Which kettle to buy?

[Fruitbat]

Hi all, l am looking to buy either a Weber performer or a master touch plus. The master touch has the diffuser plate and the smoking setting while the performer has neither but am led to believe that it’s a better bbq. I want to cook both low and slow/smoke and also conventional grilling. Looking for input as to which to buy. I need to mention that I am in Australia and the models here differ slightly from those in U.S.     Cheers Chris.


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[JEBIV]

For me If I could get the new MT with the diffuser I would go that route but you can go low and slow with either

[HoosierKettle]

For me If I could get the new MT with the diffuser I would go that route but you can go low and slow with either

+1.  I also like the portability of non performer kettles.


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[bbqking01]

Depends on if you go around grilling. Maybe get two. The one for the backyard that you don’t need to move slot, and a companion that you can pick up and take with you, to the picnic. ( I’m in Phoenix, arizona. I once took my Weber gold with me to Wyoming on vacation!)


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[rover4x4]

The Master Touch is worth the extra money, it comes with accessories you'll likely buy anyways. My Master Touch was the first grill I ever bought and my 2nd kettle, it is currently the work horse.

The 26" is a good size, I have found my 22" to get a little crowded when cooking multiple shoulders and ribs. However, I  still use my little 18" frequently. In hindsight I would have gotten the 26". 

I currently have 6 Kettles, It's nice to have a quiver to choose from



I just looked at the Weber Australia page, the Master Touch you get is different from what we have availible here in the USA.  I really like the additional features, especially the wheels.  I wonder what it would cost to ship a Weber from Australia.......