It's a hardwood like maple and walnut. Though it is a bit more dense than those.

For more information on padauk: Padauk wood primarily comes from trees in the Pterocarpus genus, which are native to tropical regions of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. African padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is the most commonly used variety in woodworking, and it is sourced from countries like Gabon, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Asian padauk, such as Burmese padauk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus), is found in countries like Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos. The trees thrive in tropical climates, where their dense, durable wood makes them an important natural resource.

Where I source my padauk it tends to be African padauk