Peterson Waterford?

[sparrowhawk]

What, if anything, makes the Waterford pipe special? It's a well-priced, nicely stained pipe lacking a band (for once) which is quite unusual for a Peterson, but does the briar have any advantage advantages? PAD is setting in and I need everyone's advice. What do you think? There's one at TP calling my name.

 

[unkleyoda]

I don't know of any specific briar advantages they have. The Waterford line seems to be a line limited to one year of production, with an acrylic 'cumberland' stem. It appears to be a mid-line pipe, typically that means few (0-2 small) fills.

 

[didache]

Personally, I think the Waterford is a handsome pipe. I rather like the relatively plain and simple look of it. As you (may) know, I collect the X105 shape and if the Waterford were available in that I would certainly be acquiring one. As for quality, I would imagine it is similar to any of the other Petes in that price band.
Mike

 

[unkleyoda]

I collect the X105 shape and if the Waterford were available in that I would certainly be acquiring one.

The X105 is my favorite shape. I would have gotten a Waterford already if they had that shape. I'll probably get a 106.

 

[sparrowhawk]

I heard that before about the X105 shape. Can someone describe why this shape seems so popular? (I ordered the 106 Waterford, btw).

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Those are pretty good pipes, I have the odd shape of 6 which is pretty much like 106 but with the smaller chamber.Congrats on Your purchase, I'd glad to hear Your impressions on it. Greets, P

 

[snowyowl]

One week ago, same topic: 32 replies.

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/peterson-waterford#post-1254318

 

[ashdigger]

This ^^^^

 

[sparrowhawk]

Whoops. Senility is catching up with me. I thought I had written something earlier about the same subject.

 

[unkleyoda]

I heard that before about the X105 shape. Can someone describe why this shape seems so popular? (I ordered the 106 Waterford, btw).

The X105 is the basic billiard. Not too big, not too small. The 106 and 107 are favs too, but the X105 is just the right size. I have all 3 shapes, but the X105 is my go to shape.
Here's a nice write up on them, with comparison pictures.