In 2014 Traeger introduced their PRO Series, upgraded versions of their Select, Lil’ Tex and Texas pellet smokers. What the new PRO smokers have that other Traegers don’t is Traeger’s logo stamped into the lid, a choice of colors, dual meat probes integrated into the digital controller, an additional upper grill shelf, and a hopper clean out door that lets you empty the hopper to change from one type wood pellet to another.
Design
The Select PRO and Traditional Select are Traeger’s only models on carts. They look like BBQ gas grills with a double door enclosure, side shelves and black powder coated hood and body with stainless steel trim. Select PRO has an upgraded digital controller. But, it’s still an older style notched dial control like those made by Ortech. Not bad, but once you get into this price range some competitors, like Green Mountain, feature more advanced touchpad controls that work better. Of course, having the new dual meat temp capability helps. But there is no way around it, these notched dial controllers are getting long in the tooth. Then again, most pellet smokers don’t have an enclosed cart.
Traeger often offers deals throughout the year. MSRPs are identical on traditional and PRO smokers. However, Traeger is trying to stick with the sticker price on their new PROs. They are also currently restricting sales to dealers and not going direct to the consumer as with older models.
Traeger Select PRO Pellet Smoker Quality
Traeger pioneered and popularized the pellet smoker and remains the best known brand since it is in wide distribution. The consensus is that Traegers are reasonably well built, but some buyers complain that since manufacturing moved to China quality has dropped, especially on entry level models.
The Traeger Select PRO Pellet Smoker is offered in rustic bronze, metallic blue and black. All Traegers have porcelain enamel steel cooking grates.
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