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Tater-XZ Pro
- Maple or birch
- Drop not stated
- Barrel large
- Handle thin
- Knob standard
- Slight end load
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Tater-XZ Pro is a maple or birch bat with a thin handle, a large barrel and a slight end-load feel. The page states it is made in the USA, hand-built in Cheshire, CT, with a 30-day limited warranty.
| Model code | XZ |
|---|---|
| Wood | Maple or birchWhat this meansMaple. 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. Birch. Softer than maple and more forgiving of mis-hits; hardens with use. A good choice for a first wood bat and for younger players. |
| Wood grade | Pro-Grade Wood; pro-spec billet |
| Barrel | LargeWhat this meansA big barrel (about 2.56 in and up) gives the most hitting surface. Its size does not decide the balance: some big-barrel bats are balanced. |
| Handle | ThinWhat this meansA handle under about 0.93 in. It whips through the zone and feels fast, but it stings more on mis-hits and, in wood, breaks more easily. Common on pro models. Tip: Thin handles and young hands do not mix well in cold weather; expect sting. |
| Knob | StandardWhat this meansA traditional round knob. The simplest feel and what most beginners should start with. |
| Balance | Slight end load |
| Ink dot | YesWhat this meansAn ink dot on the handle shows the maker tested the grain slope. It is required for maple and birch bats used in pro ball and is a good sign of wood selection on any bat. |
| Compared on the page | Borrowed from the X12; It borrows the thin handle from the X12 Pro; The XZ takes the speed of the X12 handle and pairs it with the barrel of the XL5; FAQ: "The XZ takes the X12's thin handle and pairs it with the I13/XL5 barrel"; Compact barrel from the XL5 creates a slight end load; Inspired by Teoscar Hernandez's game model. |
| Custom options | Bat Feel: Most Balanced; Balanced; Slight End-Load; End-Loaded; Most End-Loaded; Expedited build available |
| Certification | Ink dot certified (pro-spec billet) |
| Warranty | 30-day limited warranty |
| Lead time | Ships in approx. 10-14 business days; FAQ says about 2-3 weeks from order to ship |
| Availability | Made to order |
| Made in | USA |
| The maker says |
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| Source | taterbaseball.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Tater Baseball (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Stock maple wood batsRating: X12 Pro 4.7, X6 Pro 4.9, Torpedo wood bat 4.8 (all out of 5)Reviews: 83 (X12 Pro), 35 (X6 Pro), 13 (Torpedo)Liked on the maker's site: Balance and pop; Quality and design; Customer service; Long-term use without trouble (per testimonials)
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