Croquet mallets and balls in New Norfolk
The short answer: Derwent Valley players can order an Invictus mallet made to their own handle length and delivered to New Norfolk, and the club can order Invictus X balls by the set. For the cool, dewy lawns of the valley we suggest the Invictus Rise for most players.
Croquet in New Norfolk
The Derwent Valley Croquet Club plays at 44 Hamilton Road, New Norfolk, about half an hour up the river from Hobart. It is one of nine clubs affiliated with Croquet Tasmania, and its club listing records that it has hosted state events, including medal games in November and state championship play in February. Croquet has deep roots in Tasmania: clubs formed in Hobart and Launceston from 1903 and then spread to country centres, and the state's first championships were held in 1913.
What New Norfolk's lawns and weather mean for your mallet
The Derwent Valley is cooler and drier than the coast. Winters bring hard frosts and long dewy mornings, and summers are warm and dry with the valley's irrigated turf running quick by afternoon. A frost-slowed lawn in July needs a mallet that carries the ball without an extra push, and a dry February court rewards a quiet, controlled swing.
Which Invictus mallet suits New Norfolk players
Invictus Rise, A$990. Our most popular mallet, and a sound choice for heavy winter lawns: the aluminium head weighs around 3 lb, with a sweet spot a fraction larger than the RF Pro's. Eleven inches is the head length we recommend to most people.
RF Pro, A$1,980. The flagship that World Champion Robert Fletcher helped develop. Its head is 3D printed in aluminium, weighted with brass and faced in composite, and at about 2 lb 12 oz it is lighter and more precise.
Nothing is made until you order: we cut the handle to your length, fit the 11 or 12 inch head you ask for, and finish it in Graphite Black, or in Snow White, NRA Blue, Rose Gold or Deep Purple for A$130.90. You cannot choose the weight. Measure with the fitting guide, then read compare mallets.
Balls for New Norfolk clubs
An Invictus X set is A$990: World Croquet Federation championship approved, 450 g a ball, and Australian-made from start to finish. Hold first colours and second colours for every lawn, and see what WCF approval means for why the stamp matters at tournament time.
Delivery to New Norfolk
Expect roughly 4 to 8 weeks between ordering and arrival in the Derwent Valley, as an estimate, since each mallet is built after it is ordered. Balls come by courier across Bass Strait, and the delivered price to New Norfolk is quoted first.
Questions New Norfolk players ask
Does the frost bother the mallet? No. Aluminium and composite are unaffected by cold and dew. Dry the faces after a frosty morning; product care covers the rest.
Can I try it on our own lawn before deciding? Yes, with the optional 30-day satisfaction guarantee (A$99) added at checkout. Play club games at Hamilton Road for a month, then decide.
Which head size? Eleven inches suits most players. Twelve adds a little forgiveness on longer strokes.
More places in Tasmania: croquet mallets and balls across Tasmania.
Designed in Queensland, made in Australia.