What is the name of the New Year's Eve ball in Times Square that uses Waterford crystal panels?

The New Year's Eve ball in Times Square that uses Waterford crystal panels is the Times Square Ball.

The current ball is a geodesic sphere covered with illuminated crystal panels made by Waterford Crystal. Its design has changed over time as the ball became larger, brighter, and more technologically advanced. The name “Times Square Ball” is the standard name for the object, while “ball drop” describes the event in which it descends.

The tradition began in 1907 with a much smaller iron-and-wood ball. Later versions introduced aluminum, lighting improvements, and increasingly elaborate crystal designs. The present ball is lit throughout the year at One Times Square, although the public focuses on it during the December 31 countdown.

The ball is lowered from the flagpole atop One Times Square during the final minute before midnight. It is not dropped freely; a controlled descent makes the timing precise and keeps the spectacle safe.