Croquet mallets and balls in Mildura

The short answer: Mildura players can order an Invictus mallet or a set of Invictus X balls online and have it delivered to Sunraysia. On Mildura's hard, quick summer lawns the lighter, more exact RF Pro is the natural fit; the Invictus Rise is the forgiving alternative.

Croquet in Mildura

Mildura Croquet Club plays golf croquet at Mansell Reserve, on the corner of Eighth Street and Ontario Avenue, with the car park entered from Seventh Street. It belongs to Croquet Victoria's Murray Valley region. The weekly timetable changes with daylight saving: in summer there is a Thursday twilight session from 4.30pm alongside afternoon and Saturday games, and in winter play moves to Monday and Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. Newcomers need only a pair of flat-soled shoes, because the club lends equipment, and locals are told simply to turn up on any play day. Holiday-makers on the Murray are welcome too, with a phone call ahead suggested.

What Mildura's lawns and weather mean for your mallet

Sunraysia is hot, dry and sunny: summer days regularly push past 35 degrees, rain is scarce, and the vines and citrus around town depend on Murray water. Croquet lawns here bake hard, and by February a ball struck with any real force can run straight off the court. The game becomes one of feel, short backswings and careful judgement of pace.

Which Invictus mallet suits Mildura players

RF Pro, A$1,980. Our flagship, developed with World Champion Robert Fletcher. Its head is 3D printed aluminium with brass weights and composite faces, about 2 lb 12 oz overall: lighter and very precise, the better match for fast, dry lawns.

Invictus Rise, A$990. Our most popular mallet. The aluminium head is around 3 lb and its sweet spot is slightly larger, which makes it a little easier to control. If you are new to the game or want forgiveness more than finesse, start here, usually with an 11 inch head.

Both are made to order: tell us your handle length and choose an 11 or 12 inch head. Graphite Black is included; a Rose Gold, Deep Purple, Snow White or NRA Blue finish costs A$130.90 extra. Compare them on compare mallets and measure up with the fitting guide.

Balls for Mildura clubs

Invictus X, approved by the World Croquet Federation for championship play, weighs 450 g and is made entirely in Australia. A set is A$990. Clubs normally allow one first-colour set and one second-colour set per lawn; the ball colours guide explains the difference.

Delivery to Mildura

Your mallet is made after you order and generally reaches Mildura 4 to 8 weeks later; please read that as an estimate. For ball sets, tell us the number of lawns and we will reply with a delivered price.

Questions Mildura players ask

Does a dark mallet get too hot to hold in summer? The grip is on the handle, not the head, but a Snow White finish is an option if you prefer a lighter colour.

I only play golf croquet. Which head length? Either works; with the Rise we usually recommend 11 inches.

What if I change my mind? The free 30-day satisfaction guarantee lets you play a month of club games first.

See also: Victoria's croquet towns.

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