Black Challenge Croquet Ball (12oz) Single Croquet Ball (0+ Years)

Check the colour order and weight before buying. This is the black ball, which is the first colour in standard Challenge croquet play, and it is a Challenge ball at 12oz and 3 5/8 inches across. If your set already uses Jaques Challenge balls, matching colour, weight and size means it will play true alongside the others rather than feeling mismatched or bouncing differently on the lawn.

This ball weighs 12oz and measures 3 5/8 inches in diameter, which is the Challenge specification. It is worth checking these two numbers against your existing set before ordering, since a ball that is even slightly off in weight or size will not run true next to the others. Jaques lists both figures plainly so you can match them exactly.

It is described as a solid state, double scored ball, which is a more involved build than a basic moulded ball. Customers buying it say it works well as a top quality replacement despite the higher price, rather than a budget top up. Jaques has made games including croquet equipment since 1795, so the price reflects a ball made to be played properly for years, not just once.

Yes, this listing is for one black Challenge ball on its own, not a boxed set. It suits anyone who has lost or cracked a ball from an existing set and needs a like for like replacement rather than buying a whole new croquet set. Just confirm the colour, the 12oz weight and the 3 5/8 inch size match what you already play with.

Double scored refers to the ball's surface finish, part of what Jaques describes as a solid state, high quality construction. It is one of the details that separates a proper playing ball from a plain painted one. Jaques flags it specifically in the description, which suggests it is a deliberate quality marker on this ball rather than a cosmetic afterthought.

Yes, Jaques describes black as the first Croquet colour, which is the standard starting colour in the traditional colour order. This matters if you are replacing a single ball and need it to fit correctly into the accepted playing sequence with the other colours in your set. Buying it as a standalone ball keeps that sequence correct without needing a full new set.

Jaques lists this ball as suited to adults. At 12oz and 3 5/8 inches, it is built to the weight and size used in proper Challenge play rather than a lighter, smaller version aimed at young children. If you are buying for a family lawn set with children involved, it is worth checking whether a lighter option suits younger players better.

Customers buying this ball say it works well for gifting or as a treat for yourself, not just as a functional replacement. Jaques has made games since 1795, so a single well made Challenge ball reads as a thoughtful, specific gift for someone who already plays, rather than a generic present. It suits a keen player needing a proper matching replacement more than someone starting from scratch.