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Tater Baseball
Tater-BB34 Official Softball Wood Bat
$ 149.99
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Built to order · ships in 10–14 business daysExpedited build available · hand-built in Cheshire, CT
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Shipping calculated at checkoutShips via UPS, FedEx, or USPS
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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.
Balanced power for slow pitch
The Tater BB34 is a slow pitch wood bat built for hitters who want a balanced 28 oz feel with a large barrel. Heavier and bigger than our SB34. Built for slow pitch softball at every level — from rec league to the higher-tempo travel circuit.
Large Barrel
Bigger hitting surface for more forgiveness on contact. Drive the ball through gaps and over outfielders.
28 oz Balanced
Balanced 28 oz design. Fast through the zone. Manageable in the hands. Built for swing speed and control.
Pro-Grade Wood
Same wood-shop quality as the bats we ship to MLB hitters. Hand-finished. Built to last a full season.
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Built by the Connecticut bat shop trusted by MLB hitters — now in slow pitch wood. Same standards, same hand-finished craftsmanship, applied to the softball game.
Custom build · Ships in approx. 2–3 weeks.
Tater BB34 — The Slow Pitch Wood Bat
Slow pitch wood bat design comes down to one trade-off — barrel size versus swing speed. Most wood bats either give you a big barrel that swings heavy or a fast bat with a smaller hitting surface. The BB34 splits the difference. Larger barrel for more contact area. Balanced 28 oz weight for quick swings. The wood softball bat that doesn't make you choose.
This is a balanced softball bat built for both ends of the experience curve. New slow pitch hitters get a forgiving large barrel that hides off-center contact. Veteran slow pitch players get the bat speed and placement control to drive balls to specific gaps. The 28 oz softball bat weight stays manageable inning after inning.
Why slow pitch hitters pick the BB34
Slow pitch softball rewards barrel control more than raw bat speed. Pitches come in slow and high, which gives the hitter time to read and adjust. The BB34 is built for that style of play. The large barrel creates a forgiving sweet spot. The balanced 28 oz weight lets you stay through the ball without overcommitting. The slow pitch softball wood bat profile that works for the modern game.
Why a wood softball bat vs an alloy or composite
Wood bats teach the hitter mechanics that aluminum and composite bats let you skip. With wood, off-center contact gives weaker exit velocity, so the hitter learns to square the ball up. With aluminum, the bat does some of the work for you. Hitters who train with wood become better hitters when they pick up an alloy bat for a league game. The BB34 is also legal in most slow pitch leagues that allow wood bats (check your league's specific bat rules before ordering).
Specs
- Model: BB34 (larger barrel of the BB/SB family)
- Sport: Slow pitch softball
- Barrel: Large
- Feel: Balanced
- Weight: 28 oz
- Length: 34"
- Wood: Pro-grade maple (ink-dot certified, hand-split, bone-rubbed)
- Made in: Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
- Lead time: Approx. 2–3 weeks
- Warranty: 30-day limited warranty included
Training too? Pair the BB34 with our foam softball for pitching machine work, grab a HNDL grip wrap, or take the Bat Finder to confirm size.
Made in Connecticut, swung in MLB.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the BB34 built for?
The BB34 is built for slow pitch softball hitters who want a balanced wood bat with a large barrel. It works for two types of player. New slow pitch hitters get the forgiving large hitting surface that hides off-center contact. Veteran players get the balanced 28 oz weight and the bat speed to place hits in specific gaps. If you want a smaller, more compact profile, look at our SB34 — the BB34 is the bigger barrel option of the family.
How is a softball wood bat different from a baseball wood bat?
Softball wood bats are typically heavier (28 oz on the BB34 vs ~30 oz on most baseball wood bats), longer (34" standard for slow pitch vs 31-34" for baseball), and have larger barrels designed for the slower pitch speeds and larger ball size in softball. The wood itself is the same MLB-grade maple — what changes is the dimensions and weight distribution. You can swing a baseball wood bat in slow pitch if your league allows it, but a purpose-built softball wood bat like the BB34 gives you the right profile for the sport.
What's the lead time on a Tater BB34?
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.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 9 reviews.
Excellent bat, but one afternoon at the cages and one afternoon doing batting practice and it’s already looking pretty beat up. That said, this is a bat that is capable of launching nukes. Lighter would probably be a little better since I haven’t swung a bat seriously in about 20 years so my 34, -5 is probably a little too much bat for my current swing, but other than that skill issue, it’s a solid bat and awesome for the money.
Excellent bat - great paint job - love the inscription
Love it
Great training tool for softball for over training. We bought a drop 4 wood bat and my daughter loves it.
Nice looking bad can’t wait to get out on the field and try it
This bat is perfect! Used in my slow pitch softball game, heavier bat to hit the softball hard, great pop in the hard maple! First time using wood bat but it feels very balanced and didn’t mess up my swing with the heavier weight. All my friends said this bat looks very expensive and high quality! I will definitely be ordering another one soon, but this bat is so solid it’s going to last me a long time!
Great bat.
Great bat!
Built to order
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Every model is built to your specs. Start with the swing feel, then pick your colors in the builder.
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