Tater SB34 wood softball bat with pink handle, baby blue barrel and white oval logo
Traditional knob and thin handle on the Tater SB34 wood softball bat
MLB ink dot on the handle of the Tater SB34, certifying straight-grain maple
White Tater oval logo under the multi-layered SVS finish on the SB34 barrel
Compressed baby blue barrel of the Tater SB34 with engraved name and model details
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Tater Softball

Tater-SB34 Official Softball

$ 149.99
  • 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 SOFTBALL™ SB34: The Balanced Softball Wood Bat

Built for hitters who win on bat speed and placement rather than raw power. The SB34 is a thin-profile, balanced 34", 28 oz slow pitch wood bat, the smaller, quicker counterpart to our BB34. Weight sits evenly through the bat for fast swings, clean barrel control and precise contact. Pro-grade maple, ink-dot certified, hand-split and bone-rubbed.

Built for placement hitters

At the higher levels, slow pitch is a placement game. Pitches arrive slow, you have time to read, and the difference between an out and a hit is driving the ball into the right gap. The SB34's thin profile keeps the swing quick and controlled so you can do exactly that.

Why wood?

Wood rewards squaring the ball up, so hitters who train with it get better with any bat. The SB34 is legal in most slow pitch leagues that allow wood bats. Check your league's bat rules before ordering.

Find your model

Want more barrel? The BB34. Want more power? The LGND34. Want torpedo pop? The SB34 Torpedo.

LIMITLESS OPTIONS

Below are examples of colors you can mix and match.

Every color can be paired with a different color handle and barrel.

You can use this as a reference to get creative with your custom wood bat!

Tater® vs. other brands

There's a reason pros are switching to swing Tater®

Most wood bats are made for retail shelves — lower-grade lumber, bulk machining, inconsistent pop. The Tater® Wood Bat is hand-split, hand-finished, and bone-rubbed to MLB standards.

  • 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

SB34 vs BB34 — which softball wood bat should I pick?
The two bats are designed for different hitting styles. Both run 28 oz, both are slow pitch wood bats, and both are built to the same MLB-grade quality. The BB34 has a larger barrel and slightly more weight feel toward the end — built for power hitters who want maximum hitting surface and barrel mass. The SB34 has a thinner profile and a more balanced feel — built for contact hitters and gap hitters who win on bat speed and placement. If you swing for power, BB34. If you swing for placement, SB34.
Is the SB34 for slow pitch or fastpitch?
The SB34 is built specifically for slow pitch softball. The 34" length and 28 oz weight match the slow pitch sweet spot. Fastpitch softball typically uses lighter, shorter bats and most fastpitch leagues require specific bat certifications that wood bats don't carry. Use the SB34 for slow pitch rec leagues, travel ball where wood is allowed, or general training where wood-bat mechanics build better hitters.
What's the lead time on a Tater SB34?
Custom build, approximately 10-14 business days (2-3 weeks).
What size softball wood bat should I order?
Standard slow pitch softball wood bats are 34 inches long with a 28 oz weight (the league-standard sizing across NSA, USA Softball, USSSA, ASA, and most rec leagues). The BB34 and SB34 are both built to that 34"/28 oz spec. The difference between models is barrel profile, not length — BB34 has a larger power-leaning barrel; SB34 has a thinner contact-leaning profile. Slow pitch hitters who play multiple leagues typically settle on one 34"/28 oz bat that fits their swing style.
Are Tater softball wood bats legal in competitive play?
Wood softball bats are legal in some leagues but not all — and the rules vary significantly between ASA/USA Softball, USSSA, NSA, NCAA, and rec leagues. Always confirm with your specific league rulebook before using a wood bat in regulation play. Most rec leagues that allow wood approve our 34"/28 oz softball wood bats; some competitive leagues require ASA composite or stamped metal. Even in leagues where wood isn't permitted in games, our softball wood bats are widely used for batting practice, training, and mechanics development — wood teaches the mechanics aluminum lets you skip.
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 is available, typically starting at 12 bats. Contact our team sales desk with your spec, roster size, and timing through /pages/contact-us and we'll send a custom quote within one business day. The more bats in the order, the better the per-unit pricing scales.
What is the warranty on Tater wood bats?
30-day limited warranty on structural cracking under normal field use. To qualify, the bat must be a 2021 model year or later, you must be the original purchaser with proof of purchase from an authorized Tater dealer, and you must have followed our hitting guidelines (no cage-style dimpled balls, no storage in extreme heat or cold like a car trunk, no excessive moisture exposure). Full warranty terms and care guidelines at /pages/tater-wooden-bat-warranty.
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?
Every Tater maple and birch bat carries an ink dot near the handle as proof of MLB-grade slope-of-grain certification. The ink dot's bleed pattern reveals whether the wood grain runs cleanly along the bat's long axis — a tight bleed means safe, MLB-spec slope; a fast bleed means rejected billet. The dot is the visible proof every bat passed inspection before leaving our shop.

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.

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    Best for: Gap-to-gap hitters who want a little extra weight behind the ball.

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