How to properly construct bumpers?

[Dunngeon]

What pool noodle do you guys use for your bumpers? We had serious problems with our noodle compressing over the length of PNW CMP due to the heavy hits we took and delivered.

[Steve W]

Use recommended fabric only.
Use solid noodles.
Staple fabric well on bottom at back of plywood.
Place noodles.
Start in middle and pull REAL tight then staple.
Work your way down one half following above procedure.
Repeat going the other way.
Make nice tight ends and staple well.
If not really tight, pull staples in loose area and pull harder.

Works well every time.