Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First off, I want to explain that I have never taken the time to write a bad review. I buy a ton of stuff online, and I have bought some things I haven't loved, but never felt strongly enough to sit down and complain about them! SO...the fact that I have taken the time to warn others about this set means this set is BAD! The set looks very nice with rubber-foam handles on the mallets, nice case, etc, HOWEVER...During the first game, one of the mallets broke. The head broke off the handle. There is a screw that connects the handle to the mallet, and that part breaks off when you hit the ball. The screw part is glued into the stick, and it breaks out of that part and winds up in the head. Then you cannot attach it anymore, and the stick is useless. Also, if the head is screwed on firmly (which is what you would think you should do) when you try to unscrew it, the screw comes apart. I read the other review that said that mallets had broken, but the reviewer said her brother had anger problems, her family was rough...Ours broke just in a nice, quiet game with Grandma and Grandpa!! When you hit the ball, the mallet comes off, and the metal screw part remains in the mallet so you cannot screw it back together again. Within a week, 4 out of 6 mallets were broken. We used to have a croquet set that was in the family for about 10 years--never had a problem. This set didn't last a week!! Save yourself the hassel and expense of getting this set and having to box it all up and return it. I promise...it will not last. We are very careful with our stuff.