COLES-ROICE
PFC HOOP MAKER CROQUET MALLETS
NEW SPRING ALLOY MALLETS AND CARBON FIBER MALLETS
* precision fabricated to give you reliable accuracy *
Hello Peter from GLK in the UK. After considerable thought - and I might say quite some time "getting to know" your PFC Competition mallet with your yellow striking faces - I am delighted to comment that it is one of two of the best mallets in the world. It's balance is superb, it is deadly accurate and the sound it makes when it hits the ball in the centre of the striking faces is amazing. It's actually helping me in the development of my 'track swing'. Keep up the good work and well done.
Early this morning the 15th March, Julie's and my croquet mallets arrived safely at our door. We must tell you now, we have never seen anything as beautiful and exquisitely made . They demonstrate a masterclass in manufacture and precision engineering and construction.
We both thank you for doing business with us and we will definitely be the talk of the Te Anau Croquet Club and I am sure with everyone with whom we come into contact in our competitions and tournaments. We will most certainly recommend your mallets to anyone with whom we come into contact and you can print this in your webpage with our endorsement of such an excellent product.
Julie loves her croquet mallet and she also asks me to convey her​ thank you.
Hi Peter
Just to let you know we have used very sophisticated equipment to enable us to check you claims regarding the impact transfer feature of you PFC mallets. I must say we found them to be absolutely as you claim … which quite frankly is amazing.
It wasn’t until you explained the method of manufacture and the incredibly expensive machinery involved that our findings were confirmed.
It’s amazing that such technology and math is used in you fabrication process of EACH croquet mallet. The fact that you insert the striking faces into an alloy ‘blank’ – we notice not aluminium – then finish them. THEN your amazing machine weighs the processed blank, determines the centre of gravity THEN applies your incredible formulae to determine the exact position of the centre of EACH HOLE down to a quarter of a human hair. Simply amazing. And the percussion chamber created really works so well.
As an engineer of many years I must say your mallet is a Masterpiece of design and manufacture. WELL DONE! And from the croquet fraternity THANK YOU.
I am sure that’s why copies of your mallet are so far behind having been made by folks not having the slightest idea of percussion technology to say nothing of the math and ​equipment you use.
J** .. UK
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COLES-ROICE PFC MALLETS
COMMITMENT TO PERFECTION
At COLES-ROICE PFC Hoop Maker, we are aware of the need to provide a croquet mallet that is easy to use , that places the least demand upon hands wrists and backs, is perfectly balanced, provides absolute accuracy and will not distort or take up moisture for life.
All these aims have been achieved in our patented design, computer controlled manufacture, all alloy PFC Hoop Maker mallets.
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CROQUET MALLETS ARE LIKE GOLF CLUBS. TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULT, YOUR PFC CROQUET MALLET WILL
BE TAILOR MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR YOU.
OUR UK , USA, NZ AND SPANISH DISTRIBUTORS ARE TRAINED TO IDENTIFY YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT AND SPECIFY THE MOST PERFECT PFC MALLET TO SUIT YOU
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COLES-ROICE
PFC MALLETS ARE DISTRIBUTED
IN THE UK BY
RICHARD CARLINE - IN THE SOUTH OF THE UK, 07876 227165 - complete stock
TOM DEWAR IN THE NORTH UK AND SCOTLAND 07967 984927 - complete stock
PFC MALLETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM THE CROQUET ASSOCIATION
COLES-ROICE
PFC MALLETS ARE DISTRIBUTED
IN THE USA BY
HOOP MAKER MALLETS USA
Please contact
Vickie Johnston
at
VICKIE HAS VERY LARGE STOCKS OF MOST OF OUR PRODUCTS FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
or please phone
415 203 2794
COLES-ROICE
PFC MALLETS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN
NEW ZEALAND
BY
HOOP MAKER MALLETS NEW ZEALAND
please contact
PLEASE
ALAN BUTCHART
at
ALAN HAS CONSIDERABLE STOCKS AND CAN DRAW FROM AUSTRALIA FOR FAST DELIVERY
or please phone
+64 21962616
COLES ROICE
PFC MALLETS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN
SPAIN & PORTUGAL
BY
PFC MALLETS SPAIN
please contact
Luis Alvarez-Sala Vazquez
at
or please phone
+34670659714
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THE FIRST SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN MALLET DESIGN AND STRIKING FACE MATERIAL IN 40 YEARS
AS A RESULT OF
TODAY'S COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND TWENTY FIRST CENTURY MATERIALS,
ALL PFC MALLETS HAVE INCORPORATED
TWO SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS -
* A PERFECTLY BALANCED METAL ALLOY WEATHERPROOF CROQUET MALLET
* THE AVAILABILITY OF UNIQUE STRIKING FACE MATERIAL FORMULATED IN 2017
BOTH IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF COLES-ROICE PFC HOOP MAKER MALLETS AND
OUR NEW 'CF' HOOP RUNNER (CARBON FIBER SHEATHED) MALLET RANGE
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- 2018 LASER C A D TECHNOLOGY USED IN ALL
- COLES-ROICE PFC MALLETS
- After 35 years of making the finest precision instruments used in extremely accurate measuring and medical applications, I just had to apply today's superb manufacturing techniques in the manufacture of all my mallets to make the finest croquet mallet I am able to manufacture.
Please let me explain how today's technology has made such an incredible mallet possible
#1.
THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AGE OLD CONCEPT OF PERIPHERAL WEIGHTING
21ST Century Computer Aided Design manufacturing techniques have resulted in the use of impact transfer technology - in PFC mallets since 2015 - and the use of alloys not dreamed of 20 years ago.
This has resulted in :
* mallets that actually contribute to the distance of travel of the ball (without the need to use heavy weights at each end of the mallet).
* the mallet even transfers impact shock away from the handle and back to the striking faces accentuating 'feel'.
and
* the mallet makes a different noise if you don't hit the ball near the middle of the striking face (the sweet spot). This significantly helps with accuracy, distance and confidence of your stroke.
THE CHOICE OF STRIKING FACE
IS YOURS
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THE USE OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY (2017) IN STRIKING FACE MATERIAL
You have three choices in striking face material:
* Conventional BRASS (1,000 BC technology) ,
* SYNTHETIC BLACK ( 1939 technology)
or
* ZELATRON (the very latest (2017) technology).
information on ZELATRON:
Designed and manufactured in 2017 by an Australian croquet playing Chemical Engineer, ZELATRON's slightly softer surface provides significantly better 'grip' on the ball, and 'feel' of the impact with the ball thereby enhancing accuracy of each shot. You feel much more in control of the stroke.
ZELATRON's 'grip and feel' also enables more reliable ratios for rolls and passing rolls and better control of 'jumps'.
Zelatron striking faces will not become smooth with use but retain a grit rating of approximately 1600 grit.
ZELATRON is the first significant improvement in striking face material in at least 90 years.
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With choices of any handle length - in steps of a quarter of an inch/8mm - , shape and cover, and the ability to halve the length of the handle if you travel, we believe the PFC Hoop Maker Mallet are the most user friendly mallet on the market for all ages and all levels of croquet players.
AND
Because there is no wood, screws or glue used in the fabrication of the heads of our mallets, all COLES-ROICE PFC mallets heads carry a
10 year parts and labor guarantee
excluding handle covers
(Handle covers will be replaced for $20.00 each time for the life of the mallet + return postage)
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Details OF INTEREST to you
The aim of the mallets construction is to manufacture a precision instrument that will not change its dimension or shape or character FOR THE LIFE OF THE MALLET (due to moisture absorption or fibre 'shatter') and as a result
MY MALLETS WILL BE TOTALLY PREDICTABLE FOR LIFE.
To achieve such accuracy, each COLES-ROICE PFC HOOP MAKER and COLES-ROICE PFC HOOP RUNNER mallet is made from our formula of alloy and is formed from one piece of alloy using an extremely sophisticated computer controlled quarter of a million dollar milling machine.
The system also forms the impact heads (our formula of polymers & nylons - ZELATRON, Black polymers or Brass alloy) during the one process which become part of the alloy head by the use of a sophisticated membrane, resulting in a clean impact and maximum feel.
The reason for this construction process is to:
1. Manufacture a mallet that places the least demand upon fingers, hands and wrists.
2. Enable the highest manufacturing precision possible.
3. Achieve the most complete balance attainable.
4. Assist in a ‘groove’ swing by achieving near perfect balance.
5. Is completely predictable as it will never loose it's shape.
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PLEASE NOTE
ALL COLES-ROICE PFC MALLETS ARE GUARANTEED TO HAVE THE STRIKING FACES AT EXACTLY 90 DEGREES TO THE CENTER PLAIN OF THE MALLET. (IF A MALLET FACE IS 1 DEGREE OF THE CENTER PLAIN IT WILL HIT INCORRECTLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT BY 1" (2.5cm) IN 7' (180cm). THIS VARIABLE ERROR HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED IN MY MALLETS
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THERE ARE 15 COLES-ROICE PFC HOOP MAKER OR COLES-ROICE PFC HOOP RUNNER MALLETS TO CHOOSE FROM:
STANDARD 9.5/8" (24.5cm) MALLETS are available as follows:
Black ZELATRON Striking Face Standard Mallets are available in two weights: 2lbs, 14ozs. (1.304kg.) and
LIGHT WEIGHT 2lbs. 5ozs (1.049kg.).
are $690.00 plus $30.00 posting and handling to anywhere in Australia. - $110 to anywhere overseas.
Yellow ZELATRON Striking Face Standard Mallets -are available in two weights, 2lbs 14ozs (1.304kg.), and
LIGHT WEIGHT 2lbs. 5ozs. (1.049kg.).
The ZELATRON Striking Face mallet is excellent for Association, Golf Croquet & 6 Wicket American Croquet players.
are $690.00 plus $30.00 posting and handling to anywhere in Australia. - $110.00 to anywhere overseas.
Brass Striking Face Standard Mallets are available in two weights: The heavier mallet weighs 3lbs, 5ozs (1.502kg.) - and the lighter 2lbs. 14.1ozs (1.305kg.)
are $690.00 plus $30.00 posting and handling to anywhere in Australia. - $110.00 to anywhere overseas
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PLEASE LET ME BE CLEAR
COMPETITION MALLETS ARE 11" (279mm.) OR 12" (304mm.) LONG.
MOST PEOPLE FIND COMPETITION MALLETS ARE EASIER TO USE AND MUCH BETTER 'AROUND HOOPS' AS THE ADDITIONAL LENGTH ASSISTS IN CLEARING BALLS LYING CLOSE TO HOOPS
ANYTHING SMALLER IS ONLY A STANDARD MALLET
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COMPETITION 11" (28cm) MALLETS are available as follows:
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Black ZELATRON Striking Face Competition Mallets are available in two weights: 2lbs, 14ozs. (1.304kg.) and
LIGHT WEIGHT 2lbs. 5ozs (1.049kg.).
are $795.00 plus $30.00 posting and handling to anywhere in Australia. - $110 to anywhere overseas.
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Yellow ZELATRON Striking Face Competition Mallets are available in two weights: 2lbs, 14ozs. (1.304kg.) and
LIGHT WEIGHT 2lbs. 5ozs (1.049kg.).
are $795.00 plus $30.00 posting and handling to anywhere in Australia. - $110 to anywhere overseas.
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Brass Striking Face Competition Mallets are available in two weights: The heavier mallet weighs 3lbs, 5ozs (1.502kg.) - and the lighter 2lbs. 14.1ozs (1.305kg.)
are $795.00.00 plus $30.00 posting and handling to anywhere in Australia. - $110.00 to anywhere overseas
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THE NEW 'CF' HOOP RUNNER (CARBON FIBER) RANGE OF ROUND MALLETS WITH INTER CHANGEABLE HEADS
The CF HOOP RUNNER range of round mallets with inter-changeable striking faces (both Brass and ZELATRON in the same package), 11" (28.0cm) The Brass Striking Face model weighs 2lbs. 14.9ozs and the Zelatron weighs 2lbs. 6.4ozs.
THE ROUND PFC HOOP RUNNER WITH TWO SETS OF STRIKING FACES - BRASS : 2lbs. 14.9ozs. (1.305kg)
ZELATRON: 2lbs. 6.4ozs.
11" (279mm)= AUD 895.00.
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I'm often asked "Did you design the mallet"
Well, here's how it all happened:
The Birth of the COLES-ROICE PFC Alloy Croquet Mallet
The product of four men
In the late 60’s four men were assigned to solve a difficult problem. They were in their mid-twenties. All highly qualified Engineers and with a common interest, they became close friends. They kept in touch only occasionally as distance was a problem. One Australian – Precision Engineer, one Englishman – fine Production Engineer, one German – Percussion Engineer and an American – Laser CAD engineer.
At 2.00am in February in 2014 the Australian decided to design a Croquet mallet using the latest Laser CAD technology, the latest Alloys, a design that eliminated peripheral weighting and that used the impact shock of contact with the ball for the benefit of the croquet player - to produce a bullet proof mallet with great power and three different weights.
A week later the design was sent electronically to Hans. The design was perfected and sent to Richard who optimized the design for production. Richard’s solution was sent to Tex who made some alterations then wrote the program for the latest quarter of a million dollar Laser CAD machines in Australia.
An American Orthopedic specialist designed the Oval handle which became 95% of the mallets sales. Special handle foams and coverings were sourced from Taiwan to produce handles for Arthritis and back pain sufferers.
In 2017 a Croquet playing Chemical engineer in Australia formulated Zelatron. A slightly softer material that ‘grips’ the ball better than any other product previously used. The Striking Faces don’t become smooth with use, rather Zelatron retains a 1600 grit surface for life assisting in the execution of rolls and passing rolls and rushes in AC, and jumps and distance shots in GC.
COLES-ROICE PFC Mallet sales have increased to in excess of 1,050 a year around the world and are on the increase.
All retired now, the four men meet in one of the three northern hemisphere countries every two years. Our wives are the greatest of friends.
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Hi Pete,
Thought I'd let you know how much I enjoy using my new PFC Hoop Maker mallet. As I've lost strength in my shoulders I'm finding the new lighter mallet easier to use. My length of court roquets are now more successful as I'm able to hit longer distances without the strength needed previously. The balance of the mallet is also excellent which has made hoop running more enjoyable and successful. Overall the PFC Hoop Maker is a joy to use. The fantastic look of the mallet is also a talking point with much interest from croquet players asking questions and for the web site address. All the best Brenda, Mount Sugarloaf, New South Wales, Australia