The Ultra Widow cornhole bags are designed for players who seek a balance between control and speed. With a medium template size and fuller fill, these bags offer a unique feel compared to Ultra’s popular Vipers. In this review, we’ll examine their performance, strengths, and potential drawbacks.
Ultra Widow Cornhole Bags Review
- Speeds: Listed: 6/8 | Actual: 5.5/7.5
- Bag Template Size: Medium
- Fullness: Full
- Weight: –
- Bead Fill Type: Mix
- Carpet Bag: No
Initial Impressions
I have to be upfront: I didn’t give these bags a fair chance. After owning them for about a week, I sold them to a throwing partner. My initial comparison to the Vipers revealed a similar template, but with a fuller bead fill. Despite their brief time in my possession, they left a strong impression with their excellent feel in hand, barring the control dots, which I found a bit annoying.
Ultra Widow Speed and Performance
The listed speeds for the Ultra Widow bags are 6/8, but in practice, they felt slightly slower at 5.5/7.5. Humid conditions can make them play even slower. The speed range being relatively close is a feature I appreciated, allowing for similar throws whether flipping the bag or not. This consistency helps reduce bag kicks when landing on a seam.
Playability and Feel
While the Ultra Widows feel fantastic in hand, I noticed they aren’t as hole-friendly as the Vipers, primarily due to the fuller bead fill. This difference makes the Widows more suited for defensive play. Blocking is easier with these bags compared to the Vipers, and they sit near the hole nicely, waiting for a push. However, they won’t match the hole-friendliness of the Vipers.
Conclusion
Although I didn’t experience any significant issues with the Ultra Widow bags, they didn’t suit my personal playstyle, so I moved on. If Ultra could create a bag with the feel of the Widows, the hole-friendliness of the ultra Vipers, and no control dots, it might just be the perfect cornhole bag. Nevertheless, if you’re after a quality bag that feels good, allows you to throw blockers, and still make some shots at the hole, the Widows are worth exploring.
