A Tater youth wood baseball bat, model 271, painted in a baby blue color, is depicted isolated against a white background. The bat's balanced drop 8 build is crafted from maple, and it's tailored to support the swing development of younger players.

Tater Baseball

271 Youth Baseball Bat

$ 149.99
  • 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® C271 Youth Wood Baseball Bat is a youth 271 wood bat designed for aspiring young power hitters. Built on the classic 271 turn profile, the bat features a longer barrel, a medium flared knob, and pro-grade maple. It's the right choice for the bigger kid in youth leagues who wants to drive the ball with authority. Hand-built in the USA.

The youth 271 wood bat for power hitters

The C271 youth bat is engineered for young hitters with the size and strength to swing a larger profile. The longer barrel gives a larger hitting surface — more chance to make solid contact. The medium flared knob keeps the grip comfortable and controlled. The result is a bat that gives bigger youth players the feel of a pro turn model. The build stays youth-appropriate.

Built for Little League and USABat-compliant play

The C271 carries the 2.25" barrel diameter required by Little League and local baseball standards. It also meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. That makes it ready for play in:

  • Little League
  • AABC (American Amateur Baseball Congress)
  • Babe Ruth
  • Cal Ripken
  • Dixie Youth Baseball
  • PONY League

Solid one-piece wood bats like the C271 are approved for play with or without the USA Baseball mark. That's per Little League's Rule 27. That gives parents peace of mind buying a wood bat for a USABat-required league. The C271 is the Little League wood bat parents trust for these leagues.

How to size the C271

The C271 is built for the "bigger kid." That means youth players with the strength and size to swing a longer barrel. Choose between -5 or -6 drop options to tailor the swing weight to the player's style. Smaller youth players or hitters new to wood should start with a lighter drop. New to wood entirely? Check the Wood Bat Size Chart for guidance on length and drop by age and height.

Specs at a glance

  • Model: C271 (youth-sized 271 turn profile)
  • Knob: Medium flared
  • Handle: Medium
  • Barrel: Medium (2.25" diameter for Little League compliance)
  • Feel: Balanced
  • Drop: -5 or -6 swing weight
  • Wood: Pro-grade hard maple
  • Compliance: USABat standard (Little League approved)
  • Warranty: 30-day
  • Made in: USA

Built in Cheshire, CT

Tater Baseball® hand-builds wood bats for pro, college, and amateur hitters at every age. The C271 carries the same craft standard as our adult game bats. That includes the adult Tater® 271 Pro on the same turn profile. Want a custom youth wood bat in a different turn or drop? Head to our Custom Wood Bat Builder. Buying for a team or league? Email contact@taterbaseball.com for bulk pricing.

Product information

Find your bat length

Go by level of play.

  • College / Adult33"–34"
  • HS Junior / SeniorPopular33"
  • HS Fresh. / Soph.Popular32"
  • 7th–8th grade31"32" if experienced hitter

Younger player? Shop youth wood bats

Half sizes too: 31.5", 32.5", 33.5" and 34.5". Between two lengths? Take the half size in between.

Weight: most adult wood bats are -3, so a 33" bat weighs about 30 oz.

See the full height & weight chart

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the C271 Youth legal for Little League?
Yes. The C271 Youth Wood Baseball Bat meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. The 2.25" barrel diameter and one-piece wood construction make it approved for play in Little League, AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth Baseball, and PONY League. Per Little League's Rule 27, solid one-piece wood bats are approved for play with or without the USA Baseball mark.
What size should my youth player get?
The C271 Youth is built for the bigger youth player — kids with the strength and size to handle a longer barrel. Choose between -5 or -6 drop options to tailor the swing weight. Smaller youth players or hitters new to wood should start with a lighter drop. New to wood entirely? Check the Wood Bat Size Chart for guidance on length and drop by age and height.
What wood is used on the youth 271?
Pro-grade hard maple — the same wood we use on our adult game bats. Same craft standard, just sized for youth players.
What size wood bat should I order?
Most high school, college, and adult hitters swing 32"–34" at a -3 drop, meaning the weight in ounces is 3 less than the length in inches (a 33" bat weighs about 30 oz). Youth players usually swing 26"–31" depending on age. Between sizes? Go shorter: a bat you can control beats a bat you can't. Switching from metal? Wood swings heavier at the same length, so a balanced model like the X12 or 271 is a good start. Wood bats are allowed in most high school, college, and adult leagues (BBCOR certification applies to metal and composite bats, not wood), but rules vary, so check your league's rulebook. For a recommendation by height, weight, and level, see our Wood Bat Size Chart at www.taterbaseball.com/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 starts at 12 bats, and team engraving is available. Send your models, sizes, roster count, and when you need them to contact@taterbaseball.com or through /pages/contact-us, and we'll send a quote within one business day. The bigger the order, the better the price per bat.
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?
Every Tater wood bat has a 30-day warranty against cracking from normal use, starting on the delivery date. It covers bats bought on taterbaseball.com, at our Cheshire store, or from an authorized dealer like Better Baseball. If your bat cracks, email contact@taterbaseball.com with your order number and photos, and we'll replace it. To keep it valid, don't hit dimpled cage balls, don't store the bat in a hot car or garage, and don't sand or modify the handle. Unused stock bats can also be returned or exchanged within 30 days; custom and engraved bats are final sale. Full details: https://www.taterbaseball.com/pages/tater-wooden-bat-warranty and /policies/refund-policy.
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?
The ink dot is a quality check. Before a billet becomes a Tater bat, we test the straightness of its grain by placing a drop of ink on the handle and watching how it spreads along the grain. Straight grain is stronger and less likely to break. The dot that stays on the handle shows the bat passed that test before it left our shop. Every Tater maple and birch bat carries one.

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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