Elite vs Pro Jerseys: Is the ₹100 Difference Worth It?

By Nishanth, founder of Jaypee Sportswear. Making custom team jerseys since 2012 at our own sublimation unit in Thanjavur. Updated 31 October 2026.

Key takeaways

• Elite is ₹699 and Pro is ₹599, so the gap is ₹100 per jersey in every size.
• Both tiers carry UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes.
• RIBRA-G in Pro is the lightest fabric at 140 GSM, lighter than either Elite fabric.
• A 15-player squad pays ₹1,500 more for Elite and a 25-player squad pays ₹2,500 more.
• Elite match kit plus Pro training tops is a practical mixed order.

Elite or Pro: which one should your team buy?

If you are weighing an elite vs pro jersey, the answer depends on how the kit will be used. Pay the extra ₹100 for Elite when the kit is for a final, a long tournament or a team that wants the diamond knit or honeycomb mesh look. Choose Pro at ₹599 when the kit is for league games, training or club wear.

Here is the part that surprises people. Both tiers carry UV protection, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial finishes. So the ₹100 does not buy a finish. It buys a different knit, a different weight and a different look on the field.

The first thing I ask a captain is how many hours the players will spend in the kit. A short game on a cool evening rarely needs Elite. A full day of back to back matches usually makes it worth a look.

What is the difference between Elite and Pro jersey fabrics?

Elite is two fabrics at ₹699 and Pro is three fabrics at ₹599. All five are 100% polyester knit with full sublimation printing, and the ink becomes part of the fibre, so it cannot crack or peel.

Look at the GSM column before you decide. The lightest fabric here is RIBRA-G at 140 GSM, and it sits in Pro. The heaviest is QUARTZ-A at 180 GSM, in Elite. The tier tells you the price and the knit family. How light the jersey feels depends on the individual fabric.

Elite vs pro jersey: what does the extra ₹100 buy?

The ₹100 buys the Elite knits, which are the two we recommend first for finals and tournament kits. Since the finishes are shared, the gap shows up in how the cloth is built and how it looks from the boundary rope or the touchline.

QUARTZ-A is a diamond knit at 180 GSM. The weight gives a structured feel that holds its shape through a long day. I point teams to it for finals kits, training jerseys, warm-up tops and track uniforms, and it also works as athleisure after the match.

HEXA-B is a honeycomb football mesh with open hexagon cells, at 160 GSM. It is our preferred fabric for football, and it also suits futsal, turf games, cricket, basketball and running.

On the Pro side, DOTTA-F is a pinhole dot mesh at 160 GSM with a smooth face, so it matches HEXA-B on weight. RHOMB-H is a tight micro rhombus knit at 175 GSM with a matte, polo feel. RIBRA-G is a rib ladder knit with vertical stretch channels, and it is the lightest premium fabric we make.

So the extra ₹100 matters when you specifically want the diamond surface of QUARTZ-A or the honeycomb cells of HEXA-B. If a pinhole mesh, a matte polo cloth or a rib knit already fits your plan, Pro gives you the same finishes for less. More detail sits in the Elite fabric guide and the Pro fabric guide.

How much more does an Elite squad cost than a Pro squad?

For 15 players, Elite costs ₹10,485 and Pro costs ₹8,985, a gap of ₹1,500. For 25 players, Elite costs ₹17,475 and Pro costs ₹14,975, a gap of ₹2,500.

The sums are 15 × 699 = 10,485, 15 × 599 = 8,985, 25 × 699 = 17,475 and 25 × 599 = 14,975. These are list rates with names, numbers and logo included. Bigger orders get a lower rate per piece, so your real totals come out lower in both tiers. The minimum order is 5 pieces.

Split the gap across the squad and it is the same ₹100 for every player. Every size costs the same, from XS to 4XL, so your tallest and smallest players pay an identical amount. You can check chest sizes on the size chart before you order.

Which sports suit an Elite jersey and which suit Pro?

Football and futsal lean Elite, while kabaddi and tennis lean Pro. The reason is simply which fabric each sport is listed against.

For football, HEXA-B is the preferred fabric, and the football jerseys page shows kit layouts. DOTTA-F at ₹599 is the Pro answer when funds are tight, because it has the same 160 GSM weight.

Cricket is listed under HEXA-B, so a team that plays long formats in the sun has a good reason to choose Elite. Our cricket jerseys page covers sleeve and collar options. Basketball is another HEXA-B use, and running appears there too, while DOTTA-F covers running singlets and gym tanks at the Pro price.

Kabaddi players do well in RIBRA-G, the 140 GSM rib knit with stretch, so Pro is the natural pick. See the kabaddi jerseys page. Tennis and club uniforms point to RHOMB-H.

Elite or Pro for a final, weekly games, a sports day, a corporate league or practice?

A tournament final

Choose Elite. A final is the match your players will photograph, and QUARTZ-A or HEXA-B gives the kit a finished look. The extra ₹1,500 on a 15-player squad is small beside entry fees and travel.

Weekly club games

Choose Pro. Over a season of Sunday matches the finishes are what protect comfort, and Pro has all three. Putting ₹100 per player toward a second jersey colour is usually better value than upgrading the knit.

A school sports day

Neither tier is usually needed. Children wear the kit for a few hours once a year, and the Budget range at ₹399 covers it. Our school jerseys page has house colour ideas.

A corporate league

Choose Pro with RHOMB-H. The matte, polo feel looks right in an office car park and on a turf. For staff who only play a weekend fixture, Elite adds cost without adding much you will notice. See corporate jerseys.

Practice kits

Choose Pro, with RIBRA-G training tops as the first option. Practice means sweat and repeated washing, and the 140 GSM rib knit is light on a hot afternoon. Save Elite for the matches that count.

Can you mix Elite and Pro in one order?

Yes, and it is a sensible way to spend the extra ₹100 only where people see it. Order the match kit in Elite and the training tops in Pro.

For a 15-player squad, a QUARTZ-A match kit costs 15 × 699 = ₹10,485 and RIBRA-G training tops cost 15 × 599 = ₹8,985. Together that is ₹19,470 for two full sets. A squad that went Elite for both would pay ₹20,970, so mixing saves ₹1,500 and the practice kit is lighter.

The same idea works for 25 players. Match kit at 25 × 699 = ₹17,475, training tops at 25 × 599 = ₹14,975, total ₹32,450. Send a note on WhatsApp and we will make the mockups for both sets together.

What to read next

If you are still undecided, ask for swatches on WhatsApp and feel the diamond knit against the rib knit yourself.

The jersey fabric comparison chart puts all eight fabrics on one page. Compare Pro against the cheaper tiers in Pro vs Club, or see where Elite sits against the cheapest range in Elite vs Budget. When you are ready, the contact page gets you a free mockup in 24 hours, with delivery in 7 to 10 working days after design approval.

The ink only bonds to polyester, which is why every fabric here is sublimated on polyester. You can read the basics of that process on Wikipedia’s dye-sublimation page.