Croquet mallets and balls in Cambridge

The short answer: Cambridge players, from college teams to village club members, can order an Invictus mallet or a set of Invictus X balls online and have it delivered locally. Because East Anglian summers can leave lawns hard and fast, precise players often favour the RF Pro; newer players usually do best with the Invictus Rise.

Croquet in Cambridge

Croquet in Cambridge has two faces. In the University, many players first meet the game through Cuppers, the annual inter-collegiate knockout, and the Cambridge University Association Croquet Club has a lawn of its own. College lawns matter too: Trinity Hall's club keeps two full sets for undergraduates, one for use on Latham Lawn in Easter Term. Just north of the city, Histon and Impington Croquet Club plays on the village recreation ground, with two lawns and equipment for up to sixteen players. Club sessions run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2pm, and a mix-and-match social game is held on the third Sunday of each month. Meldreth Croquet Club, near Royston, is also close by.

What Cambridge's lawns and weather mean for your mallet

East Anglia is one of the driest parts of England, and a hot spell can bake college and club lawns until they run very quickly. Winters are colder than in the west, and at Histon the lawns are close-mown and marked only from mid-April to mid-September, with out-of-season play on weekdays. A Cambridge mallet spends much of its life on firm, quick grass, where control is worth more than extra weight.

Which Invictus mallet suits Cambridge players

RF Pro, £975. Developed with World Champion Robert Fletcher, this is our flagship. The 3D printed aluminium head holds brass weights and composite faces and weighs about 2 lb 12 oz. Lighter and very precise, it suits fast, dry lawns and players who already have a reliable stroke.

Invictus Rise, £525. Our most popular mallet, and the forgiving option. Its aluminium head is near 3 lb, and a slightly larger sweet spot makes it a little easier to control for students and newer club players. Pair it with the 11 inch head, as we usually advise.

Both are made to order to your handle length; pick an 11 or 12 inch head. Graphite Black is the default colour, with Snow White, Rose Gold, Deep Purple and NRA Blue available for £89 extra. Start with the fitting guide, then compare mallets.

Balls for Cambridge clubs

Invictus X has championship approval from the World Croquet Federation, weighs 450 g and is made entirely in Australia; one set is £479. Colleges and clubs should allow one set of first colours plus one of second colours for each lawn. See how many sets a club needs.

Delivery to Cambridge

Mallets are built individually after you order and sent to the UK, typically reaching Cambridge 4 to 8 weeks from order; this is our estimate. For ball sets, we confirm the delivered price before payment is taken.

Questions Cambridge players ask

Can a college order balls for its own lawn? Yes; a first-colour and a second-colour set will equip one lawn.

I play mainly in Easter Term. Which mallet? On a firm summer lawn the RF Pro's precision shines; if you are still learning, the Rise is kinder.

Can I give it back if it is not right? Take the free 30-day satisfaction guarantee and you can decide after playing with it.

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