Croquet mallets and balls in Pasadena

The short answer: croquet players in Pasadena can order an Invictus mallet made to their own handle length and shipped to Southern California, and clubs can buy championship approved balls by the set. For most players stepping up from a club mallet, the Invictus Rise is where to begin.

Croquet in Pasadena

The Pasadena Croquet Club shares the lawn bowling clubhouse in Central Park, at 275 South Raymond Avenue near Old Pasadena. The bowling club there dates from 1921; Visit Pasadena's listing says croquet arrived in 2006, and that the club offers free public lessons on Saturday mornings alongside paid classes.

The club is closely tied to golf croquet. Its founding member is in the US Croquet Hall of Fame, and the club runs the Kamal Cup in his honor; Croquet Network called the 2017 edition the premier open golf croquet singles event on the West Coast. Croquet Scores also records a Pasadena Croquet Invitational in 2014, and a listing for the 2026 USCA Golf Croquet Western Regional gave the club's Raymond Avenue address as its venue.

What Pasadena's lawns and weather mean for your mallet

Pasadena has long, hot, dry summers and mild winters that bring most of the year's rain. Turf kept short through that heat plays quick and true, and a fast lawn punishes a jab: the ball runs on well past the hoop. In winter the turf slows and asks for a little more swing. Golf croquet rewards a mallet that goes exactly where it is aimed.

Which Invictus mallet suits Pasadena players

Invictus Rise (US$695). The Rise is our best seller. It has an aluminium head of about 3 lb with a slightly bigger sweet spot, so a hoop approach struck a touch off-center still holds its line. Most players order it with the 11 inch head.

RF Pro (US$1,295). Developed with World Champion Robert Fletcher, the RF Pro pairs a 3D printed aluminium head with brass weights and composite faces, about 2 lb 12 oz in total. Lighter and very precise, it appeals to players who jump and clear hoops in golf croquet.

We make each one after you order, with the handle at your length and an 11 or 12 inch head. Graphite Black comes standard; Snow White, NRA Blue, Rose Gold or Deep Purple costs US$119. The weight is set by the model. See the fitting guide to measure yourself.

Balls for Pasadena clubs

Invictus X balls carry World Croquet Federation championship approval, weigh 450 g and are made entirely in Australia; a set is US$635. Plan on a first-color and a second-color set per court as a starting point, and read ball colors explained before ordering.

Delivery to Pasadena

Usually 4 to 8 weeks from order, as an estimate. Each mallet is built after you buy.

Questions Pasadena players ask

Is the RF Pro only for experts? No, but its lighter head rewards a practiced stroke. Newer players usually find the Rise easier.

Do these mallets suit golf croquet? Yes. Both are full match mallets for golf, association and American six-wicket play.

Can I return it if it is not right? Choose the optional 30-day satisfaction guarantee, US$99, when you order.

More American clubs are on our United States page.

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