Croquet mallets and balls in Mount Gambier
The short answer: Mount Gambier players can order an Invictus mallet or Invictus X balls online, delivered to the Limestone Coast. On Malseed Park's cool, often wet lawns the 3 lb Invictus Rise is our recommendation for most players.
Croquet in Mount Gambier
The Mount Gambier Croquet Club plays at Malseed Park on four courts with its own clubroom. Organised games run through the week, with twilight sessions on the first and third Fridays from 5pm in daylight saving. Members mostly play Aussie croquet but try the other codes too, and the club runs come-and-try days and has offered free summer membership to newcomers. The club's 2024 gala day drew six clubs from South Australia and western Victoria, members travel to Portland and Mount Barker for gala days and the Laslett Cup, and the South East pennant season links Millicent, Penola and Naracoorte. The State Library holds photographs of the 1961 South East Croquet Championship played here.
What Mount Gambier's lawns and weather mean for your mallet
The Limestone Coast is one of South Australia's coolest and wettest corners. Winters are long, grey and damp, the lawns slow for months at a stretch; summers are mild and dry, and the greens firm up without becoming harsh. With the ball sitting in heavy grass for much of the year, a solid head weight and an unhurried swing get the most from these lawns.
Which Invictus mallet suits Mount Gambier players
Invictus Rise, A$990. Our most popular mallet. Its aluminium head, close to 3 lb, keeps the ball rolling on slow turf, and the sweet spot is slightly larger, which makes it a little easier to control. Usually ordered with the 11 inch head.
RF Pro, A$1,980. Developed with World Champion Robert Fletcher and our flagship: the aluminium head is 3D printed, carries brass weights and composite faces, and weighs about 2 lb 12 oz. Lighter and very precise, it rewards players who tour faster tournament lawns.
Each mallet is made for its owner: handle length to measure, an 11 inch or a 12 inch head, Graphite Black as standard or Snow White, NRA Blue, Rose Gold or Deep Purple for A$130.90 more. The fitting guide settles the handle length; compare mallets settles the model.
Balls for Mount Gambier clubs
Invictus X balls, World Croquet Federation championship approved, weigh 450 g and are made entirely in Australia; a set costs A$990. For a four-court club, four sets of first colours and four of second is the usual guide. Read ball colours explained before deciding how many sets you need.
Delivery to Mount Gambier
A made-to-order mallet usually reaches Mount Gambier 4 to 8 weeks after ordering, as an estimate; ball sets go by courier, delivered price confirmed first.
Questions Mount Gambier players ask
Does it matter which code I play? No. Both mallets suit association and golf croquet, Aussie croquet and ricochet alike.
What if it is not the mallet for me? Take the free satisfaction guarantee and play a month before you decide.
Will a wet winter hurt the head? No; aluminium does not swell or split in damp weather. Dry the faces after play and see product care.
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