How big of a floating hinge do you need for paninis?

Question

All the George foreman grills I've seen so far say they have a 1-inch floating hinge, and I've also looked at other griddles/grills, which do not specify hinge size. Is 1 inch enough for paninis, or should I look for one that opens wider?

Answer 1

1 in to 2 in is what I was told when I was given mine. But before that I used a grill pan and a cast iron one to get the same result. Worked just great til I got one as a gift. For mass production I use my old method and my new panini press, but you dont need one to  make a good panini.