| Polo is a sport that involves many elements - the horse, the rider, the team - but none so important as the mallet. This is the point where the ball takes flight and the grace of polo begins. Matsuo Basho told his students, "learn the rules well, and then forget them." The mallet is a stick, and you use it to hit the ball - but when you watch a high goal player, you can see the transformation in the hands of a professional. The mallet becomes more than a stick; it becomes his instrument. It's not the power; it's the finesse. The longer you play, the more you realize the importance of balance and timing. Across the polo fields of the world in an age of countless synthetic fibers, the finest players are still using traditional wooden polo mallets. |
 La Taquera is based in Cordoba, Argentina. Founded by
Eduardo Benavidez several years ago, we are a small business dedicated to
making fine polo mallets. We use Malaysian Ratan Cane with a balanced Ash
head to create sticks of exceptional balance and strength. We make polo
mallets for professionals, women and beginners all over the world. Every
player's needs are different, and we can help you to find a stick that
will be right for you. The preference of most professionals is for a
slightly stiff shaft, because this allows for better precision and
handling of the ball. The distance that you hit the ball depends on your
experience and timing, but also the weight of the head. Please review our
mallet order sheet or send us an
email if we can provide you with any further information on our polo
mallets.
The secret to the polo mallet is in the motion. When you rest the handle on your thigh to locate the point of flex in the stick, this node or point of flexibility in the stick should be the same place as the center of mass, or balancing point, of the stick. When you watch an experienced player pick up a stick to test this action, he looks along its length to feel this motion. In the hands of a professional, the polo mallet is really an extension of his arm and his hand. It has to feel that way. |
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| We can ship our mallets anywhere in the world. Prices,
Payment and Shipping information available upon request. We can supply bulk
orders of over 100 sticks at discounted prices. |
La Taquera |
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