The Lucky Celtics cornhole bags have gained attention for their speed and reliability, particularly in challenging environments. This review delves into the specifics of the Lucky Celtics, examining their performance, strengths, and limitations to help you determine if they belong in your competitive lineup.
Lucky Celtics Cornhole Bags Review
Speeds: Listed: 8/9 | Actual: 8/9
Bag Template Size: Medium (L: 5.875 x W: 5.75)
Fullness: Medium
Weight: 460g
Bead Fill Type: Disc
Carpet Bag: No
Speed and Performance
A common answer for many when asked, “What’s the fastest bag out there?” is the Lucky Celtic. It’s touted as an 8/9 and plays pretty true to that. This isn’t an unfamiliar combo to me; it’s the same setup as the Titan Ravager Fury. The slow side is the game changer/sure fire fast material, which usually plays between an 8-9. The fast side is the pro sniper/viper fast side, rated at 9-9.5. Needless to say, this isn’t a bag you are going to play any defense with. It’s built for running the hole all day with every shot. You’re pushing through blockers and playing bully bags. Forget flops and rolls—you’re hole racing.
When to Use the Lucky Celtics
Now, as limiting as that sounds, let me explain why this is a bag everyone should own. We’ve all been at events where the boards were just too sticky. This bag says bump that. While everyone else gets frozen, players with this or the Rav Fury available are moving with ease. Another plus is that when boards get sticky, bags with a varied slow and fast side are more prone to kick. For example, say you throw a sure fire 5/8-9ish under normal conditions; when it gets sticky, that bag turns into more of a 3/6. If you don’t land absolutely flat on the fast side, that bag is going to turn on you. One side wants to grab the board, and the other wants to run. Because the materials are so close in speeds, the Celtic is much more forgiving and less likely to move around on you. It’s perfect for slower boards.
Performance in Humidity
The Lucky Celtic is also a solid option for humidity. It plays more like a 5-6/8 when it’s a little damp out. The “slower side” sure fire material definitely slows down more than the viper fast side material. However, that 5.5/8 speed range is just where a lot of players like to be. I consider the Celtic a “conditional” bag. This is probably not a bag most players would throw as their go-to under normal tournament conditions (unless you are one of those game changer type players who like throwing fast up the middle every time). This is a bag you want to have handy when conditions call for it.
Personal Experience and Comparisons
Is Lucky Bags Celtics my favorite option for sticky or humid conditions? No. If I want to really move, I’m going with the Razor Podium in humidity. I also still like some carpet options like the Viper R or Ninja Street. It really just depends on how humid it actually is. I always keep 2-3 “conditional” bags in my tournament bag so I can try out a few options and pick the one that keeps me in the speed range I still want to be in.
Now, I do have to mention how hard I found it to cut this bag. This is another one of those bags that, when it hits the board, always seems to just go straight. I can’t get it to move or turn back like I’d want it to. I’ve tried to throw it at bumper bags and bounce it back into the hole. This bag usually just hits the other bag and keeps going right on through it. It takes some getting used to.
Final Thoughts and Limitations of Lucky Bags Celtics
I’m not a giant fan of this bag as one I would elect to throw unless I had to. I do throw these a lot of the time in the morning when I get in some practice rounds versus the ghost while it’s still really humid out. I’ve debated whether I like these or the Rav Fury better. I want to keep one, just in case I ever need it. The Titan is the cheaper option. It has a smaller template that I would normally elect as my choice. However, I really like that the Celtic is a heavier bag. These and the pro snipers hit the scales at the top of what’s allowable for ACL play. That extra weight just seems to give me more “pushing” power. I still have both currently. Either one is a great option to have if you need it. If you don’t have that fast bag option for when conditions change, you need to consider these, the Rav Fury, or whatever else will allow you to adjust. You want to be able to stay in the speed ranges you feel most comfortable in, to play your style of game, regardless of board conditions.
