Croquet mallets and balls in Guildford

The short answer: croquet players in Guildford and Godalming can order an Invictus mallet or a set of Invictus X balls online and have it delivered in Surrey. The Invictus Rise suits most members moving on from a borrowed club mallet; tournament regulars may want the lighter RF Pro.

Croquet in Guildford

Guildford and Godalming Croquet Club plays at Broadwater Sports Club, on the Guildford Road at Godalming, where it has four lawns and a membership of around sixty, playing both Association and Golf Croquet. Newcomers are offered a free first game with a member and are lent everything they need; anyone who catches the bug can book coaching with the club's qualified coaches at £10 a session, which comes off the first year's subscription. The club also runs U3A sessions and a youth section. Its 2026 calendar included Golf Croquet series events from D-level to A-level, an Advanced AC Open Weekend in June and, in September, the AC Selectors' Weekend.

What Guildford's lawns and weather mean for your mallet

South-east England is warmer and drier than the west, and a long summer dry spell can leave Surrey lawns firm and fast, which suits accurate, compact strokes. Early-season tournaments in May, and autumn play after rain, are a different matter: the grass is slower and holds the ball, and a mallet with weight behind the face earns its place.

Which Invictus mallet suits Guildford players

Invictus Rise, £525. Our most popular choice. A head of about 3 lb, made from aluminium, carries the ball through slower grass, while the slightly larger sweet spot makes it a little easier to control during a long day of roll-ups. Generally, we recommend the 11 inch head.

RF Pro, £975. We developed this flagship with World Champion Robert Fletcher. The head is 3D printed in aluminium and fitted with brass weights and composite striking faces, for a total of about 2 lb 12 oz. Lighter and very precise, it is built for players chasing their next handicap cut.

Both are crafted to order around your handle length, with an 11 inch or a 12 inch head. Graphite Black is standard; for £89 you can have Snow White, NRA Blue, Rose Gold or Deep Purple. The fitting guide and compare mallets page will help you decide.

Balls for Guildford clubs

Invictus X balls have World Croquet Federation championship approval. Each weighs 450 g, they are made entirely in Australia, and a set is £479. A four-lawn club should think in terms of a first-colour set and a second-colour set per lawn; our page on ball colours sets out the groups.

Delivery to Guildford

Each mallet is made after you order and sent to the UK; reckon on usually 4 to 8 weeks to reach Surrey, as an estimate. For ball sets, the delivered price is confirmed with you before payment.

Questions Guildford players ask

I have just had my coaching sessions. Is the Rise right? For most new members, yes; its forgiveness helps a developing stroke.

Can I play a few club games before keeping it? Yes. The optional 30-day satisfaction guarantee, £75, is there for exactly that.

Can I choose the head weight? No; weight is fixed by the model. Choose the Rise for more mass or the RF Pro for a lighter head.

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