My wife and I have found this pan and another of the same "stack-able" design to be phenomenal in even heat distribution, fast heat up times, and most notably the long lasting finish is still looking brand new and fully non-stick! If you have had problems with cheaper pans wearing out faster and requiring another trip to get one, then relax...this is your pan! Quick clean up is a snap! Calphalon quickly shipped our pan directly to us in a strong cardboard box, this is now our daily stove stop go to! We love it!