The padauk playing surface on the Rustic Percussion Temple Blocks offer a sound quality that traditional, full birch temple blocks cannot replicate. Padauk is a tone-wood that features a long and straight grain structure allowing for unmatched resonance, articulation, and sound production at all dynamic levels. It also gives each hand-made set a beautifully unique, one of a kind look. Each block is mounted on a solid maple support bar and is attached with small rubber washers allowing for optimal vibration and a full sound. Ideally played with a medium/soft rubber mallet, Rustic Percussions’ Padauk Temple Blocks are perfect for any chamber, concert, or orchestral setting.