The Tribal Story
The Tribal Precision Cornhole story was born out of science, but was met with creativity, heritage, and a passion for the game that then blossomed into a company that has become a family-centered venture proving to be more than we ever hoped that it would.
After realizing that he wasn’t satisfied with the consistency in many of the bags he was purchasing and with which he was playing, Kirk decided to take cornhole to the lab. A physicist and technical director over research and development for a commercial manufacturing company, Kirk used his experience and knowledge to dive into perfecting a cornhole bag that would provide the best play for everyone from the novice to the most experienced player. Countless hours have been spent on the research behind Tribal’s fabrics, fills, and stitching to ensure only the best bags would be offered.
Kirk and his wife, Amber, and their three sons, Keaton, Sawyer, and Tate, brought the bags to one of the region’s royal cornhole families, Chris and AJ Porter, and their children, Matthew and Lyndi. The Porters were immediately sold on the bags, and, without hesitation, joined forces with the Goodrums to create the Tribal Precision Cornhole family.
With AJ being from Western Samoa, her family’s beautiful culture and heritage was exactly what we wanted to spotlight with our bags. Each of our bag designs has elements that are central to her Samoan tribe and significant to the traditions of the Porter’s people. It is an honor to be able to carry the beauty of the islands on our bags.
Our hope is that as you join in the Tribal Precision Cornhole experience, that you will feel absolutely confident in the accuracy and exactness of every bag that you throw, that you will be charmed by their beauty, and that, most importantly, you will enjoy spending time playing a great game with the people that matter most to you.
THe meaning behing the bags
No Fefe
No Fefe
No Fefe
The Kava Ceremony (‘ava) represents one of the most important customs and rituals of the Samoan Islands. Observed by the use of the bowl and its ceremonial beverage, this solemn rite is shared to mark important occasions in Samoan society. No Fe Fe (no feh feh) in Samoan means “No Fear.”
Turtle
No Fefe
No Fefe
The turtle is a central symbol in most Polynesian cultures, and it most often symbolizes, not only foundational strength and peace, but also stability, stamina, and perseverance.
Stingray
No Fefe
Stingray
The stingray in Polynesian culture and tattoo art derives its meaning from the stealthy animal’s abilities in the wild. Because of its ability to hide from sharks and other predators in the sand, stingrays are symbols of protection, cleverness, speed and agility.
Matau
Shark Teeth + Spearheads
Stingray
The Matau is significant for Samoans and other Polynesian cultures as with the rich ocean and its aquatic life, having the ability to fish meant abundance and prosperity. Also signifying knowledge and understanding, the matau is one of the most commonly used symbols in Samoan tattoo designs and culture. Tribal’s logo proudly incorporates the matau.
Samoan Tattooing
Shark Teeth + Spearheads
Shark Teeth + Spearheads
Samoan tattooing is a highly symbolic and meaningful artform that has remained relatively unchanged for thousands of years. The significance of the symbols and traditions are rooted deep in tribal heritage, religion, and warfare empowering the wearer and displaying respect for the family and the community. The art of traditional Samoan tattooing is still carried out with the original tools with the tattoo being “tapped in.”
Shark Teeth + Spearheads
Shark Teeth + Spearheads
Shark Teeth + Spearheads
The upper image is the Samoan tattoo design of shark teeth. The lower image is the Samoan tattoo design for spearheads, the spearheads are part of the family crest of our very own AJ Porter.