Master Touch vs 22 Premium

[bstarr3]

Greetings! I'm new to the forum with a question. I had a performer years ago but had to get rid of it when we moved to a small apartment in NYC.  Now I'm back in a house and want to get back into grilling. My budget doesn't allow for a performer right now, but I'm looking at a OTG/premium vs the new master touch.  What are your thoughts? Are the extras the MT brings worth it? I really like the copper, so the fact that the master touch only comes in black is a bummer.  But I'm definitely open to input. If I go with the premium, any add ons that are a must? I already know about a chimney starter and have good tongs.   Thanks

Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk

[Jammato]

I got the new masters touch this year to replace an old kettle. It is a performer without the tables
I like the mobility of the thing. better than the performer.
Now it is not a performer with the tables and stuff, but it has all the cooking features and that is nice

[toolhead]

Charbaskets....with the added price of charbaskets..may just wana go master touch to get the lid bale

[CharliefromLI]

So either of those are great options but if you had a performer and liked it before check out craigslist. Depending on your area, they can often in great shape in the same price range 150-200 or sometimes less. They last for many years if cared for properly. If your still in metro NY there are often some listed.

Now to answer your actual question:
If you are tall, the added height of the MT might be a nice feature. The warming rack and gourmet grate are nice upgrades too.

[1buckie]

"Are the extras the MT brings worth it?"


Not a new kettle type person, but I pay attention to what people say about such things....

If you're going new, Mastertouch is likely the best deal....HEAVY Gourmet grate ( the hole in center one for the various inserts), a riser / warmer thing, lid bale, yes, coal baskets & they are a few inches TALLER than all previous kettles.......just looked at one up close at a Weber travelling roadshow & talked to the reps about it some.....if I were to buy new, that would be it.....

[Qreps]

Those new MT are are so nice it would be a hard choice. It would be nice if they came in more color choices

[1911Ron]

If i was buying new it would be the MT as has been pointed out it is a little taller than the standard kettle.  If i wanted a Performer i would search CL or yard/garage sales for one, good deals can be had on a slightly used Performer.