Croquet mallets and balls in Jackson, Mississippi

The short answer: croquet players in Jackson, Mississippi, can order an Invictus mallet made to their own handle length and shipped from Australia. On the fast Bermuda grass lawns played here, many players will be best served by the controllable Invictus Rise.

Croquet in Jackson

Croquet in Jackson is centred on the Country Club of Jackson, which has two lawns a little larger than three-quarter size, laid with TifEagle Bermuda grass. The club runs a US Croquet Association sanctioned invitational in American six-wicket. For the 2023 edition, held in October, Croquet Network reported that the nearby Highlands Mallet Club in Flora opened its two synthetic courts to the event, giving four courts in all, with most games double-banked and entry open to players with handicaps of 12 or lower. Croquet Scores lists the invitational again in 2025.

The Country Club of Jackson is a private club, so ask the club directly about lessons, guest play or membership before you visit.

What Jackson's lawns and weather mean for your mallet

TifEagle is a fine Bermuda grass bred for golf putting greens, and cut short it gives a fast, true surface. Mississippi's long, hot, humid summers suit it, and in that heat a court runs quick and firm, so a ball struck only slightly too hard keeps rolling. Bermuda slows down and goes dormant as winter comes on. Double-banked games add another demand: you need to judge pace precisely around the other balls.

Which Invictus mallet suits Jackson players

For a quick TifEagle lawn, the Invictus Rise (US$695) is the safe first pick and our most popular mallet. A head of roughly 3 lb aluminium, with a slightly wider sweet spot, helps you keep a delicate roll under control. Pair it with an 11 inch head.

Low handicappers may prefer the RF Pro (US$1,295), designed alongside World Champion Robert Fletcher. Its printed aluminium head holds brass weights and composite faces, and at near 2 lb 12 oz it feels light and precise through a six-wicket break.

We build to your handle length with an 11 or 12 inch head. Graphite Black is standard and Snow White, NRA Blue, Rose Gold or Deep Purple is a US$119 upgrade. Weight is fixed. The fitting guide walks through measuring, and compare the mallets shows the differences.

Balls for Jackson clubs

Invictus X sets are US$635. These 450 g balls are World Croquet Federation championship approved and made entirely in Australia. Six-wicket uses both colour sets, so keep a first and a second set per lawn; colours explained sets it out.

Delivery to Jackson

Mallets are made after purchase and usually reach you 4 to 8 weeks from order, as an estimate.

Questions Jackson players ask

Will it suit six-wicket and golf croquet? Yes, either model plays both games.

When should I order for the October invitational? By mid-summer, leaving time to practise with it.

Can I return it? Only with the optional 30-day satisfaction guarantee, US$99.

Nearest page to the east: Birmingham, Alabama. More states: our United States page.

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