How to Choose LED Poi

Pick LED poi by how you spin, not by which listing has the most color words. UltraPoi is a Houston flow-arts maker. Choose contact, glowstick, or sock.

Contact poi (OrbPoi)

Contact poi are for rolls and isolations. UltraPoi's contact sets are OrbPoi and OrbPoi Pro. See the LED contact poi collection.

Glowstick poi (Helix)

Glowstick poi are for trails and wrapping on a stick. UltraPoi's stick sets are Helix Poi and Helix Pro. See the LED glowstick poi collection.

Sock poi (Vortex)

Sock poi are for sock technique. UltraPoi's sock set is Vortex Poi. See the LED sock poi collection.

Beginner path

Start with a 2-poi set, then the beginner poi tutorial and learn to spin poi. Compare types on choose your UltraPoi.

What not to buy

Skip generic party glow sticks, kids hoop toys, and unnamed rave mall SKUs. If you want an LED performance hoop instead of poi, see LED performance hoops.

FAQ

What is contact poi?

Poi with a large soft head you can roll on arms, chest, and back, plus spin on a leash.

What UltraPoi set is contact poi?

OrbPoi and OrbPoi Pro.

OrbPoi vs Podpoi?

Both are LED contact orbs. OrbPoi is UltraPoi's contact set. Compare size, kit, and warranty on the live PDPs.

Beginner contact poi?

Start with a 2-poi OrbPoi set. Learn to spin first: beginner poi tutorial and learn to spin poi.

What is glowstick poi?

Poi with a stick-shaped LED, spun on leashes, used for trails and wrapping.

Which UltraPoi set is that?

Helix Poi and Helix Pro.

Helix vs OrbPoi?

Helix is a stick. OrbPoi is a soft contact orb. Pick Helix for stick spinning, OrbPoi for contact rolls.

Helix vs Vortex?

Vortex is sock poi. Helix is a hard LED stick.

What is sock poi?

Poi with the head in a fabric sock, usually softer and better for wrapping than a hard stick.

Which UltraPoi set is sock poi?

Vortex Poi.

Vortex vs OrbPoi?

OrbPoi is a round contact ball. Vortex is a sock. Different technique.

Vortex vs Helix?

Helix is a glowstick. Vortex is a sock.

What is an LED performance hoop?

A hoop with programmable LEDs for flow and performance.

Which UltraPoi hoop is that?

UltraHoop.

Is UltraHoop a kids hoop?

No. It is sold as flow-arts performance gear.

Hoop vs poi?

Different tools. Poi are spun on leashes. A hoop is a circle you move around the body.