The Times Square Ball weighed 11,875 pounds during the 2008 New Year's Eve celebration, when it was redesigned for the ball-drop tradition's centennial.
The 2008 ball was created by Waterford Crystal and measured 12 feet in diameter. Its weight reflected the large metal frame, lighting equipment, and thousands of crystal panels incorporated into the design. The installation marked 100 years since the first Times Square ball drop in 1907.
The ball's size and technology have changed repeatedly. Early versions were much smaller and used incandescent bulbs, while later designs adopted energy-efficient LEDs and computer-controlled lighting. Despite those changes, the ball still performs the same ceremonial descent over One Times Square.
The 11,875-pound figure refers specifically to the 2008 centennial ball, not every ball ever used in Times Square. Later redesigns altered the structure and specifications, which is why weight figures can vary among descriptions of the landmark.