Lavatools Javelin Pro @ $54.99 or Thermapen mk4 @ $99

captjoe06 · 10-12-2015, 01:35 PM

Birthday present for myself which would you choose at those price points?

Lavatools Javelin Pro @ $54.99 or
Thermapen mk4 @ $99

sliding_billy · 10-12-2015, 01:40 PM

If the money is an issue, get a Thermapop. Otherwise (or a couple), there is no choice here IMO.

bvbull200 · 10-12-2015, 01:54 PM

You can get the classic Thermapen for $79. I don't see $20 worth of goodies in the Mk4 version.

For $99, though, I'd get a Thermopop ($19 when they have Open Box sales), a brisket, and a bottle of bourbon.

Shagdog · 10-12-2015, 02:00 PM

+1 on the thermopop. They're great. And much cheaper.

BUT as to the question at hand - If it came down to it, Thermoworks just has a better reputation, better customer service, etc etc. I would not think twice about spending a little extra on the thermapen over the lavatools.

pjtexas1 · 10-12-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Shagdog

+1 on the thermopop. They're great. And much cheaper.

BUT as to the question at hand - If it came down to it, Thermoworks just has a better reputation, better customer service, etc etc. I would not think twice about spending a little extra on the thermapen over the lavatools.

same here. i have the thermopop and the thermapen. love both of them. just not enough out there yet on the javelin yet.

Fwismoker · 10-12-2015, 02:09 PM

I know i like my lavasoft and really like the features on the new javelin pro so gotta try the Javelin Pro. I did a detailed comparison between that and the thermapen and just can't see why not to try to JP

el_matt · 10-12-2015, 05:45 PM

I only have a purple Thermopop, but it works fantastic. I use it, damn near, every cook. It's not as fast as a Thermopen, but +/- 2 seconds, works for me.

Matt

Fwismoker · 10-12-2015, 06:58 PM

Thermoworks will always win a poll like this because it's the main player but that lavasoft a'int too shabby.

DUBBAGA · 10-13-2015, 07:51 AM

If it helps to make your decision, there is a sale on the original Thermapen in White, Pink and Orange for 48hrs only - $69

http://thermoworks.com/products/ther...lor-Classic-cs

aawa · 10-13-2015, 08:11 AM

Thermoworks hit a homerun with the Thermapen.

It reads superfast and is super accurate.

However what separates it from the rest is the durability of the thermapen. The thing can take a beating and keep on ticking.

Ron_L · 10-13-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by aawa

Thermoworks hit a homerun with the Thermapen.

It reads superfast and is super accurate.

However what separates it from the rest is the durability of the thermapen. The thing can take a beating and keep on ticking.

That, and customer service. They are very responsive and will fix a Thermapen in the rare event that there is an issue for a reasonable fee (It used to be around $10, but I haven't had to do that for a long time.

AZRaptor · 10-13-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by aawa

Thermoworks hit a homerun with the Thermapen.

It reads superfast and is super accurate.

However what separates it from the rest is the durability of the thermapen. The thing can take a beating and keep on ticking.

It is durable, but I still don't recommend trying to lift a pork loin by sticking it with your Thermapen and lifting

, just go back inside and get a fork or put on your gloves.

That being said, the probe was able to be bent back straight.

As to which one to get I can only recommend Thermaworks, because I'd never heard of the other one until I saw this topic.

mbp · 10-13-2015, 09:46 AM

Since the Javelin Pro is a thermistor and not a thermocouple you would really have to compare it to the ThermoWorks Super-Fast RT600C which is $15 right now on thermoworks.com or the ThermoWorks Thermopop which is $29.

The Thermapen Mk4 is in a league all by itself!

mbp · 10-13-2015, 09:47 AM

What's is your favorite pellet smoker?

Fwismoker · 10-13-2015, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mbp

Since the Javelin Pro is a thermistor and not a thermocouple you would really have to compare it to the ThermoWorks Super-Fast RT600C which is $15 right now on thermoworks.com or the ThermoWorks Thermopop which is $29.

The Thermapen Mk4 is in a league all by itself!

I don't think i'd compare it to the RT600C which has a 5-6 second reading when the JPro has a 3-4 second and way more features. Maybe you're thinking of just the javelin aka lavasoft version.

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View Poll Results: Lavatools Javelin Pro @ $54.99 or Thermapen mk4 @ $99 at these price points
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10-12-2015, 01:35 PM	#1
captjoe06 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-03-15 Location: Gloucester, MA	Lavatools Javelin Pro @ $54.99 or Thermapen mk4 @ $99 Birthday present for myself which would you choose at those price points? Lavatools Javelin Pro @ $54.99 or Thermapen mk4 @ $99 __________________ Black Weber Smokey Joe Silver/ Black Weber 22 inch Kettle/ 18 inch WSM /Lime Green Weber Smokey Joe /3rd Gen Brick Red Weber Performer/1st Gen SS Green Performer

10-12-2015, 01:40 PM	#2
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	If the money is an issue, get a Thermapop. Otherwise (or a couple), there is no choice here IMO. __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

10-12-2015, 01:54 PM	#3
bvbull200 Take a breath! Join Date: 08-07-13 Location: Hurst	You can get the classic Thermapen for $79. I don't see $20 worth of goodies in the Mk4 version. For $99, though, I'd get a Thermopop ($19 when they have Open Box sales), a brisket, and a bottle of bourbon. __________________ Pitfaced BBQ Drum (2) / Pitfaced BBQ Keg / 22.5" OTG / pitfacedbbq.com / fb.com/pitfaced

10-12-2015, 02:00 PM	#4
Shagdog Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-13 Location: Grayslake, IL	+1 on the thermopop. They're great. And much cheaper. BUT as to the question at hand - If it came down to it, Thermoworks just has a better reputation, better customer service, etc etc. I would not think twice about spending a little extra on the thermapen over the lavatools. __________________ [FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3][SIZE=2]Matt[/SIZE] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"][SIZE=3][B]Come Join the fun in the Throwdowns![/B][/SIZE][/URL] [COLOR=Blue][SIZE=2]Shirley Fabrication 24x70 Trailer - UDS - Weber Kettle - WGA - Fire Pit Rotisserie - Shirley-Shagstone Griddle/Wok Cart - Carson Rodizio [B][SIZE=3][COLOR=Black]2016 Official BBQ Brethren Ribeye Master[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

10-12-2015, 02:09 PM	#6
Fwismoker somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-22-13 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana	I know i like my lavasoft and really like the features on the new javelin pro so gotta try the Javelin Pro. I did a detailed comparison between that and the thermapen and just can't see why not to try to JP __________________ Change the way you rotisserie for the BETTER![COLOR="Red"][B]Cajun Bandit Kits for your WSM or Weber Kettle Now Available![/B][/COLOR] Visit [COLOR="Red"]OctoForks[/COLOR] in Sales & Ventures Website & Blog: [url]www.octoforks.com[/url]

10-12-2015, 05:45 PM	#7
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	I only have a purple Thermopop, but it works fantastic. I use it, damn near, every cook. It's not as fast as a Thermopen, but +/- 2 seconds, works for me. Matt __________________ "Grandpa, you make the best meat, EVER!!"

10-12-2015, 06:58 PM	#8
Fwismoker somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-22-13 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana	Thermoworks will always win a poll like this because it's the main player but that lavasoft a'int too shabby. __________________ Change the way you rotisserie for the BETTER![COLOR="Red"][B]Cajun Bandit Kits for your WSM or Weber Kettle Now Available![/B][/COLOR] Visit [COLOR="Red"]OctoForks[/COLOR] in Sales & Ventures Website & Blog: [url]www.octoforks.com[/url]

10-13-2015, 07:51 AM	#9
DUBBAGA is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-31-11 Location: Beaumont, CA	If it helps to make your decision, there is a sale on the original Thermapen in White, Pink and Orange for 48hrs only - $69 http://thermoworks.com/products/ther...lor-Classic-cs __________________ [I][COLOR=Red][B]Green Card Q[/B][/COLOR][/I] - Pitmaster (term used loosely) KCBS MCBJ & CTC Humphrey's Long Weekender, UDS, Red Box Smoker, SJS/Tamale Pot Smoker, Weber Performer, Weber 18.5 OTS, Alton Brown Flower Pot Smoker (died), Blue Ember Gasser (died} Member of the Hall of Zero's (Noobians v. Veterans Throwdown)

10-13-2015, 08:11 AM	#10
aawa Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Thermoworks hit a homerun with the Thermapen. It reads superfast and is super accurate. However what separates it from the rest is the durability of the thermapen. The thing can take a beating and keep on ticking. __________________ ~Ren~ Fat Kids Club Founding Member

10-13-2015, 09:46 AM	#13
mbp Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 09-14-15 Location: Lehi, Utah	Compare the Javelin Pro To The Thermopop Since the Javelin Pro is a thermistor and not a thermocouple you would really have to compare it to the ThermoWorks Super-Fast RT600C which is $15 right now on thermoworks.com or the ThermoWorks Thermopop which is $29. The Thermapen Mk4 is in a league all by itself!

10-13-2015, 09:47 AM	#14
mbp Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 09-14-15 Location: Lehi, Utah	What's is your favorite pellet smoker?