Polo User's Comments

These comments come from Wood Mallets customers. If you have comments about your mallets please email them to George.

Carlos Gracida using a Fibercane mallet playing for Ellerston in the Gold Cup UK 2007.

George Wood's new Fibercane Mallet's are unbelievable.. They last longer, dont spring, more consistent and you can order as many as you want and they'll all be identical..

Terence Spilsbury S Africa 04/08 (Left on Polo Contacts Worldwide / Polo Forum)

Dear George Thanks for your service. I will await the package and yes I look forward to using them because to be honest with you your mallets are of very good quality and always look for them in my mallet bag. Regards and to the next time round.

Karl Galea Malta GC

Thank you very much for your prompt service and delivery. The mallets arrived safely and are performing at or above expectations. I purchased them for my son. He is very pleased. Please keep up the great work.

Thanks again

Daniel Dunmire USA

George,

You are right, these sticks are definately the best yet, very good, grips are also fantastic, the only thing that I could say may improve them further is to try some softer heads like the ones put on the Argie canes. This would just make the feel a little better especially when new. Having said that they may loose some durability. Please make sure you don't run out of these canes though!!

Many thanks, Sam

Sam Gairdner UK

George,

I got the mallets. They rock! The Fibercane feels ggggrreeaaat! I can not wait to try it. Thanks for the nice bag too! It looks very handy, and all 7 mallets were so light, I was so surprised when I pick it up. I will be ordering outdoor mallets for my wife and myself soon, for sure.

Thanks again for the excellent mallets and fast delivery. I look forward to my next order.

Peter Lusk, Jr. NY

Hi, I obtained one of your fiber mallets from a friend. I have now been playing it for over a month and love it. I have tried grafites but don't like the feel or vibration. The fiber mallet, over the Nano's mallets, is giving me a 20 to 30 yard consistently longer hit with the smooth feel of cane. I could probably go on and on. I think the mallet came through Polo Gear. I am contacting them now to order some spares. Do you have a mallet that repels hooks?

Robb Rice Scuppernong Polo Club, Chuckar Farm Alpharetta, Georgia

Dear George,

I've received my two gold band mallets three days ago and I can tell you that they're great.
Well done for the canes they're really fabulous, I'm very impressed with the quality of the workmanship.
Thank you for making such nice sticks...
Once again thank you George.

JB, Meunier New-Caledonia 08/07

Dear George,

Sticks arrived on Friday I played with the fibrecane over the weekend and was pleased with it. I need to use it a little more and perhaps next time I would go for a heavier head. The cane is so much better that other composite sticks I have used before, virtually no vibration up my arm.

Thanks for all your help.

Robert Brockett. UK 09/07

Hi George, I played most of the Royal Pahang National League Tournament (2008) with only my Fibercane mallet, and I really, really enjoyed it. Loved it, actuallly. Thanks for developing a wonderful mallet.

Peter Abisheganaden Malaysia 03/08

Hello,

I just bought a new fibre cane stick from you at edgeworth polo club last wednesday evening and love it! the balance is fantastic and the power is amazing. I hit 3/4 of a field in one shot! well done for developing such a great shaft.

cheers,

Stewart Lucy UK

I find that it is rare that claims by a manufacturer are true, but from the first moment I used my new fibercane mallet (52" 190 grm head) it felt fantastic and my shots are longer, straighter and my overall striking has improved considerably (well for a -2 player!). This in turn has lead to many requests for other players asking to try it out before they decide to buy.

Graham Ellis-Dawe UK

Dear George,

I have consistently used your mallets for more than 3 years now (both indoor and outdoor), and have nothing but praise for them. Especially your "Graflite" model. They seem to be made for women! I have tried since then to switch back to cane mallets and 2 minutes into any chukker I always run back to grab one of my George Wood mallets. Bravo for a mallet well done!

Chumly - www.polonews.com

Hello George,

The mallets arrived this morning by an efficient courier.

They are the first synthetic mallets that have a really
nice "feel" to them. I'll let you know how they play.

I'm very impressed with the quality of the workmanship,
the website and the customer service. If I get any comments
on the mallets, I'll refer customers your way.

Thanks again for making the custom mallets so efficiently,

Peter Griffin CA USA.

Dear George,

I apologize for not writing sooner, but I wanted to let you know that my new mallet arrived in a very timely fashion; it took about 6 days

from New Zealand to Connecticut. I was thrilled by both the look and the feel of the mallet. More importantly, I won the first two games that I played using the new mallet!

Thanks again, the service and quality of the mallet are outstanding.

Charles Greer. New Haven, CT

George,

Received the polo mallets today. They look great. Thank you for such prompt and professional service. It is a refreshing departure from most modern businesses today. Keep up the good work and I look forward to doing business with you again in the future.

Tim Harvey, Portsmouth, RI USA

Thanks George!!!

Your mallets are working out great at our club.

Scott Lean Fresno CA USA

THANK YOU so much for the receipt of our recent order. My daughter, Julie, is absolutely delighted with her three new mallets! She has used them nearly every day since their arrival and also for the Interscholastic Tournament in Texas last month. I wanted you to know that we received the shipment in less than four days from the time of our order.

Paula Nicholson Maryland USA

Dear George,

I wanted to inform you that I received the mallets today. Thank you very much for your excellent service and prompt attention to my request. At my recommendation, the manager of our polo club, Leo Consenza (California Polo Club) will be emailing you soon to place an order for the club.

Once again, Thanks!

Max.

Dear George,

I love the mallets! They are great. I'll definitely order some more before spring (spring on this side of the world).

For you information, I received them on Friday, Nov. 10, so shipping took around five days -- quite fast. I wouldn't have received them any faster if they had been sent from the US.

This fall, I've been teaching arena polo to a group of pony clubbers (great kids). Some of them might contact you over the next few weeks to order mallets. In case they forget to specify arena mallets, please check with them before fulfilling their orders.

Thanks again.

Ahmad Pirasteh. VA.USA

Hi George,

The new mallets you sent me last time felt great and the ball went really well off them. They felt much more balanced than before but I’m gradually wearing them out and need some more.

Charles Seavill Midhurst UK

I have enjoyed the use of several of your graflite mallets for the past several years. I have also encouraged many of my friends to purchase the same mallets. I particularly like the graflite mallet in the arena. I play arena polo twice during the week and usually play on the grass on the weekends. Like some others I have found that I prefer the cane mallet on the grass to the graflite. Unlike for many others I do realize that at least some of this preference in emotional. I have worked with wood all of my life and enjoy the feel of the natural cane. As I repair both kinds of mallets I have come to appreciate the materials and craftsmanship in either. I have not had the pleasure of owning one of your cane mallets until last weekend when the gold band I ordered from you arrived. Prior to this the best cane mallet I had owned was a "top line" or "privet barrel" model from La Martina, at a considerably higher cost than yours.

Your "gold band" cane mallet is easily the finest cane mallet made. It is a joy to swing and a privilege to own. All of the materials used in it's construction are obviously chosen very carefully, and assembled with great care and craftsmanship. It truly must feel wonderful to be the very best at what you do, my hat is off to you Mr. Wood, Bravo!

I was so proud of your mallet that I showed it off to many of the other players at Will Rogers Polo Club where I play in the summer. One of them asked me to get him 2 mallets as well.

Scott Harris CA USA

The "arena" Mallets arrived on Monday and I got to use the 54" in a game tonite (Wednesday) where it made my swing more effective and brought us luck (we won the game against very tough opposition)! After the game I tried out the 55" in a couple of club practice chukkars. The only word I can use to describe the 55" is -- AWESOME!!! I can reach much further out on both sides, it gives my back shot acceleration and lift with the arena ball and I swear it tripled the power and distance of my off-side fore.

Anyway, you have one very satisfied and happy customer! You have become my exclusive mallet supplier and I plan to order more. Thanks again!

Phillip Karber VA USA

"One happy customer here!

I passed the graflite round to a few friends. it's funny how we all had very different comments about it.

one guy (+2) who has a huge hit said he didn't like the feel when he was tapping around. Another guy (+1) said he felt like he was always late with his swing with it, but he had a very good chukker and tapped well with it under pressure. I scored two very diffent goals, one that went from the hit-in all the way up with big hits etc. so I have no complaints whatsoever. I CAN play with this graflite mallet, whereas I never could with the old black shafted thing. you really have come a long way.

thanks again george. i'm just so happy to be playing with mallets that I like again."

Pete Abishegenaden, Malaysia

"Wow, George, I always thought that your graflite mallet was an amazing deal at US$105, but at the wholesale price! I should have ordered more of them! Your cane mallets look great (and are also an amazing deal at regular retail prices, let alone at the price you sold them to me). Thanks.

I obviously did not do the conversion into US$ when I received the confirmation e-mail, or the invoice included with the mallets. I am glad that we exchanged these e-mails because otherwise, I might not have known that you charged me so little for the mallets and therefore would not have known to thank you. Thank you also for the mallet bag."

Ahmad Pirasteh

"ps: As I mentioned in one of my prior messages, there are some players here who have figured out how to break the graflite mallets without getting the umpire's whistle. One player in particular is hard to deal with, so I tried to play against him with a regular cane mallet (not one of yours). Well, I have gotten used to your mallets and did a terrible job with the non-George Wood mallet. I just couldn't play well with it. I'll let you know how I manage with your cane mallet. I hope I'll like it as much as your graflite."

Warrenton, VA USA

"Hi George,
I just received the mallets this morning, and I must say they have a nice feel to them, especially the 2 heavier heads.
Bag is a nice touch! Thanks.
Will show off mallets, and will forward your details to anyone who wants any.
Many thanks again,"

Gordon Gopaldas Ghana

"Dear Mr.Wood,

We got the mallets today, actually they arrived yesterday but unfortunately I didn't have the time to check them out until this afternoon. We are very pleased with our order, to say the least. You did a great job and the craftsmanship is excellent.
The courier service was also really fast and impeccable.
As mentioned in my last e-mail, please let me know when you have received my payment so I can rest assured that the transfer has reached it's destination well.
We want to thank you for your work and exceptional service, and hopefully we can do some more business soon."

Patrick Larsonneur. Belgium

"Dear George,
Many thanks on fixing my mallet. I just placed my credit-card info on your payment page on your website. Just to let you know I am VERY impressed with your mallets, not only myself but a number of other players here at Texas A&M use your mallets and they are remarkable. Thanks for making great polo mallets, they are well used and quite trusted by us here at Texas A&M Polo.
Thanks again!"

Mark Wengierki, President Texas A&M University Polo Club

"The mallets are great, they are exactly what I wanted. I played them the other day and they are the best for arena. I am sure you will be getting so more orders from the Colorado State University polo team. Thank you,"

Nick Cifuni

"Dear George
Having played the best chukka of my life at the weekend (not very good by many standards but quite an achievement for me!) - I cannot ignore the fact that this was the first time I had used my new Wood Gold Band Mallet. It is a joy to play with - it feels perfectly balanced and light to handle and when we connected correctly with the ball it went for miles! my usual aching arm and shoulder did not occur and so, if you had not already guessed, I am delighted with my new acquisitions.
Thankyou."

Susan Lock

"I RECEIVED SOME MINUTES AGO THE MALLETS, THEY ARE VERY NICE, AND THE GRAFLITE LOOKS GREAT.
THANKS.
I'LL TRY THEM ON SATURDAY. UNFORTUNATELY THIS WEEK END IS THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON.
BEST REGARDS,"

JUAN ENRIQUE PUGA VALDE, Santiag, CHILE

"George, The mallets arrived at the motel OK and were there when I arrived on 7th. My friends in New Caledonia were absolutely thrilled with them and say they are the best they have seen and have mallets made from somewhere else which are not nearly as good. They now have your brochure and are looking to order more. They told me they want another 10 so I told them to do the deal direct with you this time so hope they send you some orders. Could be an ongoing thing. Cheers, "

Jan Curran

"Dear George
The sticks arrived on Friday 22. That was very quick! I have used one stick for 8 chukkas and I have found it to be a remarkable improvement on the earlier models. Like you say the sweet spot has been increased which means I don't get the usual sharp twist in my wrist when I don't get the ball on the centre of the head. I had an operation on my wrist a couple of seasons ago so the elimination of the twisting action in the shaft has been an important improvement for me. So far everything about the sticks feels right, including the extra power they seem to deliver.

Many thanks for putting the time and effort into the development of the graflite, I will highly recommend them to the other guys."

Jonathon Kavanagh, Co Antrim UK

"George,
Received the polo mallets today. They look great. Thank you for such prompt and professional service. It is a refreshing departure from most modern businesses today. Keep up the good work and I look forward to doing business with you again in the future. "

Tim Harvey, Portsmouth, RI, USA

"Hello George,
The mallets arrived this morning by an efficient courier.
They are the first synthetic mallets that have a really nice "feel" to them. I'll let you know how they play.
I'm very impressed with the quality of the workmanship, the website and the customer service. If I get any comments on the mallets, I'll refer customers your way.
Thanks again for making the custom mallets so efficiently,"

Peter Griffin CA USA

"Dear George,
THANK YOU so much for the receipt of our recent order. My daughter, Julie, is absolutely delighted with her three new mallets! She has used them nearly every day since their arrival and also for the Interscholastic Tournament in Texas last month. I wanted you to know that we received the shipment in less than four days from the time of our order.

Paula Nicholson Maryland USA

"Sir -
Mallets arrived on Friday (only two days in transit!). Very much looking forward to using them (will have to wait a week).
Again, thank you for the prompt service and an excellently crafted piece of equipment!"

Curtis Gwilliam Washington DC

"Dear George,
Happy Easter, and may all you ever dreamed of come true.
I received the mallets this morning, and they are great.. thanks a million.

M. Balbaa, Alexandria Egypt

"George.

The service I received from you last year was superb and makes the purchase of product
from across the tasman worth the effort!"

Callum Maclachlan, Adelaide

"George
That sounds great. Thanks again for your great service adn support. Our club here at Michigan State University really appreciates all your help and your advice. I would say roughly that 95% of us use Woods mallets and every year when I place an order and the new members see the quality and worksmanship that goes into your product, they regret not getting in on the order. Thanks agian. "

Wyatt, MSU Polo

"George, the mallets are great. I played yesterday at Yale and I really liked the way it handled in the arena. We'll probably have another NWC Polo Club order for you in the Spring. "

Steve Smith

"Dear George,

The mallets I ordered arrived today, and I am very very pleased.....as a beginner to the game, I am looking forward to using my own mallet, and can hardly wait to give it a try. The foot mallet will certainly help me as well.....!!

Thank you so much for your prompt attention to my order, and as a member of the newly formed London Polo Club (Canada), I can certainly recommend your service to all our new members.......and will most certainly do so !!

Thanks again,"

Peter Minchin

"George:

You are the best. I can hardly believe that the mallets are already here and they look great. I am very interested in trying the Arena Mallets. I will keep you posted on how that turns out.

Your Friend, Sincerely,"

Kit Collins, Virtual Polo

"George,
I got I mallet today, and I am so glad I bought it. It is so nice that I don't even know how to describe it. I play with them today, and I don't think I would want to use any other mallet anymore. Thanks again. I have no doubt that I am going to get some more in the future, and I'll strongly suggest my teammates to get some, too. The speed of shipping is also appreciated.
Thanks"

Yi-Kai Chen

"Aloha George
I received my Arena mallets and they are lovely. Wonderful quality and such excellent service. I feel so decadent.
I will hand the 'loaner' cane mallet, bound together with electrical tape, to a new player along with your Web address.Mahalo"

Jackie Rose

"Hey George,
I got the mallets and used them over the weekend. I love them! Thanks so much and I am looking forward to my next order.
All the best,"

Forest Smith, CA USA

"Dear George,
John and I wanted to thank you for the excellent service and personal attention that you gave to us and John's fabulous new mallet. John used for the first time the other evening at polo practice and he said that he really liked it, he said now all he has to do is get in shape and he should be able to use it like its intended. We are all sorely out of shape and walking alittle slower today... anyway, we just thought we would let you know how nice it was to do business with you. Have a great day. We will be ordering some more mallets in the very near future.
Thanks again,"

Michelle and John Hess, WY USA

"hi
i just got the mallet' un packed it and played two chukkars , boy o boy it is what i wanted.
thanks"

Adnan Aabbasi Pakistan

"Mr. Wood,

Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful mallets that arrived quickly and safely. My children are thrilled with them. Thank you for your help and suggestions and the quick turn around time. We look forward to doing business with you again. Sincerely,"

Mary Morran, Mike and Maria, VA USA