Click vs. Rattle (ASA only)

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

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.

Mike, I agree with you 110%. Unfortunately, the book only uses the words "audible rattle" when pertaining to a bat that has broken down. My concern is with this specific wording.

My opinion on this is that if there's a click coming from the bat, then something is not fastened properly. If it's a two piece bat (permanently assembled, not the interchangeable kinds), then I suspect the barrel end is not mated correctly with the grip end. If it's a one piece composite, then I suspect the end cap.