IMS Competitive Precision 2 Cup Basket 12/18 gr - B70 2T H24.5 M

I have been able to pull much shots much more consistently than with the stock Gaggia filter basket. Not sure if that's saying much, but after a rough several months of pulling very inconsistent and at times undrinkable shots, this seemed to help right the ship. The finish is still gleaming and perfect after almost a year of daily use, too. I'm a happy and caffeinated camper now. (Gaggia Classic, Gaggia MDF grinder)

Works well and extracts very evenly with proper technique but some grinds get through every time. It's possible that my grinder, the Niche Zero, creates too many fines but I didn't have this problem with my stock basket.

Much better than the baskets the espresso machines come with.Perfect, consistent shot every time. The puck is dry and doesn't stick to the basket.

Makes for excellent medium roast espresso.

Has a very satisfying snap-in and fits perfectly in the 58mm Joe Frex bottomless portafilter for the Gaggia Classic Pro.I would say this size is the "true double" since the other version of this portafilter was leaning closer to the 19-21g range for my coffees with this one in the 15-17g range.

Item does not fit the portafilter of a brand that is listed as fitting.

I have the Gaggia classic pro (2019) and use the bottomless portafilter - this will pop in if you force it, but it’s not stable and can easily pop back out. The basket you need is B68 2T H24.5 M. I had to return this one. It would not stay in the regular double portafilter at all.

It’s an e61 sized (58mm) portafilter basket. It is well manufactured and flows coffee evenly (assuming you’ve done your job with puck prep).