Built for the power hitter The Tater® I13 Pro is the I13 wood bat for power hitters. It's a medium handle, large barrel, slight end load build. The sharper taper pushes more mass into the barrel. Power hitters get the weight where they need it most. Extra-Large Barrel More mass in the barrel means more force at contact — built for hitters who want to put the ball in play hard every time up. Sharp Taper Faster transition from handle to barrel than the 271 — shifts weight forward and generates whip that translates into exit velocity. 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. ⚾ A hybrid of two proven models. The I13 combines the 271's flared knob with the 243's aggressive barrel — built for hitters who want the most bat they can swing without sacrificing control. Custom build · Ships in approx. 10-14 business days. Need it sooner? Browse ready-to-ship stock bats → The I13 wood bat — built for power hitters The Tater® I13 Pro is designed around one goal: putting more mass where it counts. The large 243-inspired barrel and sharp taper push weight forward into a slight end load. That creates the whip and exit velocity that power hitters need. More barrel, more force, more damage. The 15/16" handle and flared knob keep the grip secure and comfortable through hard contact. Hitters can focus on driving the ball without thinking about the bat. How the I13 compares to the 271 and 243 The I13 is a hybrid turn model that improves on the standard 243 wood bat. It combines the flared knob and medium handle of the 271 with the larger barrel of the 243. The aggressive taper sits between the two. The result is a bat that feels familiar to hitters who've swung either standard model. It delivers more barrel mass than either alone. If you've gravitated toward a 243 for power but found the knob uncomfortable, the I13 is the build to try. Who should swing the I13 The I13 is a power hitter wood bat. It's built for middle-of-the-order hitters who want maximum barrel mass without losing all bat speed. It rewards hitters who can drive the head of the bat through the zone. Strong hand-speed and a confident swing path are what unlock it. If you're a contact hitter who lives gap-to-gap, check out our Tater-X12 PRO instead — that's the contact-hitter model. Specs at a glance Knob: Flared Handle: Medium (15/16") Barrel: Large Feel: Slight end load 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 I13 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.