Gi reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 214 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Gi brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bjj, r/jiujitsu, r/BJJWomen, r/rs2vietnam, r/judo. Top-rated brands include Tatami (4.4/5), Fuji (4.5/5), Origin (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews214
Subreddits7
Posts44
Brands68
Products54
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#1
Tatami
4.4
(20)
"Kingz and Tatami are my favorite"
"Tatami gis have held up very well for me."
"Tatami gis are the best. They're comfortable and don't really shrink."
"Tatami. Hit up their sale stuff."
"Tatami."
"Tatami has some great sales and I've been really impressed with both their kid and adult gis."
"Tatami has crazy sales all the time."
"Tatami's are dirt cheap right now. Look at the traveler or ultralight."
"Tatami's are dirt cheap right now. Look at the traveler or ultralight."
"Love both companies you can't lose with either."
#2
Fuji
4.5
(17)
"You can’t go wrong. Order from their site specifically to get best product."
"Fuji sells a H (heavy) size. I have very big legs and they fit great."
"The Fuji Suparaito is a favorite among many but they have a bunch of nice gis."
"I'm a big fan of the Fuji Suparaito gi - they come in several colors... Get him a Suparaito - he'll absolutely love it."
"I love Progress. Fuji's are durable as hell, they're like the default."
"Fuji Suparaito come pre-shrunk and don't change at all machine washing and drying."
"Durability is excellent for what you pay for, customer service is great."
"Fuji"
"I found Fuji to be the most roomy for me and durable."
"Fuji has some lanky gis"
#3
Origin
4.7
(15)
"Origin. I have 3 and they are great."
"Origin and Hyperfly"
"Origin has been great for me. You order the top and bottom separately in the size you need so it works well for my gorilla body."
"For Gi, phalanx for rashguard."
"BEst for the money you can find!"
"It’s not close."
"I really like my Origin gi. Fits good, love love love the belt for the pants, lasts a long time."
"I think origin gis are the best. Nothing else like them and are practically tailored to fit."
"My recommendation is spend the money and get an Origin gi but the pro pants w/ a belt."
"Origin is the best. code: “ZEN10” for 10% off."
#4
Hyperfly
4.8
(12)
"The coolest and most functional gi bag I have."
"Makes the best ones."
"I always go back to my Hyperfly and Wartribe gis."
"Hyperfly Starlyte, Gold Aeroweave, or Shoyoroll WazAir would be my choices."
"Hyperfly has a bunch of anime theme merchandise"
"I have a Hyperfly also (the heavy ass judofly) and the quality is very high."
"The hyperfly hyperlyte folds up pretty small."
"Hyperfly, can't go wrong. Plenty of options and durable."
"Hyperfly has a lot of options and are super affordable."
"I wear Hyperfly and 93 brand the most."
#5
Gold
4.6
(8)
"GoldBJJ gis, especially the aeroweave. Never had a gi fit so well."
"I love my golds aeroweave"
"Gold Aeroweave. If you’re mil I think it’s 30% off. I got 2 for like 150$"
"Gold Ultralight is so comfortable I'd wear it as regular clothing."
"Is a badass gi. I just got it and love it."
"Gold"
"Gold are very oversized, get a size smaller than normal"
"I also love my Gold Aero weave. They aren't IBJJF approved but perfect for summer training."
#6
Gaidama
4.9
(7)
"Gaidama are ace as a company."
"Gaidama spats, hands down! They're spendy but will last forever. Super comfortable, too."
"Another vote for the Gaidama spats! After a year of only having one pair, I bought the 3 pack because I love them so much."
"So for no gi, I’m team Gaidama all the way. I wear my spats to the gym to lift as well, lol they are just so comfortable."
"Gaidama board shorts, compression shorts, and spats are all amazing."
"I love my gaidama leggings, they’re the best leggings ive ever worn."
"Which was enough to get me to order a spat/rashguard combo."
#7
Shoyoroll
4.6
(7)
"For me it’s pre-2016 shoyoroll and a&p for their gi’s because they fit me right out of the bag and last forever."
"I think everyone in here would appreciate a nice shoyoroll or albino preto!"
"Shoyoroll get my vote."
"Shoyoroll."
"Their "t" Gis are very tall"
"I got a few shoyoroll gis over the years that have lasted 12+ years."
"My personal best fit Gi is Shoyoroll and A&P."
#8
Trench Gun
5.0
(6)
"Trench Gun with 04 buckshot, guarantee hit on 100m"
"Trenchgun with 00"
"Trenchgun for open maps shakeout for cqc."
"Trench Gun because B A Y O N E T :D"
"Trench gun is your best all around."
"Trench gun is the best sniper in the game"
#9
Kingz
4.3
(7)
"Kingz and Tatami are my favorite"
"Kingz has women’s cut gi’s. I own and like this one with pink/purple logos."
"I like kings and Atama Gi’s for value and durability."
"Kingz ultra light."
"I like kingz, fuji, bearfoot."
"I ordered a Kingz A5."
"I got mine from Kingz, they have a good selection for $110."
#10
Gold BJJ
4.8
(5)
"Gold BJJ is the best haha"
"I second Gold BJJ."
"I swear by Gold BJJ I think they have the best Gi’s."
"My wife has a gi from gold BJJ that she likes a lot. Very soft and high quality and fits her body."
"I like Gold BJJ. There is lots of room in the arms and legs (for big thighs and legs)."
#11
War Tribe
4.8
(5)
"War Tribe is the only brand I’ve tried that actually felt higher quality than the others (inc. Shoyoroll)."
"I got a War Tribe a couple months ago, been loving it"
"Wartribe all day long"
"I have a black gi from War Tribe called Hydrogen, has pink stitching accents and is one of my fav!"
"I like war tribe. The inside art is awesome and super comfy."
#12
Elite
4.0
(5)
"Elite has a pretty purple gi!"
"Been using elite and lafroi works great."
"Elite makes quality Gi for best price."
"Elite, Sanabul, and Breakpoint make good stuff for kids."
"Elite! Surprisingly good for the price."
#13
Stakeout
4.8
(4)
"Stakeout 100%. trench when you want to switch it up, ignore duckbill"
"Stakeout can do everything the other shotguns do but better"
"Stake out"
"Stakeout, sometimes you can got lucky long range shot"
#14
Phalanx
4.5
(4)
"Phalanx levelxblack hyperfly"
"My personal faves are phalanx and supernatural survival gear"
"I have one of their Gis and really like it too."
"Fit me the best and if you can get albino and preto during their sales i think it's great value."
#15
Inverted Gear
4.5
(4)
"Try Inverted Gear if you want to support a small business. Both are comfortable and durable."
"The best fitting for me, and would probably be my primary."
"There’s an inverted gear one on daily deals now."
"Inverted Gear."
#16
Duckbill
4.3
(4)
"Duckbill is fairly good in maps like Firebase Georgina."
"If you don’t run the duckbill you are not a true RS2 chad player"
"Duckbil, you can shout 'QUACK' Every time tou git someone with it!"
"Duckbill"
#17
Sanabul
4.0
(4)
"If so, sanabuls are cheap and hold up well."
"Sanunbul, or elite"
"For lower budget, sanabul is great."
"Sanabul is another great brand for low cost great that will get the job done."
#18
Venum
3.8
(4)
"I like venum GIs, and they usually have good sales I just got a brand new one for $50 online"
"I still use a venum gi after 3 years, I love em, they are cheap and can last."
"I've been wearing a handful of venum gis over the years. I like the 2.0 the best."
"Venom is fine they’re the first gi I got when I started and it’s held up for 5 years."
#19
KuSakura
5.0
(3)
"98% accuracy on fit."
"If you want something custom made and don't mind spending a few bucks, kusakura can make his that will fit your specific height weight ratio."
"If you’ve got the budget - KuSakura Gi are just next level."
#20
Half Sumo
4.7
(3)
"Half Sumo."
"Half sumo has some really pretty stuff."
"Half Sumo makes some really fun designs for the spats."
#21
Ronin
4.7
(3)
"I've worn and recommended Ronin my whole adult life for both karate and jiujitsu"
"I have a ronin gi swear it's the best gi iv had and i only have 4 overall."
"If you want decent and budget friendly ronin brand on Amazon really isn’t bad at all."
#22
Scramble
4.7
(3)
"Scramble stuff is my go to gi everytime their quality is amazing for the price and it took a day to get to my house"
"I love the gi's and love the kits."
"Good high quality gear."
#23
Mizuno
4.3
(3)
"Mizuno do up to size 7 in their kits."
"I like Mizuno's personally."
"I have big thighs and wear mizuno."
#24
Tokaido
4.3
(3)
"TLDR: TOKAIDO for cost/quality/longevity + A-cut balance, is my recommendation."
"Tokaido and Arawaza are good choices. I have gis from them and they're good."
"I love my tokadio it's a heavy gi but it's solid perfect for katas."
#25
Adidas
4.3
(3)
"Adidas Champion III 750 - My go to."
"I prefer Adidas because they have slim fit."
"If you like the fit of your Adidas gi, get one from them."
#26
VHTS
4.0
(3)
"Quality is very good, really cool aesthetics IMO. Expensive, but worth it for me."
"I have VHTS, Scramble Gi's and these fit a lot skinnier than other ones I have."
"They have some dragon ball z themed and racer themes out right now."
#27
Progress
4.0
(3)
"Progress has a white gi with lavender stitching and accents."
"These gis stayed the same size and never ripped after years of heavyweights pulling at them."
"Progress shorts with the built in liner, or compression biker shorts with grappling shorts over the top."
#28
Flow
5.0
(2)
"Flow Alpine series"
"My favorite light weight without being 100% ripstop are the Flow Alpine series."
#29
xMartial
5.0
(2)
"They have great designs to choose and the quality is great!"
"The best designs for rash guards is by far xMartial but the most Comfortable ones I own are from Gold BJJ"
#30
93brand
4.5
(2)
"I love my 93Brand gi."
"The best value are some of the 93Brand gis from BJJHQ."
#31
Trench
4.5
(2)
"Trench with No.4 buck"
"Trench is a good choice for anything but tight CQB."
#32
Wartribe
4.0
(2)
"Wartribe."
"My most recent gi purchase from them would be great for travel."
#33
Gorilla Gear
4.0
(2)
"I've heard good things about Gorilla Gear but never tried them."
"Gorilla gear makes gis for the big boys."
#34
Albino & Preto
4.0
(2)
"As a slim, short lady, I have found albino & preto’s fitted gis fit me well."
"Albino and preto."
#35
Judo Gi
3.5
(2)
"Get judo gi. But depends which brand you buy."
"Try to get a judo gi (people might not like this) get the cheaper one so you can get multiple."
#36
Goldbjj Backpack
5.0
(1)
"Makes a nice backpack i really like."
#37
Datsusara Gear Bag
5.0
(1)
"The best I’ve had, and I’ve tried a few."
#38
Satori
5.0
(1)
"I have 2 custom made Gi’s from this place in Canada."
#39
MEC 90L Duffle
5.0
(1)
"Big enough for all my Jiu-Jitsu stuff as well as boxing gloves, shin pads, and toiletries with room to spare"
#40
RUDIS
5.0
(1)
"Super legit, makes me feel like Batman"
#41
Sanabal
5.0
(1)
"My Sanabal gi has lasted the longest."
#42
Datsusara
5.0
(1)
"The datsusara A3 fits perfectly."
#43
HalfSumo
5.0
(1)
"It’s awesome- Gi material, belt pockets, came with washable drawstring bag."
#44
Fenom Kimonos
5.0
(1)
"My wife loves Fenom Kimonos! Made by women for women's bodies."
#45
Arawaza
5.0
(1)
"Personally use the Arawaza Black Diamond which I believe comes pretty close."
#46
Shureido
5.0
(1)
"I really like Shureido alot, specially their Kata gi."
#47
Danrho
5.0
(1)
"Great quality, love it!"
#48
Kusakura
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend getting a tailored Kusakura Taisho gi."
#49
Seishin
5.0
(1)
"The Okinawa version is ridiculously good."
#50
Flow Kimonos
5.0
(1)
"Super light (feather much more so) and so much more comfortable than the 'standard' gis."
#51
Black Market Kimonos
5.0
(1)
"Super light, dries super fast and packs down for travel really well."
#52
Lanky Jiu Jitsu
5.0
(1)
"Specifically make GI that have longer arms and legs."
#53
Enois
5.0
(1)
"They’re 89 dollars for Black Friday, I just ordered one, my first one lasted 4 years."
#54
Harbok
4.0
(1)
"Bjj hq is a general retailer, harbok is my favorite brand fit."
#55
A by VHTS
4.0
(1)
"A by VHTS has a really cute pink/purple gi!"
#56
Fuji Gi Bag
4.0
(1)
"I have a Fuji bag I use for gi."
#57
Lanky Fight Gear
4.0
(1)
"I’ve seen Lanky Fight Gear gis mentioned for tall folks."
#58
SMAI Kaminari X
4.0
(1)
"SMAI Kaminari X, Arawaza Black Diamond and Seishin have high waists."
#59
Anaconda
4.0
(1)
"I have a couple Anaconda rash guards that I like a lot."
#60
Ryukyu Sakura
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at Ryukyu Sakura, it was developed with a female kata specialist."
#61
Carry Fire
4.0
(1)
"Check out carry fire. Guy at my gym owns it, they look & feel great."
#62
Mugen
4.0
(1)
"I use Mugen Ki."
#63
AWMA
4.0
(1)
"I've always just bought basic AWMA brand uniforms and have done just fine."
#64
Kings
4.0
(1)
"The professionals wear a lot of kings gis."
#65
Contender
4.0
(1)
"It's supposed to be a bit higher tier than the 2.0 so go for it is my advice."
#66
Groundgame.ie
4.0
(1)
"Groundgame.ie if delivery needs to be quick."
#67
Combat Corner
4.0
(1)
"Combat corner HWD."
#68
Hypelyte
4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about."
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