NEW YORKFOOTBAGASSOCIATION
A footbag club in NYC — you might know it as hacky sack. We've been shredding for 25+ years, and everyone's welcome: all levels, no membership fees. New to it? We're happy to teach you — just come out.
We meet up weekly in McCarren Park (Brooklyn) and Washington Square Park (Manhattan). DM us on Instagram and we'll tell you where and when.
44TH ANNUALEAST COAST FOOTBAGCHAMPIONSHIPS
Thanks to everyone who came out to McCarren Park for another great year. Follow us on Instagram for clips and highlights.
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.
NYFA Shop
The NYFA shop is one of the easiest places to get a high quality footbag — pro-grade bags made by real players and stitchers, ready to ship with no waitlist. New bags are added all the time.
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 is 2–5 days. Including international shipping, expect ~2 weeks. US shipping is 4–6 weeks including shipping times.
Lima Footbags
Roy was a dedicated kicker 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 3–4 days.
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. Current backlog is 5–7 days. 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 ~2 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. Current backlog is 3–4 days.
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.
BagWrksFootbags
Felix is a passionate footbag maker based in rural Ohio. He specializes in hand-stitched 8-panel and 14-panel hybrid and freestyle designs, using a wide variety of high-quality materials and custom fills to suit every style of play. Felix sells ready-made bags on Etsy and takes custom orders via DM. Current backlog is 2–3 days.
McEggbeats
Derek has 15+ years of experience consistently creating footbags, making bags with more stitches than most other bag makers. A bit of a USL/USLX purist and a firm believer that 14’s are the best for freestyle. Makes 8’s, various 14’s, and 32’s. Current backlog is 3–7 days.
G’s Footbags
Garrett is an NYFA member and engineer who got hooked on the quest to make the highest quality footbag. For him, designing footbags is a combination of science experiment and treasure hunt — each bag is an experiment, and tracking down the right materials is an adventure. He is also the creator of the Sensorbag, a smart footbag with embedded sensors, and is working with Ivan on Paneler — a tool to design footbags and create stitching templates. His footbag goals are to get more people out to NYFA sessions and East Coast tournaments, and to grow and support the passionate stitcher community. Send him a DM if you want to learn more about stitching! Not currently taking orders. Check out sensorbag.com and paneler.app.
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. Not currently taking orders. Open for orders again in 2027. All bags are made to order. Check out I² Footbags’s website at ivansbuilds.com.
Tee Bags
Trey's goal is to make bags that help beginners fall in love with freestyle the way he did when he first played with a quality bag. He wants players to pick up one of his bags and go "wow, this is fun." Stitching is one of his favorite hobbies — he spends his free time learning about materials and figuring out how to make bags tailored to exactly what a player wants. Current backlog is 3–4 days.
SY Footbags
Sam is based in North Texas and makes his bags to order, mainly 32 panel styles using Ultrasuede LT and/or Ultrasuede ST. He offers a variety of colors and your choice of filler and fill percentage. Sam makes freestyle and hybrid-play options and takes all orders through IG DMs. 100% effort and attention to detail goes into every stitch — no shortcuts. Not currently taking orders. Open for orders again mid-August.
Sean Dog Sacks
Sean started playing footbag in the mid 90’s, soon learning to stitch, and has been working on perfecting his craft ever since. He finds stitching footbags to be an almost meditative practice, with an emphasis on 32 panel freestyle bags using Ultrasuede LT and steel fill. Current backlog is ~5 days.
Hacky Snack Footbag
Jake got hooked on freestyle in high school after discovering some pro videos online. He drilled almost every day for years and picked up stitching along the way because quality bags were hard to find. Now he's back at it and stitching to supply locals and keep the footbag scene alive and healthy. Current backlog is 2–3 days. Order via IG DMs or email [email protected].
MAKE YOUR OWN FOOTBAGS
The highest quality fill materials, pre-cut panel kits, fabrics, and supplies. The same materials used by the stitcher community — tested and refined over decades of experimentation.
DESIGN EVERY PANEL
Paneler is a free 3D designer for any sewn ball — footbags, soccer balls, juggling balls. Paint each panel, pick from real fabric colors, and export laser-ready sewing templates. See exactly what you’ll sew before you cut a single panel.
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 and Manhattan. Show up, kick around, and meet the crew.
NEW HERE?
Everything a first-timer usually wants to know before coming out to play.
Do I need experience to play footbag?
Not at all. All levels are welcome, and we're happy to teach beginners from scratch. If you've never touched a bag, just come out — that's how everyone starts.
Is there a membership fee?
Nope. It's free — no fees, no sign-up. Just show up and play.
Where and when does the New York Footbag Association play?
We meet up weekly in McCarren Park (Brooklyn) and Washington Square Park (Manhattan). There's no fixed day — DM us on Instagram (@newyorkfootbagassociation) and we'll tell you where and when the next session is.
Is footbag the same as hacky sack?
Basically, yes — footbag is the name for the sport most people know as hacky sack. Freestyle footbag takes it further, with tricks, combos, and higher-quality bags.
Do I need my own footbag to come play?
Not to start — come try it out first. When you're ready for your own, we make and sell quality footbags stitched by real players.
How do I join?
Just DM us on Instagram and come to a session. That's the whole process — no application, no fees.