The 2009 Times Square New Year's Eve Ball weighed approximately 11,875 pounds.
The 2009 ball was introduced for the centennial anniversary of the Times Square celebration. It was much larger and heavier than earlier versions, measuring 12 feet in diameter and covered with Waterford Crystal panels. More than 32,000 LED lights allowed it to produce millions of color combinations during the descent.
Its weight is often reported as 11,875 pounds, or about 5,386 kilograms. The figure refers to the complete illuminated ball rather than simply its crystal panels. The enormous structure is supported and lowered from One Times Square during the final minute of the year.
The 2009 design remained in service for several New Year's celebrations before a new ball was introduced for 2022. The newer design kept the 12-foot diameter but increased the number of crystal panels and LED lights. Thus, references to the “Times Square Ball” can describe different physical versions across the tradition's history.