Slight flared knob and medium handle on the Tater XL5 Pro

MLB ink dot on the handle of the Tater XL5 Pro, certifying straight-grain maple

Compressed navy barrel of the Tater XL5 Pro with engraved name and model details

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Tater Baseball

Tater-XL5 Pro

~~$ 189.99~~ $ 142.49 Save $ 47.50

Bat Feel Slight End-Load

Slight End-Load. A touch of weight toward the barrel. Balanced feel with a little extra pop.

Barrel LongHandle MediumKnob Slight Flared

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.

Tater XL5 Pro: The End-Loaded Workhorse for Power Hitters

Built on one of the most trusted power-bat profiles in pro baseball, with an elongated barrel for more hitting surface and a slight end load that creates natural momentum through the zone. It's the bat for hitters who want to feel the barrel working and still keep enough bat speed to handle velocity. Swung by Yan Gomes at the big-league level.

Who it's for

Power hitters who need a bat that holds up through a full season of serious use. The medium handle and slight-flare knob keep the grip comfortable and neutral, with nothing fighting your hands.

Maple or birch?

Maple gives the hardest hitting surface and the cleanest pop off the barrel. Birch flexes a touch more and forgives mis-hits, which many high school and college hitters prefer. The XL5 swings the same in either wood. Compare maple, birch and ash.

Find your model

Want the same barrel with a thin handle? The XZ Pro. With a U-knob for high-rep days? The U238 Pro. Want a true end load? The I13 Pro. Still deciding? Take the Bat Finder or check the Wood Bat Size Chart.

Product information

Find your bat length

Go by level of play.

College / Adult33"–34"
HS Junior / SeniorPopular33"
HS Fresh. / Soph.Popular32"
7th–8th grade31"32" if experienced hitter

Younger player? Shop youth wood bats

Half sizes too: 31.5", 32.5", 33.5" and 34.5". Between two lengths? Take the half size in between.

Weight: most adult wood bats are -3, so a 33" bat weighs about 30 oz.

See the full height & weight chart

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of hitter is the Tater XL5 Pro built for?

The XL5 Pro is built for power hitters. It pairs an elongated barrel with a slight end load — that combination gives you more hitting surface and natural momentum through the zone, which is what you want when you're trying to drive the ball. Contact hitters and hitters still building bat speed are usually better off in a balanced profile like the 271; the XL5 rewards hitters who can already work a heavier feel.

Is the XL5 Pro closer to an AP5 or a 243?

The XL5 is built on the AP5 silhouette — large barrel, slight end load, medium handle, slight flare knob. It's the same overall profile pro hitters know from the AP5 family, with Tater's own elongated-barrel adjustment for a touch more hitting surface. The 243 is similar in feel but typically runs a bigger knob and a more dramatic taper; the XL5 sits between an AP5 and a 243 in hand feel, closer to the AP5.

What's the lead time on a Tater XL5 Pro?

The XL5 Pro is a custom build, turned and finished in our Connecticut shop. Standard production time runs about 10-14 business days (2-3 weeks) from order to ship. If you need a bat sooner than that, check our ready-to-ship stock bats — same wood, same finishing, in stock and out the door in days.

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.

X4
From $ 142.49
Thin handle · Medium barrel · Bell knob

Bat Feel Most Balanced

Best for: Contact hitters who want the quickest bat through the zone.
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271
From $ 142.49
Medium handle · Medium barrel · Flared knob

Bat Feel Most Balanced

Best for: Contact hitters who want the quickest bat through the zone.
5.0 (35) Build the 271
X12
From $ 142.49
Thin handle · Medium barrel · Flared knob

Bat Feel Balanced

Best for: Most hitters. Easy to control, drives the ball to all fields.
5.0 (55) Build the X12
X6
From $ 142.49
Thin handle · Large barrel · Traditional knob

Bat Feel Slight End-Load

Best for: Gap-to-gap hitters who want a little extra weight behind the ball.
4.9 (8) Build the X6
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XL5
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Medium handle · Long barrel · Slight Flared knob

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I13
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Medium handle · Large barrel · Flared knob

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