I have owned all things Rec Tec since they first came out with the exception of the new grills larger than the Bull 700. All I can say is, 'Don't knock it til you try it!" We have placed highly in several comps using these grills and they have never let us down. So far great smoke rings and great smoke flavor from them. If I desire a little more smoke flavor I just add the use of my Amazin Smoker Tube to help out which is what most people using any pellet grills do also including the Yoder guys. Some of their marketing aside, these are a great bunch of folks, with second to none customer service, and a 6 year warranty to boot.