Click vs. Rattle (ASA only)

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

When examining bats before the game (or if brought to your attention during a game), you find that a relatively new bat (from a team that honestly knows nothing of bat doctoring) is making a clicking noise anytime it's tapped against something. What are your thoughts about this?

ASA prohibits bats that make a rattle sound when shaken, but is a click any different?

What say you all?

Illegal, not necessarily altered. If you are hearing a noise from inside the bat, something is broken down or become lose that should not have.