Blue and wood baseball bat with custom name engraving, Tater Pro Maple Signature Series

Tater Baseball

Tater-SM6 Pro

$ 219.99

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.

Tater's first player-exclusive pro model

The Tater SM6 is Starling Marte's wood bat — his official MLB game model. Medium-large barrel for power. Thin handle for whip and speed. Balanced feel for control. The exact bat Marte swings at the big-league level.

Medium-Large Barrel

Pop and sweet spot of a big barrel. Generous hitting surface. Built for power without losing balance.

Thin Handle & Whip

Thin handle gives the bat whip and swing speed. Tapered knob sits clean in the bottom hand.

MLB-Grade Wood

Same wood, same hand-finishing as the bats Marte takes to the plate. Ink-dot certified, bone-rubbed.

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Swung by Starling Marte at the big-league level. Tater's first player-exclusive pro model. #LetThatStickTalk

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Tater SM6 — Starling Marte's Wood Bat

Starling Marte wood bat design splits the difference between two extremes. Most pro bats commit fully to power or fully to bat speed. The SM6 doesn't compromise either way. Medium-large barrel for the pop and sweet spot of a power bat. Thin handle for the whip and swing speed of a contact bat. Balanced weight distribution for the control to use both.

This is the Starling Marte bat — his official MLB game model, built to the same MLB-grade standard as every bat Tater ships to pro hitters. Marte plays the game with speed, contact, and a powerful approach at the plate. The SM6 was engineered to support all three. The SM6 wood bat brings his approach to every game.

Why the SM6 is Tater's first pro signature wood bat

Player-exclusive bats are how the pro game evolves. Hitters work with the bat shop, refine the turn over multiple sessions, and dial in a profile that fits their swing. The SM6 is that process applied at the MLB level — Starling Marte's specs, Tater's craftsmanship, and the first player-exclusive pro model in our lineup. Same wood, same turning logic, and same hand-finishing as every bat Marte takes to the plate. Family-owned since 2015, 500–1,000 bats a week out of our Cheshire, Connecticut shop.

Maple or birch?

Maple gives the SM6 the hardest hitting surface and cleanest "pop" sound off the barrel. Birch flexes a touch more and is more forgiving on mis-hits. The medium large barrel wood bat profile stays the same with either species. Read more in our Maple vs Birch vs Ash guide.

Specs

Model: SM6 (Starling Marte's game model)
Knob: Tapered
Handle: Thin
Barrel: Medium-large
Feel: Balanced
Drop weight: -3 oz
Wood: Maple or Birch (ink-dot certified, hand-split, bone-rubbed)
Length: 31"–34" (buyer's choice)
Made in: Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
Lead time: Approx. 2–3 weeks
Warranty: 30-day limited warranty included

#LetThatStickTalk — pick up Marte's bat. Or take the Bat Finder to find your profile, browse the Custom Wood Bat lineup, or check the Wood Bat Size Chart.

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

Is the SM6 actually Starling Marte's game bat?

Yes — the SM6 is Tater Baseball's first player-exclusive pro model. It's the exact bat Starling Marte swings at the big-league level, built to the same MLB-grade standard as every bat we ship to pro hitters. Same medium-large barrel, same thin handle, same balanced feel, same hard maple as Marte's gamer.

What kind of hitter is the SM6 built for?

The SM6 is built for hitters who want pop without giving up bat speed. The medium-large barrel gives you the hitting surface and exit velocity of a power bat. The thin handle keeps the swing quick. The balanced feel lets you stay through the ball. It's the contact-power blend that pro hitters live in.

What's the lead time on a Tater SM6?

The SM6 is a custom build, turned and finished in our Cheshire, Connecticut shop. Standard production runs about 2-3 weeks from order confirmation to ship.

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.