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Light-Up LED Pom Poms
Metallic streamers with LEDs built into the pom, a rechargeable pack, and one remote that changes the whole team’s color at once.
$145 USD per pair
For coaches comparing light-up pom poms before buying a team set: ours have many diodes built into the pom, not a single light in the handle, so the whole pom glows, and one remote changes every pair at once. Each pom is 7 oz and recharges by USB-C. Team pricing is $120 a pair on 10+ pairs.
What are you paying for in a light-up pom pom?
The first thing to check on any listing is where the light is. Some light-up poms put a single LED in a clear plastic handle and leave the pom dark, which reads as a dot of light from the stands; ours build the light into the pom, so the whole pom reads as colour and one remote changes the squad together. Here is what is in each one:
| Part | What it does in our poms |
|---|---|
| Diodes | Many LED diodes built into the pom itself, among the streamers |
| Streamers | Metallic; they don’t light themselves, they catch the light of the diodes around them |
| Control pack | A receiver and rechargeable lithium-ion pack on the handle |
| Remote | Sends colour and light-mode changes to every pair at once |
| Handle | Double-ended baton handle, buried in the pom |
What should a coach check before buying?
| Check | Why it matters | Ours |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the light? | Handle-only light leaves the pom dark | Diodes built into the pom |
| Weight | Full routines with heavy poms tire arms | About 7 oz (200 g) per pom |
| Power | Disposable batteries run out at the wrong time | Rechargeable by USB-C |
| Run time | It has to cover the moments you need | About two to four hours per charge, depending on colour and mode |
| Remote | One remote should run the whole squad | All pairs at once, about 65 to 80 feet in line of sight |
| Size | Should match standard performance poms | 6-inch streamers |
| Weather | Outdoor games get wet | Water resistant, not for soaking |
| Matching | Pairs from different orders rarely match | Order the whole squad together |
Rechargeable packs or battery packs?
Home-made light-up poms usually run on AAA battery packs taped into the pom. They work for a photo, but they add weight and need fresh batteries. Our poms use rechargeable lithium-ion packs on the handle, charged by USB-C like a phone, which keeps each pom at about 7 oz. For the full comparison, see DIY light-up pom poms vs buying them.
How does one remote run a whole squad?
Each pom has a receiver in its control pack, and one remote talks to all of them at once, so the whole formation changes on the same count. The remote reaches about 65 to 80 feet, but it works on line of sight, so where the person holding it stands matters more than raw distance. Rehearse your lights cue with the full squad before game day to find the best spot, and keep the remote with one named person.
What do they look like unlit, under floodlights and in the dark?
| Setting | What the crowd sees |
|---|---|
| Unlit | Regular performance poms with metallic streamers |
| Full floodlights | A strongly coloured pom in your team colour; the glow is subtle |
| Dusk | The colour takes over as the light drops |
| Dark gym or lights-down moment | The only thing lit in the room |
Test them where you perform, not in a bright store or office. See light-up vs metallic poms by venue.
How long do they last?
The lights are built into the pom, not string lights stuffed inside that tangle and quit, so a set is made to perform season after season. To keep it that way:
- Charge before each use, and top up a stored set before the new season.
- Shake them out after each use and store them hanging or in a pom bag.
- Dry them after rain; they are water resistant, not waterproof.
- Keep spares from the same order to swap in if a pair is damaged.
What should a squad do on the first day with a new set?
- Count the pairs against the order, spares included.
- Charge every pom by USB-C before anyone performs with it.
- Test the remote from the exact spot where the coach or captain will stand on game day, with the whole squad in formation.
- Label every pair with an athlete’s name and start a sign-out sheet.
- Run the routine once with the lights down, so the squad learns its spacing by the light before the first game.
What does a team set cost?
At our team rate of $120 a pair on 10 or more pairs:
| Group | Pairs | Cost at the team rate |
|---|---|---|
| Squad of 12 | 14 | $1,680 |
| Squad of 18 | 20 | $2,400 |
| Cheer and dance together, 30 | 33 | $3,960 |
Pair counts include spares. See the team rate and order steps.
Can you see them before you buy?
Yes. Ask by email or DM and we will send video of the poms performing, which is the fastest way to answer the checklist above for the people who sign off. Then share it with your athletic director or booster club before the vote.
How do you request a quote?
Email or DM us with the squad size, team colours and your first game or event date. We make our light-up products ourselves and will tell you plainly what fits your date. See team orders for how a group order works.
Frequently asked questions
How do light-up pom poms work?
Ours have many LED diodes built into the pom, a rechargeable pack on the handle and a receiver that takes colour changes from one remote.
Do the streamers light up?
No. The diodes light up; the metallic streamers around them catch that light.
Are light-up pom poms rechargeable?
Ours are, by USB-C. A charge lasts about two to four hours, depending on colour and light mode.
How heavy are they?
About 7 oz (200 g) per pom.
How far does the remote reach?
About 65 to 80 feet, in clear line of sight to the squad.
How much does a team set cost?
$120 a pair on 10 or more pairs. A squad of 18 with two spares is 20 pairs, or $2,400 at that rate.
See also: DIY light-up pom poms, iridescent vs LED pom poms, how to choose cheer pom poms and LED light-up pom poms for teams.
Questions: info@neoncowboys.com.
