Croquet mallets and balls in Bunbury
The short answer: Bunbury and South West players can order an Invictus mallet or a set of Invictus X balls online, delivered to the South West. On Hay Park's firm, fast summer courts many players like the lighter RF Pro, while the Invictus Rise remains the all-round pick.
Croquet in Bunbury
The Moorabinda Croquet Club is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Western Australia, established in 1904 and at Hay Park, 16 Wimbledon Way, since it relocated there in 1980. Members do their own groundwork and lighting, and the club plays most days, including a Wednesday evening session. Hay Park has hosted the Golf Croquet WA State Championships, and in October 2023 the club and the Bunbury Tennis Club across the road staged the World Croquet Federation Golf Croquet Over-50s World Championship. Down the coast, Croquetwest Busselton plays on three courts at Churchill Park, and Dunsborough's country club offers croquet too.
What Bunbury's lawns and weather mean for your mallet
The South West has a Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers cooled by the afternoon sea breeze, and mild, wet winters. From December to March the lawns bake hard and run fast, and a heavy stroke sends the ball well past its mark. In winter the rain returns, the grass softens and the pace drops. A precise, well-balanced mallet is at its best in the long dry season; a slightly heavier head helps through the wet months.
Which Invictus mallet suits Bunbury players
RF Pro, A$1,980. Our flagship, developed with World Champion Robert Fletcher. A 3D printed head in aluminium, brass-weighted and composite-faced, at about 2 lb 12 oz: lighter, very precise, exactly what a quick summer court asks for.
Invictus Rise, A$990. Our best seller. About 3 lb of aluminium head with a slightly enlarged sweet spot, a bit easier to control and happier on a soft winter lawn; we usually pair it with an 11 inch head.
Whichever you choose is built to your handle length, with heads in 11 and 12 inch lengths. Graphite Black is included; Snow White, NRA Blue, Rose Gold and Deep Purple add A$130.90. Work out your length with the fitting guide, then weigh the two on compare mallets.
Balls for Bunbury clubs
Invictus X balls are championship approved by the World Croquet Federation, weigh 450 g, are made entirely in Australia and sell for A$990 a set; the usual guide is first and second colours for every lawn. Our guide to choosing club balls covers the rest.
Delivery to Bunbury
Each mallet is made to order; delivery to Bunbury usually runs 4 to 8 weeks from ordering, as an estimate. Balls go by courier and we confirm the delivered price to the South West before you pay.
Questions Bunbury players ask
Which head size for golf croquet? The 11 inch head is the usual choice; a 12 inch head gives a touch more forgiveness on long shots.
Can I play with it before I decide? Yes. Choose the optional 30-day satisfaction guarantee (A$99) and use it at Hay Park first.
Will the summer heat affect it? No. The aluminium head does not warp or dry out like timber; see product care.
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