What weight should a beginner choose?

Most beginner-friendly picks in this pool sit in the 1.5–2 lb range, and verywellfit.com specifically praised a 2 lb model as easy to set up. Heavier 3+ lb hoops like the ACU Hoop spin slower and are easier to keep going, but multiple r/Hooping users warn that heavier hoops cause bruising more easily, so working up gradually is the repeated advice.