Croquet mallets and balls in Levin and Horowhenua

The short answer: Levin and Horowhenua players can order an Invictus mallet built to their handle length and delivered to their door, and clubs can add Invictus X balls approved for championship play. For most golf croquet players on the Speldhurst courts, the Invictus Rise is the natural first choice.

Croquet in Levin

Croquet has a long history in the town. The Levin Ladies' Croquet Club was organised in 1915 and opened its first season on the bowling club's green, and by 1921 members were raising money for a green of their own.

Today Levin Croquet Club plays at Speldhurst Country Estate. The Horowhenua Chronicle reported the club opening its season on the Speldhurst lawns in 2018, and its new home was later officially opened by the district mayor after about two years of planning: four new courts, plus clubrooms in the restored Guy House, a building more than a century old. The club describes it as the largest and most beautiful croquet facility in New Zealand and intends to host national events there. In 2022 a Southern Trust grant paid for four sets of stainless steel hoops.

What Levin's lawns and weather mean for your mallet

Levin sits on the flat coastal plain between the Tasman Sea and the Tararua Range. Rain is spread through the year, so the courts stay green and the grass grows for much of it. Damp, freshly grown turf slows a ball down, which rewards a mallet with enough head mass to carry the roll.

Which Invictus mallet suits Levin players

Invictus Rise. The mallet we sell most of. About 3 lb of aluminium head and a slightly larger sweet spot make it a little easier to control on slower grass. An 11 inch head is our usual advice.

RF Pro. The flagship we developed with World Champion Robert Fletcher: a 3D printed aluminium head carrying brass weights and composite faces, about 2 lb 12 oz, lighter and very precise.

Every mallet is made to order to its owner's handle length, with an 11 or 12 inch head. Graphite Black is the standard finish; Snow White, NRA Blue, Rose Gold and Deep Purple are extra-cost colours. The weight is part of each design and is not adjustable. Read compare mallets for the detail.

Balls for Horowhenua clubs

Invictus X balls hold World Croquet Federation championship approval, weigh 450 g and are made entirely in Australia. For four courts, a guide is one first-colour and one second-colour set per lawn. Croquet ball colours explained shows what each set contains.

Delivery to Levin

Mallets are made once ordered, and delivery to Levin is usually 4 to 8 weeks from order, as an estimate. Current prices are shown on each product page.

Questions Horowhenua players ask

Is my own mallet worth it if the club lends them? Once you play weekly, yes: a mallet cut to your length keeps your swing consistent.

Will damp courts mark or damage the head? No. Aluminium copes with moisture; towel the faces dry before putting it away.

Can I try it before committing? Yes. The optional 30-day satisfaction guarantee lets you play with it at your own club first.

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