Rick, I made a cutting board about 25 Years ago that is 1 1/2" thick and oak. I will use it to beat anything. My kids growing up even named it Mr Paddle. Its about 24" long with the handle. Turn it side ways and it makes quick work of pounding a cutlet really thin.

Mr Paddle was very threatening but I can't recall one time it was actually ever used to beat a butt. It sure beat counting to 10 though.