About the Knobcuff EZ Bat Taper
The Knobcuff EZ Bat Taper is a small cone that slides over the handle of a baseball bat and sits down at the knob, turning the bottom of the handle into a smooth taper. It goes on with no tape and no cutting, and it comes off just as easily. Hitters use it for a more comfortable hold at the knob, for better bat control, and as a quick way to pick out their own bat in a crowded dugout.
Why Hitters Put a Taper on the Knob
Plenty of baseball players let the bottom hand ride down onto the knob, and that hard edge presses into the palm and fingers on every swing. The EZ Taper fills the corner where the handle meets the knob, so the hand settles on a gradual slope instead of a sharp step. That takes stress off the palm and fingers over a long round of batting practice. It fits over the bat's existing grip, so there is no need to rewrap the handle or use extra bat tape to build up a taper.
Bat Choke or Extra Leverage
Players use the Knobcuff as a bat choke for better bat control, giving the hands a consistent reference point on the handle. Other hitters go the opposite way and use the taper to get a little extra leverage at the bottom of the handle, chasing more bat speed. Either way, the hands find the same spot swing after swing.
A Color to Spot Your Bat
The Knobcuff EZ Bat Taper comes in ten colors, so a player can match team colors or simply make a bat easy to identify in the bat rack. On a youth or travel baseball team where half the bats look alike, a bright knob is a simple fix.
Knobcuff EZ Bat Taper Specifications
- Brand: Knobcuff
- Type: bat knob taper and bat choke
- Fit: slides over the existing grip at the knob end of the handle
- Installation: easy on and easy off, no cutting or tape needed
- Sold as: one taper
- Colors: black, clear, green, orange, purple, pink, royal, red, white and yellow
- Sport: baseball
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to cut or tape the Knobcuff to install it?
No. It slides over the handle and onto the knob, with no cutting and no tape.
Can I move it from one bat to another?
Yes. It is designed to go on and come off easily, so it can move to a new bat.
Is there a multi-pack?
Yes. The Knobcuff EZ Bat Taper 3-Pack puts three tapers in one package, handy for a player with several bats.
Find more handle and grip upgrades in bat grips and accessories. The taper pairs well with a wood bat like the CamWood FT23 Beech Wood Bat and a set of XLR8 Speed Gloves batting gloves.
