Don't let anyone trick you into thinking there is no difference between cornhole boards. Because there definitely is a difference. Size, shape, slant, legs, slickness and other variables all determine whether you have the right cornhole boards for you or not.
Size and Shape of your Cornhole Boards
The surface of cornhole boards should be 4 foot by 2 foot. Other, "want to be" cornhole sets are only 3 foot by 2 foot. Some people prefer them to be this size if they have limited storage space when they travel. However this size of board is generally made of plastic and is very light. Light can be good, but when you stand them up on an asphalt surface for tailgaiting they have a tendency to slide backwards every time a cornhole bag hits them. Most people that have purchased this type of cornhole board has taken them back to the retailer they purchased them from.
Slant or Angle of your Cornhole Boards
Most regulation cornhole boards that you purchase are 4 inches on the front side and 12 inches on the back side. This will give you the regulation cornhole angle. The legs that you put on the back should also support this angle. The size and shape of the leg will have several variables. Some of these variables include the position in which you attach your cornhole legs, size of wood you use for the legs and whether you want the legs to fold or not. So don't limit yourself if you decide to make your own cornhole set.
Most people prefer to have folding legs on their cornhole boards. This helps when you decide to travel with them and space is a luxury. Remember this when you either decide to buy or make your own cornhole sets.
Slickness of your Cornhole Boards
When you buy your cornhole set, try to obtain information about the slickness of the cornhole boards before you purchase them. The grade of wood used for the surface is a primary factor of the slickness. I have seen some manufactures use USB grade plywood. This is not good at all. Make sure the cornhole boards you purchase comes with at least grade B if not grade A plywood. Even when you paint USB it is still not slick enough to play a regulation cornhole tournament on. Also if you purchase an unfinished or unpainted cornhole set, prime the boards then apply 2 coats of high gloss external grade paint. This will put a real nice finish on your boards and it will also help with the weathering of them. This way the surface is played the way cornhole was meant to be played and your cornhole bags slide real nice on the surface.
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Thanks,
Michael Mancini
