Tater U238 Pro maple wood bat with pink handle, pink barrel and silver oval logo
U knob and medium handle on the Tater U238 Pro
MLB ink dot on the handle of the Tater U238 Pro, certifying straight-grain maple
Silver Tater oval logo under the multi-layered SVS finish on the U238 Pro barrel
Compressed pink barrel of the Tater U238 Pro with engraved name and model details
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Tater Baseball

Tater-U238 Pro

$ 189.99 $ 142.49 Guardar $ 47.50
Bat Feel End-Loaded
End-Loaded. Weight pushed toward the end. Max momentum for hitters with the bat speed to use it.
Barrel LargeHandle ThinKnob Knobless
  • 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.
Poder y protección en un solo bate
El Tater U238 Pro es un bate de madera con pomo en U con un mango delgado, un barril grande y un ligero peso en la punta. Diseñado para bateadores de potencia y de brechas que realizan muchas repeticiones y necesitan un bate que proteja la mano inferior sin sacrificar el rendimiento.
Diseño de pomo en U
Protege el hueso ganchoso y la parte inferior de la palma. Reduce las ampollas en sesiones de muchas repeticiones. Diseñado para volumen de jaula.
Barril XL5
Barril alargado con un ligero peso en la punta. Superficie de golpeo más grande y latigazo natural del barril para mayor potencia.
Madera de grado profesional
Arce o abedul — certificado con punto de tinta, dividido a mano, pulido con hueso. El mismo estándar que nuestros bates de jugadores de la MLB.
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Construido sobre la base del J21, con el barril XL5. El pomo en U combina la sensación amigable para el ganchoso del J21 con el perfil de potencia alargado del XL5.
Fabricación personalizada · Se envía en aprox. 2–3 semanas. ¿Lo necesitas antes? Ver bates en stock →

Tater U238 Pro — El bate de madera con pomo en U para el bateador de alto volumen

El diseño de bate de madera con pomo en U resuelve el problema que los asiduos a las jaulas de bateo conocen mejor. Los puntos de presión en la base del mango que causan lesiones en el hueso ganchoso, ampollas y hematomas en la parte inferior de la palma. La forma en U redistribuye esa presión en un área más amplia. Menos desgaste en la mano, sin comprometer el rendimiento en el plato.

Combina ese perfil de bate de madera con protección para el hueso ganchoso con el barril alargado del XL5 y un ligero peso en la punta, y obtendrás un bate de madera potente que resiste sesiones prolongadas. El mango delgado mantiene el swing rápido. El barril permanece fácil de manipular. Los bateadores de brechas obtienen control para trabajar todo el campo. Los bateadores de potencia obtienen el látigo para impulsar la pelota cuando tienen su lanzamiento.

Por qué los bateadores de alto volumen eligen el U238

Los bateadores que viven en la jaula de bateo se enfrentan a un problema del que nadie habla. Si se realizan suficientes swings con un pomo estándar, la mano inferior empieza a deteriorarse. Inflamación del hueso ganchoso. Ampollas en la almohadilla de la palma. Hematomas que duran días. El pomo en U es la solución para el bate de madera de entrenamiento. La misma madera, la misma lógica de torneado, el mismo acabado a mano que los bates que cortamos para los bateadores de la MLB, la MiLB y la División I universitaria. Empresa familiar desde 2015, con 500-1000 bates a la semana saliendo de nuestra tienda en Cheshire, Connecticut.

¿Arce o abedul?

El arce le da al U238 la superficie de golpeo más dura y el sonido de "pop" más limpio al barril. El abedul se flexiona un poco más y es más indulgente con los golpes fallidos. De cualquier manera, el diseño del pomo en U y el perfil del barril XL5 permanecen iguales. Lee más en nuestra guía de arce vs abedul vs fresno.

Especificaciones

  • Pomo: Pomo en U (diseño de protección del hueso ganchoso)
  • Mango: Delgado
  • Barril: Grande (inspirado en XL5)
  • Sensación: Ligero peso en la punta
  • Madera: Arce o abedul (certificado con punto de tinta, dividido a mano, pulido con hueso)
  • Longitud: 31"-34" (a elección del comprador)
  • Fabricado en: Cheshire, Connecticut, EE. UU.
  • Tiempo de entrega: Aprox. 2-3 semanas
  • Garantía: Garantía limitada de 30 días incluida

Utiliza el Buscador de bates para confirmar el tamaño, o consulta el resto de la línea de bates de madera personalizados.

Hecho en Connecticut, usado en la MLB.

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

MEDALLÓN DE LA PERILLA

Incrustados en la parte inferior del pomo, estos medallones sirven para demostrar que usted sobresale.

Cada medallón representa características de identificación (es decir, profesional, aficionado, juvenil) y añade un elemento diferente a nuestros bates para #dejarqueelbatable.

HECHO PARA RENDIR

INGENIERÍA DISTINGUIDA

Nuestro proceso de ingeniería no se parece a ninguna otra compañía de bates. Cada modelo es diseñado y probado para crear la máxima potencia.

Esto nos permite crear el mejor bate del mercado, y nuestro software puede probarlo.

SERIE SVS SIGNATURE

Nuestros bates están acabados con nuestra tecnología de acabado SVS líder en la industria.

Nuestro acabado es insuperable y el más resistente del mercado.

Esto crea un producto extremadamente duradero y aumenta drásticamente la dureza de la superficie, lo que te permite destacar en el plato.

CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL PRODUCTO

ARCE Y ABEDUL CANADIENSE

Nuestros bloques de madera son divididos a mano por los principales productores norteamericanos, cumpliendo con los más altos estándares para bates de béisbol y provienen de bosques de segundo crecimiento anualmente repoblados y gestionados de forma sostenible.

GRABADO PERSONALIZADO

Cada bate personalizado se puede personalizar con un grabado de nombre GRATUITO de su elección.

DISEÑADO PARA EL RENDIMIENTO

Mantenemos nuestros estándares iguales para todos, desde las Ligas Infantiles hasta las Grandes Ligas: todos y cada uno de los bates se fabrican con las mismas especificaciones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the U238 U-knob and the J21 knobless design?
Both are built for hitters who deal with hand discomfort from a standard knob, but they solve the problem differently. The J21 is fully knobless — a sharp flared design eliminates the traditional knob bump entirely. The U238 has a U-shaped knob — there's still structure at the bottom of the bat, but the U-shape redistributes pressure across a wider area instead of concentrating it at one point. Pick the J21 if you want zero knob feel. Pick the U238 if you want hamate protection plus the comfort of a defined knob shape at the bottom of the handle.
Who is the U238 specifically built for?
The U238 is built for high-volume hitters — players who take serious reps in the cage, work out at hitting facilities, or hit deep into BP every session. The U-knob protects the hand from the wear and tear that comes with that kind of volume. The XL5 barrel profile means you don't give anything up at the plate to get that protection. Power hitters and gap hitters both work. Contact hitters who want more barrel feel also fit, though the slight end load takes some getting used to.
What's the lead time on a Tater U238 Pro?
Custom build, approximately 10-14 business days (2-3 weeks).
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.

  • 271

    From $ 142.49

    Medium handle · Medium barrel · Flared knob

    Bat Feel Balanced

    Best for: Contact hitters who want the quickest, easiest swing to control.

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  • X12

    From $ 142.49

    Thin handle · Medium barrel · Flared knob

    Bat Feel Slightly Balanced

    Best for: Contact and gap hitters who need a thin handle to catch up to velocity.

    5.0 (55) Build the X12

  • XZ

    From $ 142.49

    Thin handle · Medium barrel · Flared knob

    Bat Feel Mid-Loaded

    Best for: Hitters moving up to more barrel without giving up thin-handle whip.

    5.0 (9) Build the XZ

  • X4

    From $ 142.49

    Thin handle · Medium-Large barrel · Bell knob

    Bat Feel Mid-Loaded

    Best for: Hitters who want a bigger hitting surface and a bell knob that locks in the bottom hand.

    4.9 (15) Build the X4

  • X6

    From $ 142.49

    Thin handle · Medium-Large barrel · Traditional knob

    Bat Feel Slightly End-Loaded

    Best for: Gap and pull hitters who want a quick thin handle with a little extra barrel.

    4.9 (8) Build the X6

  • XL5

    From $ 142.49

    Medium handle · Large barrel · Traditional knob

    Bat Feel Slightly End-Loaded

    Best for: Power hitters who want the biggest barrel with a neutral medium handle.

    5.0 (21) Build the XL5
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    U238

    From $ 142.49

    Thin handle · Large barrel · Knobless

    Bat Feel End-Loaded

    Best for: Power hitters with the bat speed to handle weight in the barrel.

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