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Speedball 12-inch Universal Bat

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Speedball 12-inch Universal Bat

A removable 12-inch bat offered in several colors and a multipack; compare fit before color.

Choose this when: You want to move newly thrown work off the wheel while leaving it supported on a bat.

Consider the tradeoff: The word universal does not remove the need to check pin spacing and splash-pan clearance.

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Catalog listing checked September 16, 2026. Confirm the selected variant, seller, current availability and included parts on Amazon.

Listed diameter
12 inches
Options
Colors and five-pack listing

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Buy for the wheel connection

A removable bat lets a freshly thrown piece leave the wheel on its support. The useful compatibility questions are how the bat locates on the wheel, whether the pins match and whether the pan leaves enough clearance. Twelve inches describes this bat's diameter; it is not a complete compatibility specification.

The Artista manual specifies 10-inch pin centers. Match those centers to the selected bat’s marked fittings and check splash-pan clearance before use. The manual documents 10-inch center-to-center pin spacing and gives rules for larger bats and pan removal. Other wheels need their own measurements, even when their heads look similar.

Plan quantity around drying space

One bat is useful only if you can free it at a suitable stage or have another available for the next piece. Think through your likely session length and where each occupied bat will sit. A five-pack may be practical for several pieces, but it also commits more shelf space while those pieces dry.

Choose the required quantity and fitting first, then use color to organize your work. Check the current selected listing for pack quantity and fit. Avoid buying a stack simply because it matches the wheel's brand; confirm the mechanical connection first.

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