Review by Mr. A-Z
I’ll give it to you straight, I like Batman (who doesn’t?!) and when I saw Shoyoroll was going to release a Superman vs Batman kind of gi, I knew I had to get the Batman. The actual details of the gi are great although there were some loose threads on the Shoyoroll logo on the arm.
The pants were well made, better than the top, in my opinion; no loose stitching or threads or any of that sort. The bag that came with the gi was standard too; nothing out of the ordinary really.
I enjoyed the gi pants the most. The Batman pants are 10oz poly cotton. And again, it feels really sturdy. It actually feels a lot more durable than my other gi pants.
I traced my hands on every patch, lining and embroidery on the gi and it felt secure in place and well made (except for the one on the arms that I described during my initial impression).
I moved around the house with the gi on trying to emulate some Jiu-Jitsu movements. The gi felt snug and secure yet it did not really restrict my movement, which was how I liked my gis to fit. The pants were the best. It lightly hugged my monster thighs (yeah, I don’t forget leg day), but I was still able to do the basic movements such as shrimping and squatting.
The drawstring rope system was great unlike some of the gi pants I have. Whenever I tied the rope, it would stay on regardless of the movements.
It felt good. Due to the snug fit of the gi and pants, it was certainly harder to grab onto and establish grips. The thick lapel also helped me defend incoming chokes. As I got more rolls in and as sweat started to accumulate during the night’s training session, I noticed that the pants started getting baggy and loose. It wasn’t really an issue for me because the expansion was negligible yet slightly noticeable. (and it returned to its normal size after being washed and dried)
One major concern with the gi is that it bled. The yellow contrast on the pants and on the side of the gi bled all over. The first five or six washes were fine but after that it started bleeding. As I have stated before, I hand wash my gi’s and never use bleach.
I also always sun dry and air-dry them. I searched around the Internet to see if this was an isolated case and it turned out that other Shoyoroll Batman owners experienced this too.
Although the bleeding was not massive it was still obvious to some keen eyes. Overall conclusion: I thoroughly enjoyed the gi, its design, and its weave.
The colors were basic and it was still distinguishable. The gi was comfortable yet still felt like armor. I honestly have no qualms about this gi except for the loose embroidery of the Shoyoroll logo on the arm and the yellow parts of the gi bleeding.
I alerted Shoyoroll of this bleeding incident and they were quick to respond and were ready and willing to replace my entire gi. Boa, Shoyoroll.
Initial impression:
I’ll give it to you straight, I like Batman (who doesn’t?!) and when I saw Shoyoroll was going to release a Superman vs Batman kind of gi, I knew I had to get the Batman. The actual details of the gi are great although there were some loose threads on the Shoyoroll logo on the arm.
The pants were well made, better than the top, in my opinion; no loose stitching or threads or any of that sort. The bag that came with the gi was standard too; nothing out of the ordinary really.
Pre-roll review:
I tried on the gi as soon as I got it. A1 was perfect on me. You could feel the smoothness of the gi both inside and out. The pearl weave really shows. It feels durable yet gentle.
I enjoyed the gi pants the most. The Batman pants are 10oz poly cotton. And again, it feels really sturdy. It actually feels a lot more durable than my other gi pants.
I traced my hands on every patch, lining and embroidery on the gi and it felt secure in place and well made (except for the one on the arms that I described during my initial impression).
I moved around the house with the gi on trying to emulate some Jiu-Jitsu movements. The gi felt snug and secure yet it did not really restrict my movement, which was how I liked my gis to fit. The pants were the best. It lightly hugged my monster thighs (yeah, I don’t forget leg day), but I was still able to do the basic movements such as shrimping and squatting.
The drawstring rope system was great unlike some of the gi pants I have. Whenever I tied the rope, it would stay on regardless of the movements.
During-the-roll review:
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| ahh stain fuck it! |
It felt good. Due to the snug fit of the gi and pants, it was certainly harder to grab onto and establish grips. The thick lapel also helped me defend incoming chokes. As I got more rolls in and as sweat started to accumulate during the night’s training session, I noticed that the pants started getting baggy and loose. It wasn’t really an issue for me because the expansion was negligible yet slightly noticeable. (and it returned to its normal size after being washed and dried)
Post-roll review:
It’s a good gi for sure. The gi and pants feel great. It was all a mixture of durable, aesthetic, and lightweight. Even after a few training sessions and washes in, the gi and pants were true to its size and did not shrink.
One major concern with the gi is that it bled. The yellow contrast on the pants and on the side of the gi bled all over. The first five or six washes were fine but after that it started bleeding. As I have stated before, I hand wash my gi’s and never use bleach.
I also always sun dry and air-dry them. I searched around the Internet to see if this was an isolated case and it turned out that other Shoyoroll Batman owners experienced this too.
Although the bleeding was not massive it was still obvious to some keen eyes. Overall conclusion: I thoroughly enjoyed the gi, its design, and its weave.
The colors were basic and it was still distinguishable. The gi was comfortable yet still felt like armor. I honestly have no qualms about this gi except for the loose embroidery of the Shoyoroll logo on the arm and the yellow parts of the gi bleeding.
I alerted Shoyoroll of this bleeding incident and they were quick to respond and were ready and willing to replace my entire gi. Boa, Shoyoroll.
Labels: batman, comp standard XV, shoyoroll
