issue.
In fact I like the Pesado. Nice.
I also have an IMS 18gram basket and ironically that lead to the purchase of the Pesado as the IMS 18 gram Basket was too deep.
I have now gone back to the very nice brass Wega handle and standard basket. Yeah I like it. I also like brass in the handle as it holds the heat nicely and the spout is nice and wide so it doesn't ever spray water.
I understand the theoretical advantages with these high technology baskets but honestly, I'm happier just with the standard handle.
Anyone else here been through the same journey and gone back?
I then decided to go back to my Wega standard baskets and portafilters.
The Pesado with a nice wooden handle does look nice but the spout is narrow and so it will spurt water out of an HX machine when cooling for a shot. Not a big issue.
In fact I like the Pesado. Nice.
I also have an IMS 18gram basket and ironically that lead to the purchase of the Pesado as the IMS 18 gram Basket was too deep.
I have now gone back to the very nice brass Wega handle and standard basket. Yeah I like it. I also like brass in the handle as it holds the heat nicely and the spout is nice and wide so it doesn't ever spray water.
I understand the theoretical advantages with these high technology baskets but honestly, I'm happier just with the standard handle.
Anyone else here been through the same journey and gone back?

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