Blog Posts
Wood Bat Care by Weather: Cold, Hot, Humid and Dry
Weather changes how a wood bat holds up. Here's what cold, heat, humidity and dry air do to the wood, and what to do about each.
Wood Bat Care: How to Make Your Bat Last Longer
A pro-grade wood bat is built to perform — not to be invincible. Here's the care routine we tell every customer to follow if they want their bat to last...
How a Wood Bat Is Actually Made: Inside the Tater® Shop
From a raw billet to a finished game bat: here's every step a Tater wood bat goes through in our Cheshire, Connecticut shop..
Maple vs Birch vs Ash — Which Wood Bat Wood Is Right for You?
Maple, birch or ash? How the three bat woods compare, why we build in maple and birch, and which one fits your swing.
What Is a Torpedo Bat? The Sweet Spot Wood Bat, Explained
A torpedo bat moves wood from the end of the bat into the sweet spot. Here's how the shape works and who should swing one.
Cupped vs Uncupped Bats: What the Cup Does
The cup at the end of your bat isn't decoration. Here's what it does to weight, balance and durability, and how to choose cupped or uncupped.
