Tatami Fightwear Estilo Premier Gi Review
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Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by Tatami or any other gi company. This is a voluntary review of their product.
Overview
Even the bag is stylin!
When it comes to BJJ gis, some people really go for the bling while others want their gi as plain as possible. But there’s a big market that wants something smack dab in the middle; a stylish, quality gi that won’t cost too much. The Estilo Premier fits that bill.
I won’t have a chance to take it for a test drive for a week or two; but even so, I’m impressed with this gi. Tatami Fightwear is obviously a company that makes a concerted effort to improve their product with each iteration.
When I ordered the Estilo, I broke down and bought a black Zero-G as well (which I consider one of the smartest-looking gis on the market). I’ll periodically compare the Estilo to the Zero-G, my Gameness Pearl and Padilla & Sons Lightweight.
Looks
Colors and stitching
Estilo (“style” in Spanish) is a fitting name for this gi. It’s perfect for those who want a trendy look without feeling like they bought their gi at the Buckle. Top to bottom, the black contrast stitching really pops out against the white cotton, adding a nice flair without being too overbearing. This looks particularly handsome on the pants and on the lapel. It even comes with its own pearl weave bag!
Because my crappy photo doesn’t do the gi justice, here is the official photo from the Tatami website:
And here it is on me:
Let’s just say there’s room for improvement in my photography department.
As you can see, it’s a little baggy on me, but I’ll remedy this soon. More on that later.
A contrast collar and sleeve taping would have been cool, but I think Tatami made the right decision by sticking mostly to contrast stitching. More taping would have made this gi look like a Keiko Raca rip-off. Instead, the Estilo takes that subtly stylish look and bumps it up to the next level.
Cut and Fit
I haven’t been a BJJ player long enough to hoard a lot of gis, but I’d compare this gi to the Gameness Pearl – my very first gi. They are similar in weight and feel…except the Estilo has better-fitting pants and looks a heck of a lot sexier.
For us walking broomsticks, it’s a boon when a company like Tatami allows you to mix pant and jacket sizes, which Tatami does free of charge. Going with any single size usually ends up leaving me with pants that are too short and a jacket that is too baggy.
Remarkably, I actually didn’t end up doing that this time around. After consulting with Gareth, I went straight for the A4. It’s a little big, but I prefer careful shrinking to get the perfect size as opposed to ordering something smaller and risking accidental shrinkage.
Measurements
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