I was thinking about getting a Peterson P-lip. I would appreciate any opinions on the pros and cons of this design. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts.
Peterson P-lip
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I have three P-lip pipes, though only one is actually a Peterson. It works fine for me. I clench and it doesn't get in my way. One advantage to consider is the fact that it directs smoke to a different part of your mouth-supposedly this had some flavor advantage. I can't say I notice a difference, but I have found that if I get a "bite," for whatever reason, from smoking a regular stem, smoking a P-lip doesn't bother it, and vice versa.
Some hate them. I have six Petersons. They all have P-Lips. I like them. Does feel quite different especially when clenching.
craig94yj, welcome to Forums. I have one P-Lip, a Killarney bent Rhodesian 999, in that deep crimson stain. I enjoy owning one P-Lip. It directs
the smoke to the roof of your mouth, so it changes the experience of the flavor slightly. You have to stick the bit in your mouth a little further,
but that's no big deal. It may be a little more trouble for clenching for that reason. There's a reason why the fishtail stem is the default design
for most pipes and the most popular worldwide. I think it directs the smoke to the sweet spot for taste, for most pipe smokers. The fishtail may
give most smokers a little more precise control on draw and tasting the smoke. I'm happy to have my Rhodesian, a beautiful little pipe and a
good smoker. But one's enough. I buy all my others as fishtails, Peterson or whatever. However, as you will see, some pipe smokers greatly prefer
the P-Lip and own mostly those.
the smoke to the roof of your mouth, so it changes the experience of the flavor slightly. You have to stick the bit in your mouth a little further,
but that's no big deal. It may be a little more trouble for clenching for that reason. There's a reason why the fishtail stem is the default design
for most pipes and the most popular worldwide. I think it directs the smoke to the sweet spot for taste, for most pipe smokers. The fishtail may
give most smokers a little more precise control on draw and tasting the smoke. I'm happy to have my Rhodesian, a beautiful little pipe and a
good smoker. But one's enough. I buy all my others as fishtails, Peterson or whatever. However, as you will see, some pipe smokers greatly prefer
the P-Lip and own mostly those.
I have been doing some research and I understand about avoiding bite with this design, but I was unaware of the fact that it can change a flavor profile. My curiosity is peaked even more. Thank you.
I love plips and have 2. It is great especially if I have happened to get tongue bite, allows me to smoke in comfort.
The most sensitive part of my mouth for "bite" is the roof of my mouth. For that reason I don't like using the P-lip and stick to fishtail stems. If it is your tongue that suffers, then the P-lip provides a good alternative.
I have a mixture of Petersons - Fishtail and PLip. The PLip is my favorite style, but on some of the pipes it's not available. I like it so much, 2 of my cobb Forever stems are PLips.
I would urge you to order a cobb and a PLip Forever stem to give it a try (about $35 spent) that way you haven't shelled out $$$. If it works for you, you have a great MM cob and can order the Peterson. If you don't like it, you haven't spent a lot for something you hate, sell the stem and keep the cob.
I would urge you to order a cobb and a PLip Forever stem to give it a try (about $35 spent) that way you haven't shelled out $$$. If it works for you, you have a great MM cob and can order the Peterson. If you don't like it, you haven't spent a lot for something you hate, sell the stem and keep the cob.
The P-Lip has a small hole and is directed directly at the roof of the mouth. For me it's too intense and direct - causing the roof of my mouth to get overly dry and heated. I personally prefer a fishtail because the smoke better fills my entire mouth and can also be directed any which way I want.
That being said, the P-Lip has been around for a long time and it's still going strong, so obviously there are enough insane people out there who enjoy it [just teasing!] I think if you find that your tongue is sensitive to heat or "bite", a P-Lip might be the ticket.
That being said, the P-Lip has been around for a long time and it's still going strong, so obviously there are enough insane people out there who enjoy it [just teasing!] I think if you find that your tongue is sensitive to heat or "bite", a P-Lip might be the ticket.
I have one Peterson with a Plip, and it just does not get smoked, except for the rare ooccation. I am not a fan of the P-lip, but that doesn't mean they are no good.
I have six Peterson and three have a P-Lip. For me, the flavor is the same between the P-Lip and fish tail.
P-Lips are fine and easy to smoke, however, while I like P-Lips the only issue for me is cleaning. It is difficult to get a regular pipe cleaner through a P-Lip since the whole is too small. Other then cleaning P-Lips are fine.
P-Lips are fine and easy to smoke, however, while I like P-Lips the only issue for me is cleaning. It is difficult to get a regular pipe cleaner through a P-Lip since the whole is too small. Other then cleaning P-Lips are fine.
I have one Peterson with a P-lip. I smoke it when I manage to get tongue bite or I just want a change up. I will say they are harder to clean than a fishtail. I tend to get buildup on either side of the hole that can be a little hard to get to with a pipe cleaner.
I just got my wife a Peterson System Deluxe earlier this week with a P-lip. I personally find myself smoking it more then she does! I have one of their 606s with a fishtail and that is great for sitting around the house and smoking but I tend to have a bit of a saliva problem and while driving I dont find myself flooding the stem as much with the P-lip. As for the taste... I have a bit of a problem with the smoke not hitting my tongue right off the bat but that being said I do still enjoy it.
@Robusthemit I hade the exact same problem with my Peterson 606. I just take a folded paper towel to it right after I'm done and it seems to keep it pretty clean.
@Robusthemit I hade the exact same problem with my Peterson 606. I just take a folded paper towel to it right after I'm done and it seems to keep it pretty clean.
burl, I heard that there is a different flavor profile when the smoke hits the roof of your mouth. maybe you could do a side by side taste comparison and post your opinion. I was also listening to one of the earlier podcast from the radio show and Brian mentioned that you should lift your tongue and expose the less used taste buds to the smoke or beverage of choice. I have been giving that a try and it does seem to make a slight difference.
I'll have to give that a try. Thanks Craig. Now I just need to set aside 2 hours and do a side by side of Erinmore Flake. Mmmmmm...
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