Tater X4 Pro — The Most Balanced Wood Bat Balanced wood bat design is the X4's whole reason for being. Built on the RA13 turn model — the same profile Ronald Acuña swings — with a modified barrel that pulls the weight back toward the hands. The result is a balanced baseball bat that feels nearly weightless through the zone but still drives the ball when you square it up. Thin handle, medium barrel, and a sharp bell knob make this the go-to for hitters who prioritize swing path and consistent contact without giving anything up at the plate. The bell knob wood bat design isn't cosmetic — it accommodates different grip styles and reduces hand fatigue over long sessions, which is why the bell knob has been a fixture on pro bats for decades. Why contact hitters pick the X4 Pro The X4 is Tater's most popular balanced baseball bat for contact hitters, built on the RA13 wood bat profile that Ronald Acuña swings at the big-league level. Same wood, same turning logic, and same hand-finishing as the bats we cut for hitters in MLB, MiLB, and Division I college play. Family-owned since 2015, 500–1,000 bats a week out of our Cheshire, Connecticut shop, MLB supplier — that's the shop you're ordering from when you put an X4 in the cart. Maple or birch? Maple gives this thin handle wood bat the hardest hitting surface and the cleanest "pop" sound off the barrel; birch flexes a touch more and is more forgiving on mis-hits, which a lot of high-school and college hitters prefer. The X4's balanced feel doesn't change with species — pick the wood, the bat stays the same. Read more in our Maple vs Birch vs Ash guide. Specs Model basis: RA13 turn (modified barrel) Knob: Bell Handle: Thin Barrel: Medium Feel: Balanced Wood: Maple or Birch (ink-dot certified, hand-split, bone-rubbed) Length: 31"–34" (buyer's choice) Made in: Cheshire, Connecticut, USA Lead time: Approx. 10-14 business days Warranty: 30-day limited warranty included Not sure the X4 is your model? Take the Bat Finder to confirm length, drop, and feel. Check the Wood Bat Size Chart before you commit, or browse the rest of our Custom Wood Bat lineup. Want to spec your own colors and engraving on the X4 silhouette? Head to the Custom Wood Bat Builder. Made in Connecticut, swung in MLB.
