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Franklin Expert Croquet Set

Item# FRK020
 
3.5

(55 Ratings)

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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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What's Included?

6 Balls, 6 Mallets, 2 Stakes, 9 Wickets, 1 Case, Set of Rules and Instructions

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!

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 55 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (20)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (19)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (9)

72%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (30)
  • Easy to transport (22)
  • Compact (21)
  • All weather (14)

Cons

  • Flimsy (9)
  • Hard to store (7)
  • Wears quickly (7)
  • Heavy / bulky (5)

Best Uses

  • Lawn (39)
  • Family fun (37)
  • Tournaments (16)
  • Beach (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Recreational player (43), Beginner (8), Competitive athlete (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (22), Yes (9)

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

 

Ignore all the good reviews

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 on...Read complete review

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.

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5.0

Very nice croquet set

By Alice

from EDINBURG,VA

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:

    Croquet set came in a much too large box which was falling apart by the time it arrived

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    5.0

    High quality item

    By Bruce

    from RICHLAND,WA

    About Me Recreational player

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact Design

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Family Fun

    Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

    Good solid materials use in the set.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    5.0

    Great value!

    By Doris

    from PASADENA,MD

    About Me Recreational player

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Fun
      • Lawn
      • Tournaments

      Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

      This set looks great and I can't wait to give this as a Christmas present to my family...I'm sure the will enjoy!!! Thanks!!!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes
       
      3.0

      Frank expert

      By Steve

      from OJAI,CA

      About Me Recreational player

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

        • Broken upon arrival
        • Flimsy

        Best Uses

        • Definitely not expert
        • Lawn

        Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

        Revieved it on time
        Handles are made cheaply. One was craked on arrival.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        1.0

        Returned it after 1 game

        By Finster

        from Dallas TX

        About Me Recreational player

        Pros

        • Easy To Transport
        • Good wickets

        Cons

        • Flimsy
        • Wears Quickly

        Best Uses

          Comments about Franklin Expert Croquet Set:

          Played one game with a group of adult family members before returning it for a refund.

          Several of the mallet shafts and one of the mallet heads had noticible cracks in them *before* we started playing.

          During play one of the shafts broke right where it screws into the mallet head.

          The biggst positive of the set were the wickets - solid and thick. They were not pointed at the ends, so they were difficult to drive into the ground. Had I kept the set I would have sharpened them.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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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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