Blog Posts
What Is the Ink Dot on a Wood Bat?
That black dot on your handle is a grain test. Here's what it checks, where to find it and why every Tater bat gets one.
Balanced vs End-Loaded Wood Bats: What's the Difference?
Barrel size and handle thickness decide how a wood bat swings. Here's the difference between balanced and end-loaded, and which one fits your swing
Wood Bat Knob Types: Which Knob Fits Your Swing?
The knob you use says a lot about you as a hitter. Here are the five Tater knobs and who each one is for.
Does a Bigger Barrel Mean More Pop? Here's Why It Doesn't
You'd think a bigger barrel means more pop. It doesn't. It's all about density.
How a Wood Bat Is Actually Made: Inside the Tater® Shop
From a raw billet to a finished game bat: here's every step a Tater wood bat goes through in our Cheshire, Connecticut shop..
Maple vs Birch vs Ash — Which Wood Bat Wood Is Right for You?
Maple, birch or ash? How the three bat woods compare, why we build in maple and birch, and which one fits your swing.
What Is a Torpedo Bat? The Sweet Spot Wood Bat, Explained
A torpedo bat moves wood from the end of the bat into the sweet spot. Here's how the shape works and who should swing one.
Cupped vs Uncupped Bats: What the Cup Does
The cup at the end of your bat isn't decoration. Here's what it does to weight, balance and durability, and how to choose cupped or uncupped.
