Tater KURTZ16 Pro maple wood bat with green handle, green barrel and gold oval logo
Flared knob and thin handle on the Tater KURTZ16 Pro
MLB ink dot on the handle of the Tater KURTZ16 Pro, certifying straight-grain maple
Gold Tater oval logo under the multi-layered SVS finish on the KURTZ16 Pro barrel
Compressed green barrel of the Tater KURTZ16 Pro with engraved name and model details
Tater Kurtz16 Pro custom maple wood bat in green
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Tater Baseball®

Tater-KURTZ16 Pro

$ 189.99 $ 142.49 Save $ 47.50
Bat Feel Slightly End-Loaded
Slightly End-Loaded. A little extra barrel for carry, while staying quick.
Barrel Medium-LargeHandle ThinKnob Flared
  • Built to order · ships in 10–14 business daysExpedited build available · hand-built in Cheshire, CT
  • Shipping calculated at checkoutShips via UPS, FedEx, or USPS
  • 30-day warranty on every Tater® wood batInk dot certified · bone-rubbed · pro-grade maple or birch

A bat built specifically for you

Every Tater® custom bat is turned, finished, and engraved by hand in our Connecticut shop, using the same process as our pro player bats.

  • Free engraving Your name, number, and colors, included on every custom order.
  • Pro wood Hand-selected, ink dot certified maple or birch.
  • High-gloss finish Proprietary coating on every bat for maximum hardness.
  • Hand-split & boned Split with the grain for strength, then bone-rubbed to compress the surface.

The Tater® Kurtz16 PRO Custom is Nick Kurtz's Major League turn model, built to your spec. It has the same thin handle, medium-large barrel, flared knob, and slightly end-loaded swing weight he swings, finished in your colors with your engraving. Hand-built to order in Cheshire, CT.

Nick Kurtz's bat, made yours

Tater Baseball® supplies Nick Kurtz with his game bats. The Kurtz16 custom keeps his exact turn profile and lets you design everything else. Pick your wood, length, colors, cup, and engraving in the builder. Want his bat in the stock finish, ready to ship? Grab the Kurtz16 PRO stock bat.

How it swings

The thin handle keeps the hands quick through the zone. The medium-large barrel gives you plenty of hitting surface and drives the ball when you square it up. The slightly end-loaded swing weight adds barrel presence while keeping you quick enough to get to inside heat. Customizing the look doesn't change any of that. The profile comes off the same lathes that turn his game bats.

What you can customize

  • Wood. Maple or Birch
  • Length. 31" to 34"
  • Colors. Barrel, handle, and logo colors
  • Engraving. Your name, number, or text on the barrel

Who should swing the Kurtz16

Hitters who want bat speed without giving up barrel. If you can whip the head of the bat through the zone, the thin handle helps you do it faster, and the medium-large barrel pays off when you connect. It's built for hitters who mix contact and power.

Specs at a glance

  • Player model: Nick Kurtz (MLB)
  • Handle: Thin
  • Barrel: Medium-large
  • Knob: Flared
  • Feel: Slightly end-loaded
  • Wood: Maple or birch (ink-dot certified, hand-split with the natural grain)
  • Lengths: 31 to 34"
  • Lead time: About 10 to 14 business days
  • Made in: Cheshire, CT
  • Warranty: 30-day limited warranty

Built by an MLB bat supplier

Tater Baseball® has hand-built wood bats in Cheshire, Connecticut since 2015 for hitters in MLB, MiLB, and Division I college programs, including Nick Kurtz. Not sure about your size? Check the Wood Bat Size Chart or take the Bat Finder.

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.
Feature Tater® Wood Bat Store-bought bats Other brands
DurabilityBuilt for full-season use. YesBuilt to last NoBreaks down fast VariesVaries by brand and model
Bat popExit velocity off the barrel. YesExplosive & consistent NoWeak exit velocity NoInconsistent
Price pointQuality per dollar. YesPremium that performs NoOverpaying for low quality NoOften overpriced for similar quality
MLB-grade woodProfessional lumber spec. YesPro grade only NoLower grade VariesSome use MLB wood, others choice/select
Pro certifiedInk dot tested to MLB spec. YesCertified pro grade NoNot certified YesCertified
RatingsCustomer star reviews. 5 out of 5 stars5 / 5 3 out of 5 stars3 / 5 4 out of 5 stars4 / 5

When you swing wood, the difference isn’t subtle. Every Tater® bat is hand-split, hand-finished, ink dot certified, and bone-rubbed to MLB spec — backed by a 30-day warranty.

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.

Built to order

Which custom bat is right for you?

Every model is built to your specs. Start with the swing feel, then pick your colors in the builder.

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  • X12

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    Thin handle · Medium barrel · Flared knob

    Bat Feel Slightly Balanced

    Best for: Contact and gap hitters who need a thin handle to catch up to velocity.

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  • XZ

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    Thin handle · Medium barrel · Flared knob

    Bat Feel Mid-Loaded

    Best for: Hitters moving up to more barrel without giving up thin-handle whip.

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  • X4

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    Thin handle · Medium-Large barrel · Bell knob

    Bat Feel Mid-Loaded

    Best for: Hitters who want a bigger hitting surface and a bell knob that locks in the bottom hand.

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  • X6

    From $ 142.49

    Thin handle · Medium-Large barrel · Traditional knob

    Bat Feel Slightly End-Loaded

    Best for: Gap and pull hitters who want a quick thin handle with a little extra barrel.

    4.9 (8) Build the X6

  • XL5

    From $ 142.49

    Medium handle · Large barrel · Traditional knob

    Bat Feel Slightly End-Loaded

    Best for: Power hitters who want the biggest barrel with a neutral medium handle.

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    KURTZ16

    $ 142.49

    Thin handle · Medium-Large barrel · Flared knob

    Bat Feel Slightly End-Loaded

    Best for: Hitters who mix contact and power and want a little extra barrel.

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