New style charcoal baskets vs. old school wire baskets?

[DrewZ]

One thing I don't have is a set of charcoal baskets.  For those that have used both, is there any functional difference between the new style baskets that can be had for $16 on Amazon and the old school wire baskets?  Thanks in advance,

[Scott Zee]

I have and use both.  The newer style hold more charcoal but also have a larger footprint. I use my wire baskets for hot n fast vortex style and they work great. They're  a little taller than the aluminum ones.

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[Scott Zee]

Actually , I think there were 2 different heights available on the wire baskets...someone else might know for sure

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[Bob BQ]

Actually , I think there were 2 different heights available on the wire baskets...someone else might know for sure

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Yes, I have one wire basket that is the same dimensions as the current stamped aluminum baskets. I'll see if I can locate the comparison pics that I have.


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[pbe gummi bear]

The stamped ones are more useful but the wire baskets have more soul.

[Scott Zee]

This.... http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=19397.0

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[Grillagin]

The stamped ones are more useful but the wire baskets have more soul.

X2  Well put, gummi.  The wire baskets have a cooler vibe. I have both and prefer old school stuff. 

[crowderjd]

This is one area where I prefer the new model.  I think I had the high version of the old baskets and I disliked how close they sat under the grate.

[Foster Dahlet]

The Kettle Pizza folks have a basket that is like the newer Weber basket, but They are stainless steel...

https://www.kettlepizza.com/product/kettlepizza-brand-weber-style-charcoal-baskets/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwp_UBRD7ARIsAMie3XazWb0Fh0v2eIft8vgi1it9I5CEisZ_ijNUDV0klKrQB_A58-RMUzgaAkL4EALw_wcB

Easily my favorite of all options....and I've owned original wire baskets & the new weber aluminum baskets.

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[cumminfourya]

I agree with @crowderjd. I have the taller set and they sit to close for me. However if that's what's in the kettle I'm using I use them.


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[Bob BQ]

Actually , I think there were 2 different heights available on the wire baskets...someone else might know for sure

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Yes, I have one wire basket that is the same dimensions as the current stamped aluminum baskets. I'll see if I can locate the comparison pics that I have.

This.... http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=19397.0

There you go. My comparison pix, as well as @SixZeroFour's are found in that link. Good detective work, @Scott Zee!