Which is better and why? The machado gold weave or the atama gold weave?

I have never actually worn a Machado gi, but I have rolled with other people who wear them and they are very nice and high quality. I think the Atama pants are a tad less form fitting, in my opinion, and that works muych better for me. Machado pants have reinforcemet from thigh to ankle, which I find unnessecary and excessive (it weighs me down even more and provides even stiffer movement), while Atama pants have knee reinforcement. The collars are comparably thick, and the tops are styled in the same manner. The Atama is more affordable, at least ordering from the company sites, which was a major plus for me. Customer service helped me pick a size because I was in between and had a hard time making my decision - my gi (Atama gold) is sturdy, reliable, and fits very well. I have also heard that Luciana Machado is very personable and helpful. Overall, this is a hard decision, but I chose Atama, which has worked for me.

I wear atama!

 

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