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11/16” OD · Goldilocks · 23 Colors · Hoopologie Exclusive · Made in the USA
Not too thin. Not too thick.
Not too thin. Not too thick.
Just right.
The 11/16” Goldilocks is Hoopologie’s proprietary diameter — a size that exists nowhere else in the hoop world. Sitting between 5/8” and 3/4” in diameter but built with a thicker wall than either, it delivers a completely different feel: sturdier, less bouncy, more deliberate. Large, non-floppy hoops. On-body multiples. Balance work. This is the tubing for hoopers who’ve tried every standard size and want something new.
5/8”
Thinner • Faster
11/16”
Goldilocks • Exclusive
3/4”
Wider • On-Body
The Goldilocks Difference
A proprietary size.
A proprietary size.
A completely different feel.
The 11/16” diameter sits between 5/8” and 3/4” — but the diameter is only half the story. Hoopologie specifically designed this tubing with a thicker wall than standard 5/8”, which makes it heavier and sturdier per foot despite its intermediate size. The result is a hoop that feels more deliberate, less springy, and entirely its own thing.
The inner diameter is 1/2” (same as 5/8”), but polycarb inserts are strongly recommended for a clean connection. This is not a standard polypro cut — see the hoopmaking notes below before your first make.
Standard Gloss
Stardust Glitter
Radioactive UV
Color-Shifting
Metallic
How it compares
5/8” OD
5/8”
WallStandard
FeelFast & springy
Insert1/2”
BestOff-body, tricks
Colors72 options
11/16” OD ←
11/16”
WallThicker than 5/8”
FeelFirm, sturdy, deliberate
Insert1/2” polycarb
BestLarge hoops, multiples
Colors23 curated
3/4” OD
3/4”
WallStandard
FeelWeighted, fluid
Insert5/8”
BestOn-body, beginners
Colors69 options
The Thick Wall Advantage
Sturdier.
Sturdier.
Heavier. Entirely its own.
The thicker wall is the defining characteristic of Goldilocks — and the reason hoopers who try it often can’t go back. The extra plastic in the wall adds mass without changing the outer diameter, giving a fundamentally different experience from any other polypro on the market: less bounce-back, more firmness, a more planted feel in the hand and on the body.
Large hoops made from Goldilocks don’t flop. They hold their shape under movement. On-body multiples — where you need the hoop to stay where you put it — are where this tubing shines.
Less Bounce
The thicker wall absorbs more energy on contact, reducing the springiness you feel with 5/8”. Movements feel more controlled and intentional.
Non-Floppy Large Hoops
You can make genuinely large hoops — 36”, 38”, 40” — that hold their shape and rotate cleanly. No droop, no wobble.
Balance & Multiples
Ideal for balancing hoops on the body, on-body multiples, and juggling combinations where predictable arc and weight distribution matter.
UV Reactive & All-Climate
All Goldilocks colors are UV reactive and blacklight-ready. Standard formulation (non-glossy) means good cold-weather performance and standard cutting technique.
Colour Collections
23 curated colors.
23 curated colors.
Chosen for this diameter.
Unlike the 5/8” and 3/4” lines which offer 70+ colors, the Goldilocks palette is deliberately curated — every color has been specifically selected and produced for the 11/16” diameter. This is a collector’s palette, not a catalogue. Fewer options, more intentionality.
Standard UV Gloss
Standard
Colored Polypro
Colored Polypro
UV-reactive colour baked into standard polypro formulation — the most durable option in this diameter and the best starting point for new Goldilocks makers. Works in all climates, standard cut technique. The backbone of the Goldilocks palette.
UV Blue
White Moonstone
Red
Pink
Purple
Black
Stardust & Glitter
Stardust Glitter
Infused
Infused
Holographic glitter infused into UV polypro — not a glossy formulation, so it’s more durable and cold-tolerant than the Radioactive/Fusion lines. The extra wall thickness on Goldilocks makes the glitter catch light even more dramatically across the tube surface. A spectacular look in this diameter.
Dove Gray with Glitter
UV Apple Green
Stardust Blue
Stardust Green
Radioactive UV
Radioactive
Gloss UV
Gloss UV
Intense UV colour in the glass-smooth Radioactive gloss formulation. Blindingly vivid under blacklight. As with all Radioactive polypro: avoid cold temperatures and hard impacts, use polycarb connectors. The larger wall surface of 11/16” makes these colours especially striking on stage.
Radioactive UV Teal
Radioactive UV Green
Nuclear Pink
Color-Shifting & Metallic
Color-Shifting
& Metallic
& Metallic
The jewel of the Goldilocks palette. Rose Gold is a semi-translucent color-shifter — shimmery pink from one angle, gold iridescence from another. The metallic tones pick up the ambient light and carry it across the larger tube surface for a richer, broader reflection. Unmistakable on stage.
Rose Gold
Metallic Gold
Color-Shifting
The Goldilocks Palette
Every color.
Every color.
Every family.
Standard UV Gloss
UV Blue
White Moonstone
Red
Pink
Purple
Orange
Yellow
Teal
Black
Stardust Glitter Infused
Dove Gray + Glitter
UV Apple Green
Stardust Blue
Stardust Green
Radioactive UV Gloss
Radioactive Teal
Radioactive Green
Nuclear Pink
Color-Shifting & Metallic
Rose Gold
Metallic Gold
Metallic Silver
Swatches are approximate. → Order a sample for exact colour matching
Specifications
What you’re getting.
| Diameter | 11/16” OD — Goldilocks |
| Inner Diameter | 1/2” ID — same as 5/8” tubing |
| Insert | 1/2” polycarb — strongly recommended |
| Wall | Thicker than 5/8” — heavier & sturdier |
| Coil | Large coil, 24” hub, 100 ft — ~10 hoops |
| Material | Polypropylene — Made in USA |
| Colors | 23 proprietary — exclusive to Hoopologie |
| UV Reactive | Yes — all colors, all families |
| Feel | Firm, less bouncy, more deliberate than 5/8” |
| Best for | Large hoops, on-body multiples, balance work |
What’s Included
Every order
Every order
comes with…
Free Insert Material
Approx. 4” of clear 1/2” insert material per 10 ft included free. Polycarb inserts are strongly recommended for this tubing — add them at checkout for best results.
Hardware Upgrade Option
Select hardware at checkout to receive rivets, push buttons, and polycarb connectors (1 each per 10 ft). Polycarb connectors are the recommended connector for Goldilocks tubing.
Large Coil, 24” Hub
Ships from large coils wound on a 24” hub — ready to use straight from the box with no expansion time required.
Hoopmakers University Access
Free step-by-step video tutorials. Watch the Goldilocks-specific cutting guide before your first make — this tubing cuts differently from standard polypro.
Before You Make — Important
Goldilocks needs
Goldilocks needs
polycarb connectors.
The thicker wall and modified feel of Goldilocks tubing makes it behave differently at the connection point. Standard push-button rivets can stress the tube in ways that create micro-fractures over time. Polycarb connectors distribute the load evenly and are the strongly recommended hardware for this diameter.
Similarly, the denser wall requires a slightly different cutting approach than standard 5/8” or 3/4” polypro. Watch the Hoopmakers University cutting tutorial specifically for Goldilocks before making your first hoop — it covers the correct temperature, tool, and technique.
Use Polycarb Connectors
1/2” polycarb connectors are strongly recommended for Goldilocks tubing. Add them via the hardware upgrade at checkout, or purchase separately from our tools & hardware section.
Watch the Cutting Tutorial
Goldilocks has a thicker wall than standard polypro. Cut at room temperature with the specific technique shown in our Hoopmakers University Goldilocks video. An incorrect cut can result in a poor connection fit.
Standard Cold-Weather Performance
Unlike the Radioactive/Fusion glossy lines, standard and Stardust Goldilocks tubing performs well in cold weather. The thick wall actually makes it more resilient than thinner polypro in low temperatures.
Best for Large Hoop Sizes
The stiffness of the thick wall makes Goldilocks ideal for 34”–42” OD hoops that need to hold their shape during on-body flow. Large Goldilocks hoops don’t droop or wobble the way thinner polypro can at big diameters.
Who Is This For
Is Goldilocks right for you?
01
The Experienced Experimenter
You’ve worked with 5/8” and 3/4” and you want to know what the in-between feels like with a thicker wall. Goldilocks is for hoopers who collect diameters the way musicians collect instruments — each one opens a different range of expression.
02
Large Hoop & On-Body Specialist
If you make or use large hoops (36”+) and need them to stay rigid under movement, Goldilocks is your material. The thick wall eliminates the floppy droop that plagues thinner polypro at large diameters — making it essential for on-body multiples and body-balance work.
03
The Collector & Curated Palette Buyer
23 colors. Not 72. Every color on this page was specifically selected for the 11/16” diameter — including exclusive finishes like Rose Gold color-shifting and Dove Gray with Glitter that read especially striking on the larger tube surface. If you want something unique in your collection, this is it.
Ready to try
the in-between?
Hoopmakers University covers cutting, sizing, connecting, and taping — including Goldilocks-specific guidance. Free on-demand with every purchase.
Exclusive Diameter11/16” exists only at Hoopologie
Polycarb Required1/2” polycarb inserts strongly recommended
Thicker WallSturdier & heavier than 5/8” OD
Boulder, ColoradoHoopologie — Est. 2013
