About Wood Mallets Ltd

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The workshops are at our rural property "The Park" situated 5 kilometers East of Otane in Central Hawkes Bay which is on the East Coast on the North Island.

Background
I formed a partnership with my father Peter in 1982 with one aim in mind: - to make the best polo mallets in the world. As business expanded, we diversified into making croquet mallets and croquet equipment. The Partnership became a limited company in 2000 and is one of the world's leading manufacturers in both products. Wood Mallerts was awarded the Hawkes Bay Business of the year award in 2001.

Having spent several years as semi-professional polo player on the international circuit, I'm well aware of the demands of discerning polo players. I've spent more time and effort than anyone else on Earth developing the composite polo mallet.

Our philosophy is to source and select the best possible materials and manufacture them to an unparalleled level into high performance sports goods. This is coupled with prompt and attentive customer service. Approximately 85% of our turnover is exported to over 50 different countries. Many of our customers go to the trouble of letting us know how happy they are with our products. Some of these comments may be read at User comments polo or croquet.

We also have a joint-venture factory in Jakarta, Indonesia, which is the world's largest manufacturer of cricket bat handles and also supplies selected rattan and wooden articles for export.

Fidel Russ

Fidel Russ emigrated from Argentina to New Zealand in 1990 and is the production manager. He's a true craftsman who is proud of his workmanship. His motto is that, " If it's not perfect, it's not good enough". Fidels nephew Federico Inon also works for the business and is our lathe operator.

“The Park” homestead was built in 1881 and is our family home. Many croquet matches are played on the front lawn and our products are well tested.

This my family:

Harry, Debs, Me, Olly

Bottom: Emily and Monty.