NEW YORKFOOTBAGASSOCIATION
A dedicated footbag club in NYC. Shredding for 20+ years and still going strong. New players welcome — connect with us if you want to learn more about footbag!
44TH ANNUALEAST COAST FOOTBAGCHAMPIONSHIPS
Four straight decades of footbag at one of NYC’s best parks. Independence Day weekend, two days, all levels — and you don’t have to be a player to be a part of it.
Just come watch.
Free to watch, outdoors at McCarren Park. A short walk from the Bedford and Nassau L stops. Bring friends.
HOW TO FIND A HIGHQUALITY FOOTBAG
The world’s best freestyle footbags are handmade — not mass-produced. Decades of experimenting with materials, fills, panel shapes, and stitching techniques by a small group of passionate stitchers in the footbag community has produced bags of the highest quality. These are the bags the pros use.
Typical prices: $30–40 for a 14-panel bag (1–2 hours of work), around $45–55 for a 32-panel bag (2–3 hours). Prices vary by stitcher and by region.
Loren
Loren has been making bags since around 2014, using Ultrasuede Light with stainless steel disc fill. Standard bags are 1.75” diameter at 65g, with custom weight available by request. Loren also makes minis at 1.5” diameter. Current backlog is 2–3 days.
Karibou Footbags
Karel has been stitching since 2011 and specializes in bags that balance freestyle and circle kicking. Most bags are made with a thicker Amaretta fabric mixed with UltraSuede, filled with stainless steel and plastic, and weigh between 45 and 55 grams. Current backlog is 2–3 days.
Mäcrobag
Marco's philosophy is simple: performance comes first. Every footbag is handmade in Germany using only carefully selected high-end materials to ensure durability, precision, and optimal playability. Designed for serious players and ambitious newcomers alike, Mäcrobag delivers uncompromising quality without unnecessary gimmicks. No shortcuts, just functional design, expert craftsmanship, and bags that work. Current backlog including shipping is 2–6 weeks.
Lima Footbags
Roy was a dedicated player from 2005 to 2009, then returned in 2024 to pick up the sport of freestyle footbag and footbag stitching. Since then he’s made hundreds of footbags and takes custom orders. Roy makes regular, large, and XL footbags from Ultrasuede Light and Ultrasuede Soft, typically using steel and plastic filler, and sometimes lead if requested. Lima Footbags range from 60 to 75 grams. All bags are made to order. Current backlog is ~3 weeks.
Charlie Bag
Charlie is based in NC and makes all bags to order in 8, 14, and 32 panel styles using primarily Ultrasuede Light and Ultrasuede ST. All bags are made to order. Current backlog is ~1 month. Check out Charlie Bag’s website at charliebag.com.
HaniaBag
Hanna has been playing footbag since 2001 and stitching since 2005. She won the World Footbag Freestyle Championship in 2011 using one of her own handmade bags. HaniaBag offers 2, 14, and 32 panel styles in synthetic suede and leather, filled with stainless steel beads, ranging from 50 to 70 grams. Her bags are the choice of top players around the world. Current backlog is ~3 weeks. Check out HaniaBag’s website at haniabag.com. Order through the website or email [email protected] if the shop is sold out.
Mantis Footbag
Nick “The Praying Mantis” Landes is a world-class freestyle competitor who has been stitching since 2007. He started with 14 panel bags that he sold at the Saturday Market in Portland while street performing, then moved into 32 panel bags for competition. Nick has been making quality 14 and 32 panel bags ever since. Not currently taking orders — available again mid-June.
Foot Clan
Jordan started Foot Clan out of a love for sharing footbag with the world. What began with custom-designed bags on a work road trip has grown into a full line of footbags, apparel, and accessories. Foot Clan offers bags across a range of panel counts and styles — from kickers to freestyle to hybrids. Beyond bags, Jordan is dedicated to growing the sport through tutorials, events, and community. Order directly from the shop or message if sold out. Check out Foot Clan’s website at footbagspot.com.
I² Footbags
Ivan started I² Footbags in 2012 in a quest to make the perfect bags for his friends and himself. Since then he’s perfected his bags using modern technologies and processes to ensure consistent and great quality for every one he makes. All bags are made to order. Current backlog is ~1 week. Check out I² Footbags’s website at ivansbuilds.com.
We’ve been keeping the footbag circle alive in NYC since the early 2000s.
From “little or none” to seasoned pros. We focus on style and having fun.
Weekly sessions in Brooklyn. Show up, kick around, and meet the crew.
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