Pro Club Heavyweight vs. Comfort T-Shirts: Which One Is for You?

Pro Club is the blank tee of choice for streetwear because it fits boxy, holds its shape and comes in every size. But “a Pro Club tee” can mean two different shirts: the Heavyweight and the Comfort. Same brand, same colors, different fabric. Here is the breakdown.

Heavyweight: the 6.5 oz classic

The Heavyweight is cut from a 6.5 oz, 100% cotton jersey that is preshrunk and dense. It stands away from the body, hangs straight and does not cling. The ribbed collar is knit with Lycra so it stays tight, there is shoulder-to-shoulder taping inside the neck, and every hem is double-needle stitched. It is the thicker, more structured option and the one most people picture when they say Pro Club.

• Best for: the classic oversized streetwear fit, layering under a hoodie or flannel, cooler weather, anyone who wants a tee that lasts for years.
• Fabric: 6.5 oz, 100% cotton. Charcoal is a 50/50 cotton-poly blend and Heather Gray is 90/10 so the heathers hold their color.

Comfort: the 5.8 oz everyday tee

The Comfort uses a 5.8 oz, 100% cotton jersey. It is still substantial by most brands’ standards, but it is lighter and softer than the Heavyweight, drapes closer to the body and breathes better. It keeps the Pro Club signatures: ribbed Lycra collar, double-needle bottom hem and sleeves, generous cut through the chest.

• Best for: hot San Jose summers, wearing on its own, a slightly less boxy look, and anyone who found the Heavyweight too stiff.
• Fabric: 5.8 oz, 100% cotton, same heather blends as the Heavyweight.

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Sizing

Both tees run generous. If you want the true oversized Pro Club look, take your normal size; if you want a closer fit, size down one. Pro Club goes well past the usual range, and we stock sizes from small up to 5XL and 7XL in the most popular colors, plus the Heavyweight long sleeve and tank.