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IMS precision basket review for home espresso
Cheap, disclosed, and it changes the puck more than a new tamper will.
Sep 8, 2026 · 4 min
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Verdict
Cheap, disclosed, and it changes the puck more than a new tamper will.
- Sizes
- Match your portafilter (54 or 58 mm)
- Dose
- Typically 16–18 g doubles
- Fit
- Gaggia / Profitec 58 mm; Bambino 54 mm variant
- Care
- Backflush-safe; replace if warped
Who it’s for. Anyone already pulling doubles on a pressurized basket they should have thrown out.
Who it’s not for. Capsule machines. Buy a different setup.
What it is
A precision-hole basket in 54 mm or 58 mm. It replaces the dual-wall toy that ships with too many machines. Match the size to the portafilter. Dose to the basket, not to a forum number.
Shot outcomes
More even resistance, more honest channeling. If the shot still jets, your grind or distribution is the problem — which is the point. A basket should not hide a bad puck.
What it is not
It is not a lab medal. It is a $30 part. Buy it after the grinder, before the engraved tamper.
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