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WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT
OAKLEY WOODS MALLETS

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Our mallets are the product of years of matching players' needs to finest materials and efficient manufacturing techniques. Much of our time is spent listening to players' ideas of what they would like to see in a mallet. This dialogue also helps us in developing new equipment and accessories to make your game more rewarding and enjoyable. Our experienced craftsmen then go to work incorporating those suggestions into our mallet designs.

The Taper-Lock Fastening System
~ A Perfect Match ~

All Oakley Woods Croquet mallets feature our unique "Taper-lock" fastening system. This simple and effective method of fastening the head to the shaft incorporates a tapered shaft drawn into a matching tapered bore on the head. Once the fastening nut is snug, the two are virtually locked into place. A quick turn of the nut will release them again. The Taper-lock system allows the shaft to be rotated to a position that is most comfortable for you. It also enables the head to be easily removed for transportation. Heads and shafts can now be mixed and matched to changing court conditions.

If you have any thoughts about a mallet for yourself or a friend, feel free to contact us. Custom mallets or refacing old favorites can also be provided.

ALUMINUM SHAFTS

For years, traditional wood shafts were all you would find on our mallets. Recently, players have been requesting aluminum shafted mallets. After initial testing, we are proud to announce that our Purple heart, Shedua and Brighton mallets will come equipped (as their standard configuration) with our new high performance aluminum shafts. Some of their benefits are:

they do not succumb to warping
the center of gravity is lower, increasing the effective striking force
unlimited shaft lengths are possible

Taller mallets are becoming more popular, mimicking recent developments in tall golf putters. We now stock these shafts up to 42" (overall mallet height). Click here to see how to mallets are measured.

These shafts are made from heavy-wall T6061 aluminum alloy tube with the "Taper-lock" fastening system that has become synonymous with all Oakley Woods Croquet mallets. This means that anyone who wants to convert their hickory or ash shafts to aluminum, can do so with the turn of a single screw. The top end features an octagon wood section with our popular cushion grip in your choice of colors (see color chart). The lower end is fitted with a foam grip for positive control on roll shots.

ASH SHAFTS

Croquet is a game of tradition. Part of that tradition is the aesthetic and tactile beauty of the "tools of the trade". Wood mallets have always been associated with that tradition. Our ash shafts hold true to that, being crafted from hand-selected white ash. Machined to very close tolerances with our unique "Taper-Lock" head fitting. The upper grip section is shaped to a true octagon for a positive fit to the player's hand. They are available with or without a cushion grip, in your choice of colors (see color chart). The natural beauty of the wood grain shines through our hand-rubbed clear finish.

Shown right are samples of our mallet shafts.

Left is the ungripped solid ash shaft
Middle is the solid ash shaft with a blue cushion grip
Right is the gripped aluminum shaft
with the neoprene lower grip and brass taper-Lock fitting

(Not shown is the ungripped aluminum shaft)

Personalize any wood mallet head
with laser engraving

(click on the head to learn more)