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Tater Baseball
Tater-IF1 Infield Fungo Bat
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Built to order · ships in 10–14 business daysExpedited build available · hand-built in Cheshire, CT
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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.
Built for infield practice
The Tater® IF1 Infield Fungo Bat is a narrower-barrel fungo with extra mid-barrel thickness. It delivers crisp, punchy ground balls with less swing effort, rep after rep. Hand-built in the USA from MLB-grade maple.
Infield Optimized
2.25" barrel with extra mid-barrel thickness delivers the punch and speed needed to simulate infield shots — precise, consistent, and easy to control.
Effortless Reps
Balanced feel and lightweight 31/32" handle reduce fatigue through high-volume sessions — coaches can run full infield drills without wearing down.
MLB-Grade Maple
Built to the same quality control specs as our pro game bats — hard maple that holds up through a full season of daily practice use.
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Trusted by MLB organizations. The IF1 is the MLB fungo bat used at the pro level and built to the same standard — whether it's for daily practice or a season-ending gift, this is the fungo serious programs trust.
The Tater® IF1 infield fungo bat
The Tater® IF1 is designed specifically for infield work. The 2.25" barrel with extra mid-barrel thickness creates a punchy, concentrated contact point. Coaches use it to place ground balls precisely. It simulates the speed and angle of infield shots without straining the arm through a full practice.
The 2" flared knob and 31/32" handle keep the grip comfortable and secure through hundreds of swings. The result is a wood fungo bat that lets coaches run a full session without wearing down.
One of the best coach's gifts in the game
The IF1 has two audiences. Coaches who hit thousands of ground balls a season love it because it's built for that volume. Players, parents, and teams love it because a custom-engraved IF1 makes one of the best coach's gifts in baseball. It's the kind of thing that sits on a desk for years.
For team gifts or season-end presentations, email contact@taterbaseball.com. We engrave the IF1 with the coach's name, the program, and the year.
Specs
- Knob: 2" flared
- Handle: 31/32"
- Barrel: 2.25" with extra mid-barrel thickness
- Feel: Balanced
- Wood: MLB-grade hard maple
- Made in: USA
- Warranty: 30-day limited warranty included
Built by an MLB bat supplier
Tater Baseball® hand-builds wood bats for hitters in MLB, MiLB, and Division I college programs. The IF1 carries the same craft standard as our pro game bats. It's a coaches fungo bat built to outlast the program using it. Looking for game bats too? Browse our Custom Wood Bat Builder or the Tater-X12 PRO contact-hitter model.
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
What's the difference between a fungo bat and a regular wood bat?
A fungo bat is a coaching tool, not a game bat. The Tater® IF1 has a narrower 2.25" barrel and a thinner 31/32" handle, which lets coaches hit hundreds of ground balls per session without arm fatigue. Regular wood bats are built for in-game swings, weigh more, and aren't designed for the repetitive contact a coach makes during infield practice.
Is the Tater-IF1 Fungo a good gift for a coach?
Yes. The IF1 is one of the most-ordered coach gifts in Tater Baseball®'s lineup. A custom-engraved IF1 — typically with the coach's name, program, and year — is a season-end keepsake that sits on a desk or office wall long after the season ends. Email contact@taterbaseball.com for team-gift orders and engraving options.
Can the IF1 be used for outfield fly balls, or is it infield-only?
The IF1 is optimized for infield work — the narrower barrel and mid-barrel thickness give coaches the punch needed for crisp ground balls. It can hit fly balls if needed, but a wider-barrel fungo (built for lifting balls into the air) is generally a better fit for outfield-focused practices.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 10 reviews.
Great quality
Love the bat! Was hoping the blue had one more coat, but it turns heads and is great quality!
Bat is great. Love the quality and colors.
great bat
Great bat and feels solid. Will purchase again.
Great fungo love the product
Its awesome idk what else to say rly
Great bag for practice!
Love this fungo!!!
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