The present invention discloses a bat having an interchangeable handle portion and barrel portion. The handle portion has a first end and a second end. The barrel portion has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end abuttable to the second end of the handle portion. A tie rod received by the handle portion and the barrel portion, the tie rod having an alpha end and a beta end, the alpha end placible proximal the first end of the handle. An end cap placible proximal the distal end, the end cap releasibly attached to the beta end of the tie rod.