Croquet mallets and balls in Kolkata
The short answer: players in Kolkata can order an Invictus mallet or a set of Invictus X championship balls from us and have it delivered to the city. Our website checkout does not yet deliver to India, so the simplest way to order is to email us or message us on Instagram, and we will send you an invoice in US dollars.
Croquet in Kolkata and India
Croquet came to India in the nineteenth century, and croquet lawns became a feature of club grounds, palaces and bungalow gardens, especially among the princely states. The game is still played today by groups of keen players, though there is no national shop network for serious equipment.
That gap is the main problem for a Kolkata player: you can find recreational garden sets online, but not a tournament mallet, and there is nowhere in the city to try one. Most serious players therefore import their mallets.
What Kolkata's climate means for your mallet
Kolkata is hot and humid for much of the year, with heavy monsoon rain from roughly June to September and a short, mild, dry winter, which is the most comfortable season for outdoor play. Humidity is hard on timber mallets, which can swell, crack or loosen at the joints. Invictus heads are aluminium, so they are not affected by damp, and lawns softened by rain are better served by a head with some weight behind it.
Which Invictus mallet suits Kolkata players
RF Pro, US$1,295. Our flagship, designed with World Champion Robert Fletcher, with a 3D printed aluminium head, brass weights and composite faces, about 2 lb 12 oz. It suits experienced players who want a lighter, very precise mallet for tournament play.
Invictus Rise, US$695. Our most popular model. Its head is about 3 lb, with a slightly larger sweet spot that makes it a little easier to control, and the extra weight helps on slower, damp lawns.
Each is built to order: you give us the handle length and head size (11 or 12 inch), and choose Graphite Black or one of four colours (US$119). Our fitting guide explains how to measure, and compare mallets sets the models side by side.
Balls for Kolkata players and clubs
Invictus X is approved by the World Croquet Federation for championship play and is made entirely in Australia, at US$635 a set of four. Four-ball doubles needs one set per game; read what WCF approval means for why the standard matters in competition.
Delivery to Kolkata
Because every mallet is made to order, allow around 4 to 8 weeks from order before it is ready, as an estimate, plus international courier time. If you have a tournament date, tell us when you order and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet it.
Questions players in Kolkata ask
Why can't I check out on the website? Our online checkout does not yet cover India. Email us with the model, head size, handle length and colour, and we will send an invoice you can pay by international bank transfer or by card.
Will a metal head cope with the monsoon? Yes. Aluminium does not swell or warp in humidity; simply wipe the mallet dry after a wet game. See product care.
Is there a guarantee? A free 30-day satisfaction guarantee is available on every mallet.
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