Kingz Kore V2
A 380 GSM micro pearl-weave gi with reinforced knees. A competition pick, though heavier than the ultralight options.
Research-based review. See the sources
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- Jacket
- 380 GSM micro pearl weave
- Pants
- 275 GSM cotton, reinforced knees
- Stitching
- Triple-reinforced
- IBJJF
- 100% legal, per Kingz
Price band$$Mid-range
Our take
The Kore V2 is the gi to look at if you want one that trains hard during the week and passes a tournament gi check at the weekend. Kingz lists it as 100% IBJJF legal and competition ready, and calls it the durable option in its range for daily sparring.
The jacket is a 380 GSM micro pearl weave with a synthetic, heat-resistant lapel insert, and the pants are 275 GSM cotton with reinforced knees. That puts it in the middle of the weight range: cooler than a heavy traditional gi, sturdier than an ultralight.
Pros and cons
What reviewers like
- Stated IBJJF legal by the brand
- Reinforced stitching and knees
- Mid-weight: durable but not hot
- Heat-resistant lapel insert
Worth knowing
- Plain cotton pants rather than ripstop
- Not as light as the hot-climate picks
Is it for you?
- Buy it if
- Anyone who competes, or plans to, and wants one gi for both training and tournaments.
- Look elsewhere if
- You train somewhere very hot and want the lightest gi possible.
Questions
Is the Kingz Kore V2 IBJJF legal?
Kingz states the Kore V2 is 100% IBJJF legal and competition ready. Inspectors still check fit on the day, so make sure the sleeves and pants meet the length rules on you.
How heavy is the Kingz Kore V2?
The jacket is a 380 GSM micro pearl weave and the pants are 275 GSM cotton, according to Kingz.
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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