The Lucky Sure Fire cornhole bags have earned a solid reputation among players, but are they really as dependable as they’re made out to be? With so many cornhole enthusiasts swearing by them, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. In this review, I’ll cut through the noise to provide an honest assessment of these bags, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance.
Lucky Sure Fire Cornhole Bags Review
Speeds: (Listed: 4/8) Actual: 5/9
Bag Template Size:
- (Older Version) Medium (L: 5.75 x W: 5.75)
- (2024 Version) Large (L: 5.875 x W: 5.875)
Fullness: Med-Thin
Weight: - (Old) 456g
- (New) 460g
Bead Fill Type: Disc
Carpet Bag: No
First Impressions
It took me way too long to get a set of these. I feel like everyone has a set or has thrown a set of these. I had already thrown 25 other sets of bags before I ever got to throw one. I like them. I feel like this bag is “the standard.” I see or hear people knock Sure Fires all the time. I am not sure why. I’ve heard complaints over issues with Lucky as a company or maybe some quality concerns. I did have an issue with some new snipers I bought, and I have heard all about last year’s Sure Fire issue with mis-fills. However, I just want to talk about the bags.
Performance and Playability
In the cornhole world, you will hear the term “Sure Fire variant” used a lot. Everyone makes one. Well, there is a reason why. It’s because this bag is just that solid and dependable. Is it my fastest? Slowest? Firmest? Floppiest? No to all. However, it’s just that great middle-of-the-road bag that anyone can throw.
Its speeds are listed at a 4/8. I say it’s faster on both sides than that. I have tested it time and time again and see it plays more like a 5/9. It moves up the board with ease and is easy to block with on the slow side as well. It’s a floppier bag, but not miserably mushy like a lot of other broken-in bags I have held.
Comparison to Pro Snipers
I play these bags in line with my Pro Sniper Cornhole Bags. Both are made by the same company, so if I want a faster bag that has a bit more fill, I will throw the Pro Snipers first (which I usually will). However, if board conditions are too fast, I will switch over to the Sure Fire and my game will play almost the same. If I need to start slower, I can throw the Sure Fires and switch to the Pro Snipers when the board gets stickier. They are a great complement to each other. Sure Fires are hole-friendly and play right in my speed realm.
Considerations in Different Conditions
My only warning is that they slow pretty significantly in humidity. The slow side can play a fast 5 under dry conditions. If the humidity changes on you quickly, don’t expect these bags to act the same. They will slow to a crawl. I am talking like a 3 speed. Be prepared for a bag change if that occurs.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I love these bags. I don’t think they will ever be my “favorite,” but I am not sure I can ever see them dropping out of my top 5 or 6 either.
