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The 10 Best Croquet Sets for Backyard Fun
Shall we play croquet?
By Mary OBrien
Go Sports
If you've ever had the urge to try your hand at croquet, this simple backyard game is available in sets for the whole family to enjoy. While similar games had been played for years, the sport was officially dubbed "croquet" in London in the mid-1800s. Croquet involves using a mallet to hit a ball through a series of hoops in the least amount of strokes. Sounds easy, but like mini-golf or pool, sometimes the deceptively simple games can be tricky, especially when other players can hit your balls to ruin your next move. Croquet sets come in many color and size options, with mallets and balls for four to eight players, plus racks or bags for storage. We've rounded up our favorite picks below so you can get started with this backyard fun.
This eight mallet set is ideal for large groups and families looking to spend a little time outside. The accompanying stand holds every element of the set perfectly, keeping your set organized and beautifully displayed for guests to grab a mallet and get to playing. Made with maple hardwood and expertly crafted for long-lasting durability, this is the only croquet set you will ever need.
Quirky, colorful, and made in the USA, the GoSports croquet set fully understands that the point of the game is to have fun. Durable hardwood materials with a clean and polished finish keep your mallets in perfect condition while the hard resin of the croquet balls ensures they maintain a beautiful shine. A sturdy canvas travel bag completes this fun and unique set.
With six mallets, six croquet balls, and a stand complete with wheels to easily roll from your garage to your backyard, the Franklin croquet set evokes a vintage quality with its weathered finish. For any household looking for a set that feels as if it has always been part of the home and the well-known quality Franklin puts behind its home sporting goods, look no further.
A convenient carrying duffel bag makes this eight-person set great for bigger groups who love to travel. Keep this one in the back of the car to bring on a camping trip or pull out at the park for a quick game. Maple hardwood ensures a beautiful and durable finish and the regular mallet heads offer a homespun, vintage quality to a well-crafted and easy-to-pack set.
The six wooden mallets and balls included in this set have a classic, vintage appeal. With a waterproof nylon bag, nine wickets made of steel, and a colorful scoring wicket, you'll be able to take this on the go to your next party in the park.
The modern look of this professional-grade set will take your croquet game to the next level. Comes with four mallets, four flags, and four balls, along with steel croquet hoops, and a hoop smasher to make setting up a match a lot easier.
This professional quality set features flags to mark your corners, heavy-duty hoops, and a sturdy carrying bag. The full-size mallets feature brass rings and a durable grip wrap that protects the luxe ash handle.
Here's an attractive option that does not skimp on quality. The three-inch croquet balls are closer to regulation size than you'll find in many sets. Including a durable carrying bag for easy storage and transport, the deluxe-sized mallets are made of eucalyptus wood and come in three size options, from 28 to 35 inches.
Brighten up a classic game with these vivid neon colors. This set comes with six vibrant mallets and balls, along with all-weather coated wickets. It also comes with a Bluetooth speaker and holder that attaches to the top of a mallet, so you can listen to your favorite tunes during your next match.
For a fun twist, combine the mallets and balls from croquet with elements of disc golf. Instead of heading through croquet's traditional hoops, players aim to get their balls inside the little baskets at each of the nine holes.