I have 2 Brog's both churchwardens and both pear wood. I really enjoy them, they are great smokers cool and sweet. The pear wood was easy to break in, much quicker than my briars. The cake formed nicely in both so they should last well. 1 note with pear wood, it is softer than briar so care must be taken when breaking in to not overheat the wood and burn out. Once the cake has developed if maintained at proper thickness then pear wood should last very well.