Featured is the Tater X12 Custom Youth Wooden Baseball Bat, which sports a classic natural wood barrel transitioning to a stark black handle. Available in 28 to 30-inch sizes, it's crafted for younger players stepping up their game with a pro-quality bat.

Tater Baseball

X12 Youth Baseball Bat

$ 149.99

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.

The Tater® X12 Youth Wood Baseball Bat is a youth X12 wood bat designed for aspiring young hitters. It's built on the popular X12 turn profile — the same model adult contact hitters favor. The youth version delivers pro-level barrel whip through the zone in a Little League-compliant build. Hand-built in the USA.

The youth X12 wood bat for young hitters

The X12 Youth borrows the same handle adult pros use on the Tater® X12 PRO. The result is unparalleled grip comfort and a compact barrel that gives young hitters precise control. The barrel whip through the strike zone helps players develop powerful, repeatable swing mechanics.

Built for Little League and USA Bat-compliant play

The X12 Youth meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. Its 2.35" barrel diameter and one-piece wood construction make 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 X12 Youth are approved for play with or without the USA Baseball mark. That's per Little League's Rule 27. The X12 Youth is the Little League wood bat parents trust for these leagues.

How to size the X12 Youth

The X12 youth bat is built for young players. It gives them the feel of a pro contact-hitter turn in a youth-appropriate length. Choose between -5 or -6 drop options to match the player's swing weight needs. Smaller or younger hitters typically prefer the -6 (lighter). Bigger or stronger youth hitters typically prefer the -5 for more swing weight and pop. New to wood? Check the Wood Bat Size Chart for guidance by age and height.

Customize the X12 Youth

Personalize the X12 Youth with name engraving and a selection of colors. Each bat ships with custom engraving of your choosing. It's perfect for making a young player's first wood bat feel like their own. Coaches buying for a team can email contact@taterbaseball.com for bulk pricing and team-wide engraving.

Specs at a glance

Model: X12 (youth-sized X12 turn profile)
Knob: Flared
Handle: Thin
Barrel: Medium (2.35" diameter for Little League compliance)
Feel: Balanced
Drop: -5 or -6 swing weight
Wood: Pro-grade hard maple
Compliance: USABat standard (Little League approved)
Customization: Free name engraving + colorway options
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 X12 Youth carries the same craft standard as our adult game bats. That includes the adult Tater® X12 PRO on the same turn profile. Looking for the 271 turn in youth sizing? Try our C271 Youth instead. Want a fully custom youth wood bat? Head to our Custom Wood Bat Builder.

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 X12 Youth legal for Little League?

Yes. The X12 Youth meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. The 2.35" 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.

What size should my youth player get?

Choose between -5 or -6 drop options to match the player's swing weight needs. Smaller or younger hitters typically prefer the -6 (lighter). Bigger or stronger youth hitters typically prefer the -5 for more swing weight and pop.

Can I customize the X12 Youth?

Yes — every X12 Youth ships with free name engraving of your choosing, plus a selection of colors. It's perfect for making a young player's first wood bat feel like their own. Coaches buying for a team can email contact@taterbaseball.com for bulk pricing and team-wide engraving.

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.