The nasty bowl coating is just now starting to give way. I really, really hate bowl coatings.
This pipe is super light weight and is becoming one of my favorites (not that I have many pipes). The only draw back for me is the large bowl. I'm more of a short smoke person, 20 mins or so. Packing a full sized billiard full will get a 60 minute smoke, so I usually just pack it half full.
It's really a great pipe, very high quality, and definitely a keeper.