Coaches and booster clubs often face pitfalls when ordering cheer gear in bulk. Choosing only the cheapest option may cost your team more money later. Below are 7 most frequent mistakes we see from cheer team buyers.
Mistake 1: Choosing size only based on price
Many teams pick the cheapest largest size. Oversized pom‑poms for young youth cheerleaders are heavy, hard to control and hurt performance. Always match size to your athletes’ age and routine type.
Mistake 2: Ignoring material difference
Ordering metallic foil pom‑poms for daily outdoor practice: metallic foil looks stunning but wears quickly under heavy rough training. Reserve metallic/holographic for competition events; choose durable plastic pom‑poms for sideline games and practice.
Mistake 3: Color mismatch risk
Screen colors on computer monitors can differ from real‑world product colors. Reliable suppliers offer color swatch reference for bulk custom orders, to prevent unexpected mismatch between pom‑poms and team uniforms or bows.
Mistake 4: Not ordering enough spares
Teams only calculate exact number for current cheer members. During a season, pom‑poms get lost, broken or damaged. Without spare pairs, you face panic on game day. Order extra 10%‑15% for backup.
Mistake 5: Overlooking handle quality
Cheap thin handles break easily during synchronized group moves. Baton handles or reinforced ring handles are critical for team‑level heavy usage.
Mistake 6: Ignore shipping lead time
Many coaches place urgent last‑minute orders before competition. Custom‑colored pom‑poms need production time. Always confirm production & shipping lead time 4‑6 weeks ahead of your event.
Mistake 7: Separated purchasing from multiple vendors
Buy pom‑poms from one store, bows from another, backpacks from third vendor. This increases shipping cost, and risks inconsistent color tone across accessories. One‑stop cheer accessory supplier can match all team gear colors together.
Final Advice
Balance budget and quality. CheerNova specializes in wholesale cheer accessories for school and club squads. We provide custom colors, clear lead‑time information and one‑stop shopping for pom‑poms, cheer bows and team backpacks.
FAQ
Q: How long does custom pom‑pom order take?
A: Custom‑color bulk orders usually need production time plus shipping; contact us to get exact timeline for your event.
Q: Do you offer color samples?
A: Color references are available for bulk team orders to avoid color mismatch.