The 'Rocket' arrived today safe and sound. The first thing you notice is heft and after closer examination the craftsmanship. I have broken in the pipe already. It has a nice draw. The rounded bowl gets warm, but hasn't gotten hot. Everything fits together nicely. The first and only time I used one was at the John Mayall concert in Bithlo, FL. The guy next to fired it up and we passed it back and forth. Anyway, the design made an impression and I never forgot it. Fast forward 54 years, I decided to get one. I also like that its made in the U.S.A.!
I owned a original Proto Pipe for years when I was younger and lost it.The Rocket is everything that was and more with its easy cleaning features.Its my go to piece hands down.
I don't want to be knocking the product, it's a solid proto pipe with an interesting design. But, its bowl is TINY y'all. If you want a bigger bowl than the trad proto, this ain't it.
This is the last pipe I’m ever gonna buy! I have been smoking for 40 years and was always disappointed with glass or metal pipes I’ve bought through the years. This is the 1st absolutely high quality pipe I’ve EVER bought!!!! The only pipe I might buy in the future will definitely be another one of these pipes. Once I find something I really like I usually buy 2 of them just in case one breaks. That way you still have the 2nd pipe to use still while you get the 1st one fixed. I do the same thing with my Harley Davidson riding problem/addiction. If the 1st Harley I have breaks down I have the 2nd Harley to ride while I fix the 1st Harley. So I’ve been smoking out of my Rocket pipe for just about a year now and the more I use this pipe the more I like it!!!! It’s unbelievable how nice this pipe is!!!! Thank you Proto Pipe for finally ending my constant search for a quality pipe. Them days are over now!
These are great pipes. It is very well built. No doubt it will last for decades like the one that purchased in the 90’s and that I still use today.