Don't know if this 'review' is too late for you, but perhaps this will help others that are contemplating a purchase of one. (I've found that the information that is out there about this gi is, more often than not, about the previous Machado edition or incorrectly identified Adidas training gis.)
I have the gi and I love it. You will read a lot of posts on forums saying that this gi shrinks and shrinks and shrinks, but I haven't found this to be the case and have had it now for a few months. It does arrive a size large and, like most gis, is meant to be shrunk down to your size. (Usual procedure, wash then dry in the dryer--checking periodically--until it's your size.) After doing so, I haven't found that it has shrunk any more. (I wash on cold, then air/hang dry.)
So about the gi. This gi is first class. (My comparisons are against my other gis: an Atama, Red Star, and Gracie Barra Competition gis). It is thick, but no thicker than my competition gis that Gracie Barra makes. (Comparing it against a 'competition' gi, it does have better reinforcement and better detail work then the Gracie Barra gi.) The length/skirt is not long, but not short either, if that makes any sense. The pants are fine, if a bit baggier than some. (But, again, the washing/shrinking here takes care of most of this.)
The main thing to note here is the fabrication and design. In my opinion the construction is top-rate. All seams--including the pants--are reinforced with extra fabric along the seams leaving a flush feel against the skin. In other words, there is no direct seam contact at all--a nice detail. All stress points are double-reinforced with extra fabric and the extra seam fabric as well. The collar is stiff and sturdy yet is pliable. Again, matching it against the Gracie Barra competition gi, I'd say it's a bit stiffer. Overall, the gi makes it clear that a lot of thought went into the design and construction of the gi. I haven't found this to be true of many gis out there. Adidas seems to really want to make a serious mark in the BJJ market with this gi and seems to understand that BJJ practitioners are tough to please.
Okay, back to the details. The cut is slim in the top, but there is some room under the shoulders--in this regard, while it's definitely a BJJ cut, it has a bit of a 'judo' gi feel to it. Just a bit. (Personally, I like this cut.)
As far as the weight is concerned, it's lighter than you would imagine when you feel the fabric. The fabric feels thick yet is pretty light. Again, compared to the competition Gracie gis, it's a bit heavier--but I wouldn't say by much.
So would I recommend it? I'll put it this way: I'd happily buy another one. It's a good value at the current price of $146 US--considerably less expensive than many brands. A top notch, competition-quality gi that you'll hang onto (and that will last) for some time. (Hey, it looks badass too!) Romulo Barral's endorsement is a good one.
Hope this helps.
