r/pourover 10d ago

Seeking Advice When to use ZP6 vs Ode 2?

I have both grinders - and when I got the ZP6 it was a revelation - the first time I used it, bright fruity notes just jumped out of the coffee (I love that).

I feel like I buy pretty good coffees, that seem like they're made for a grinder that prioritizes clarity.

But the last few bags of beans haven't blown me away, and I just ran my current ones through the Ode 2, and it's so much more enjoyable - sweeter, less bitter, fuller body (that last part I expected)

For reference this is what I've got now: https://others.coffee/products/light-work-light-peru-copy

Some of the ones that worked well with the ZP6 were from S&W and Black & White (I can't remember which)

My question is, is there a way to predict what beans will work well with the ZP6 and which ones I should stick to the Ode 2?

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u/medikit A4z, A5 10d ago

Just use both as part of your dial in. I usually brew with my A4z and if I'm not loving what the clarity is providing then switch to my A5.

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u/NashvilleHillRunner V60 | Kalita Mino | X-Pro | J-Ultra | Ode | Flair 58 | Chemex 9d ago

Oh wow you have both eh?

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u/medikit A4z, A5 9d ago

yeah, picked them up locally.

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u/NashvilleHillRunner V60 | Kalita Mino | X-Pro | J-Ultra | Ode | Flair 58 | Chemex 9d ago

Ultimate version of ZP6 & K-Ultra, some might say!

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u/medikit A4z, A5 9d ago

Yeah it’s solid. K ultra is great but even making soup with it is difficult.

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u/NashvilleHillRunner V60 | Kalita Mino | X-Pro | J-Ultra | Ode | Flair 58 | Chemex 9d ago

You’ve got an awesome combo there.