The Tater ZX maple wood bat shown here catches the eye with its baby blue barrel, fading into a natural wood handle. It's slightly end-loaded, offering a little extra weight at the bat's end for more power. The bat is tailored for those who prefer a unique touch to their gear without compromising on quality swings.

Handcrafted wood baseball bat with thin handle, flared knob, MLB certified, seamless decal, made in USA

Blue and wood baseball bat with SVS finish, compressed barrel, and custom engraving details for performance and personalization.

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Tater Baseball

Tater-XZ Pro

$ 189.99

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.

Limited time bonus: Get a FREE grip of your choice with this bat. Add any grip to your cart and enter code FREEGRIP at checkout.

Diseñado para el corazón de la alineación

El Tater® XZ Pro es el bate de madera XZ para los bateadores de la parte media de la alineación. Tiene un mango delgado, un barril grande y una ligera carga en el extremo. Esta combinación da a los bateadores 3, 4 y 5 la velocidad para manejar la velocidad. También les da la transferencia de peso para impulsar la pelota cuando reciben su lanzamiento.

Mango Delgado

Tomado del X12 — rápido a través de la zona, agarre preciso, y la sensación de un bate de bateador de contacto con un barril de bateador de poder detrás.

Barril Grande

El barril compacto del XL5 crea una ligera carga final — transferencia de peso natural que añade fuerza en el contacto sin ralentizar el swing.

Madera de Grado Profesional

Disponible en arce o abedul — certificado con punto de tinta, dividido a mano y pulido con hueso según el mismo estándar que nuestros bates de juego profesionales.

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Inspirado en el modelo de juego de Teoscar Hernández. El XZ toma la velocidad del mango X12 y lo combina con el barril del XL5.

El bate de madera XZ — diseñado para el corazón de la alineación

El Tater® XZ Pro está diseñado para bateadores que ocupan la parte media del orden. Jugadores que se espera que manejen la velocidad dura, trabajen los huecos y manden la bola cuando la situación lo requiera. El mango delgado mantiene el swing rápido y preciso. El barril grande y la ligera carga en el extremo añaden la transferencia de peso que convierte el contacto duro en bases extra.

El bate de madera híbrido — mango X12, barril XL5

El XZ es un híbrido de dos de nuestros perfiles de torneado más populares. Toma prestado el mango delgado del X12 Pro. Ese es el mismo mango que hace del X12 la elección del bateador de contacto. Combina ese mango con el barril grande y compacto del XL5. El barril del XL5 es lo que da a los bateadores de poder su transferencia de peso al contacto. El resultado es una construcción que no obliga a los bateadores de la parte media del orden a elegir entre velocidad y potencia.

El XZ está inspirado en el modelo de juego de Teoscar Hernández. Los bateadores que ocupan el 3.er, 4.º o 5.º puesto en el orden son el ajuste natural.

Quién debe usar el XZ

El XZ está diseñado para bateadores de la parte media de la alineación con fuerte velocidad de mano que quieren impulsar la pelota con autoridad. Si eres un bateador de contacto puro que vive de hueco a hueco, el Tater-X12 PRO es la mejor opción. Si eres un verdadero bateador de poder que quiere la máxima masa de barril, dirígete al Tater-I13 PRO. El XZ es el camino intermedio entre esos dos.

Especificaciones de un vistazo

Pomo: Redondeado
Mango: Delgado
Barril: Grande
Sensación: Ligero balance al extremo
Madera: Arce o abedul
Certificación: Certificado con punto de tinta (pieza en bruto de especificaciones profesionales)
Fabricado en: EE. UU.
Garantía: Garantía limitada de 30 días

Fabricado en Cheshire, CT

Tater Baseball® fabrica a mano bates de madera para bateadores profesionales, universitarios y aficionados. El XZ Pro mantiene el mismo estándar artesanal que todos los bates de grado profesional Tater. Personaliza la longitud, el drop, la especie de madera y el acabado en nuestro Creador de bates de madera personalizados. ¿Eres nuevo en la madera? Empieza con la Tabla de tallas de bates de madera y la Guía de arce vs. abedul.

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

Who is the Tater-XZ Pro built for?

The XZ Pro is built for middle-of-the-order hitters — players who occupy the 3, 4, or 5 hole in the lineup. The thin handle gives you the speed to handle hard velocity, and the large barrel with slight end load gives you the weight transfer to drive the ball when you square it up. Inspired by Teoscar Hernández's game model, the XZ is the hybrid that combines the X12's handle speed with the XL5's barrel mass.

How does the XZ compare to the X12 and I13?

The XZ is intentionally a hybrid build. The X12 is the pure contact-hitter model — thin handle, medium barrel, balanced. The I13 is the pure power-hitter model — medium handle, large barrel, slight end load. The XZ takes the X12's thin handle and pairs it with the I13/XL5 barrel — giving middle-of-the-order hitters both speed and mass in one bat.

What's the lead time on a Tater-XZ Pro?

The XZ Pro is a custom build, turned and finished in our Cheshire, Connecticut shop. Standard production time runs about 2-3 weeks from order to ship.

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.