Today, Ooni Pizza Ovens announced the launch of their new product, the Koda 2 Max, a 24-inch pizza oven featuring an advanced gas system. This system enables the cooking of multiple pizzas or various dishes simultaneously, making it an ideal choice for family meals or gatherings. The Koda 2 Max is designed for ease of use with a digital thermometer hub and smartphone connectivity, enhancing the cooking experience with real-time notifications and tips through the Ooni app.
Kristian Tapaninaho, the Founder and Co-CEO of Ooni, highlighted that the Koda 2 Max represents the pinnacle of their offerings, building on the success of the Koda 16. The new model promises an uncomplicated gas-only operation and is the result of extensive testing and innovation by Ooni’s team. It boasts a large 24-inch cordierite cooking surface that heats up to 950 °F (500 °C), accommodating either one 20-inch New York-style pizza, two 12-inch pizzas, or three 10-inch pizzas at once.
Ooni has incorporated their newly developed G2 Gas Technology in the Koda 2 Max, which offers even heat distribution and a quicker reheating time between bakes. The oven features two independently controlled gas burners that allow for dual-zone cooking at varied temperatures. This versatility enables users to cook different styles of pizza or other dishes like searing salmon or cooking kebabs simultaneously.
Additional functionalities include a front-mounted digital temperature hub with air temperature readings from both sides of the oven and digital food probes for precise internal temperature measurements of roasting meats. The Koda 2 Max also introduces Ooni Connect™, allowing users to monitor the oven temperature remotely via the Ooni app.
The Koda 2 Max is available in two variants: one that runs on propane with a suggested retail price of $999, and another that uses natural gas, priced at $1049. It will be available for pre-order starting May 28th on Ooni’s website.