Evolution Mallets

These mallets have evolved from several years sourcing the best possible materials and trialling different concepts and configurations. Only relatively recently have the rules of croquet allowed the use of metal end plates.  These are the next generation. 

8mm thick sandblasted stainless steel end plates are used to provide peripheral weighting to an attractive Indian rosewood head measuring 55mm wide by 60mm high.  The standard head length is 10” in length but custom lengths are made to order.  Until recently the end plates have been held in place by a rigid epoxy but a ringing tone was produced upon impact. This coupled with a small percentage of glue failures has led us to using a slightly flexible bond which is extremely strong and produces a more satisfying "clunk" when struck.

These are superbly balanced mallets that provide the player with more power and yet maintain better control. By increasing the length of the head, and re-distributing some of the mass to the striking faces, the moment of inertia is increased. This makes the head more stable during the swing, particularly for making accurate rushes, long roquets, and hitting-in. Also the mallet is less likely to twist when shots are hit off-center.

The virtually indestructible 17 mm diameter carbon and fiber glass shaft is foam filled to minimize vibrations. They're made to a reasonably stiff flex unless otherwise requested.

EVA is a closed cell foam grip material being waterproof, comfortable and light. The EVA is specifically made in a 35mm tubular form of relatively firm hardness. The grip sections are individually shaped to a traditional octagonal shape measuring 31mm x 27mm but this can be customized to suit the player. The whole handle weighs an average of just 10 ounces.

Unless specifically requested, the EVA comes to within 50mm of the head however, we can adjust this length as required. We can can also supply the handles with a 35mm plain round grip as shown below with or without a roll grip.

Price: NZ$330.00 plus shipping.

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Discovery Mallets

These mallets have been added to our inventory by popular demand.  They're a hybrid between the Original and Evolution mallets.  They have the lightweight carbon/EVA handles but standard 9 1/4" lead weighted heads with tufnol end plates. A popular option is to have the top section of the handle shaped to an octagonal pattern 31mm x 27mm with an 8" lower roll grip hand turned to an attractive and comfortable shape.  The handles and heads can of course to be custom made to order.

Competitively priced at NZ$260.00 plus shipping. Custom heads add NZ$40.00.

Designed for greater accuracy, better control and more power.

Also available in UK from the Croquet Association shop. Cheltenham

01242 242318