Broark 8,510 Posted September 12, 2014 I've got a grey RMC Ballpark sweat and two Strike Gold sweats (grey hoodie and indigo dyed crew). The cut of the Ballpark works a bit better for me due to being a little longer in the body and a little more boxy as well. But the fabric of the Strike Gold stuff is better in my opinion. A bit thicker and more substantial. I would say the quality of both brands is great, no issues at all so far. Looking to probably add another Strike Gold hoodie this fall, black this time. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 703 Posted September 12, 2014 I had a Real McCoy's heavyweight ballpark in XL that I just sold to someone on the Iron Heart forum. If you're tall, this might work for you since the arms were quite long relative to the other measurements. I have found Iron Heart sweatshirts a bit better fit for me since the chest is large relative to other sweatshirts I've tried, including Strike Gold and Real McCoy's. John 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackPig 167 Posted September 12, 2014 Not boxy = Deluxeware 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowitchu 977 Posted September 14, 2014 Thank you all!Heard a lot good stuff about Strike Gold, Iron Heart and Real McCoys, I will have to check between the measurements to compare the fit. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLAB 497,269 Posted September 14, 2014 there's also Cushman and Freewheelers 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsbenhere 2,697 Posted September 14, 2014 Anyone looking for a black sg hoodie size med hit me up! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cool_hand 145 Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) I'm looking for a grey sweatshirt now, the ultimate one of course. I'm not too fond of a too boxy shirt since i'm quite tall. So if you have any info on the fit that would be great! There's just so many to choose from, witch one would you recommend? Real Mccoy's Ballpark or Loopwheel The Flat head Strike Gold Iron Heart Studio D´Artisan Samurai Anyone I missed? Highly recommend the Studio D´Artisan Wakayama Special Edition Organic Loopwheel. It's available in grey. It's pricey even if you buy from Japan, which you will probably have to get hold of one. The quality is better than the Ballpark IMO. You need to size up – so if you wear Large go for an XL. here's a picture of it in cream: http://www.selectism.com/2010/06/17/studio-dartisan-30th-anniversary-loopwheel-sweatshirt/ Edited September 14, 2014 by cool_hand 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indigoeagle 302 Posted September 19, 2014 Xpost from RMC thread And the Kicking Mule one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cool_hand 145 Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Love the seams on that. Looks great. just saw this on SuperDenim: http://www.superdenim.com/prodpage.asp?productid=4044 Edited September 20, 2014 by cool_hand 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camilo. 0 Posted September 20, 2014 The Kicking Mule looks nice. They're out of business now though aren't they? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broark 8,510 Posted September 20, 2014 I have one of the Kicking Mule ones as well, they did go out of business as far as I know. Fabric isn't as soft or substantial as some other brands, but it's not too shabby. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwood 28 Posted October 1, 2014 Is an initial soak/wash recommended for either of the heavyweight Strike Gold or Real McCoy's zip-up hoodies? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngofthesoonest 1,485 Posted October 1, 2014 i soaked my strike gold hoodies in cold for about 15 minutes and they shrunk about a size. haven't had any experience with real mccoy's though. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLAB 497,269 Posted October 2, 2014 anyone own a Cushman sweat; do they fit vintage style? Size up or TTS? Doubting about picking up this or a Deluxeware sweat. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackPig 167 Posted October 3, 2014 Cushman = vintage boxy Deluxeware = modern slimmer I own both brands. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeef1 25 Posted October 3, 2014 I bought a Cushman off Rakuten from Jeans Shop VARI. If you get your normal size it will fit like it does on their models. I sized up one because those sweatshirts are kind of short and I'm about 6'1". It doesn't feel too boxy. Their size charts were accurate and the shipping was extremely fast. One thing about the Cushman sweats is they have a really small neck opening. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidcoin 0 Posted November 25, 2014 What's the deal with Warehouse sweats? BiG says they're once washed but Warehouse replied to me they weren't and I should size up because they'll shrink a lot? BiG recommends a size 40 for me and Warehouse themselves a 42.. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tokyocean 5 Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) My lightweight Loopwheeler zip-up hoodie came in. I picked it because it's a slim fit and it has the high neck. Now I'm thinking I should go for a heavier loopwheeled zip-up hoodie, not necessarily from Loopwheeler, though. Any suggestions? I wouldn't hesitate to pick Loopwheeler again, but I'd rather avoid that international shipping cost. Plus, having a collection comprised of different brands keeps it interesting! For this one, I'm fine with a regular fit without a high neck. Edited February 2, 2015 by tokyocean 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megatron1505 951,653 Posted February 18, 2015 Just received this sweater from Goodmeasure, and WOW! Super dense weave, perfect weight and made in England (an increasing rarity). Highly recommend. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpukas 1,576 Posted February 18, 2015 cool. Clicky? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megatron1505 951,653 Posted February 18, 2015 Clicky? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpukas 1,576 Posted February 18, 2015 web link to click on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Megatron1505 951,653 Posted February 18, 2015 Ha ha, sorry dude. I'm a little slow today.... http://www.goodmeasure.co.uk/bnanpwkmljunbhqg7fdadp09y2wkpb 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garden gnomes in space 3,895 Posted February 18, 2015 What's the deal with Warehouse sweats? BiG says they're once washed but Warehouse replied to me they weren't and I should size up because they'll shrink a lot? BiG recommends a size 40 for me and Warehouse themselves a 42.. Id tend to trust BiG on this, but only if you are purchasing from BiG as they can only speak on the product they sell. There might not be any difference between what they sell and what another source sells but you never know. Things that get lost in translation: loop wheeled and loomstate fabric 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgpp63 12 Posted February 19, 2015 Just received this sweater from Goodmeasure, and WOW! Super dense weave, perfect weight and made in England (an increasing rarity). Highly recommend. Glad you like it, hope it fits . 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doogan 355 Posted March 9, 2015 What's the length like on a Buzz Rickson sweat. Also, I tend to be in between a medium and a large. Should I go for a large sweat? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kushy 17 Posted March 9, 2015 Ordered the LVC 1950s hoodie on sale with a promo code. Was really digging the vintage cut so I hope I like the fit on me. Anyone have this? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chewie 1,201 Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) What's the length like on a Buzz Rickson sweat. Also, I tend to be in between a medium and a large. Should I go for a large sweat? I have a couple br sweats, both size large. one measures 26 length and the other 27. The shorter one i just recently machine dried. Edited March 10, 2015 by chewie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RegentSt1965 6 Posted March 10, 2015 Pleased with it LVC hooded 50's sweat(at a discount, overpriced at full price, of course) not as oversized as the 40's sweat and a good short fit. I like the neckline in this weather and the heavier weight. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cool_hand 145 Posted March 13, 2015 where did you order the LVC from? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
