This image presents the Tater Baseball X12 custom wood bat, which boasts a balanced weight distribution. The barrel is a deep maroon, gracefully blending into the natural wooden hue of the handle. It's available in 31 to 33 inches with a minus drop-3 weight, perfect for hitters looking for a bat that offers control and a smooth swing.

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

Tater Pro Maple wood baseball bat with SVS finish, compressed barrel, and custom engraving for balanced feel and distance.

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Tater Baseball

Tater-X12 Pro

$ 189.99

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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.

The Tater-X12 Pro is built for hitters who don't fit one category — players who work counts, use the whole field, and still have the ability to drive the ball when they see something to hit. Inspired by Francisco Lindor's custom game model, the thin handle and medium barrel create a fast, balanced swing that rewards discipline at the plate.

Built for hitters who do both

The X12 is our most popular X series model — a thin handle, medium barrel, balanced feel — built for hitters who can spray the gaps and still drive the ball with authority.

Barrel Whip

Thin handle and medium barrel generate fast bat speed through the zone — giving hitters the quickness to catch up to velocity and still do damage.

Balanced Feel

Optimized weight distribution lets hitters stay through the ball to all fields — consistent contact without giving up pop when they get their pitch.

Pro-Grade Wood

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

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Our most-ordered X series model. Fast, balanced, and built for hitters who want hard contact to all fields without giving up the ability to do damage when they get their pitch.

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

Tater X12 Pro — Built for Contact and Gap Hitters

Why hitters pick the X12 Pro

The X12 is Tater's most-ordered X-series model — same wood, same turning logic, and same hand-finishing as the bats we cut for hitters in MLB, MiLB, and Division I college play. Family-owned since 2015, 500–1,000 bats a week out of our Cheshire, Connecticut shop, MLB supplier — that's the shop you're ordering from when you put an X12 in the cart.

How the X12 compares to other Tater turns

The X12 sits at the contact-hitter end of our balanced lineup. Want the classic 271 turn with a flared knob and medium handle? See the Tater 271 Pro. Want the X12 thin handle paired with a larger end-loaded barrel for middle-of-the-order pop? Check the Tater XZ Pro. Looking for pure power with a 243-inspired barrel? Head to the Tater I13 Pro.

Maple or birch?

Maple gives you the hardest hitting surface and the cleanest "pop" sound off the barrel; birch flexes a touch more and is more forgiving on mis-hits, which a lot of high-school and college hitters prefer. The X12's thin-handle, medium-barrel feel doesn't change with species — pick the wood, the bat stays the same. Read more in our Maple vs Birch vs Ash guide.

Specs

Knob: Flared
Handle: Thin
Barrel: Medium
Feel: Balanced
Wood: Maple or Birch
Made in: USA
Warranty: 30-day limited warranty included

Not sure the X12 is your model?

Take the Bat Finder to confirm length, drop, and feel. Check the Wood Bat Size Chart before you commit, or browse the rest of our Custom Wood Bat lineup. Want to spec your own colors and engraving on the X12 silhouette? Head to the Custom Wood Bat Builder.

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 makes the Tater-X12 Pro different from another custom wood baseball bat?

The X12 Pro is a premier custom wood baseball bat designed for versatile hitters. It features a thin handle and medium barrel for fast bat speed, a balanced feel for consistent contact, and is available in pro-grade maple or birch. It's optimized for players who aim to hit to all fields and drive the ball when they get the right pitch.

Should I order the X12 in maple or birch?

Maple gives you a denser, harder hitting surface and is the standard pro choice. Birch is slightly more forgiving — a touch more flex than maple and more durable than ash. Both wood species are ink dot certified and built to the same standard as our MLB player bats.

How long does it take to get a custom Tater-X12 Pro?

Production on a custom Tater-X12 Pro is approximately 2–3 weeks because every bat is built to order in Cheshire, CT. If you need a bat sooner, check our Stock Bats for ready-to-ship X series models that ship in 2 to 3 business days.

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.