{"title":"Slight End-Load Wood Bats","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cpre style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThe middle-of-the-order lineup\u003c\/pre\u003e\nCustom Slight End-Load Wood Bats — Built for Gap-to-Power Hitters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 14px; max-width: 720px;\"\u003eTater \u003cstrong\u003ecustom slight end-load wood bats\u003c\/strong\u003e push a touch of weight toward the barrel without giving up the swing speed of a balanced profile. You feel the barrel through the zone, get a little extra force at contact, and still stay quick enough to handle velocity. This is the family 3, 4, and 5 hitters and gap-to-power hitters gravitate toward. True contact hitters are usually better served by a balanced profile; pure power hitters by a fully end-loaded one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 14px; max-width: 720px;\"\u003eFour slight end-load wood bats cover every persona. The XL5 pairs the elongated AP5 barrel with a medium handle for the standard power play. The XZ puts that XL5 barrel on a thin X12 handle for middle-of-the-order hitters who want speed and mass in one bat. The X6 brings an extra-long barrel on the 141 turn for versatility across hitting styles. The U238 pairs the XL5 barrel with a hamate-protecting U-knob for high-volume hitters. Tater custom slight end-load wood bats are cut one at a time from hand-selected maple or birch billet. They're turned at low speed and hand-finished in our Cheshire, Connecticut shop. Family-owned since 2015, 500–1,000 bats a week, from the shop that ships to MLB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre style=\"font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eSlight end-load profiles  ·  Pro-grade wood  ·  Made in Connecticut\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #279A4B; margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: middle; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(39,154,75,0.6);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCustom build · Ships in 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Need it sooner? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stock-bats\"\u003eBrowse ready-to-ship stock bats →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tater-xl5-pro","title":"Tater-XL5 Pro","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12); border-radius: 4px; background: #fff; padding: 16px 16px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(0,0,0,.55); margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eThe power hitter's workhorse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(0,0,0,.82); margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Tater XL5 Pro is an \u003cstrong\u003eend-loaded wood bat\u003c\/strong\u003e built on the AP5 silhouette — medium handle, large barrel, slight end load. An elongated barrel design that gives power hitters more hitting surface to work with and the swing weight to drive the ball with authority.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.88);\"\u003eElongated Barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eExtended barrel length adds hitting surface and pushes mass toward the end — more room to connect and more force when you do.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.88);\"\u003eSlight End Load\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eEnough end load to feel the barrel through the zone without killing bat speed — the balance point that separates heavy hitters from slow swingers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.88);\"\u003ePro-Grade Wood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAvailable in maple or birch — ink-dot certified, hand-split, and bone-rubbed to the same standard as the MLB player bats we ship from our Connecticut shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.05); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e⚾\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.35; color: rgba(0,0,0,.72);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwung by \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/clubhouse-chatter\/tagged\/yan-gomes-players-weekend-bat\"\u003eYan Gomes\u003c\/a\u003e at the big-league level\u003c\/strong\u003e — the XL5 is built for power hitters who need a bat that holds up through a full season of serious use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 12px 0 18px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.7); background: rgba(0,0,0,.02);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1f7a3a;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom build · Ships in approx. 10-14 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Need it sooner? \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/stock-bats\"\u003eBrowse ready-to-ship stock bats →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(0,0,0,.86);\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px); line-height: 1.15; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -0.4px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eTater XL5 Pro — The Power Hitter's Workhorse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe Tater XL5 Pro is an \u003cstrong\u003eend-loaded wood bat\u003c\/strong\u003e built on the AP5 silhouette — one of the most trusted power-bat profiles in professional baseball. We took that profile and added an elongated barrel that gives hitters more hitting surface, and a slight end load that creates natural momentum through the hitting zone. It's the bat for hitters who want to feel the barrel working and still maintain enough swing speed to handle velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe medium handle and slight flare knob give the grip a comfortable, neutral feel — nothing fighting the hands, just the bat doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 16px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhy power hitters pick the XL5 Pro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe XL5 is Tater's most-ordered end-loaded model, and \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/clubhouse-chatter\/tagged\/yan-gomes-players-weekend-bat\"\u003eYan Gomes\u003c\/a\u003e — who's swung Tater Players Weekend bats at the big-league level — is one of the hitters who's helped prove out the profile. It's the same wood, the same turning logic, and the 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, MLB supplier — that's the shop you're ordering from when you put an XL5 in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 16px 0 8px;\"\u003eMaple or birch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eMaple gives you the hardest hitting surface and the cleanest \"pop\" sound; birch flexes a touch more and is more forgiving on mis-hits, which a lot of high-school and college hitters prefer. Either way, the XL5 is built end-loaded and large-barreled by design — that doesn't change with wood species. Read more in our \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blogs\/the-lumber-yard\/differences-between-maple-birch-and-ash-bats\"\u003eMaple vs Birch vs Ash guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel basis:\u003c\/strong\u003e AP5 silhouette (elongated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight flare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large (elongated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight end load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple or Birch (ink-dot certified, hand-split, bone-rubbed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\"–34\" (buyer's choice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheshire, Connecticut, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10-14 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/pages\/tater-wooden-bat-warranty\"\u003e30-day limited warranty\u003c\/a\u003e included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eNot sure the XL5 is your model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eTake the \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/pages\/bat-recommendation-form\"\u003eBat Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm length, drop, and feel. Check the \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/pages\/wood-bat-size-chart\"\u003eWood Bat Size Chart\u003c\/a\u003e before you commit, or browse the rest of the \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/custom-end-loaded-wood-bats\"\u003eEnd-Loaded Wood Bats\u003c\/a\u003e lineup. Want to spec your own colors and engraving on the XL5 silhouette? Head to the \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/custom-wood-bat-builder\"\u003eCustom Wood Bat Builder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.6);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Connecticut, swung in MLB.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tater Baseball","offers":[{"title":"mczr_price_189_99","offer_id":42666451534045,"sku":"","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_209_99","offer_id":42702430699741,"sku":"","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_214_99","offer_id":42862178894045,"sku":"","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_219_99","offer_id":46041585090781,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_229_99","offer_id":46740553695453,"sku":null,"price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/9656\/files\/Tater-XL5-Custom-Wood-Bat-Slight-End-Load-Gradient-Blue.webp?v=1707180044"},{"product_id":"tater-x6-pro","title":"Tater-X6 Pro","description":"\u003c!-- Tater X6 Pro — SEO-optimized product description block --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 4px; background: #fff; padding: 16px 16px 14px; color: #151515;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(21,21,21,.55); margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eBuilt for gap hitters and power hitters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(21,21,21,.82); margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Tater X6 Pro is a \u003cstrong\u003elong barrel wood bat\u003c\/strong\u003e with an extra-long barrel, thin handle, and slow taper — giving hitters a larger hitting surface and natural barrel whip that makes it easier to drive the ball with authority.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #151515;\"\u003eLong Barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eExtra-length barrel with a slow handle transition maximizes the hitting surface — more barrel to work with on every pitch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #151515;\"\u003eEnd-Load Feel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSlight end load creates natural barrel whip through the zone — giving gap hitters and power hitters the weight transfer to drive the ball.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #151515;\"\u003ePro-Grade Wood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAvailable in maple or birch — ink-dot certified, hand-split, and bone-rubbed to the same standard as the MLB player bats we ship from our Connecticut shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid #E2E2E2; display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 10px; background: #f0efed; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e⚾\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.35; color: rgba(21,21,21,.72);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the classic 141 turn model.\u003c\/strong\u003e The X6 takes one of baseball's most trusted profiles and builds it to Tater's MLB-grade standard — a natural choice for singles, gap, and power hitters alike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 12px 0 18px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.7); background: #faf9f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #279A4B;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom build · Ships in approx. 10-14 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Need it sooner? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stock-bats\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBrowse ready-to-ship stock bats →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #151515;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.4px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eTater X6 Pro — The Long Barrel Wood Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong barrel wood bat\u003c\/strong\u003e design is what the X6 is built around. The extra-long barrel and slow taper create a larger hitting surface and a slight end load that produces natural barrel whip — the kind of feel that helps gap hitters drive the ball into the alley and gives power hitters the weight transfer to do real damage. The 15\/16\" thin handle wood bat profile keeps the swing quick despite the bigger barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe traditional knob keeps the grip neutral and comfortable — no adjustment required regardless of hitting style — which is why the 141 wood bat turn this model is based on has worked for singles hitters and sluggers for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 16px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhy hitters pick the X6 Pro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe X6 is Tater's most versatile long barrel wood bat — an end loaded wood bat that doesn't punish you for not being a pure power hitter. 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 X6 in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 16px 0 8px;\"\u003eMaple or birch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eMaple gives the X6 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. Either way, the X6 keeps its long-barrel feel and slight end load — that doesn't change with wood species. Read more in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-lumber-yard\/differences-between-maple-birch-and-ash-bats\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaple vs Birch vs Ash guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #E2E2E2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel basis:\u003c\/strong\u003e 141 turn (extra-long barrel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin (15\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large (extra-long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight end load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple or Birch (ink-dot certified, hand-split, bone-rubbed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\"–34\" (buyer's choice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheshire, Connecticut, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10-14 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tater-wooden-bat-warranty\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e30-day limited warranty\u003c\/a\u003e included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #E2E2E2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eNot sure the X6 is your model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eTake the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bat-recommendation-form\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBat Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm length, drop, and feel. Check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wood-bat-size-chart\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWood Bat Size Chart\u003c\/a\u003e before you commit, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/custom-end-loaded-wood-bats\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEnd-Loaded Wood Bats\u003c\/a\u003e lineup. Want to spec your own colors and engraving on the X6 silhouette? Head to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/custom-wood-bat-builder\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCustom Wood Bat Builder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.6);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Connecticut, swung in MLB.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tater Baseball","offers":[{"title":"mczr_price_189_99","offer_id":38130765201559,"sku":"","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_199_99","offer_id":40216496504983,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_219_99","offer_id":42666454352093,"sku":"","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_209_99","offer_id":42798713471197,"sku":"","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_214_99","offer_id":44089114132701,"sku":"","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_229_99","offer_id":47890214813917,"sku":null,"price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/9656\/files\/Tater-X6-High-School-Collegiate-Wood-Bat-Slight-End-Load.webp?v=1707179926"},{"product_id":"tater-xz-pro","title":"Tater-XZ Pro","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12); border-radius: 4px; background: #fff; padding: 16px 16px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(0,0,0,.55); margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eBuilt for the heart of the lineup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(0,0,0,.82); margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Tater® XZ Pro is the XZ wood bat for middle-of-the-order hitters. It's a thin handle, large barrel, slight end load build. The combination gives 3, 4, and 5 hitters the speed to handle velocity. It also gives them the weight transfer to drive the ball when they get their pitch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.88);\"\u003eThin Handle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eBorrowed from the X12 — fast through the zone, precise grip, and the feel of a contact hitter's bat with a power hitter's barrel behind it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.88);\"\u003eLarge Barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCompact barrel from the XL5 creates a slight end load — natural weight transfer that adds force at contact without slowing the swing down.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.88);\"\u003ePro-Grade Wood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAvailable in maple or birch — ink dot certified, hand-split, and bone-rubbed to the same standard as our pro game bats.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.05); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e⚾\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.35; color: rgba(0,0,0,.72);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by Teoscar Hernández's game model.\u003c\/strong\u003e The XZ takes the speed of the X12 handle and pairs it with the barrel of the XL5.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 12px 0 18px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.7); background: rgba(0,0,0,.02);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1f7a3a;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom build · Ships in approx. 10-14 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Need it sooner? \u003ca style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/stock-bats\"\u003eBrowse ready-to-ship stock bats →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe XZ wood bat — built for the heart of the lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tater® XZ Pro is built for hitters who occupy the middle of the order. Players expected to handle hard velocity, work the gaps, and drive the ball when the situation calls for it. The thin handle keeps the swing fast and precise. The large barrel and slight end load add the weight transfer that turns hard contact into extra bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe hybrid wood bat — X12 handle, XL5 barrel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XZ is a hybrid of two of our most popular turn profiles. It borrows the thin handle from the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tater-x12-pro\"\u003eX12 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e. That's the same handle that makes the X12 the contact hitter's choice. It pairs that handle with the large compact barrel of the XL5. The XL5 barrel is what gives power hitters their weight transfer at contact. The result is a build that doesn't force middle-of-the-order hitters to choose between speed and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XZ is inspired by Teoscar Hernández's game model. Hitters who occupy the 3, 4, or 5 hole in the order are the natural fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should swing the XZ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XZ is built for middle-of-the-order hitters with strong hand speed who want to drive the ball with authority. If you're a pure contact hitter who lives gap-to-gap, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tater-x12-pro\"\u003eTater-X12 PRO\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice. If you're a true power hitter who wants max barrel mass, head to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tater-i13-pro\"\u003eTater-I13 PRO\u003c\/a\u003e. The XZ is the middle path between those two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight end-load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple or birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ink dot certified (pro-spec billet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tater-wooden-bat-warranty\"\u003e30-day limited warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt in Cheshire, CT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTater Baseball® hand-builds wood bats for pro, college, and amateur hitters. The XZ Pro carries the same craft standard as every Tater pro-grade bat. Customize length, drop, wood species, and finish in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/custom-wood-bat-builder\"\u003eCustom Wood Bat Builder\u003c\/a\u003e. New to wood? Start with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wood-bat-size-chart\"\u003eWood Bat Size Chart\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-lumber-yard\/differences-between-maple-birch-and-ash-bats\"\u003eMaple vs. Birch Guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which model fits your swing? Take the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bat-recommendation-form\"\u003eBat Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm length, drop, and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Connecticut, swung in MLB.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tater Baseball","offers":[{"title":"mczr_price_189_99","offer_id":42666075521245,"sku":"","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_214_99","offer_id":42666084663517,"sku":"","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_219_99","offer_id":42666183852253,"sku":"","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_209_99","offer_id":43340364972253,"sku":"","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_229_99","offer_id":46791420346589,"sku":null,"price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/9656\/files\/Tater-ZX-Maple-Wood-Bat-Slightly-End-Loaded-Baby-Blue.webp?v=1707180267"},{"product_id":"tater-u238-pro","title":"Tater-U238 Pro","description":"\u003c!-- Tater U238 Pro — SEO-optimized product description block --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 4px; background: #fff; padding: 16px 16px 14px; color: #151515;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(21,21,21,.55); margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePower and protection in one bat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(21,21,21,.82); margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Tater U238 Pro is a \u003cstrong\u003eu-knob wood bat\u003c\/strong\u003e with a thin handle, large barrel, and slight end load. Built for power and gap hitters who take serious reps and need a bat that protects the bottom hand without giving up any performance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #151515;\"\u003eU-Knob Design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eProtects the hamate bone and bottom palm. Reduces blisters on high-rep sessions. Built for cage volume.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #151515;\"\u003eXL5 Barrel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eElongated barrel with slight end load. Larger hitting surface and natural barrel whip for power.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #151515;\"\u003ePro-Grade Wood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.62); line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaple or birch — ink-dot certified, hand-split, bone-rubbed. Same standard as our MLB player bats.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid #E2E2E2; display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 10px; background: #f0efed; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e⚾\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.35; color: rgba(21,21,21,.72);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt on the J21 foundation, with the XL5 barrel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The U-knob takes the hamate-friendly feel of the J21 and pairs it with the XL5's elongated power profile.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 12px 0 18px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.7); background: #faf9f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #279A4B;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom build · Ships in approx. 10-14 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Need it sooner? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stock-bats\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBrowse stock bats →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #151515;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.4px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eTater U238 Pro — The High-Volume Hitter's U-Knob Wood Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU-knob wood bat\u003c\/strong\u003e design solves the problem cage rats know best. The pressure points at the base of the handle that cause hamate injuries, blisters, and bottom-palm bruising. The U-shape redistributes that pressure across a wider area. Less wear and tear on the hand, no compromise at the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003ePair that hamate protection wood bat profile with the XL5's elongated barrel and slight end load and you get a power hitter wood bat that holds up through extended sessions. The thin handle keeps the swing fast. The barrel stays easy to manipulate. Gap hitters get control to work the whole field. Power hitters get the whip to drive the ball when they get their pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 16px 0 8px;\"\u003eWhy high-volume hitters pick the U238\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eHitters who live in the cage face a problem nobody talks about. Take enough swings with a standard knob and the bottom hand starts breaking down. Hamate inflammation. Blisters at the palm pad. Bruising that lasts for days. The U-knob is the training wood bat solution. Same wood, same turning logic, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 16px 0 8px;\"\u003eMaple or birch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eMaple gives the U238 the hardest hitting surface and cleanest \"pop\" sound off the barrel. Birch flexes a touch more and is more forgiving on mis-hits. Either way, the U-knob design and XL5 barrel profile stay the same. Read more in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-lumber-yard\/differences-between-maple-birch-and-ash-bats\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaple vs Birch vs Ash guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #E2E2E2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnob:\u003c\/strong\u003e U-Knob (hamate protection design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large (XL5-inspired)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight end load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple or Birch (ink-dot certified, hand-split, bone-rubbed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\"–34\" (buyer's choice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheshire, Connecticut, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10-14 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tater-wooden-bat-warranty\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e30-day limited warranty\u003c\/a\u003e included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 18px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #E2E2E2;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eTake the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bat-recommendation-form\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBat Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm size, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/custom-wood-bat-builder\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCustom Wood Bat lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(21,21,21,.6);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Connecticut, swung in MLB.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tater Baseball","offers":[{"title":"mczr_price_189_99","offer_id":44467661013213,"sku":"","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_219_99","offer_id":44652615631069,"sku":"","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"mczr_price_229_99","offer_id":46777302057181,"sku":null,"price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/9656\/files\/Tater-Baseball-u238-knobless-custom-wood-bat-model-slight-end-load-31-32-33-inch-minus-drop-3.webp?v=1705694659"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.taterbaseball.com\/collections\/slight-end-load-wood-bats.oembed","provider":"Tater Baseball®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}