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Hayabusa Lightweight Jiu Jitsu Gi

A 420 GSM pearl-weave jacket with ripstop pants and reinforced knees. A premium option with a narrower size range.

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Hayabusa

#5 in Gis

Jacket
420 GSM pearl-weave cotton
Pants
8 oz ripstop cotton-poly
Reinforced
Lapels, knees, stress points
IBJJF
Compliant in white, blue, black

Price band$$$Premium

Our take

Hayabusa's lightweight gi sits at the premium end of the list. The spec is straight from the brand: a 420 GSM pearl-weave cotton top, 8 oz ripstop cotton-poly pants, reinforced lapels, knees and stress points, and IBJJF compliance in the three legal colours.

At 420 GSM it's lighter than a traditional gi without going as thin as an ultralight, which makes it a good all-rounder for people who train often and compete occasionally. Reviewers praise the finish; the main complaints are price and a narrower size run than the budget brands. Hayabusa recommends washing cold and hanging to dry.

Pros and cons

What reviewers like

  • IBJJF compliant in all three legal colours
  • Ripstop pants resist tearing
  • Light without being flimsy
  • Premium finish

Worth knowing

  • Expensive next to budget gis
  • Narrower size range

Is it for you?

Buy it if
Training several times a week and competing now and then, if budget allows.
Look elsewhere if
You're buying your first gi and aren't sure you'll stick with it.

Questions

Is the Hayabusa Lightweight gi IBJJF legal?

Hayabusa lists it as IBJJF compliant in white, blue and black.

How should I wash a Hayabusa gi?

Hayabusa recommends washing cold and hanging it to dry.

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What we checked

This review is built from the sources below, not from a sample sent by the brand. Specs come from the brand’s own listing where it publishes them.

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