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Tater Baseball

Tater-X6 PRO (Pine Tar Handle Charcoal Barrel)

$ 189.99 $ 149.99 Save $ 40.00
Bat Feel Slight End-Load
Slight End-Load. A touch of weight toward the barrel. Balanced feel with a little extra pop.
Length: 31"
Weight: -3
Custom Engraving:
  • In stock · ships next business dayHand-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

The best wood bats on the market

  • Pro wood Pro-grade maple, hand-selected.
  • High-gloss finish Proprietary coating on every bat for maximum hardness.
  • Hand-split & boned Split with the grain, ink dot tested, bone-rubbed.

The Tater® X6 Pro Pine Tar Bat with charcoal barrel is a two-tone X6 pine tar bat. The handle captures the pine tar look — sealed into the maple, no smell or mess. The barrel goes dark charcoal for a clean two-tone aesthetic with the colors flipped from the standard pine tar build. Hand-built in Cheshire, CT and ready to ship.

The X6 pine tar bat with the pine tar handle finish

This is the X6 turn profile in an inverted version of Tater Baseball®'s signature pine tar visual style. Where the X4 Pine Tar has a charcoal handle and a pine tar barrel, the X6 flips that. The pine tar runs down the handle for the classic on-deck-circle look. The charcoal barrel keeps the bat looking sharp through long seasons.

Why pine tar without the actual pine tar

We as ballplayers know through experience that the pine tar look is swaggy. But real pine tar comes with cons. It can ruin the rest of your gear or other bats. Putting it in your bag, resting it on your shoulder, or grabbing it with batting gloves spreads tar everywhere. You won't notice until it's on everything. The Tater® version is sealed into the wood — you get the look without the cleanup.

Specs at a glance

  • Wood species: Maple
  • Knob: Traditional
  • Handle: Thin (pine tar finish)
  • Barrel: Medium (charcoal finish)
  • Feel: Slight end-load
  • Swing weight: -3 (Drop 3)
  • Finish: Two-tone — pine tar handle / charcoal barrel
  • Warranty: 30-day
  • Made in: Cheshire, Connecticut

Built on the X6 Pro profile

This bat is built on our Tater-X6 Pro turn profile. The X6 wood bat features a thin handle, medium barrel, and slight end-load. It's a build for hitters who want bat speed with the weight transfer to drive the ball. Looking for a different finish? Try our X12 Original Pine Tar Bat for the classic look. Or the X4 Pine Tar with charcoal handle for the inverse two-tone. Or build any model with the pine tar look in our Custom Bat Builder.

Built in Cheshire, CT

Tater Baseball® invented the sealed pine tar wood bat style. Every bat in this run is hand-built in Cheshire, Connecticut. Each is finished to the same standard as our pro game bats. New to wood bats? Start with the Wood Bat Size Chart before you commit to a length and drop.
Length: 31"
Weight: -3

TRUSTED BY PROS

USED IN THE BIG LEAGUES AND INTERNATIONALLY

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.

A TRADITIONAL LOOK

WITH A MODERN APPROACH

We invented this look to fill the void for the modern ballplayer. Our Pine Tar bats are one of our top sellers made from with a flame tempered neck to give it that classic pine tar look without all the mess.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the X4 Pine Tar two-tone?
The X4 Pine Tar has a charcoal handle and a pine tar barrel. The X6 Pine Tar flips that — the pine tar runs down the handle (classic on-deck-circle look) and the barrel goes charcoal. Same sealed finish technology, opposite color arrangement.
Is this built on the X6 turn?
Yes — built on our standard X6 PRO turn profile. Thin handle, medium-large barrel, slight end-load. The X6 turn is what most gap hitters and pull-power hitters gravitate toward.
How fast does this ship?
Stock model — ships the next business day from our Cheshire, CT shop. No custom build queue.
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.

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Which stock bat is right for you?

Same pro-grade maple, three swing feels. Pick the balance point that matches how you hit.

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    Best for: Most hitters. Easy to control, drives the ball to all fields.

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    Pine tar handle · charcoal barrel

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