Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
BBQ-Toro 34 cm ceramic deflector stone for kamado
Ceramic deflector for indirect, low-and-slow cooking, if your kamado fits what the listing says
From€35
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Diameter
- 34 cm
- Weight
- 2.85 kg
- Material
- Ceramic (the listing does not give the type)
Quick answer
Only if you have checked it fits your kamado. It is a 34 cm, 2.85 kg ceramic deflector rated 4.5 on 58 reviews. The listing calls it 'Universal', mentions a 52 cm kamado, does not explain how it is supported and gives two different sizes (34 cm diameter and 42 x 41 x 3.5 cm).
A 34 cm ceramic stone, 2.85 kg, that shields the food from the coals. The listing calls it 'Universal' and mentions a 52 cm kamado but never says where it rests: measure before you buy.
The BBQ-Toro deflector stone (manufacturer part number RFL1) is a round, beige ceramic piece that sits between the coals and the food. The listing gives a 34 cm diameter in the title and in the 'Size' field, a weight of 2.85 kg and 'Ceramic' as the material, without saying which kind. BBQ-Toro is the German brand that also makes the [BBQ-Toro Haiiro 32 cm](/kamados/bbq-toro-haiiro-32) in our catalogue, which at 32 cm cannot take this 34 cm stone; the listing declares it for the KURO. On care, the listing says only 'hand wash'.
The job of a [deflector](/glosario#deflector) is to act as a heat shield: the coals heat the piece, the piece heats the chamber, and the food does not get direct heat. It is the basis of indirect cooking: at medium heat, like the chicken in [our spatchcock chicken recipe](/recetas/pollo-entero-espatchcock-kamado), or low, for a big cut that wants hours. The seller advertises it for roasting, smoking and baking, and suggests putting a pizza stone on top. That is what any deflector would do; the listing gives no temperature or duration figures, and we do not invent them. If you are unsure about direct versus indirect, [our guide to direct and indirect cooking](/guias/coccion-directa-vs-indirecta-kamado-deflector) explains it.
Fit is where the doubt lies. The title mentions a 52 cm ceramic kamado and the first bullet cites the BBQ-Toro KURO 'as well as other grills from other manufacturers'. It does not say whether the 52 cm is the outside diameter or the grate, so check your measurement before ordering. Our own arithmetic, not a listing figure: on a 46 cm grate (Large or Classic), a centred 34 cm piece leaves about 6 cm free on each side, and we do not know whether it covers the whole fire. On a 33 cm kamado (MiniMax, Joe Jr) the piece is larger than the grate. 'Universal' is what the title says; the listing does not explain what it rests on.
The drawbacks, as read on the listing. The sizes: 34 cm diameter in the title and in 'Size', but the table gives 42 x 41 x 3.5 cm; we do not know whether the second includes feet or packaging and we do not resolve it. The material: 'Ceramic', with no word on cordierite or anything else, and no maximum temperature. The evidence: 4.5 out of 5, but on only 58 reviews, a short sample. And Amazon ranks it 18th among pizza stones for barbecues and smokers, not among deflectors.
Verdict: a ceramic deflector from a German brand, reasonable on paper, with a listing that leaves the important questions unanswered. It is worth it if your kamado is the one it describes and you confirm that with a tape measure; if not, the part from your model's own maker is the safe bet. This rating comes from the listing, not from a hands-on test.
A reasonable deflector on paper, from a German brand, but with a listing that does not settle the fit. Without measuring your kamado, it is a gamble.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- 34 cm and 2.85 kg: a ceramic piece that shields the food from the coals
- Named maker on the listing (BBQ-Toro) and part number RFL1
- 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon, though on only 58 reviews
- Seller pitches it for indirect, smoking, baking and pizza with a stone on top
Cons
- Says 'Universal' and 52 cm kamado without explaining the support or what is measured
- Two sizes: 34 cm diameter in the title, 42 x 41 x 3.5 cm in the dimensions table
- Material 'Ceramic' with no type or maximum temperature; only 58 reviews
Who it's for
For anyone with a ceramic kamado of about 52 cm by its maker's figure, with no deflector of its own, who will measure diameter and support before buying.
Not for
If you own a Big Green Egg or a Kamado Joe, the deflector from your own brand is made for your model. Nor for 33 cm kamados: the piece is 34.
Specifications
- Diameter
- 34 cm
- Weight
- 2.85 kg
- Material
- Ceramic (the listing does not give the type)
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Goes well with
Rösle VARIO 25424: 30 cm cordierite pizza stone
The listing suggests combining this deflector with a pizza stone. The Rösle VARIO is cordierite, round, 30 cm, 1.5 cm thick and 2.1 kg. A round 30 cm stone on a 34 cm deflector rests entirely on it, with about 2 cm spare per side: that is our arithmetic, not compatibility declared by the sellers. Check that the pair fits under your kamado's dome.
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Weber 17896 – Premium Leather Gloves for Embers and Hot Grates
The stone weighs 2.85 kg and comes out hot when you switch from indirect to direct cooking. Leather gloves spare you from improvising with a cloth. They go with any deflector, not just this one, and are best at hand before you light the kamado, not once the coals are going and the piece is scorching hot.
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Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Standard (7429)
Low-temperature indirect cooking starts with a well-lit, steady bed of coals. A chimney starter lets you light the charcoal without firelighters inside the chamber and tip it in already glowing under the deflector. It is a companion buy: it depends neither on the size of the stone nor on whether it fits your kamado.
€31
FAQ
Will it fit my kamado?
We cannot confirm it from what the listing publishes. It says the stone is for a 52 cm ceramic kamado and fits the BBQ-Toro KURO and other grills, without explaining the support or whether the 52 cm is the outside or the grate. Measure your grate and look at where a 34 cm piece would rest; on a 33 cm kamado, the piece is larger than the grate. If in doubt, ask the seller before ordering.
Is it 34 cm or 42 x 41 cm?
The listing says both. The title and the 'Size' field give a 34 cm diameter; the dimensions table gives 42 long, 41 wide and 3.5 thick. The second may include feet, handles or packaging, but the listing does not say and we will not guess. If you need the exact figure to know whether it passes through your kamado's opening, write to the seller or measure it in hand.
How does it differ from the ConvEGGtor or a half-moon deflector?
Different shape and different audience. The Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor Large in our catalogue is the branded part for that kamado, and the half-moon deflectors in our catalogue are advertised for specific Kamado Joe models. This stone is round, 34 cm, and advertised for a 52 cm kamado with no model named beyond the KURO. If you own a Big Green Egg or a Kamado Joe, the sensible choice is a part declared for your model.
Can I put a pizza stone on top?
The seller suggests it in the fourth bullet: combine the deflector with a pizza stone. Geometrically it is reasonable, since a round 30 cm stone, like the Rösle VARIO, rests entirely on a 34 cm piece. The listing gives no maximum temperature for the deflector, so raise the heat slowly and do not put a cold stone on a very hot piece. Nor should you expect pizza-oven heat: the listing promises no such temperature.