Polo mallet
A polo mallet is a long-handled tool used by players on horseback to strike the ball in polo.
Also known as: polo stick
How big is it?
1.22 m · defined overall length
Also 4.003 ft
Defined overall length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 1.17 m to 1.32 m.
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Polo mallet vs Curling broom: length comparison
The overall length of a polo mallet is approximately equal to the overall length of a curling broom.
A polo mallet is a long-handled tool used by players on horseback to strike the ball in polo.
A curling broom is a tool used in curling to sweep the ice and influence the movement of the curling stone.
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Polo mallet
Defined overall length: 1.22 m; defined specimen; range 1.17 m–1.32 m.
A defined 1.22 m polo mallet weighing 550 g. Shaft length is selected for a mounted player; head pattern, timber and player preference vary.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Curling broom
Defined overall length: 1.22 m; defined specimen; range 1.15 m–1.3 m.
A defined competition-style curling broom 1.22 m long and weighing 450 g. Handle length and head construction vary; the World Curling rules chiefly govern the sweeping-head fabric.
World Curling — Rules and regulations
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Why we use 1.22 m
We compare the overall length of a polo mallet. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 1.17 m to 1.32 m.
A defined 1.22 m polo mallet weighing 550 g. Shaft length is selected for a mounted player; head pattern, timber and player preference vary.
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Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.22 m | 1.17 m to 1.32 m | defined specimen | |
| 550 g | 450 g to 700 g | defined specimen |
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