Push Button EZ Close Telescopic Baton

This steel baton opens with a wrist flick and closes with a press of the tail switch against your palm — no striking the tip on concrete to retract it. At just 7.25 inches collapsed, it's one of the most compact expandable batons in the collection, extending to 20 inches for full reach when deployed.

Police Force 20" Tail Press EZ Close Baton Pro Features and Specs

• Wrist-flick deployment: Extends to 20 inches automatically with a sharp downward flick — locks securely open until deliberately closed.
• Tail press retraction: Press and hold the tail switch, then push lightly against your palm — the baton collapses cleanly with no impact required.
• Heavy-duty steel construction: Built for professional-grade durability and long-term impact resistance.
• 7.25-inch collapsed length: Notably compact for a 20-inch baton — fits easily in a pocket, bag, or belt holster.
• Textured rubber grip: Non-slip handle for secure, confident handling.
• Heavy-duty nylon belt holster included: Belt-loop holster included with every order for quick, hands-free access.
• 1-year warranty: Police Force manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.

The tail press mechanism solves a real problem with standard friction-lock batons. Closing a traditional telescopic baton requires slamming the tip straight down on a hard surface with enough force to release the friction lock — functional, but loud, awkward in tight spaces, and hard on the tip over time. This baton's tail press system releases with a press-and-hold of the switch plus light palm pressure, collapsing cleanly whether you're standing in an open area or confined to a vehicle seat.

Built by Police Force to meet the demands of police, military, and security professionals, this baton is available to civilians without sacrificing the durability those users demand. The steel construction holds up to repeated impact, and at 7.25 inches collapsed, it's compact enough for pocket, bag, or belt carry despite the professional-grade build.

How does the tail press retraction work?

Unlike friction-lock batons that require striking the tip on a hard surface to close, this baton retracts by pressing and holding the tail switch while applying light pressure against your palm — the sections collapse back down to 7.25 inches without any impact. This makes it practical to close in situations where slamming a baton on concrete isn't an option — inside a vehicle, in a crowd, or in a confined space. For a full walkthrough of baton deployment and closing technique, the baton handling guide covers the mechanics in detail.

Tail press EZ close vs. the 1000-Lumen Flashlight Baton — which should you choose?

The core difference is which end of the process the button controls. This baton uses a wrist-flick to deploy and a tail press to close — the button does the closing. The 1000-Lumen Flashlight Baton works the opposite way — a button controls deployment, extending the baton at the press of a switch rather than a wrist flick, and it adds a built-in flashlight. If you want faster, quieter deployment control (and a flashlight built in), the flashlight baton is the better fit. If you want a traditional flick-open baton with an easier, cleaner close, this Tail Press EZ Close model is the one to choose.