Polo Mallet Heads 
Tipa Heads
Argentine Tipa (Tipuana blanca) is undoubtedly the worlds
most popular timber for polo mallet heads. We should know, we’ve
made over 55,000 of them. The best Tipuana Blanca is grown in only
one particular province of Argentina, with only a few sawmillers able
to supply any quantity. After several years of receiving ordinary
shipments of tipa from which up to 50% has been rejected, our own
Argentinean employees now select each block in Argentina prior to
shipping back to our New Zealand workshops. Our third shipment of
10,000 blocks is now being processed with highly satisfactory results.
The Cigar Head
The most popular head is the cigar pattern, used by
well over 90% of the worlds players. The 16 mm holes are drilled at
a 12.5 degree angle at a right angle to the growth rings of the timber
for increased impact strength. Each head is stamped with the headweight
in grams and has our distinctive crest imprinted in gold.
Cigar head Specifications.
Weight range 160-260 grams,
Length 9 1/8” – 230mm.
Centre diameter 44 - 45 mm
Ends 36 - 37 mm
Hole size 16mm
Pre-threaded heads with 11.5mm holes also available for Graflite and Fibercane mallets.
Hole angle 12.5 degrees
Larger diameter heads can be made but in weights upwards
of 200 grams. The underside of the head may be flattened if required.
See picture.
Skene Heads
Used by the legendary 10 gaol player Bob Skene, these
heads have both the heel and toe cut away with the underside flattened.
They are good for lofting the ball but not ideal on hard or rough
grounds. Available in virtually any weights.
R.N.P.A. Heads
Patented many years ago by the Royal Naval Polo Association
these oval heads have lost favour in todays game and are rarely requested.
They are available in weights of 200 grams and upwards.
Cambiaso Heads
These are an oval head with the height greater than
the width. They were popularised a few years ago by Adolfo Cambiaso
who doesn’t mind using 230 gram heads and can hit the ball the
length of the field with out it touching the ground. They do not have
as much drive as a cigar head and often break prematurely. Not available
in weights under 215 grams.
Laminated Heads
The strength of a head is very closely matched to the
density and therefore weight of the timber. This explains why big
hitters often break lightweight heads. We don’t believe light
heads need to be skinny and it is important to maintain the diameter
and strength. We therefore laminate tipa on the hitting surfaces of
a cross-laminated central core to produce a large but lightweight
head. They are spray painted white with a two pot system and have
proven themselves worldwide over several years to out perform solid
heads of similar weights. We recommend these heads for all weights
under 185 grams.
Arena Heads
Quite obviously with a much larger inflatable ball,
Arena mallets require a much larger but lighter head.
We use a native New Zealand timber to produce a huge
head in virtually any weight from 160 grams upwards which has been
extremely popular particularly in parts of America. The flat bottomed
Skene pattern is usually preferable. The only draw back is that because
they are made from a much less dense timber they are not suitable
for use with an outdoor ball. If ordering arena mallets Please make
sure that you specify Arena heads.
When ordering, please state whether for cane or Graflite,
head weight, pattern (if other than cigar) and initials if required.
Price: NZ$ 15.00 each
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