There are two main things that give KickBlock it's stopping power, our custom Ultra-Grip Velcro, and the shock-absorbing foam body.
 
KickBlock and PedalBlock have custom made ultra-strength Velcro hooks that grab on to your drum rug. Each hook will grip the loops in your drum rug's carpet fiber, anchoring it in place. The best way to engage your hooks is to "shimmy" your KickBlock, by rotaing it left to right as you place it into the rug. The hooks will prevent the block (and your drums) from moving across your rug. 

The shock-absorbing foam helps to dissapte the force from your kick, and prevents any damage to your kit! It also won't send vibrations from the kick back into your leg (if you have playing with your kit against the wall you might have noticed this). 

In order for the hooks to properly grip, the rug must be a closed loop style rug/carpet. We made our own drum rug that we designed to be the best grip with KickBlock! Check out our full list of compatible rugs below.

KickBlock and PedalBlock have custom made ultra-strength Velcro hooks that grab on to your drum rug. In order for the hooks to properly grip, the rug must be a closed loop style rug/carpet. Most drum rugs will work well, and there are plenty of area rugs out there that work too. Rugs that won't work are loose, cut-pile carpets like shag rugs, traditional persian rugs, fur rugs etc.

Please check out the chart below to see our rug recomendations

If you are unsure whether your rug will work or not, you can email us at info@kickblockproducts.com and we'll be happy to help!

The KickBlock is about 1.8 inches tall. If your bass drum is risen off the ground, make sure that it will still reach the KickBlock. If the bottom of your drum is higher than the KickBlock you could also use 2 PedalBlocks, one on each of the front legs. Use the "V" shaped side of their PedalBlock on the legs of the bass drum to keep those in place. 

If the bass drum is on a lift, you can also place the KickBlock directly infront of the lift.

Check out our instructions on folding your drum rug! 

The KickBlock Drum Rug comes in two sizes. The standard size is 6'6" x 5'6", or 78 x 66 inches. This will be big enough to fit most modern kits, including some set ups with two bass drums! You can fit your 6 piece kit, 11 cymbals, the SPD-SX, and still have room!

If you feel like you still need more space, or if you will be touring with a riser, we have the 8'x8' size. We also recommend this size if you are looking to furnish your living room. What better way to subtly let your guests know you drum then to have a KickBlock Drum Rug under their feet!?

Each KickBlock and PedalBlock is made by us right here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. KickBlock started in Will's basement, where each block was built, tested, packaged and sent off to it's new home. Now we have just moved to a small warehouse, still in Philadelphia, where we make and ship all of your orders.

The drum rugs are made by our master rug maker at his workshop nearby. We pick the rugs up and bring them back to the warehouse where we prepare each rug for it's big day and add the final touches. The carpet material used for the rugs is a custom blend we designed with our carpet manufacturer in the USA, down in the great state of Georgia.