Corn Hole Bags - Tips on Buying Them

The game of corn hole is very popular throughout the U.S. right now. The reason is simple, it's easy to play, challenging enough to not get old, and fun for all ages. Just like golf balls need replaced periodically so do corn hole bags. The question is... What makes a good corn hole bag? Where do I buy replacement bags? Let's look at these questions and a few more and try and come up with some good answers.

The corn hole bag is typically very similar to a bean bag. It is a six inch by six inch square bag made of duck cloth filled with sixteen ounces of corn. At least that is what they were originally. Buyer beware, that is not always what you are going to find when purchasing your bags. There are bags sold at the nations largest retailer that are not made with corn and do not weigh one pound each. They have plastic pellets in them and they weigh around twelve ounces or about twenty five percent less than the rules say they should. These bags are also sold all over the internet.

So what can you do to be sure you are getting a quality corn hole bag? It's simple. Before you throw down your hard earned cash take the time to read all the specs on either the box or in the description online. If a supplier isn't coming clean with the truth about their bags then I would avoid them. If there is no phone number for you to call prior to ordering online to get information I would not buy them. The supplier should have all the information about their bags weight, material, and filling right there in plain english for you to read. If it is not there, I would look somewhere else.

Something else you should consider when making your bag purchase is wether or not the supplier provides a warranty or guarantee on their products. If a supplier can't guarantee their product that is the same thing as saying that they do not believe in their product and that in all likely hood it's junk and will fail to provide the durability that one seeks and desires.

Take your time with your corn hole bag purchase. The best price is not always the best choice. In the case of corn hole bags the best materials, the best stitching, and the best warranty, should come before price. There is a reason avid golfers don't buy their golf balls at a discount store. The same should apply to corn hole bag players.

By Jay Stueve
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