First WOOD bat ever… favorite BASEBALL BAT ever.
Tater Baseball
Nick Kurtz KURTZ16 PRO Wood Bat
$ 199.99
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Bat Feel
Balanced
Balanced. Even weight from knob to barrel. Quick through the zone, easy to control, hard contact to all fields.
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2025 AL Rookie of the Year · Unanimous
Nicky Nukes
AL ROY
Silver Slugger
July POTM
Primary Weapon
KURTZ16
Forged for a complete hitter with elite blast radius. The Kurtz16 replicates the exact profile behind Nick Kurtz's biggest milestones — peak exit velo, barrel-to-zone domination, and hard contact to all fields.
Attachments
2025 Season · Statcast
Exit Velocity
97.1 mph · Top 1%
Barrel Rate
21.3% · Top 3%
Hard Hit Rate
54.9% · Top 8%
OPS
1.002 · Top 3% MLB
Home Runs
36 · #1 All Rookies
Slugging %
.619 · #1 All Rookies
.290
.383
.619
1.002
36
86
Built to the same standard as every Tater® MLB player bat — ink dot certified, bone-rubbed, and backed by a 30-day warranty. #LetThatStickTalk
The Tater® Kurtz16 PRO is the exact Nick Kurtz bat swung in the Major Leagues. Medium-large barrel, thin handle, balanced swing weight. Built to stay quick through the zone and drive the ball to all fields. Hand-built in Cheshire, CT from MLB-grade hard maple.
THE NICK KURTZ BAT — BUILT FOR HITTERS
Tater Baseball® supplies Nick Kurtz with his game bats. The Kurtz16 PRO is the same Nick Kurtz wood bat — same turn profile, same wood, same hand-finishing. It's available to high school, college, and adult-league hitters who want to swing what a Major Leaguer swings.
THE FEEL
Thin handle keeps your hands fast through the strike zone. The medium-large barrel punishes contact when you square the ball up. Balanced swing weight that doesn't slow you down on inside fastballs or pull you forward on offspeed.
THE DNA
MLB-grade hard maple, hand-split with the natural grain. Same process, same wood, same standards as every Tater pro-level bat. The Kurtz16 wood bat is ink-dot certified and finished to MLB specs. That's what Nick Kurtz uses in the show.
SPECS AT A GLANCE
- Player model: Nick Kurtz (MLB)
- Wood species: Hard maple (MLB-grade)
- Barrel: Medium-large
- Handle: Thin
- Feel: Balanced
- Construction: Hand-split with the natural grain
- Certification: Ink dot certified (MLB-spec billet)
- Made in: Cheshire, Connecticut
BUILT BY AN MLB BAT SUPPLIER
Tater Baseball® has been hand-building wood bats in Cheshire, Connecticut since 2015. We supply hitters in MLB, MiLB, and Division I college programs — including Nick Kurtz. Every Kurtz16 PRO comes off the same lathes by the same craftsmen who turn his game bats. This is a real MLB wood bat, not a tribute.
WHO SHOULD SWING THE KURTZ16
The Kurtz16 fits hitters who want bat speed without giving up barrel mass. The thin handle suits hitters who can drive the head of the bat through the zone. The medium-large barrel rewards them when they square up. It's built for the contact-power blend that pro hitters live in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Nick Kurtz KURTZ16 PRO Wood Bat different from other wooden bats, and how will its features help my game?
The KURTZ16 PRO is built exactly like the bat Nick Kurtz uses in the MLB, offering you a genuine professional feel. It's hand-built right here in Cheshire, CT, from MLB-grade hard maple. You'll notice a medium-large barrel for solid contact, a thin handle that allows for incredible bat speed and control through the zone, and a balanced swing weight that makes driving the ball to all fields feel natural. It's ink-dot certified and finished to MLB specs, meaning you get the same quality, wood, and turn profile as Nick's gamer bats. Many hitters find this combination perfect for increasing bat speed while still having enough barrel to drive through the ball effectively.
I'm looking for a bat that feels great and performs well. Is the KURTZ16 PRO a good choice for me, and what sizes are available?
Absolutely! The KURTZ16 PRO is designed for hitters who want that perfect blend of quickness and power. The thin handle promotes fast hands and a powerful barrel whip, while the medium-large barrel provides a great contact zone. The balanced feel makes it easy to generate bat speed and drive the ball consistently. Plus, it's hand-finished and uses the same MLB-grade hard maple you'd find in pro player bats. You can get this awesome bat in sizes 31", 32", 33", 33.5", and 34" to find the perfect fit for your swing.
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.
Field Reports
What Hitters Are Saying
Real feedback from players swinging the Kurtz16.
★★★★★
4.8
Based on 12 reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 12 reviews.
First day to go hit with this beautiful bat! Nicely balanced. Feels great with great pop. I’m a senior league guy and it felt quick through the strike zone.
Great piece of lumber. I normally swing a 32.5" 243. The 33" Kurtz feels (to me) more balanced despite the 33" length. I will be using this in my mens league games in the near future. Finish is also top notch. I will buy another.
Barrel is tiny
3-5 with Nick Nukes bat first Sunday double header. MLB maple hits different!
Great barrel profile and tapering, perfect bat for all around hitters and players looking to do it all at the plate. Also looks sweet.
Amazing !!!! Highly recommend!
Got the NickyNukes in a 34 with a free bat grip, can’t wait for some plate appearances this Sunday
Love the bat
I got the Nicky nukes in birch wood. Very happy with the bat so far it has great pop.
This bat is great. Balanced with a little bit of endload. Great bat all around.
Love the feel and burned barrel look.
