The bat that works for everyone The Tater® 271 is the classic 271 wood bat — one of the most-used turn models in professional baseball. It's a medium handle, medium barrel, balanced feel. That combination has made it the go-to for power hitters and contact players alike since the early 1970s. True Versatility Medium handle and barrel strike a balance that suits power hitters and contact players equally — rare in a single turn model. Fast Taper Rapid transition from taper to barrel creates a balanced feel that increases swing speed and keeps hitters in control through contact. Pro-Grade Wood Available in maple or birch — ink dot certified, hand-split, and bone-rubbed to the same standard as our pro game bats. ⚾ 50+ years in the box. The 271 has been a staple in professional baseball since the early 1970s — built by Tater to the same specs pros have trusted for decades. Custom build · Ships in approx. 10-14 business days. Need it sooner? Browse ready-to-ship stock bats → The 271 wood bat — the classic turn The 271 has been one of the most-used turn models in professional baseball for over 50 years. Its medium handle, medium barrel, and rapid taper-to-barrel transition create a balanced, versatile bat. It doesn't force hitters into a box. Whether you're driving the ball or working the whole field, the 271 holds up. The flared knob enhances grip and comfort across different hand positions and hitting styles. That's one of the reasons the 271 baseball bat has stayed relevant across generations of professional hitters. Why the 271 is the most-searched turn model Walk into any pro clubhouse and ask hitters what turn they swing. A meaningful fraction will say 271. That's not an accident. The 271's medium-medium-balanced spec works for the widest range of hitters of any single turn profile in baseball. Contact hitters get the speed they need. Power hitters get the barrel mass they need. Everyone in between gets a build that doesn't force a tradeoff. If you don't know what turn model you want yet, the 271 is the right place to start. How the 271 compares to other Tater turns The 271 is the classic baseline. Tater Baseball® also offers turns that lean in specific directions: X12 Pro — thin handle, medium barrel, balanced. The contact-hitter variant. I13 Pro — medium handle, large barrel, slight end load. The power-hitter variant (hybrid of 271 + 243). XZ Pro — thin handle, large barrel, slight end load. The middle-of-the-order hybrid. 271 Pro (this) — medium handle, medium barrel, balanced. The classic that fits everyone. Specs at a glance Knob: Flared Handle: Medium Barrel: Medium Feel: Balanced Wood: Maple or birch Certification: Ink dot certified (pro-spec billet) Made in: USA Warranty: 30-day limited warranty Built in Cheshire, CT Tater Baseball® hand-builds wood bats for pro, college, and amateur hitters. The 271 Pro carries the same craft standard as every Tater pro-grade bat. Customize length, drop, wood species, and finish in our Custom Wood Bat Builder. New to wood? Start with the Wood Bat Size Chart and the Maple vs. Birch Guide. Not sure which model fits your swing? Take the Bat Finder to confirm length, drop, and feel. Made in Connecticut, swung in MLB.