This past weekend, I came across a couple of reviews, one from GearJunkie and the other from Engadget, each focusing on Traeger’s wood pellet grill. For a moment I thought, it might be an old smoker that Traeger sent to the two publications. Still, then I came across the CNET and T3 pieces, confirming that Traeger has indeed launched a brand-new Woodridge Series, which includes three models: Woodridge, Woodridge Pro, and Woodridge Elite. Since it’s not quite the grilling season, I suspect Traeger wants to ensure that it has a marketing strategy set right before its fierce competitor Weber introduces something low-priced yet drool-worthy, which it has done as reported by Endadget.
Anyway, Traeger’s latest entry-level model starts at $800 and features WiFIRE technology, allowing it to connect to the Traeger app via Bluetooth. The app allows you to remotely monitor and adjust grill settings without needing to be right next to it.
The basic version of Woodridge offers a cooking space of 860 square inches. This is decent enough to house eight rib racks simultaneously. What separates the Pro and the Elite version from the basic model is the difference in grilling space. The Woodridge Pro and Woodridge Elite boast 970 square inches of grilling space, with the latter even featuring an enclosed bottom to store grilling accessories.
The Pro and Elite version also features a Super Smoke mode that maximizes smoke flow even more than the original to add even richer flavors. On top of that, the Elite model also has an additional 1,100-watt infrared burner on the side that is perfect for searing, sautéing, and deep-frying, while also providing additional cooking space, making it ideal for larger gatherings.
Unlike other grills coming from the foundries of Traeger though, the Woodridge range doesn’t feature any touchscreen control, implying you would have to rely on a simple set of buttons for timers, food probes, ignition, and menu. Not to mention, it has a multi-color display with large numbers that make temperature, time, and other stats easy to see, even from a distance. And as is the case with grills, there is a single knob that allows you to scroll through and adjust temperature settings and more.
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The Woodridge Pro starts at $1000, while the Elite version would cost $1600. All three models can be availed from Traeger’s official website. With the introduction of three brand new grills, Traeger clearly wants to challenge the monopoly of Weber and aims to outshine its arch-rival at a lucrative price point.
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