Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the home for grapplers and martial artists around the world. If you are in the market to purchase a new Gi and have been combing the web to find the best BJJ Gi this post is for you. We bought and tested out Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Jiu-Jitsu Gi for the past couple of months and wanted to share what we have experienced. Overall, it was not the best purchase we made and unfortunately makes it to the bottom of our top 5.
Let’s dive in.
Competition: Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight BJJ Gi
Okay, so I had high hopes for this Gi when I first bought it. Hayabusa is a well-known fightwear brand that has some sick-looking gear. Naturally, when I bought the lightweight jiu-jitsu gi I was hoping to have the same kind of quality as some of their other Gi but I slowly realized it was not what I hoped for it to be.
Not to say this Gi is not high quality, I just felt as though it had some problems. The biggest were the sizing, the durability, and the weight. For a lightweight gi I felt as though that it was still on the heavier side compared to something like the Gold BJJ Gi I have. Also, with this Gi being $120, I was hoping that no issues would arise with the quality of the product but again was mistaken.
After a couple of uses and air dry sessions, the Gi did experience some sun bleaching. Sure, that may have been my fault to a degree but it has yet to happen to any of the other gi’s I own. Also, sizing was a bit off so that also adds to it.
In this video I go over some of the issues outlined in this article so check it out:
Hayabusa Lightweight Gi Review
Pros
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Semi-Affordable
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Easy to purchase right through Amazon
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Breathable when you train in it
Cons
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Heavier than other lightweight jiu-jitsu gis
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Sizing chart is off
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Sun-bleached after a handful of uses
This gi’s ultra-lightweight construction allows you to move fluidly with no restriction as you roll. Its fabric is perfect for competition, and its durability makes it the perfect training gi as well. Dominate the mat in a Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Gi!
The updated list of Best BJJ Gi will showcase new pairs as we get around to updates. This list is trusted and showcases some of the top brands in the space. If you are a brand and want to see how you stack up on the list feel free to reach out for an advertising opportunity.
Best BJJ Gi List
The updated list of Best BJJ Gis will showcase new pairs as we get around to updates.
Here is the running list we have put together with the corresponding score:
- Gold BJJ 9.6 / 10 – review
- Origin Atleta Gi 9.5 / 10 – review
- Future Kimonos (not sold anymore) 9.5 / 10 – review
- Origin Nomad BJJ Gi (review live soon)
- Venum x Assassin’s Creed Shadows 9.25 / 10 – review
- Sanabul Highlight Pro 8.8/ 10 – review
- Sanabul Core Series 8.5 / 10 – review
- Sanabul Essentials 8 / 10 – review
- Elite Sports 7.4 / 10 – review
- Shogun Jiu Jitsu 7.3 /10 – review
- Moya Brand (no score)
- Hayabusa Gi (no score) – review
Graveyard Scale Criteria for BJJ Gi’s
To keep reviews consistent, each product type has tailored categories while still balancing to 10 points. For BJJ Gis, here’s the breakdown:
- Fit & Comfort – 2 points
- Mobility & Weight – 2 points
- Shrinkage & Maintenance – 2 points
- Durability & Construction – 2 points
- Price & Value – 2 points