got me some new weber "original" utensils. got my dad a set of weber "basics" and I also got the hamburger kit that came with a weber "essentials" spatuala. so I decided to take some pictures and compare the 3.
at first look of the packages besides the essentials one that came solo they look good
the spatulas all are the same thickness in the aluminum. the handle on the basic feels good in your hand but the opening in the back of the handle is a little awkward cuz your finger tips rest right on it. and the bend is practically flat. the essentials one has a very large bend with solid hard plastic handle really nice feel in your hand but I can see the plastic becoming slippery when wet.
the originals one has a rubber wrapped handle that's thick and feels nice. the rubber though, is just rubber feels like it's a rubber sleeve glued on. the tip that has the weber logo is just a plastic peice that snaps together. it's also the shortest of the 3.
now on to the tongs
the tongs are very similar in style. I prefern the shape of the weber originals grippers. but I like the length of the basics.
here's the originals downside, the rubber on the handles is pressed in and flimsy around the edges.
over all, I like the basics. they are longer, have the right feel and the price is right. 2nd place is the essentials and 3rd is the originals.
hope this helped anyone looking to get a new set or weber utensils [emoji482]