The Best Croquet Sets of 2024

If you want a premium croquet set, this certainly fits the bill. It’s not cheap, but the durable wooden mallets are expertly crafted to hold up for dozens of games. It comes with a range of mallet sizes (you can order either 28- or 32-inch mallets, with either eight of each or four and four) as well as a handy wooden cart, eight balls, nine steel wickets, and wooden scoring posts.

If you play a lot of croquet, or just want the very best, this is the one to get. It won’t last forever—no croquet set will—but it’s the best bet to hold up for many years to come.

This six-player set is more of a basic, barebones entry, but it’s a good fit for anyone who wants a casual set that covers the basics. Reviewers were mostly positive about the construction, with the mallets each featuring rubber caps that should help keep the balls from becoming too chipped with each game.

If you just want a basic croquet set to break out now and again, this is an excellent option that won’t break the bank.

This midrange set from Franklin Sports has all the trappings of a serious croquet set, including a wooden stand on wheels for storing all the balls, mallets, and wickets when not in use. Reviewers praised its high-quality construction and generally found the set to be durable, though it will exhibit wear and tear after the first couple of games.

Overall, this is a great set for anyone who wants the classic, vintage wooden cart to store your croquet set but doesn’t quite want to shell out top dollar for a top-of-the-line set.

This eight-player set is a great value if you want a casual croquet set that will accommodate a lot of players. It has everything you need for a full suite, and the mallets come in two sizes (28 and 24 inches; four of each). The small mallets will be difficult for adults to use, but if you have a multi-generational gathering coming up and want to play a little croquet, this single set will have you covered.

The Champion Sports croquet set is an excellent compromise between the look and feel of higher-end vintage sets and the affordability of the more casual sets on this list. It features enough mallets and balls for six players, and comes in a nice carrying case that fits all the mallets without having to remove the heads (something other sets are often dinged for). The mallets are entirely made of wood, giving them a classic vibe.

For the cost, reviewers were generally pleased with this set, given the look and feel. But, like other croquet sets, it’s prone to chipping and breaking if you’re not careful.