This is a review and comparison primarily between the Jaco Resurgence Fight Shorts and the Sprawl Fusion-S Fight Shorts.
I'm about 155lbs, 5' 7". The Jaco Resurgence was a size 30 and the Sprawl Fusion-S was a size 28 (the Nogi Grill shorts are a size 30). Each shorts went through at least one session of Muay Thai and No-Gi BJJ after being washed. In addition, each was also put through a 60-90 minute session of resistance training and (on a separate day) 30-45 minute session of cardio (about half of which was done in tabata/interval).
Material
Sprawl (97% Polyester/3% Stretch Fabric) seems to be more of a tough, stretchable material while the Jaco shorts (90% Polyester/10% Spandex) is more of a lycra-like material that you normally see used as the 'stretch panel' used in the crotch area of most fight shorts. Actually, on the Fusion-S where the inside leg panels (that is patched from one leg adductor across to the other) are at, it feels like a thicker version of the Jaco shorts material. On my Ironman Scale where it has increments of 0.2lbs, the weight came in as the following: Nogi Grill: 0.4, Jaco Resurgence: 0.6, Sprawl Fusion-S: 0.8. To me, the Sprawl is noticeable heavier than the rest while also having the more 'coarse' texture. Jaco had the most 'smooth' fabric texture while the Nogi was in between. During training, it had no difference to me either way. However, I must say that perhaps due to the combination of the material, waistband, and length, the Jaco shorts felt the most comfortable overall. The second would be a tie between the Nogi and Sprawl--Nogi because the waistband didn't bother me and Sprawl because it was more 'secure' (explained better in the 'Waistband' section).
Both were excellent in wicking away moisture and keeping you dry. As mentioned earlier, the Jaco Resurgence is very similar to how a rashguard would typically feel--so IMO, it seems to wick away moisture in a similar but more effective manner. The Sprawl shorts remind me more of a boardshorts to where it's wicking moisture but the moisture is still being held in-between the fabric space as it's doing so. There were times when I was training that I could feel that it's wet as hell in the Sprawls, but I could not visually see or squeeze any thing out. For the most part, the Jaco had a similar feeling but it did not feel as heavy (I suppose technically not carrying as much sweat due to the fabric material) and, often times, dried quicker.
Due to the nature of the testing, the durability of both shorts can not be determined decisively yet. However, based on what I have so far, the Sprawls arrived with a few threads hanging while the Jaco had none that I could see. After several washes, there are some dark markings on the number '30' on the Jaco shorts with a minor thread scuff developing by where the vertical front velcro is at. The Sprawl, on the other hand, looks the same with the same loose threads hanging. Neither shorts has actually developed an actual 'issue' or 'defect' yet. I've included some photos that may or may not show this below:
Waist Band
I've always been use to shorts with the elastic waistband like Sprawl because it felt more secure and fitted better for me. The only other non-elastic waistband shorts I've had were Nogi shorts. While it did indeed feel better (less 'pressure' on the body during training), it did felt too loose despite the proper use of the drawstrings.
Therefore, I usually ended up leaning toward the elastic waistband style shorts...until now. Jaco shorts has an incredible waist-tightening system that allows the shorts to stay on comfortable with little 'pressure' on the waist while being secure and tight on the body (very hard to explain, lol)--this doesn't bother me too much until late into the training session where you are usually breathing harder. It could partially be due to the silicon characters imprinted on the shorts which definitely help keep it in place. Regardless, the shorts were very comfortable and did not require any readjustments.
The Sprawls also feature a very effective waist-tightening system where there is a rubber-like fabric around the entire waistline with the drawstrings running inside of it. When you tighten it, the rubber also tightens with it...however it creatures a definite pressure on you in doing so. However, I can definitely say that these shorts did not shift in any way during my testing.
IMO, I'd say Jaco has a much more efficient waist-tightening system at the moment.
I'm about 155lbs, 5' 7". The Jaco Resurgence was a size 30 and the Sprawl Fusion-S was a size 28 (the Nogi Grill shorts are a size 30). Each shorts went through at least one session of Muay Thai and No-Gi BJJ after being washed. In addition, each was also put through a 60-90 minute session of resistance training and (on a separate day) 30-45 minute session of cardio (about half of which was done in tabata/interval).
Material
Sprawl (97% Polyester/3% Stretch Fabric) seems to be more of a tough, stretchable material while the Jaco shorts (90% Polyester/10% Spandex) is more of a lycra-like material that you normally see used as the 'stretch panel' used in the crotch area of most fight shorts. Actually, on the Fusion-S where the inside leg panels (that is patched from one leg adductor across to the other) are at, it feels like a thicker version of the Jaco shorts material. On my Ironman Scale where it has increments of 0.2lbs, the weight came in as the following: Nogi Grill: 0.4, Jaco Resurgence: 0.6, Sprawl Fusion-S: 0.8. To me, the Sprawl is noticeable heavier than the rest while also having the more 'coarse' texture. Jaco had the most 'smooth' fabric texture while the Nogi was in between. During training, it had no difference to me either way. However, I must say that perhaps due to the combination of the material, waistband, and length, the Jaco shorts felt the most comfortable overall. The second would be a tie between the Nogi and Sprawl--Nogi because the waistband didn't bother me and Sprawl because it was more 'secure' (explained better in the 'Waistband' section).
Both were excellent in wicking away moisture and keeping you dry. As mentioned earlier, the Jaco Resurgence is very similar to how a rashguard would typically feel--so IMO, it seems to wick away moisture in a similar but more effective manner. The Sprawl shorts remind me more of a boardshorts to where it's wicking moisture but the moisture is still being held in-between the fabric space as it's doing so. There were times when I was training that I could feel that it's wet as hell in the Sprawls, but I could not visually see or squeeze any thing out. For the most part, the Jaco had a similar feeling but it did not feel as heavy (I suppose technically not carrying as much sweat due to the fabric material) and, often times, dried quicker.
Due to the nature of the testing, the durability of both shorts can not be determined decisively yet. However, based on what I have so far, the Sprawls arrived with a few threads hanging while the Jaco had none that I could see. After several washes, there are some dark markings on the number '30' on the Jaco shorts with a minor thread scuff developing by where the vertical front velcro is at. The Sprawl, on the other hand, looks the same with the same loose threads hanging. Neither shorts has actually developed an actual 'issue' or 'defect' yet. I've included some photos that may or may not show this below:
Waist Band
I've always been use to shorts with the elastic waistband like Sprawl because it felt more secure and fitted better for me. The only other non-elastic waistband shorts I've had were Nogi shorts. While it did indeed feel better (less 'pressure' on the body during training), it did felt too loose despite the proper use of the drawstrings.
Therefore, I usually ended up leaning toward the elastic waistband style shorts...until now. Jaco shorts has an incredible waist-tightening system that allows the shorts to stay on comfortable with little 'pressure' on the waist while being secure and tight on the body (very hard to explain, lol)--this doesn't bother me too much until late into the training session where you are usually breathing harder. It could partially be due to the silicon characters imprinted on the shorts which definitely help keep it in place. Regardless, the shorts were very comfortable and did not require any readjustments.
The Sprawls also feature a very effective waist-tightening system where there is a rubber-like fabric around the entire waistline with the drawstrings running inside of it. When you tighten it, the rubber also tightens with it...however it creatures a definite pressure on you in doing so. However, I can definitely say that these shorts did not shift in any way during my testing.
IMO, I'd say Jaco has a much more efficient waist-tightening system at the moment.
