Croquet Accessories

At minimum you need hoops, a centre peg and corner flags or pegs. A mallet rack or bag is worth adding if you plan to store equipment outside or transport it regularly. Clip sets for marking balls through hoops matter most for competitive or coaching play. Casual garden games can start with just hoops and a peg.

Most Jaques croquet accessories are designed alongside adult and junior sets. Junior equipment suits children from around six upwards with lighter mallets and shorter handles. Accessories such as hoops, pegs and bags are age-neutral. Always supervise younger children around metal hoop wire, which has firm pointed ends designed to anchor securely into turf.

Wood absorbs impact, feels balanced in the hand and, with basic care, outlasts plastic by decades. Jaques has used selected hardwoods since 1795 because they hold paint well, resist splitting under play and look far better on a lawn. Plastic components tend to crack in frost, fade in UV and feel noticeably lighter and cheaper during play.

Wipe down with a dry cloth after play, never leaving wood sitting in wet grass. Store mallets and pegs in a dry shed or garage, ideally in a canvas bag or timber rack rather than a damp box. Apply a light coat of linseed oil to bare wood surfaces once a year. Keep metal hoop wire dry to prevent rust forming at the crown joints.

Hoop width is measured by the gap between the wires. Championship play uses hoops just slightly wider than the ball diameter, making the game demanding. For family garden use, a more generous gap makes the game accessible and enjoyable for mixed abilities. Heavier gauge wire holds firmer in harder ground and resists bending if struck by a mallet.

They make particularly good gifts because they are tangible, lasting and tied to a shared outdoor activity. A mallet rack, a canvas set bag or a replacement hoop set suits anyone who already owns a Jaques croquet set. For a first gift, a complete set that includes all accessories from the outset is the most practical choice and avoids the need to source parts separately.

Yes. Jaques sells replacement hoops, centre pegs and other accessories individually so you can restore an older set without replacing everything. When ordering replacements, match the hoop gauge and ball diameter of your existing set to ensure compatibility. If your set is a vintage Jaques, the customer service team can help identify the correct specification from the original box markings or set name.