The top of table is approx. 26.5 inches above the deck. The top of cooking grate is approx 36.5 inches above the deck. The top of handle on kettle cover is approx. 43 inches above the deck.
I went to Osh hardware and found that cooking grate height with a Joe, Smokey or jumbo is approx 6 to 7 inches higher than a performer on this table.
So no more bending over, I never obtained a performer as the table was too low for me.
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