Watching the Polo Games in Gilgit Balistan?

Watching games from around the world is an excellent way to see how this game originally started and how it is run in its natural state. In wealthier nations the game is well polished. Yet its root is something very different and more casual. When people say there is a right and a wrong way I would say no such thing. There are more polished ways and more natural ways. The polished ways take additional training in order to get more out of the horse and out of yourself.

I noticed they seem more relaxed about the lines of the ball.

Other than that, I didn't see much differences.

If someone can see something more than I do please comment below!

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An Excellent Article on Mallet Selection by LA POLO

There is an excellent article on polo mallets, history and selection. I try and keep up on the polo news and websites so that I can stay on top of the field and ensure that I share excellent resources with customers. This article helps me think about my own mallets and where they can be improved and what Escanaba Polo Mallet Company is doing well.. EPMC is a small start up so your feedback also helps improve the mallets. Share with us what you like and don't like.

I suggest you read this article by LA POLO. 

Here are some of the main points of the article:

-Early mallets were different but as time went on the heads were adjusted for new skills and games.

-Games are won by horse and player but rely heavily on the mallet.

-Don't get a mallet that is whippy toward the handle.

-Flatter sides on the handles are better than round handles (i.e. golf club).

-Think about protection above the mallet head to catch the ball.

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Tips on Buying the Best Polo Mallet for You!

The mallet is one of the central pieces of equipment any polo player must have if they are going to play the sport of polo. Can't do much without learning how to maximize the use of your mallet. The type of mallet that works best for you is sometimes a matter of personal preferences and other times influenced by the type of game. That can be hard to choose among the many options if you don't know how to select a mallet and you are new to the sport. Three easy criteria for selecting a mallet are helpful......

1. Bend and Snap: Mallets should have some bend in the shaft. While some players want more and some want less there should be enough give for extra oomph. Thus the top 1/2 to 3/4 is generally stiffer and the bottom 1/3 a little more flexible.

2. Intended Use: Indoor and outdoor mallets are slightly. Stiffer shafts and lighter heads work well indoors while heavier heads and a little more flexibility are helpful when outdoors. One could use them interchangeably but people seem to have preferences for lighter and heavier.

3. Budget and Quality: Price and quality are hugely important. $250 dollar mallets have perfect shafts while most players don't need that! One can do equally do well with a $100 mallet that is of durable construction.

Each of us are restricted by our budgets and many new players spend $220 on a mallet they could have got for around half the price! Escanaba Polo Mallet Company offers a Yooper Mallet line that is great for practice for around $100 (check price below). It is rugged, hand crafted and used some hardwood in its construction. A good mallet for practice and clubs. There are discounts if you are buying a few for a polo club or organization. The plan is to donate much of he profits toward social causes like orphans, horse rescue and enrichment causes. Sharing this article is helpful. :) https://www.escanabapolomallet.com/

Honoring the Polo Horse and the Need for Speed!

Polo is a love of excitement, skill and speed. There are few things more beautiful than watching a horse gallop at full speed across a field! The rhythmic sound of hooves dancing the dirt.  Debris spring to life when they machines leap forward! Nostrils flair while necks push to reach each step. The rider floats inches above the saddle in a gliding world wind.

Mankind began domesticating these animals around 10,000 years ago (1). Since then we have sought to harness and improve their power. In polo we seek to use this power in a competitive manner. That requires a lot, and I mean a lot, of training! You can see that hard work in their gait, dexterity, and responsiveness.

Escanaba Polo Mallet Company makes polo mallets!  Around 50% of profits go to orphans. Another 5-10% may be donated to horse rescues (or other related). EPMC is a good works kind of business.