Best Gi out there?

3 year(s) ago • 40307 views • 98 replies

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I have had a few different gi brands through the years. Wanted to see what everyone's favorite brand / specific gi is to get an idea of what's out there that I might be missing.

Price isn't really a barrier. Looking for quality, fit, and aesthetics. 🤙

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I have 20 different gis right now. My most comfortable jackets are made of bamboo - Lucky Gi and Inverted Gear both make bamboo gis. I’ve had Origin, and all of their gis are too soft and slippery, some people love that though.

Although, in the end I just keep getting more Hyperfly gis. They keep having cool designs and their stuff feels good and lasts a long time. My all time favorite gi they don’t make anymore - The Racer, by Hyperfly. It looks inspired by a motorcycle racing leather with stripes on the sleeves.

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Any Gi Nicholas Meregali is wearing!

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I buy mostly CTRL Industries. I like the cut and they typically put out fairly simplistic designs. I have a few Shoyorolls as well, but I’m not a fan of the business model and they put out a lot of weird looking designs as of late.

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Hyperfly is a pretty good fit, they got nice designs as well.
My Origins Jacket is way to loose too, but the Gi Pants from Origins are super good.
After I ve tried out Ruca which shrunk quiet a bit and still wearing my Inverted gear competition Gi till it gives up.
I use Hayabusa now, got a used one, because it’s so good to roll in I bought a next new one. I really like the rugged feel of it. My next Gi is properly a Hyperfly or Hayabusa. Lets see i love to wear them to until they fall apart and I need at least three of them due to washing and drying.
I’m curious what brands will come up here now.

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Two Hayabusa Gi’s
After some rounds

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Any that are on sale and < $80. My most durable, long lasting gi cost $48 with shipping.

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I’m a big fan of the Fuji Sūpāraito (“Super Light”). It’s very comfortable, it weighs next to nothing, and it’s breathable. It also looks good and is quite durable. I’m tall and skinny, so I appreciate the fact that Fuji offers long sizes (in addition to their regular and heavy sizes). It appears that they offer it in women’s sizes, too.

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Any that are on sale and < $80. My most durable, long lasting gi cost $48 with shipping.

Which one was that, Brian? My college students are always looking for a good, affordable gi. I have so far been recommending the Elite Sports gis since they are very affordable and yet still decent quality.

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Which one was that, Brian? My college students are always looking for a good, affordable gi. I have so far been recommending the Elite Sports gis since they are very affordable and yet still decent quality.

I bought a blue Versus gi about seven years ago and it looked great when I gave it away after five years of consistent wear. My girlfriend bought a white Sanabul gi about three years ago but the collar yellowed. She died it some ridiculous pastel color and now it looks like a high-end Gucci gi. Elite are also good gis for beginners, like you said. Those are what I push my white belts toward.

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I got experience on these:
- Tatami ZeroG (light weight, good quality)
- Tatami Estilo (more sturdy, great quality, will last years)
- Tatami Terere edition (fanciest one I ever had, got promoted to blue wearing one and didn't feel any whips, great gi)
- Gr1ps (multiple ones, they were all quite light and loose, but very stretchy, wouldn't recommend)
- Macaco Branco (great quality, however their A2L is a bit too tight for me to feel perfect)
- Kingz (their A2L is just perfect for me, definitely my favourite brand so far)

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Which one was that, Brian? My college students are always looking for a good, affordable gi. I have so far been recommending the Elite Sports gis since they are very affordable and yet still decent quality.

My gym has a wholesale deal with Fuji and you can get a Fuji starter gi for like $53 plus taxes and shipping. They make really solid stuff. I have a couple Fuji gis and like them.

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As an avid gi collector; I truly believe that the origin rift gi is currently the best. This company has redesigned your everyday bjj uniform to fit like a tailored glove specifically made for you, bc it literally is. The dragon weave makes all the difference. It’s as durable as pearl weave, comfortable as gold weave, breathable as ripstop or bamboo. Price is high, but the quality fits it’s value.
https://youtu.be/GMSl7h_BiSI

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Being a self proclaimed Gi hoarder, I have tried most make Gi's over the years and found that they all slightly differ in cut and shape.
With that in mind any that we recommend may not fit you the way you want it too so your best trying a few for fit before buying blindly.
For me Hypnotik are my favourite but they are no longer going however I have recently bought a Vanguard Kimonos Gi which I like immensely as its fits me perfectly,
Shop around as theres always deals to be had too.

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As an avid gi collector; I truly believe that the origin rift gi is currently the best. This company has redesigned your everyday bjj uniform to fit like a tailored glove specifically made for you, bc it literally is. The dragon weave makes all the difference. It’s as durable as pearl weave, comfortable as gold weave, breathable as ripstop or bamboo. Price is high, but the quality fits it’s value. https://youtu.be/GMSl7h_BiSI

Sorry not pay 325.00 for a GI,

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Sorry not pay 325.00 for a GI,

Same. I have an $89 gi I’ve used for more than a decade.

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Same. I have an $89 gi I’ve used for more than a decade.

Exactly, there is a cost to use ratio that in my opinion make that GI not worth the price. I have a few Flow Kimonos that I got on sale, best fitting GI I own that are over 10 years old. With no breakdown at all. Not even the collar. Now I have a large rotation of GI'S so that definitely helps.

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I feel like if I have an expensive gi people might expect me to actually be good at Jiu Jitsu.

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I feel like if I have an expensive gi people might expect me to actually be good at Jiu Jitsu.

Look good feel good roll good bro!

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I feel like if I have an expensive gi people might expect me to actually be good at Jiu Jitsu.

Matt this comment will not get the love it truly deserves. 😂 Well done.

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Look good feel good roll good bro!

I know a bunch of people who show up with the latest greatest, and can't roll to save there lives. Just because you look good doesn't translate to good rolling. I know some others that barely can afford membership dues, has mix matched GI, and taps people left and right. Jiu-jitsu is in your heart, not in your GI

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I feel like if I have an expensive gi people might expect me to actually be good at Jiu Jitsu.

yes that's a legitimate concern. It also paints a huge target on you wearing expensive fancy gear which is why I wear last week's used canvas gunny sacks that I rinse out and recycle lest anyone has the impression that I know what I'm doing cos my gear is a reflection of my skills (or lack of)

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I know a bunch of people who show up with the latest greatest, and can't roll to save there lives. Just because you look good doesn't translate to good rolling. I know some others that barely can afford membership dues, has mix matched GI, and taps people left and right. Jiu-jitsu is in your heart, not in your GI

Lmao I’m not suggesting that a new fancy gi turns a blue belt into a purple belt. But it can be a tiny difference maker - if you feel good maybe you finally go for something you don’t usually try. Or maybe you’re a tiny bit more fearless rolling with that person who always wrecks you and as a result your roll is 5% more competitive. Again, the gi is just clothes you wear. But maybe if you like it and feel confident it can be the difference in a bad day vs an average day. Or an average day vs a good day. (Edit for spelling)

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Will wearing this make me as good as Gilbert?

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My current gi line up is:
The Jeff Glover lucky
The 7th son shoyoroll
A gameness air light competition gi
And a hempsensation gi I bought off a friend who couldn't return it.

That hemp gi is better than anything else I've ever had. Next gi will be a hemp or a bamboo for sure. It's soooo much better than the traditional gi materials. Datsusara is where I bought my kids hemp gis from. No regrets.
Here's a list of a few other hemp gis. I know origin has some too but when I was shopping last time they were only doing limited runs of hemp.

https://wamaunderwear.com[...]-gi-brands

4 Best Hemp Gi Brands For BJJ

4 Best Hemp Gi Brands For BJJ

Find out the advantages of wearing a hemp gi for your Brazilian jiu jitsu practice, plus where to buy the four best hemp jiu jitsu gis on the market!

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I like flow, origin, kings and Manto. Flow fits the best, and I want a new one. But I’m poor, and I think my wife kills me if I buy another Gi.

Bobby McMasters

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...And a hempsensation gi I bought off a friend who couldn't return it. That hemp gi is better than anything else I've ever had...

The hemp sensation is not hemp after all. It's a total fake, just FYI.

http://meerkat69.blogspot[...]n.html?m=1

Gi Review: Hemp Sensation by Submission Fight Co

Gi Review: Hemp Sensation by Submission Fight Co

Summary A good quality and well fitting gi made from a material claimed to be stronger than cotton and antimicrobial. Disclosures I h...

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I have a couple Mantos and they’ve held up for a long time.

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Best feeling Origin Rift
Best looking Shoyoroll 7th son
Best durability Ronin 47
Best lightweight venom v2
Best on hot day Shoyoroll Undefeated v2
Best on cold day Hayabusa Punisher

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Fuji Elemental gi ... I love that the stitching and logos are all the same colour as the gi. Simple, light, not flashy, affordable and comfortable.

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