MHW-3BOMBER 54mm Espresso Filter Basket, 15g Double-layer Stainless Steel High Precision Extraction Portafilter Basket Filter Fits Most 54mm Portafilter/Tamper, Ridged, FB5583

This was surprisingly a great basket! So much better than the ones that came with my machine. Fits perfectly - Cleans up easily - Very well made - Thick and Secures nicely in Portafilter handle - Puck comes out without much effort - Functions very nicely - Pips in and out making removal so easy - Worth every dollar spent

Works great! Perfect for 18 gram espresso shots. Fits 58 portafilter like a glove!

I almost didn’t buy this because I have a couple more expensive baskets, but I’m glad I did. This is the best of the 4 baskets that I own. It has great rigidity and doesn’t bow in the middle during a shot like many thinner baskets do. Because of this, though, you will need to make sure your WDT and tamping is on point to avoid channeling. This basket will make you pay for your mistakes. The fine holes on the inside of the basket prevent coffee grounds from seeping through, so you probably won’t need paper filters. Also, the holes don’t seem to get clogged with coffee grounds like some other baskets. The basket snaps in well and holds in place well. The only issue I’m having is that the lip may be slightly larger or smaller (a fraction of a mm) so I need to twist in the portafilter with a lot of force to prevent it falling out during a shot. This issue may be due to the portafilter, though - I’m not sure. The last thing I’ll say is that this 22g basket can do a full 22g shot, which is nice because some baskets can hold a gram or two less than advertised. I think I’ll buy the 18g version of this basket, too, for smaller coffees.

Was really hoping this would work out for me - but it did not. The quality is great so no issues there - its a good product overall. I am using it with the Gaggia Classic 2024 - so the Larger brass boiler - still I think it pushing the limits of the machine and produces an inferior espresso. Also I get very wet pucks - I've tried dialing it in for several days and its just a very average (at best) espresso. I guess 18g is the max from that machine.

The BEP Butterfly 2.0 20g filter basket is the real deal -- this made a noticeable improvement in my daily espresso routine! Previously my go-to basket was the IMS Big Bang 22g. The first thing I noticed with this change is that each shot is more nutty and sweet with a creamier mouthfeel. A secondary benefit is that I'm not seeing channeling spray anymore. My normal shot prep is to weigh, grind, weigh-again, then use a dosing funnel to load, WDT tool to break any clumps and sort fines, a distributon tool to level, a 30lb spring-loaded tamper to pack, and a mesh puck screen on top, followed by a 5 second pre-infusion before drawing the shot at 8.9 bar steady pressure.

If you own a KitchenAid KES640X line of espresso machines then this is a must upgrade. I've owned the espresso machine for a good year and a half now and have always struggled to pull a decent shot of espresso that is consistent with the provided single wall double shot basket. Being new to the espresso scene (i actually make cappuccino out of the shot so...dont judge) watching videos and trying to figure out the right way to grind, tamper and pull the shot has been an interesting adventure which prompted me to put a hole through the included portafilter (the included plastic flow mechanism is definitely a design flaw that traps good crema in its crevices) which then allowed me to view & troubleshoot the flow of the espresso up-close. The constant sputtering and sprays after trying out various grind sizes, grounds & measuring the espresso yield i've concluded that my fate is sealed with the entry level espresso machine until i came across this basket filter on sale.. Look and behold! A simple basket replacement, 18 grams of medium roasted grounds, exact same brew parameters yielded consistent amounts of espresso (about 65ml). Where it used to sputter and spray consistently now it sputters a lot less (my tamper skill sucks) and barely sprays! Flavor is much more consistent and the appearance of a nice layer of crema became a standard. Trying new beans have been more rewarding now that i can dial into the new grinds a lot easier! I do wonder what and how the "Butterfly Effect" compares to the "Deep Extraction" basket that they have on sale but that is a story for a different time. Overall the build quality is excellent as it fits snugly onto the original portafilter (a bit stiff but works fine for me). It looks like a thin layer of fine filter is fitted onto the rougher filter at the bottom but the thickness of the bottom layer feels like it will hold just fine. This is compared to the original provided basket which has started to buck from the tampering. Original basket weight : 28 grams Original basket mesh diameter : 30mm (about) MHW-3BOMBER basket : 45 grams <--- big difference in build quality. MHW-3BOMBER basket diameter : 50mm (about) <--- Chuck the provided baskets and get them after market solutions. No regrets.

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This is way over rated simply due to the marketing and the word bomber--the kids love chasing this brand. As for making Espresso---this basket runs fast, It doesn't fit well in an E61 (58mm) group head portafilter (all my other baskets fit snug, the portafilter moves to center.. Pass on this if you're someone that already knows Espresso and thought there was a bargain out there-this isn't it. You'll say all sorts of things to justify your purchase but if you've used other quality baskets this isn't the horse ro back at all. Sure it looks all "head shop" cool, bomber, wings aviation but that has little to do with good espresso-it simply won't do anything special to your Espresso-quite the opposite--really messes with your pull times.

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One side of the basket has an unfinished weld between the inner and outer parts, which creates a path for water to flow through too easily. This also causes the inner filter to be uneven, resulting in poor extraction. I'm pretty disappointed—especially since I bought a grinder from the same brand and was really impressed with the quality. I expected the same level of craftsmanship from this basket. I’ll reach out to the seller for support. Edit: I reached out to MHW who sent me a replacement. It looked fine at first, but showed the same issue after a few espressos.

La cesta es de buena calidad, pero el ajuste en el portafiltro no es exacto, queda un poco suelta, tiene juego, no tanto como para salirse del portafiltro pero no totalmente firme.

High quality!