It is time to find your first hoop, the cheap hoops you can find at Walmart and Target are not the kind you should select, they are usually too light and flimsy to be suitable for flow arts.

You will want to ask yourself some questions or take our hula hoop selection quiz to help you find the right hoop for your needs.

When thinking about the perfect hoop you should at a minimum consider.

Price point

Size

Material

Purpose/Usage

Experience

Vendor Reputation

Price because your budget will limit the type of hoop you can select. Hula hoops vary in pricing range anywhere from 10 dollars to 500+

Size because you need to know your preferred diameter in order to get the right fit for you, too small and you will struggle to keep the hoop rotating, too large and you will find hoop flow too easy and not advance your skill set.

Purpose what are you going to use the hoop for? Everyday usage means you can get a cheaper practice hoop that you will drop a lot, if you are focused on a hoop for performance then you might want to consider a high end smart hoop and train to use its features as part of your choreography and performance art.

Material What your hoop is made out of determines the responsiveness, strength, and weight of your prop.



Company reputation, buying from a reputable company can help you avoid frustrations and disappointments, make sure to avoid vendors on our buyer be aware list. Getting a damaged, uneven, or damaged hoop and not being able to return it can ruin any hooping experience, so it is best to purchased from recommended Vendors.