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

Bate de béisbol X12 juvenil

$ 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.

El bate de béisbol de madera Tater® X12 Youth es un bate de madera X12 juvenil diseñado para jóvenes bateadores aspirantes. Está construido con el popular perfil de torneado X12, el mismo modelo que prefieren los bateadores de contacto adultos. La versión juvenil ofrece un látigo de barril de nivel profesional a través de la zona en una construcción que cumple con Little League. Hecho a mano en los EE. UU.

El bate de madera X12 juvenil para jóvenes bateadores

El X12 Youth toma el mismo mango que usan los profesionales adultos en el Tater® X12 PRO. El resultado es una comodidad de agarre inigualable y un barril compacto que brinda a los jóvenes bateadores un control preciso. El latigazo del barril a través de la zona de strike ayuda a los jugadores a desarrollar una mecánica de swing potente y repetible.

Construido para Little League y para jugar cumpliendo con USABat

El X12 Youth cumple con el estándar USA Baseball Bat (USABat) adoptado por Little League. Su diámetro de barril de 2.35" y su construcción de madera de una pieza lo hacen apto para jugar en:

  • Little League
  • AABC (American Amateur Baseball Congress)
  • Babe Ruth
  • Cal Ripken
  • Dixie Youth Baseball
  • PONY League

Los bates de madera maciza de una pieza como el X12 Youth están aprobados para jugar con o sin la marca USA Baseball. Eso es según la Regla 27 de Little League. El X12 Youth es el bate de madera de Little League en el que los padres confían para estas ligas.

Cómo elegir la talla del X12 Youth

El bate X12 juvenil está hecho para jugadores jóvenes. Les brinda la sensación de un bateador de contacto profesional en un tamaño adecuado para jóvenes. Elija entre opciones de drop -5 o -6 para que coincidan con las necesidades de peso de swing del jugador. Los bateadores más pequeños o más jóvenes suelen preferir el -6 (más ligero). Los bateadores juveniles más grandes o más fuertes suelen preferir el -5 para un mayor peso de swing y potencia. ¿Nuevo en la madera? Consulte la Tabla de tallas de bates de madera para obtener orientación por edad y altura.

Personaliza el X12 Youth

Personaliza el X12 Youth con grabado de nombre y una selección de colores. Cada bate se envía con el grabado personalizado de tu elección. Es perfecto para que el primer bate de madera de un jugador joven se sienta como propio. Los entrenadores que compran para un equipo pueden enviar un correo electrónico a contact@taterbaseball.com para obtener precios al por mayor y grabado para todo el equipo.

Especificaciones de un vistazo

  • Modelo: X12 (perfil de torneado X12 de tamaño juvenil)
  • Pomo: Acampanado
  • Mango: Delgado
  • Barril: Mediano (2.35" de diámetro para cumplir con Little League)
  • Sensación: Equilibrado
  • Drop: Peso de swing -5 o -6
  • Madera: Arce duro de grado profesional
  • Cumplimiento: Estándar USABat (aprobado por Little League)
  • Personalización: Grabado de nombre gratuito + opciones de color
  • Garantía: 30 días
  • Fabricado en: EE. UU.

Fabricado en Cheshire, CT

Tater Baseball® fabrica artesanalmente bates de madera para bateadores profesionales, universitarios y aficionados de todas las edades. El X12 Youth tiene el mismo estándar artesanal que nuestros bates de juego para adultos. Esto incluye el Tater® X12 PRO para adultos con el mismo perfil de torneado. ¿Busca el torneado 271 en tamaño juvenil? Pruebe nuestro C271 Youth en su lugar. ¿Quiere un bate de madera juvenil completamente personalizado? Diríjase a nuestro Creador de bates de madera personalizados.

Bate de béisbol de madera Tater X12 Youth — primer plano del mango

Bate de béisbol de madera Tater X12 Youth — primer plano del barril

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
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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

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.