Croquet is a lawn game of mallets, balls and wickets that works for backyard parties and family afternoons. Sets differ most in mallet length, ball material and how everything is carried or stored, so the listing details matter more than the box art.
The six sets below are all six-player sets, from 24 inch mallets to a premium set with 35 inch mallets and a wooden stand. Lengths, pieces and materials come from each product’s listing page. We have not played with these sets ourselves, and material claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Mallet length | Longer mallets suit taller players, shorter ones suit shorter players |
| Balls | Resin and polymer balls differ in weight and size |
| Wickets and stakes | Nine wickets and two end stakes are the usual six-player layout |
| Storage | A bag, case or stand keeps the set together |
| Handles | Soft or wrapped grips change how the mallet feels |
Specs at a Glance
| Set | Mallets | Balls | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ropoda 28 inch | 6 hardwood, with covers | 6 resin | 9 steel wickets; 2 stakes; carry bag |
| Juegoal 28 inch | 6 hardwood; 28 in handles, 8 in heads | 6 molded, 2.8 in | 9 vinyl-coated wickets; drawstring bag |
| Amazon Basics | 6 hardwood, about 33 in | 6 polymer, 3 in | 9 vinyl-coated wickets; zip case; 13.9 lb |
| GoSports Premium | 6 hardwood, 35 in | 6 resin, 3 in, 10 oz | Wooden stand; faux leather handles |
| Baden Champions | 6 cottonwood, soft grips | 6 poly-resin | 9 14 in wickets; 2 24 in posts; rulebook |
| Franklin Intermediate | 6 wooden, 24 in | 6 all-weather | 9 steel wickets; 2 wood stakes; case |
The 6 Best Croquet Sets
1. ropoda 28 Inch Six-Player Croquet Set
A complete six-player set with six handles, six mallets with mallet covers, six resin balls, two ending stakes, nine steel wickets and a carry bag. The maker describes the handles and mallets as hardwood that screws together and the balls as resin.
Suits: a family set with covers on the mallets. Strengths: mallet covers and a carry bag. Weaknesses: the 28 inch length is shorter than some adults prefer. Skip it if you want longer mallets.
View ropoda 28 Inch Six-Player Croquet Set on Amazon
2. Juegoal Six Player Croquet Set 28 Inch
Six 28 inch hardwood handles, six 8 inch hardwood mallet heads with end caps, two 18 inch ending stakes, six 2.8 inch molded balls and nine vinyl-coated steel wickets, packed in a drawstring bag. The listing says it suits all ability levels.
Suits: a basic set for gatherings and picnics. Strengths: every piece listed and a bag. Weaknesses: no case or stand. Skip it if you want a stand or a case.
View Juegoal Six Player Croquet Set 28 Inch on Amazon
3. Amazon Basics Six Player Croquet Set
A black set with six hardwood mallets of about 33 inches, six three-inch polymer balls, nine vinyl-coated wickets and two hardwood stakes, in a zip-up carrying case. The set weighs 13.9 pounds in total.
Suits: adults who want longer mallets. Strengths: a zip case and clear piece list. Weaknesses: the mallet length is given as approximate. Skip it if you want shorter mallets.
View Amazon Basics Six Player Croquet Set on Amazon
4. GoSports Premium Six Player Croquet Set
A stained-hardwood set with 35 inch mallets, 3 inch resin balls that weigh 10 ounces each, nine wickets, two end posts and game rules, with a handcrafted wooden stand that has a carrying handle. The maker describes the handles as faux leather wrapped.
Suits: display and storage in one piece. Strengths: a wooden stand and long mallets. Weaknesses: the stand adds bulk. Skip it if you want a soft bag instead.
View GoSports Premium Six Player Croquet Set on Amazon
5. Baden 6-Player Champions Croquet Set
Six cottonwood mallets with colorful soft-grip handles and detachable heads, six multi-colored poly-resin balls, nine 14 inch steel wickets, two 24 inch hardwood scoring posts and an official rulebook, with a carrying bag the maker calls weather-resistant. The title says Medium without giving the mallet length.
Suits: players who like padded grips. Strengths: soft grips and a rulebook. Weaknesses: no mallet length stated. Skip it if you need a specific length.
View Baden 6-Player Champions Croquet Set on Amazon
6. Franklin Sports Intermediate Croquet Set
A six-player set with six 24 inch color-coordinated wooden mallets with detachable heads, six all-weather balls, nine steel wickets, two colorful wood scoring stakes and a carrying case with a built-in handle.
Suits: shorter players. Strengths: color-coordinated mallets and a case. Weaknesses: the shortest mallets of the six. Skip it if tall adults will play.
View Franklin Sports Intermediate Croquet Set on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Count the pieces against the listing when you unpack.
- Follow the maker’s instructions for assembly, use and storage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Picking mallet length without thinking about who plays.
- Assuming every set has a case or a stand.
- Skipping the maker’s assembly instructions.
Croquet Set FAQ
How many pieces make a six-player set?
The listings here describe six mallets, six balls, nine wickets and two stakes or posts.
Which set has the longest mallets?
The GoSports lists 35 inch mallets, and the Amazon Basics lists about 33 inches.
The Short Version
For mallet covers, the ropoda. For a plain drawstring set, the Juegoal. For longer mallets in a zip case, the Amazon Basics. For a wooden stand, the GoSports. For soft grips, the Baden. For shorter mallets, the Franklin.
