Savinelli Bing's Polished Finish - Long Stright Billiard Golf Inspired Briar Wood Pipe, Handmade in Italy

Very nice pipe! Delivered on time and in perfect condition.

I received this pipe a few days after ordering it. I was attracted by the slender profile, and the positive reviews. I own a really stout Savinelli 302 EX smooth. It is my go-to pipe for long smokes, having a very large bowl. When I unboxed this pipe, my initial impression was "wow- this is smaller than I expected". I was thrown by how light and slender it is, and thought that maybe it would be a smaller pipe dedicated to quicker smokes. I promptly packed it and lit up. Savinelli has a carbonized bowl coating, and after slowly breaking in a few similar pipes, I've since moved to just filling to the top and smoking new pipes that have a bowl coating. I have not had any issues with pipes being improperly broken in using this method. Anyway, while the pipe appears to be small due to its slender profile and light weight, the bowl is really good sized, and it gives a nice long smoke. Some reviewers mentioned the thin walls heating up easily. I haven't had an issue with that, sticking with my preferred English and Balkan blends. The draw is great. I have never used the balsa filter before, but since it came with one, I gave it a try. I can see how it would reduce gurgle. I ordered a 20 pack of filters I plan on using with blends that tend to smoke wet, and will skip the filter a good amount of the time. In conclusion, a really elegant, well engineered pipe for under $100. Highly recommended. My only lingering question is whether I should have ordered the rusticated instead. The smooth finish is beautiful, revealing a nicely burled grain, but I may have to round out the Bing's Favorite collection with the rusticated next!

Initial impression:I am very impressed with the ability of short church wardens to provide a cool dry smoke even without a filter. This is my second one after Ginger's Favorite. I find Bing's Favorite to have a bit better airflow even with a filter in it. Also it breaks down so small that it is easy to carry with you. It is thin and could be a bit flimsy though so makybe take care if it is in a pocket rather than a purse or something similar. With most pipes I some times need to hold them by the stem depending on what I am smoking because of the heat. With this pipe I am Always holding it by the stem because of the heat. The bowl is just to thin. It is a great pipe and I really am glad I picked one up.Now I just wish I had one for my house and for my purse away from home...danger Will Robinson, hahaha.

I love this pipe. Like most pipe smokers, I was looking for a pipe that would smoke just a little cooler. I have tried different pipe tobaccos and finally realized that maybe, just maybe, it was my smoking style and the quality of the pipes I was using. I have always been a fan of Bing Crosby and so this pipe, dedicated to his memory, sparked my curiosity. So many of the straight stem pipes I own have a short normal length stem. this pipe is longer but not quite as long as my church wardens. A church warden in your pocket, as a daily carry, is just looking for a broken stem and strange looks when you light up in public. The Bing's Favorite is small enough to carry and does offer a cooler smoke. Yes, I clanged my style a little but this outstanding pipe does offer a cooler smoke and forces me to slow down an relax to enjoy the peace associated with a good pipe. I am very pleased and it has become my favorite pipe. I recommend it very highly. It will get hot but only if you rush it and forget that smoking a pipe is something to enjoy and relax with. I still like my church wardens in the evening sitting outside watching the sunset, but because of the Bing's I now take my time the pipe does not leave me with mouth bite. It maybe style only, but, I will always give credit to the Bing's Favorite as the source of a cooler and more enjoyable pipe experience.

This takes pride of place in my pipe collection. Very well made pipe, reminiscent of Bing Crosby’s style of pipes that he liked.My next one will be a Clark Gable style pipe.

Classic lines, uncompromising quality.

Nice quality pipe. I enjoy the golf club engraving on it. Classic style of a classic age. I smoke my Cary Grant blend in my Bing pipe :)

Missing adapter and filters