Croquet Mallet - Banjou Alternative Hardwood Croquet Mallet (0+ Years)
- ⭐ Ash handle, brass rings, 3lb head solid contact every shot
- ⭐ For adults precise strokes, championship level play
- ⭐ Made to order, weight specified matches your exact swing
Jaques Croquet mallet Banjou model is a superb championship mallet produced to replicate the qualities of the amazingly successful Solomon Croquet mallet.
The Banjou Croquet mallet is made from an alternative hardwood, where high quality heartwood lignum vitae is difficult to obtain. The Banjou timber has almost identical properties to lignum vitae and is actually a little more resistant to mis-hit strokes.
Our Croquet mallet Banjou model has an overall weight of approximately 3lb and is fitted with polished solid brass rings on each end, around concentrically scored faces which help impart grip on the ball, especially when playing stop shots.
The handle of this mallet matches the Solomon model, being turned and octagonally shaped from natural polished ash, a wonderfully reactive timber for handles of all sorts. It is fitted with a wind on luxury soft feel Takair grip.
Banjou mallets generally weigh in at a little over 3lb but all model mallets will vary a little in weight due to slight variations in the density of the timber. An approximate required weight can be specified when ordering.
Approximate dimensions: Overall length 37 1/2" (95cm). Head 9" x 2 1/2" x 2 3/8" or 23cm x 63mm x 60mm.
Please note this mallet is made to order and will be a minimum of 2 days from order to dispatch. You should allow up to 10 working days to receive.
Delivery Information
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All options are UK Mainland only unless stated. Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets & Luxury Chess are excluded from ParcelShop and Premium delivery see below:
🚚 ParcelShop Delivery – EVRI (3-5 Working Days)
- £3.95 for all orders
🚚 Standard Delivery – EVRI (3-5 Working Days)
- £4.50 for all orders
🚚 Standard Delivery – FedEx (2-3 Working Days)
- £5.95 for all orders
- Includes Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets (3–5 Working Days)
- Includes Luxury Chess (5–10 Working Days)
🚚 Premium Delivery – FedEx (Next Working Day)
- £7.95 for all orders
- Order by 1pm Monday – Friday for next-working-day delivery
(excludes weekends & bank holidays)
- Postcode exclusions may apply
🚚 Northern Ireland Standard Delivery – EVRI (7-10 Working Days)
- £7.95 for all orders
- This option is not available for orders that include Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets & Luxury Chess
*All Orders placed after 1pm on Monday-Friday and placed on a weekend or Bank Holiday will be processed on the next working day.
Returns FAQ's
We want you to absolutely love your new toy! 🧸💛 But if something’s not quite right, no worries, we make returns as easy as a game of tic-tac-toe! You’ve got until 31 January 2027 to send it back, hassle-free. 🎉 Want to know exactly how it works? Check out the process in our next question where we break it all down! 🔍✨
For more information please read our full FAQ on returns page.
Sending something back? No worries, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…4! 🎲✨ Here’s how it works:
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Reach out to our super-friendly Customer Service Team 🦸♂️💬 Just let us know what you’d like to return and why—we’re here to help!
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We’ll send you a step-by-step guide and a handy returns form. 📩 No guesswork needed, we make it smooth and simple!
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Pop your item back in its original packaging and send it our way. 📦🚚 (Make sure it’s unused, and don’t forget your proof of postage!)
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Once your return lands safely with us, we’ll process your refund faster than you can say abracadabra!
Easy peasy! Got questions? Just give us a shout we’re happy to help! 🎉😊 Check out our full returns page here.
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How it compares
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| Ages | Adults | Often no real age guidance |
| Maker | Jaques of London, since 1795 | No real maker history |
| Returns | Easy returns until 31 Jan 2027 | Shorter window, or none |
Questions parents ask
Banjou or Solomon mallet, which one should I get
The Banjou uses an alternative timber where high grade heartwood lignum vitae is hard to source. It has almost identical properties to lignum vitae and is actually a little more resistant to mis-hit strokes, so it suits players who want Solomon-level performance without needing that exact wood.
what wood is a croquet mallet head made from
The Banjou head is made from a timber selected as a close match to lignum vitae, chosen because true heartwood lignum vitae is increasingly difficult to source. The handle is turned and octagonally shaped from natural polished ash.
how heavy should a croquet mallet be
This mallet weighs approximately 3lb. Weight will vary slightly between individual mallets due to natural variation in timber density, and you can specify an approximate required weight when ordering.
why do croquet mallets have brass rings on the ends
Polished solid brass rings are fitted to each end of the head, around concentrically scored faces. The scoring helps impart grip on the ball, which matters most during stop shots.
what grip is on a croquet mallet handle
It is fitted with a wind on Takair grip, described as luxury soft feel. The handle itself is turned and octagonally shaped natural polished ash.
how long is a full size croquet mallet
Overall length is 37 1/2 inches, or 95cm. The head measures 9 inches by 2 1/2 inches by 2 3/8 inches, roughly 23cm by 63mm by 60mm.
how long does it take to get a croquet mallet after ordering
This mallet is made to order, so allow a minimum of 2 days from order to dispatch. Overall you should allow up to 10 working days to receive it.
is this mallet suitable for a beginner or just serious players
It is built as a superb championship mallet, made to replicate the qualities of the Solomon model. Suggested for adult players, it suits anyone wanting proper competition specification rather than a casual set.
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Croquet Mallet - Banjou
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