Cheap, custom, weatherproof, or built for a challenge: how to decide which cornhole boards are the best fit for you.
Are you ready to embrace the cornhole lifestyle? Do you need to upgrade your game set? No matter where you are on the spectrum of cornhole love, everyone wants to know the same thing: what are the best cornhole boards?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer to the question of what are the best cornhole boards.
The word “best” is subjective. However, there are some tips we can give you to help narrow down your definition and determine what is right for you.
Maybe the best set of cornhole boards is whatever is cheapest. It should be noted, though, that just because boards are cheap doesn’t mean they aren’t high quality. In most cases, cheap just means simple.
If you are looking for cheap cornhole boards, you probably have two options. First, you can make your own set of boards. This, technically, is cheap – if you have the necessary tools. We weigh the real costs of that route in our guide to building vs. buying cornhole boards.
The other option is to buy an unpainted set of boards (these usually come with basic cornhole bags too). This route is cost effective because you’ll be doing most of the time-consuming (AKA expensive) work yourself – painting the boards. Our unpainted cornhole set is built to the same regulation specs as our finished boards, ready for your own paint or stain.
Other people think the best type of boards are the ones that have custom designs. Basically, if you can dream it, a professional can do it. Therefore, you can score custom cornhole boards with just about any design under the sun.
The most popular custom designs often include:
Some cornhole players are pretty die-hard. That means they need to be prepared to play in any weather condition. In these instances, the best cornhole boards are usually constructed of plastic or some other water-proof product.
If you’ve mastered the art of cornhole play with traditional boards and bags, you might be interested in something new. Some players opt for small practice boards. Not only do these offer a new and unique challenge, they are also cheap cornhole boards.
These boards might be considered the best because they are small and easy to store. They also make a good, cheap cornhole set for kids.
In the end, the best cornhole boards are whatever suit your purpose best. If you are still weighing your options, our guide to buying cornhole boards walks through what to look for in construction, finish, and size.
Do you have an opinion about what is “best?” Let us know!
Regulation cornhole boards measure 24 inches wide by 48 inches long, with a 6-inch hole centered 9 inches from the top edge and 12 inches from each side. The front edge sits about 4 inches off the ground and the back edge 12 inches, and the boards are placed 27 feet apart, front edge to front edge.
Wood boards, especially those with a solid plywood playing surface, are the standard for tournaments and give the most consistent bounce and slide. Plastic boards are lighter and shrug off rain, which makes them handy for casual play in wet climates, but they can flex and play differently than regulation wood.
It depends on the tools you already own. If you have a saw, drill, and paint supplies, building can be cheaper. If you have to buy tools and materials, an unpainted regulation set is often the better value, and it saves a weekend of work.
Every Custom Corntoss set is built to official regulation specifications. Design your boards and bags exactly how you want them.
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