If you have recently started playing the game of corn toss, then you know how important it is to purchase the right kind of cornhole bags. Buying high-quality bags is essential if you want them to last longer than a few games. Many manufacturers claim that their bags are strong, durable and able to take a beating. However, there are a few tell-tale signs that indicate whether you have been ripped off with a substandard product.
First, if the company you buy your cornhole bags from refuses to mention what type of fabric they are using, then go somewhere else. The failure to inform the buyer of the particular fabric material used is the first sign that the company in question is using a cheap, store-bought, low-grade fabric. Many manufacturers use these materials because they are incredible low-cost, easily available, and the company assumes the buyer hasn’t done their homework, so therefore, doesn’t care.
If the bags have sport team logos imprinted on them, there is a good chance this material is not designed for the heavy duty use that cornhole requires. This cheap variant, also called trigger cloth, is better suited for drapes and bed sheeting; not for cornhole bags which must stand up to the riggers and abuse of many years of play. Make sure that any company you purchase your bags from uses a fabric called duck cloth, also known as duck canvas or cotton canvas. This material is strong, durable and will not fray or unravel with heavy use. Be sure the cloth is 10 oz-grade or higher – anything lower in grade is substandard material and a waste of your money.
Next, if you find your bags splitting open on a continuous basis and the corn-filler falling out, then it’s likely that the bags you purchased were stitched with poor quality thread. Make sure the cornhole store specifies that it uses high-quality nylon thread. Nylon thread resists elements such as moisture and UV rays and will stand the test of time. Low-grade cotton or polyester threads don’t have the synthetic qualities of nylon and will lose their tensile strength very quickly. Also, double or triple-stitched bags are best.
Lastly, to avoid buying cheap bags, make sure the manufacturer uses only whole kernel corn. Cheaper filler material such as cracked corn, beans, or seeds will break down much faster than whole kernel corn and before you know it your bags could be nothing but a pile of mush.
If you take the above precautions you can avoid buying substandard cornhole bags and can be certain that you have purchased a high-quality product that will last a long time.
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