You may be thinking to yourself that 26" isn't that much bigger than the 22". It makes a load of difference! Just last night I grilled several skewers of vegetables, a dozen sweet peppers, and several more skewers of shrimp at the same time. I finished the shrimp in a butter sauce in a 12" cast iron skillet off to the side and still had plenty of room to finish the vegetables.  It cooks just like the 22" we all know and love, but with way more room. The best grill purchase decision I'v made in a long time!