Rustling in the Lulav
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Question
Does the lulav need to be suitable for rustling to be kosher, even if according to the law it doesn't actually need to rustle (and if so, is there an issue because of the rings placed on it that bind it, making it impossible to rustle, but without them, it is inherently suitable, so is there a problem or not)?
Answer
Peace and blessings
According to the Sephardic custom, it is sufficient to shake the lulav, and rustling is not required, meaning the shaking of the leaves.
According to the Ashkenazi custom, rustling is also required.
According to the Ashkenazi custom, the rings are not tied at the height of the lulav itself, so that the leaves still move and rustle.
Source
Shulchan Aruch and Rema Orach Chaim, Siman 651, Seif 9