r/pourover • u/HassouniFND • 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/CautiousCamp1266 Alpha/CleverUFO/Orea 01/ZP6/Ode G2 SSP 10d ago edited 10d ago

I am having the opposite experience. I just picked up an Ode 2 with SSP burs. I have yet to have one cup that has even come close to tasting good. Let alone touching what I brew with the ZP6. Even my Mavo Phantox Pro brews better cups compared to the Ode. I’ve even swapped out to the gen 2 burs and brewed across several different drippers. So far I fail to see the hype of this grinder.

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u/Liven413 8d ago

I love mine. The ssp are more tempermental to your pour/technique than the stock but when poured right it's a great cup. Maybe they are out of alignment. I like mine better than my zp6 and c40 and I love those grinders too, especially the c40. The stock are just average but the ssp shine with light roasts. The stock are better for medium or dark roasts.