One question we see asked a lot by beginner players is, which cornhole bag is best? Which brings us to this beginners guide to cornhole bags. Actually, there is no such thing as a “best cornhole bag”. I always tell people, the best bag is the one that feels best in your hand, fits your throwing style and goes in the hole more than any other bag, for you!
Some people like and have great results with one bag while others like the super sticky side of a different bag. Thankfully, we are given many choices and have the ability to choose. Cornhole bags are a lot like cars, so many choices and you can pick the one that works best for you. Remember back when it was just a single sided, corn-filled duck cloth bag? How boring.
To help you, the newbie, just moving past the single sided cornhole bags and entering the world of professional cornhole we have come up with this “Beginners Guide to Cornhole Bags”. A Pros and Cons look at some of the best bags out there recommended for beginners as well as some popular bags beginners often seek. We also created a page and quiz for Cornhole Bag Recommendations.
Table of Contents
In this beginners guide, we break out Stick & Slick bags, Carpet bags and Speed bags and will let you know which are super sticky and which play super fast. We just want to give you the most information so you can pick the right bag for your playing style, without spending a ton of money.
We have asked a couple top players about which bags they think are best for beginners. Some say the slick and stick while others say go right for the fast bags and learn them. Guess you have to use your own judgement here.
In this beginners guide, we believe that the slick and stick bags are a better choice for you since they will allow you to learn the fundamentals as well as the strategic side of cornhole. Going hole or nothing is boring. You should first learn how to block, push, airmail, etc. Strategy wins games!
Beginners Guide to Cornhole Bags
Stick and Slick Bags
These bags feature a slower material, usually suede, on one side of the bag coupled with a faster side. Hence the name, stick and slick.
Best Bag For: Mostly for a beginner looking to gain confidence in their throw. Check out some popular options below!
Carpet Bags
Carpet bags have become extremely popular due to the range of shots you can make with them. Shots like cut, flop or roll, and more. Carpet bags usually feature slower speeds such as 4/7 which often gives the player total control of the bag
Best Bag For: A player that wants to learn or already know how to throw a roll, cut, flop, etc.
Fast Cornhole Bags
Faster bags are bags that do not offer a slow side. These bags have 1 purpose, find the hole. It takes a skilled player to controll a fast bag and keep it on the board. If you are a beginner, shy away from these
Best Bag For: Straight thrower looking to get more in the hole.
Hopefully, the information in this beginners guide will be able to help you pick out a bag that fits your playing style. Keep in mind that these are not all of the bags available out there for beginners but they are among the most popular. As your game improves and get stronger, you may want to try out some different bags.
We have many different bags for sale right here on Cornhole Addicts but unfortunately, no way for you to try them. So our suggestion is when you see people at your league or tournament that have some different bag, ask if you can check them out and throw them. Most people would be happy to let you do so.
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