How much does flow arts cost?
A proper start · 2 things
That is buying your own. Trying it first costs about $30.
Flow arts cost at a glance
What it takes to try flow arts, what it costs to keep going, and what a first year adds up to. The kit above is what buying your own costs today.
- Trying it first$30The cheapest sensible way in, before you buy your own.
- Each month afterFreeNothing ongoing for most people.
- First year$30The kit plus twelve months, for about 104 hours of flow arts.
Cost per hour
$0.29 an hour
A first year costs about $30 for roughly 104 hours. At $30 to start, flow arts costs more than 40% of the 396 hobbies we price.
What each thing is for
Everything you might buy for flow arts, what it is for, and which of our guides covers it.
- Performance BatonEssentialThis is the primary piece of equipment for baton twirling, essential for practicing and performing all maneuvers.Our pick: Best Twirling Baton →
- HoopEssentialA weighted adult hoop — heavier and larger than a toy hoop.Our pick: Best Weighted Hula Hoops for Beginners →
- Buy this firstPerformance BatonThis is the primary piece of equipment for baton twirling, essential for practicing and performing all maneuvers.
- Ways to save
- Borrow first · Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
- Tick what you have · The kit above drops anything you already own out of its total.
- Read before the big one · Our gear guides pick one thing for most people, then a cheaper and a fancier option.
Hobbies that cost about the same
Flow arts cost questions
How much does flow arts cost to start?
About $30, taking the cheapest sensible option for each thing you need.
How much does flow arts cost each month?
Nothing ongoing for most people.
Is flow arts an expensive hobby?
158 of the 396 hobbies we price cost less to start, and the middle one is $30. There is nothing to pay after that, so flow arts is one of the cheapest to get into.
What should I buy first for flow arts?
Our guides to flow arts gear pick one thing for most people, then a cheaper and a fancier option, with what each is for.

