What people love (and don’t love)
What people love
- Great build quality, durable and fits perfectly in the Weber 22” kettle.
- Increases cooking efficiency and reduces cook time while maintaining flavor.
- Versatile for direct, indirect, smoking, searing, and grilling different foods like chicken wings and pizza.
- Simple and easy to use, even for less experienced grillers.
- Helps charcoal last longer and retains heat very well.
- Good value and supports USA-made products.
What people don’t love
- A bit pricey compared to other options.
- Requires caution when using oil basting as it can cause flare-ups and be difficult to extinguish fire within the kettle.
A highly effective and versatile heat management tool that elevates charcoal grilling, with minor safety considerations.
Summary based on customer review evidence.
Quick facts
- Brand: VORTEX (IN)DIRECT HEAT
- Price: USD 37.97
- Rating: 4.80 (3353 reviews)
If you love charcoal flavor but want more control over heat zones, the Vortex (IN)DIRECT HEAT Medium is a simple add-on that can change how your grill cooks. Designed for charcoal grills, it helps concentrate or redirect heat so you can dial in everything from low-and-slow smoking to high-heat searing—without needing a new cooker.
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This medium size is built for broad compatibility, including Weber Kettle 22.5 or 26.5, Weber Smokey Mountain, and XL ceramic kamado-style grills like XL BGE & Kamado, plus Weber Summit, UDS, and more. The stainless steel construction is made for long-lasting use, and it’s the Original Vortex Brand made in the USA.
Whether you’re chasing crispy wings, a hard sear on steak, or a controlled indirect setup, this deflector is built to give you multiple cooking approaches in one compact tool.
- Medium size—fits & compatible with Weber Kettle 22.5 or 26.5, Weber Smokey Mountain, XL BGE & Kamado, Weber Summit, UDS, and more
- Stainless steel construction for long-lasting use
- Four cooking methods: indirect low & slow, indirect-direct high heat, direct high heat searing, and infrared radiant heat
- Designed to help deliver professional-style results like crispy wings and well-seared steaks
- Made in the USA (Original Vortex Brand); includes Vortex product label/brochure
At-a-glance: Brand: VORTEX (IN)DIRECT HEAT • Model: Vortex – Medium • Power/Fuel: Charcoal • Color/Material: Stainless Steel • Dimensions: 8"D x 12"W x 4.63"H • Weight: 1.3 lb • ASIN: B01GGDBLF2











