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Franklin Expert Croquet Set

Franklin Expert Croquet Set

Item#: FRK020

Sale Price: $99.98 SAVE: $70.01 (41%)

List Price : $169.99

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  • Six 36-inch hardwood mallet handles
  • Six 9-inch hardwood mallet heads
  • Two hardwood stakes
  • Six polypropylene balls
  • Nine steel wickets
  • Sturdy carrying/storage case
  • Complete set of rules
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Description

It's time to play! The Franklin Expert Croquet Set is just what you need to spend sunny summer weekends outdoors with your family. Up to six of your friends or family members can participate as you enjoy a friendly game with this quality croquet set. Easy-to-read game rules and instructions are included to familiarize you with the nuances of this exciting game.

 

The Franklin Expert Croquet Set is sanctioned by the United States Croquet Association, and comes with a pro-style carry bag with multiple component pockets for easy transportation and storage. It's everything you need to turn all your weekends into glorious, fun days!

What's Included:
6 Balls, 6 Mallets, 2 Stakes, 9 Wickets, 1 Case, Set of Rules and Instructions
Shipping Restrictions:
Only ships in contiguous USA.
Dimensions & Specifications

Weight

13 ounce balls

Recommended Usage

For the Enthusiast

# of Players

6 to 8

Storage Case

Carry Bag w/Component Pockets

Balls

3 5/16 inch - Polypropylene

Mallet Handle Dimensions

36 inches

Mallet Head Dimensions

9L x 2W inches

Brand

Franklin

# of Pieces

24

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Franklin Expert Croquet Set
 
3.7

(based on 45 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (7)

73%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (26)
  • Compact (18)
  • Easy to transport (17)
  • All weather (11)

Cons

  • Flimsy (7)
  • Hard to store (7)
  • Wears quickly (6)
  • Heavy / bulky (5)

Best Uses

  • Lawn (34)
  • Family fun (32)
  • Tournaments (13)
  • Beach (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Recreational player (36), Beginner (6), Competitive athlete (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (13), Yes (8)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

good looking set

great looking set, others have mention that the wood becomes 'marred' but that is what wood does, I don't see this as a problem, but add a nice 'patina.'
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great looking set, others have mention that the wood becomes 'marred' but that is what wood does, I don't see this as a problem, but add a nice 'patina.'

We used this set for our recreational tournament, everyone commented on how nice it was.

worth the price and handsome set with great carrying bag.

we also used the set from Restoration Hardware, while this set came with a 'nice' stand, disappointed in how flimsy the RH set was compared to this one.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

breaks easily

I got this beatiful looking set for mothers day. Different members of the family played it. There were a total of 5 games played.
I kid you not, one mallet broke a...Read complete review

I got this beatiful looking set for mothers day. Different members of the family played it. There were a total of 5 games played.
I kid you not, one mallet broke at the very base where it attached to the handle when a player hit his own ball trying to "send" and opponents ball.
Another player misses his ball and hit the stake instead, the stake broke in half like a toothpick.
Of course this was humorous at the time, and no one could believe their eyes, but in the end, I want a set that is sturdy enough to play more than 5 games thank you very much!

Reviewed by 45 customers

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Apr

30

2012

 
5.0

Outstanding Customer Service

By Give Hope a Chance

from Seaside, OR

About Me Recreational player

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Transport
  • Sturdy

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Beach
    • Family Fun
    • Lawn
    • Tournaments

    Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

    Robin in customer service at Hayneedle.com wowed me with her prompt and immediate resolution of my order replacement. I have worked in customer service over 30 years, she certainly went above and beyond all my expectations. I am a customer for life and will share my experience with all I come in to contact with. Thank you Robin H.! Also, Thank you Hayneedle for having such wonderful people.
    Edwin W.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Apr

    11

    2012

     
    1.0

    Ignore all the good reviews

    By Croq Enthusiast

    from McDonough, GA

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Expert wickets

    Cons

    • Lightwieght knotty wood
    • Low quality
    • Soft plastic covered ball
    • Warped handles

    Best Uses

    • Decorate your sports bar

    Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

    I ordered this product thinking that "expert" meant that the quality would be high. Expert apparently refers to the narrow wickets, which I have no problem with. The wickets are the only quality item in this set. I wanted this set for the 36" handles but most of them are warped and appear to be turned that way. The mallet heads are light wieght forcing you to hit the ball harder which will cut the soft plastic covered ball. You can actually push your fingernails into the ball's soft plastic. I like the dark finish of the mallets but it seems like the manufacturer is trying to hide all the knot holes and defects in the wood. It was between this set and the $10 cheaper Halex set but the longer handles sold me. Don't make my mistake. Avoid this substandard set. I will get the Halex set. Stay tuned for that review. Ignore all the good reviews. Obviously this was the first set any of them ever owned. I have an old Eddie Baur four player set that I thought was cheap until receiving the Franklin set. The mallet heads of my old set are twice as heavy as these lightwieght toys.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Free shipping in two days was awsome only to be dissapointed by the product.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Feb

    9

    2012

     
    3.0

    Somewhat satisfied

    By Jeannie

    from Indiana

    About Me Recreational player

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

      • Wears Quickly

      Best Uses

      • Family Fun

      Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

      Gave the set to my son as a Xmas gift. Beautiful weather allowed a trial run with family members. One ball broke apart on the first hit, and one mallet broke at the handle. However, a replacement set was offered immediately by Customer Service. No hassles. Hoping for better results with the new set!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jan

      21

      2012

       
      4.0

      Nice Quality Set, but could be better

      By Tom Riddle

      from Alpine, UT

      About Me Recreational player

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Family Fun

          Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

          I don't know about the durability of this product since I haven't used it for very long. It seems sturdy and well built. The 36" mallets are great... completely worth the extra cost between a cheaper, short set and this. I have two issues with it that I think could be easily improved. First the wickets aren't as long as they should be to be firmly anchored in the ground and also tall enough above the grass. Second, the bag. It looks NOTHING like the picture. Everything fits in there nicely... IF you break it all down. I don't like to unscrew the mallet heads everytime (it will just make them wear out faster). There are 5 bags with this thing. It took awhile to figure out which was for what. They should have just included a couple bags and made the big bag big enough to fit the complete mallets.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Ordering from website was great. Shipping was quick and well packed.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          Jan

          1

          2012

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Franklin Expert Croquet Set purchase

          By croquet for fun

          from Lawrenceburg, TN

          About Me Recreational player

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • All Weather
          • Compact Design
          • Easy To Transport
          • Sturdy

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Fun
            • Lawn

            Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

            perfect purchase for "family fun!"

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Customer Q & A

            Q1: Do the mallets have the protective rubber ends?

            A: No, the mallets are made of hardwood.

            Q2: Do the mallets require assembly and do we need to dissassemble to store in the carrying case?

            A: The mallets require minimal assembly and do not need to be dissembled to store.

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