Dove Tail Bats, estimated 2-3 week turnaround
243m-Puck Knob-AllCustom
- Birch or maple
- Drop not stated
- Barrel medium
- Handle thick
- Knob standard
- Slight end load
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
A made-to-order bat offered in Birch or Maple that the page says is based on the C243, with a slightly more compact, modified barrel design. The spec line gives a Traditional knob taper, standard handle thickness, medium barrel taper and size, and a slightly end loaded feel.
| Model code | 243m |
|---|---|
| Wood | Birch or mapleWhat this meansBirch. Softer than maple and more forgiving of mis-hits; hardens with use. A good choice for a first wood bat and for younger players. Maple. Dense and hard, the most common pro wood. Hits hard and holds up when the player squares the ball up; breaks rather than flakes when mis-hit. Quality varies a lot by maker. Tip: Maple from a good maker is the best wood bat money can buy; maple from a cheap one is the worst. |
| Barrel | Barrel Taper: Medium; Barrel Size: MediumWhat this meansThe middle of the range (about 2.45 to 2.55 in). Most pro turn models live here. Tip: A safe default when you are not sure. |
| Handle | Handle Thickness: StandardWhat this meansA handle near 1 in or more. It feels closer to a metal bat, takes sting out of mis-hits, and in wood it lasts longer. Makers recommend it for players moving from metal to wood. Tip: If your player is switching from metal to wood, start here. |
| Knob | StandardWhat this meansA traditional round knob. The simplest feel and what most beginners should start with. |
| Balance | Slight end load |
| Compared on the page | The 243m is based on the C243 |
| Custom options | Wood Type: Birch, Maple; Expedite: Standard, Rush; custom engraving, all caps on barrel |
| Lead time | Estimated 2-3 week turnaround; site note: lead time on all bat orders approximately 3 weeks; expedited orders ship in 7-10 business days |
| Availability | Made to order |
| The maker says |
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| Source | dovetailbat.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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