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I might bite if it was the Toro... I've had issue with the robs burning hot...

Eh......burning hot?
Guess I've been lucky. I have found that these are a bit finicky on startup..........you need to get a good solid light............then you're good to go.

Could've just been the ones i had... i certainly haven't gone through a ton of them... they were rolled a bit on the loose side iirc, they took a little while to get going, and once they did they slid right past enjoyable into harsh and bitter... like Frank, i enjoyed the matador despite the 56rg...

Pro used to smoke the chit out of these...........he's been buying boxes for a long time.
Wonder if he has noticed a decline in quality lately?

Aahhhh.........grass hopper needs to learn HOW to smoke a Padron 000 series.
Basically, I NEVER do a traditional cut on a Padron 000 series.
A "light" v-cut is the way to go. Then a soft light, and puff light and EASY........the lightest of draws produces plenty of smoke, keeps it cool, and slows down the burn time............and they taste great, especially after a long long nap.
The advantage of a v-cut, is that it's easy to increase, or decrease draw resistance whenever you want.

I've said it before, but one has to learn the best way to smoke certain cigars.
Lots of different components make the "how to smoke" certain cigars.

Yes, some cigars do best with a light V-cut, most do best with a medium V-cut, and some with a deep V-cut.

For me, these are the preferred tools:

Light V-cut = Xikar VX
Medium V-cut = Xikar VX2
Deep V-cut = Colibri V-cutter

Most cigars are great with the VX2, but occasionally I'll have to pull out the VX for loosely-packed cigars, or the Colibri for tightly-packed ones. All 3 of these V-cutters definitely have their uses.

By the way, the VX2 in both gunmetal and red look absolutely stunning. The gunmetal is like a muted chrome, and the red looks honest-to-god like an excellent metallic red car paint job. Both are flawless and highly impressive. Product photos DO NOT do justice to the in-person visual experience.

And of course, if your Colibri breaks within 2 years it's a pain in the rear to get fixed, and after 2 years, screw you pal. The Xikars have instant free over-the-counter replacements for life, for any reason whatsoever including dulled blades and finish problems, and everything else. Gotta love that.
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Oh......I see.......of course you love the 24s and 64s............you've become an.................elitist!
Tats, anni series Padrons..........what's next?
Cohibas for breakfast?