The Pro Joe is the first in the new Revolution Series of ceramic grills by Kamado Joe. It has more cooking area than any Kamado grill available and measures 39.5"H x 28"W x 38"D with a weight of 575 lbs. The Pro Joe is intended for planned or existing outdoor kitchens. The combination of a brushed stainless steel shell and a polished handle, vents and hinge gives the Pro Joe a very distinctive aesthetic appeal, yet it will compliment the fixtures and outdoor appliances of other manufacturers. A stainless steel cart is also available.
The Pro Joe's shell is a three-component design with an inner ceramic core that averages 2" (5.1 cm) in thickness that is fully wrapped in a ceramic fiber insulation blanket, then housed in a 304 stainless steel outer shell. The main advantage of this new design is the superior heat retention for a "warm to the touch" feature that reduces the exterior temperature by more than half that of the interior temperature. A 400°F (204.4°C) inner temperature only yields an exterior temperature of 140°F (60°C).
The cooking area is an innovative two-tier configuration with an upper and lower set of 3/8" (1 cm) thick 304 stainless steel cooking grates. The 24.5" (62.2 cm) diameter upper grate has a cooking area of 471 sq in (1,196.3 sq cm). The lower grate measures 23.5" (59.7 cm) in diameter with a 434 sq in (1,102.4 sq cm) cooking area. The lower grate measures 23.5" in diameter with a 434 sq in cooking area. The lower grate's primary purpose is the ability to cook at a significantly higher temperature for true steakhouse searing.
Two new developments to the air flow system are a more precise set of controls and a proprietary air sealing system. The Pro Joe top and bottom vents are made of investment cast 304 stainless steel with a mirror finish, and the signature dampening system employs a set of markings for precise temperature control. Both vents have a redesigned gasket system that completely seals off the air flow to quicker cooling and lower fuel costs.
The "Perfectly Counterbalanced Hinge System" was created to offset the weight of the lid and offer static positioning. Only 8 lbs of force is required to raise the 175 lb (79.3 kg) lid from 0° to 70° and this new system allows the lid to remain stationary at positions as low as 10°.
