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I like the legend as its simple and no frills. Having said that my most smoked cob is my elf Cobbit,
The 2015 and 2018 reverse calabash pipes if you can find one.
I like the apple diplomats. The European No. 1 pipes are good if you like filters.
Depends on your preferences. I could be happy just smoking $7 Morgans and Missouri Prides.
There are so many to choose from. I’m a Legend fan but whatever speaks to you. It’s hard to go wrong, and you’ll probably find that you want/ need several of them.
Legend is my favorite too!
The one you find that smokes well, gives satisfaction. I suppose one that provides a good smoking experience while fitting your fist and pleasing your eye.
The main functional differences between the different cobs on the standard line are bowl chamber size, whether the pipe can or can't accept a filter, and whether it has a hardwood plug or not, and whether it's bent or straight. It's pretty much just preference. I'd agree that the Legend/Washington is a good starting point.
I decide on chamber size, other aspects are design, they smoke more or less the same.
That's the main deciding factor for me, as well. I prefer smaller bowls.
There is no such thing as "best corncob",since it is all subjective. What works for you???? I have Country Gents, Mark Twains, Diplomats, Boones, Washingtons, Patriots, and Generals - two of each - and a Cobbit dwarf.I smoke them all.
This. Buy the one that has the chamber size you like and that looks good to you.
Hard to go wrong with any of them, but my preference is the legend for a simple no nonsense pipe.
Good to know...I wasn't certain if a $5 corn cob had the same endurance quality of a $30+ corn cob.
A cob with a hardwood plug might last longer, particularly if you smoke it heavily. The ones without plugs are fine as long as you avoid poking through the bottom of the bowl and they're allowed dry time after smoking. They can sometimes get a little soggy on the bottom-center from the moisture.
Some people have problems with the stock plastic bits - either chewing them up while clenching, or snapping the bits accidentally. I've never had an issue really, but one could always buy an acrylic one if it becomes a problem. Personally, I like the stock bits because they're soft and easier on my teeth.
TL;DR - if you want the ultimate durability, get a cob with a hardwood plug (like a Diplomat or Country Gentleman) and put an acrylic Forever Stem on it. Standard cobs, if taken care of as well as any other pipe, will still last a long time and provide years of good smokes.
*Edited for clarity