ACE-SLAB damping pads offer impact protection for wooden battens. To protect wooden battens with differing weights and impact speeds of approx. 6.5 in/s, the SLAB-material SL-030-12 was screwed across the whole surface between two steel sheets in this application. This creates an even damping effect over the whole impact area, which protects the impact surfaces of the battens from an excessive impact load. The minimisation of recoil as well as reduction of noise are further positive side effects of this construction.