The end of an era.... no more welded handles on Weber Kettles. (Photos)

[zavod44]

I have 2013 euro-performer with bolt on handle(with heatshield). I really can't see any problems with them. My previous kettle (18,5" ots) had wellded handles and did not have any problems with them either.

Every time there is change on something people complain, I guess it's the way the world today.  The grills will perform the exact same way as they always have....

Tell you the truth I want one to add to my collection....

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[AZ_MIKEY]

http://www.anotherpintplease.com/2014/07/guerrilla-grilling-weber-shoot.html?m=1
Here is a link that appears to show some of the new stuff.  Performers have different tops and the rollers look different. 

I love the smell of a evening cook...

Did anyone notice those black tables on the performers in the last few pictures.  Now that I look at the vent to handle orientation it might have something to do with lid vents getting bent on the lid bails. And those performers lid bails look different also more open or further away from the kettle bowl.

[zavod44]

I agree

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[glrasmussen]

Bolt on or not, I can imagine a Euro lime or white being in some stables, if they become available...

[zavod44]

The dark metallic blue is awesome

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[dwnthehatch]

Did anyone notice those black tables on the performers in the last few pictures. 

They look like the painted metal tables on the performer silver with the folding table.

[Dan NY]

WOW this thread has been a lot to take in.  Im not a big fan of change so this is going to be a little tough to handle at first but I'm sure I will get used to it. 

The dark metallic blue is awesome

Dark metallic blue? did I miss something?

http://www.anotherpintplease.com/2014/07/guerrilla-grilling-weber-shoot.html?m=1
Here is a link that appears to show some of the new stuff.  Performers have different tops and the rollers look different. 

Photo #9 is that a new red or is it the crimson? or is it just the copper in low light?

[1buckie]

WOW this thread has been a lot to take in.  Im not a big fan of change so this is going to be a little tough to handle at first but I'm sure I will get used to it. 

The dark metallic blue is awesome

Dark metallic blue? did I miss something?

Here's the metallic Blue from another thread.....on the left..........

And here's some up close pics of those grills from a german weber store...







http://instagram.com/weber_grillacademy_gruendau

[Dan NY]

WOW this thread has been a lot to take in.  Im not a big fan of change so this is going to be a little tough to handle at first but I'm sure I will get used to it. 

The dark metallic blue is awesome

Dark metallic blue? did I miss something?

Here's the metallic Blue from another thread.....on the left..........

And here's some up close pics of those grills from a german weber store...







http://instagram.com/weber_grillacademy_gruendau

Oh yes I forgot about that one.  I really love that color.  Thanks 1Buckie

[Dan NY]

And here's some up close pics of those grills from a german weber store...







http://instagram.com/weber_grillacademy_gruendau

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The Euro 22's in these photos still have the handle going the "correct" way.  I wonder what he thought is behind the change.

[AZ_MIKEY]

Also vent to thermometer orientation is different.  Therm is now away from the draft created by the lid vent.

[pbe gummi bear]

This change doesn't bother me too much, will definitely be easier to customize. I am concerned though that they might eventually do a bolt on damper for all kettles, those are not good.

I doubt it. A bolt on damper adds extra parts, assembly complexity, and weber probably doesn't want the vent serial # moving from the lid.

[MaxBobcat]

Hmmm.  I don't like the way the metal handles will look on some colored kettles.  I think I saw on the APP post, a shot of a green performer lid with the metal handles and it didn't look too good IMHO.  Just reminds me of the Chinese grills I see at WalMart and Academy.  Same type of bolt on pieces.   I think it will look a little better on the black/ivory kettles than the colors. 

I will still be first in line if they offer a 22 Ivory MT over in the US.   

[SixZeroFour]

I like the larger lid bale on the performers! and the table surface is also completely smooth like a butcher block as opposed to the small lip on current models - another nice touch!

I will still be first in line if they offer a 22 Ivory MT over in the US.   

x2 - SOMEDAY I will own an ivory whether it comes here or not!

[zavod44]

You can always paint the metal handle to match?

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