Croquet mallets and balls in Masterton

The short answer: Masterton and Wairarapa players can order an Invictus mallet made to their own handle length, and clubs can order Invictus X balls, online with courier delivery from Australia. For the Wairarapa's mix of dry summer lawns and frosty winter ones, the Invictus Rise is the all-round pick.

Croquet in Masterton and the Wairarapa

The Masterton Croquet Club plays in Queen Elizabeth Park, off Dixon Street, where it has three lawns and a clubroom and welcomes new members of every age. The park itself has a long history: the land was set aside when the town was surveyed in 1854 and became a public park in 1875, and it took its present name after Queen Elizabeth II visited Masterton in 1954. The croquet club is woven into park life; the Friends of the Park hold their meetings in the croquet clubrooms.

Fifteen minutes down the road, Carrington Croquet Club plays on High Street South in Carterton. The two are the Wairarapa's croquet clubs, and the region is its own association within Croquet New Zealand.

What the Wairarapa's lawns and weather mean for your mallet

Sheltered behind the Tararua and Rimutaka ranges, the Wairarapa has warmer, drier summers than Wellington and colder winters, with frosts on clear mornings. Summer lawns firm up and run quickly, which suits a precise stroke; on a frosty or dewy winter morning the grass is slow until it dries, and a heavier head carries the ball better.

Which Invictus mallet suits Masterton players

Invictus Rise. The one most of our players choose. Close to three pounds of aluminium head supplies the weight for slow, frosty-morning lawns, and its sweet spot, slightly wider than standard, makes it a little easier to control. The 11 inch head is our general recommendation.

RF Pro. The flagship we developed alongside World Champion Robert Fletcher. Its head, 3D printed in aluminium, holds brass weights and composite faces, and the mallet weighs roughly 2 lb 12 oz, so it is lighter, very precise and at home on a dry summer lawn.

Handle length is cut to your figure and the head is made 11 or 12 inches long. Graphite Black costs nothing extra, while Snow White, NRA Blue, Rose Gold and Deep Purple are priced as options. Each model has a set weight. The fitting guide explains measuring.

Balls for Wairarapa clubs

Our Invictus X ball is 450 g, Australian-made from start to finish and approved for championship play by the World Croquet Federation. For three lawns, think three sets of firsts and three of seconds; how to choose croquet balls for a club covers the detail.

Delivery to Masterton

We make your mallet after the order is placed, so delivery to the Wairarapa generally runs 4 to 8 weeks, which is our estimate only. Balls come by courier at a delivered price confirmed in advance.

Questions Masterton players ask

Can frost damage the head? No. Frost and dew leave aluminium unharmed; dry the faces after a game, as product care explains.

May I play with it at Queen Elizabeth Park first? Yes, with the optional 30-day satisfaction guarantee added to your order.

How do the Rise and RF Pro compare? Read compare mallets; each product page lists the price.

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