he photo highlights the Tater i13 custom wood bat in a rich burgundy that seamlessly transitions to a grey handle, tailored for hitters with a preference for a slight end-load. Available in lengths of 31, 32, or 33 inches with a drop-3 weight, this bat combines a classic look with a modern hitting approach.

MLB ink dot certified wood baseball bat with flared knob, thin handle, seamless decal, handcrafted in USA

Tater Pro Maple wood baseball bat with large barrel, SVS finish, and custom engraving for performance and durability.

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Tater Baseball

Tater-I13 Pro

$ 189.99

A bat built specifically for you

Every TATER® custom bat is turned, finished, and engraved by hand in our Connecticut shop — same MLB-grade process as our pro player bats. No shortcuts.

FREE ENGRAVING

Your name, number, and colors — included at no extra cost on every custom order.

MLB-GRADE WOOD

Ink dot certified maple or birch — hand-split, bone-rubbed, and finished to pro standards.

HANDMADE IN THE USA

Turned and finished one bat at a time in our Connecticut shop. Ships in 10–14 business days. Expedited options available.

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10+ years. Same process. No shortcuts. Tater custom bats are held to the same standard as our MLB player bats — ink dot certified, bone-rubbed, and backed by a 30-day warranty.

Limited time bonus: Get a FREE grip of your choice with this bat. Add any grip to your cart and enter code FREEGRIP at checkout.

Built for the power hitter

The Tater® I13 Pro is the I13 wood bat for power hitters. It's a medium handle, large barrel, slight end load build. The sharper taper pushes more mass into the barrel. Power hitters get the weight where they need it most.

Extra-Large Barrel

More mass in the barrel means more force at contact — built for hitters who want to put the ball in play hard every time up.

Sharp Taper

Faster transition from handle to barrel than the 271 — shifts weight forward and generates whip that translates into exit velocity.

Pro-Grade Wood

Available in maple or birch — ink dot certified, hand-split, and bone-rubbed to the same standard as our pro game bats.

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A hybrid of two proven models. The I13 combines the 271's flared knob with the 243's aggressive barrel — built for hitters who want the most bat they can swing without sacrificing control.

Custom build · Ships in approx. 10-14 business days. Need it sooner? Browse ready-to-ship stock bats →

The I13 wood bat — built for power hitters

The Tater® I13 Pro is designed around one goal: putting more mass where it counts. The large 243-inspired barrel and sharp taper push weight forward into a slight end load. That creates the whip and exit velocity that power hitters need. More barrel, more force, more damage.

The 15/16" handle and flared knob keep the grip secure and comfortable through hard contact. Hitters can focus on driving the ball without thinking about the bat.

How the I13 compares to the 271 and 243

The I13 is a hybrid turn model that improves on the standard 243 wood bat. It combines the flared knob and medium handle of the 271 with the larger barrel of the 243. The aggressive taper sits between the two. The result is a bat that feels familiar to hitters who've swung either standard model. It delivers more barrel mass than either alone. If you've gravitated toward a 243 for power but found the knob uncomfortable, the I13 is the build to try.

Who should swing the I13

The I13 is a power hitter wood bat. It's built for middle-of-the-order hitters who want maximum barrel mass without losing all bat speed. It rewards hitters who can drive the head of the bat through the zone. Strong hand-speed and a confident swing path are what unlock it. If you're a contact hitter who lives gap-to-gap, check out our Tater-X12 PRO instead — that's the contact-hitter model.

Specs at a glance

Knob: Flared
Handle: Medium (15/16")
Barrel: Large
Feel: Slight end load
Wood: Maple or birch
Certification: Ink dot certified (pro-spec billet)
Made in: USA
Warranty: 30-day limited warranty

Built in Cheshire, CT

Tater Baseball® hand-builds wood bats for pro, college, and amateur hitters. The I13 Pro carries the same craft standard as every Tater pro-grade bat. Customize length, drop, wood species, and finish in our Custom Wood Bat Builder. New to wood? Start with the Wood Bat Size Chart and the Maple vs. Birch Guide. Not sure which model fits your swing? Take the Bat Finder to confirm length, drop, and feel.

Made in Connecticut, swung in MLB.

LIMITLESS OPTIONS

Below are examples of colors you can mix and match.

Every color can be paired with a different color handle and barrel.

You can use this as a reference to get creative with your custom wood bat!

Tater™ vs Other Brands

There's a reason Pros are switching to swing Tater™

Most wood bats are made for retail shelves — lower-grade lumber, bulk machining, inconsistent pop. The Tater™ Wood Bat is hand-split, hand-finished, and bone-rubbed to MLB standards.

✓ Higher density wood lasts longer and provides better "pop" off the barrel.

✓ Ink dot tested to prove our bats meet professional standards.

✓ Hand-split wood follows the natural grain, making bats stronger, more durable, and less likely to break.

✓ Bone rubbing compresses the wood fibers, making the bat harder, improving durability, and increasing ball exit speeds.

	TATER® WOOD BAT	STORE BOUGHT BATS	OTHER BRANDS
DurabilityBuilt for full-season use.	✓Built to last	✕Breaks down fast	⚠Varies by brand and model
Bat PopExit velocity off the barrel.	✓Explosive & consistent	✕Weak exit velocity	✕Inconsistent
Price PointQuality per dollar.	✓Premium that performs	✕Overpaying for low quality	✕Often overpriced for similar quality
MLB-Grade WoodProfessional lumber spec.	✓Pro grade only	✕Lower grade	⚠Some use MLB wood, others choice/select
Pro CertifiedInk dot tested to MLB spec.	✓Certified pro grade	✕Not certified	✓Certified
RatingsCustomer star reviews.	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 / 5	⭐⭐⭐3 / 5	⭐⭐⭐⭐4 / 5

Durability

Tater®✓Built to last

Store✕Breaks fast

Others⚠Varies

Bat Pop

Tater®✓Explosive

Store✕Weak EV

Others✕Inconsistent

Price Point

Tater®✓Premium

Store✕Overpaying

Others✕Overpriced

MLB-Grade Wood

Tater®✓Pro grade

Store✕Lower grade

Others⚠Varies

Pro Certified

Tater®✓Certified

Store✕Not certified

Others✓Certified

Ratings

Tater®⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 / 5

Store⭐⭐⭐3 / 5

Others⭐⭐⭐⭐4 / 5

TATER KONG

KNOB MEDALLION

Embedded to the bottom of the knob, these medallions are to show that you stand out.

Each medallion signifies identifying characteristics (i.e. pro, amateur, youth) and adds a different element to our bats to #letthatsticktalk.

MADE TO PERFORM

DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING

Our engineering process is nothing like any other bat company. Each model is engineered and tested to create maximum output.

This allows us to create the best bat on the market, and our software can prove it.

SVS SIGNATURE SERIES

Our Bats are all finished with our industry leading SVS finish technology.

Our finish is second to none and the hardest in the game.

This creates an extremely durable product and drastically increases the surface hardness allowing you to impress at the plate.

PRODUCT FEATURES

CANADIAN MAPLE & BIRCH

Our wood billets are hand-split by top North American producers, meeting the highest baseball bat standards and sourced from annually replenished, sustainably managed second-growth forests.

PERSONALIZED ENGRAVING

Each custom bat has the ability to be customized with a FREE name engraving of your choice.

DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE

We keep our standards the same for everyone, from Little League to the Majors - each and every bat is made to the same spec.

LET THAT STICK TALK

WE PLAY FOR KEEPS

THE BRAND FOR THE MODERN BALLPLAYER

LET THAT STICK TALK

WE PLAY FOR KEEPS

THE BRAND FOR THE MODERN BALLPLAYER

LET THAT STICK TALK

WE PLAY FOR KEEPS

THE BRAND FOR THE MODERN BALLPLAYER

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the I13 and the X12?

The I13 is the power-hitter turn model — large barrel, slight end load, medium handle. It's designed for hitters who want maximum barrel mass and exit velocity. The Tater-X12 PRO is the contact-hitter model — thin handle, medium barrel, balanced feel, built for spraying the gaps. Pick based on which swing style fits you better.

How does the I13 compare to a standard 243 or 271?

The I13 is a hybrid of both. It uses the 271's flared knob and medium handle and combines it with the 243's larger, more aggressive barrel. The result is a bat with more barrel mass than a 271 but a more comfortable grip than a standard 243. If you've considered a 243 for the barrel but disliked the knob, the I13 solves that.

Should I order the I13 in maple or birch?

Maple is the standard pro choice for power hitters — denser, harder hitting surface, more pop. Birch is slightly more forgiving with a touch more flex, more durable than ash. Both wood species are ink dot certified and built to the same standard. If you're between, see our Maple vs. Birch Guide.

What size wood bat should I order?

Length ranges from 30"–34". Drop weight (length-to-weight ratio) ranges from -3 to +2. Drop weight is the difference between bat length in inches and bat weight in ounces — a -3 drop means a 34" bat weighs 31 oz. Most adult hitters use 32"–34" at a -2 or -3 drop. Most BBCOR-certified leagues (high school, NCAA) require -3. For a personalized recommendation by height, weight, and league, use our Wood Bat Size Chart at /pages/wood-bat-size-chart.

What types of wood are Tater bats made from?

Hard maple and yellow birch — both MLB-grade. Maple has been the pro standard for over 20 years: densest, hardest hitting surface, biggest pop on clean contact, but a smaller sweet spot and less forgiveness on mis-hits. Birch sits between maple and ash — similar density to maple with more flex on impact, which makes it more forgiving on mis-hits and a smart starting point for hitters transitioning from metal to wood. Read the full breakdown in our Maple vs Birch vs Ash guide at /blogs/the-lumber-yard/differences-between-maple-birch-and-ash-bats.

Do you offer discounts for team or bulk orders?

Yes — team and bulk pricing is available, typically starting at 12 bats. Contact our team sales desk with your spec, roster size, and timing through /pages/contact-us and we'll send a custom quote within one business day. The more bats in the order, the better the per-unit pricing scales.

Are Tater bats suitable for professional play?

Yes. Tater Baseball is an MLB-supplier wood bat company — our bats are swung by professional players at the highest level of the game. There is no separate "consumer-grade" production line. The same MLB-grade billets, the same hand-finishing process, and the same QA standards apply to every retail bat we ship as to the bats we cut for pro hitters.

What is the warranty on Tater wood bats?

30-day limited warranty on structural cracking under normal field use. To qualify, the bat must be a 2021 model year or later, you must be the original purchaser with proof of purchase from an authorized Tater dealer, and you must have followed our hitting guidelines (no cage-style dimpled balls, no storage in extreme heat or cold like a car trunk, no excessive moisture exposure). Full warranty terms and care guidelines at /pages/tater-wooden-bat-warranty.

Why are wood bats cupped at the end?

Cupping is a small concave dish drilled into the end of the barrel. It removes a few grams of mass from the very tip, which shifts the bat's balance point slightly toward the hands and makes the swing feel quicker through the zone. Tater hand-cups each bat, and our process allows for variable cup depths to dial in feel without compromising end-cap strength — which actually reduces the risk of chips and cracks on inside pitches.

What is the black dot on the handle?

Every Tater maple and birch bat carries an ink dot near the handle as proof of MLB-grade slope-of-grain certification. The ink dot's bleed pattern reveals whether the wood grain runs cleanly along the bat's long axis — a tight bleed means safe, MLB-spec slope; a fast bleed means rejected billet. The dot is the visible proof every bat passed inspection before leaving our shop.