Tater Baseball®
Tater® HLT Hand Loaded Trainer
- Tee work to groove clean contact.
- Soft toss or front toss once you are squaring it up.
- Live BP, then your game bat.
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The Tater® Hand-Loaded Speed Trainer puts extra weight right above the hands, so hitters can train heavy without wrecking their swing. Swing it in the same length as your game bat. Hand-built in the USA from [premium maple/birch].
Heavy where it helps, balanced where it counts
Most heavy bats load the barrel. That drags the swing out and teaches hitters to cast their hands around the ball. This trainer flips the script. The added weight sits right above the hands, so the bat feels balanced even though it's heavier than your gamer. Hitters build strength through the forearms and wrists while keeping the same swing they take into a game.
Fix the bat path
When the swing starts, the weight above the hands pulls the hands toward the ball first. That keeps the knob working inside and the barrel lagging behind it. The result is a whip through the zone instead of a push. Hitters learn to stay inside the ball, get on plane earlier, and stop getting jammed.
Where it fits in your training
Use this bat to build hand strength and lock in a short, direct path. Pair it with the SST Underload Trainer for pure speed work. Hitters looking to develop hand isolation can add the G Force 2.0 Split Grip® overload trainer. Then take those reps into a live at-bat with a regulation game bat.
When to use the Speed Trainer
- Tee work. Groove a short, inside path with extra load in the hands.
- Front toss. Build strength while keeping timing and sequencing clean.
- On-deck swings. Get loose with a heavier bat that won't throw off your mechanics.
- Off-season and in-season. Short daily sessions keep hand strength and bat speed up year-round.
Choosing your size
Order the same length you swing in games. The weight is placed so the bat doesn't feel dramatically heavier, which lets you take full-intent swings from day one.
Specs at a glance
- Design: Weight loaded above the hands
- Lengths: [26 to 34"]
- Weight: [+X oz over standard game weight per length]
- Wood: [Pro-grade maple/birch]
- Made in: USA
- Warranty: 30-day limited warranty
Built in Cheshire, CT
Tater Baseball® hand-builds wood bats for pro, college, and amateur hitters, using the same wood and finishing standards that go into our MLB game bats. Browse the full Training Bats collection for the Split Grip® family and related training tools.
TRUSTED BY
HITTING COACHES AND PROS
Our trainers can be found in many professional ballparks, training facilities, and college campuses for a reason.
Hitting coaches across all levels have implemented these training bats into their programs for the sole purpose of promoting proper swing mechanics.
REFINING THE
FUNDAMENTALS OF HITTING
Our training tools focus on building muscle memory by allowing a player to physically feel a correct swing.
Muscle memory will help relax the body, increasing your reaction time while at-bat.
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