The replaceable pad is what makes this one different: the sisal scratching surface attaches with velcro, so when a cat shreds it you swap the pad instead of replacing the post. It stands 31 inches, taller than the common 25 inch designs, on a 15.7 by 15.7 inch solid wood base. A hanging striped ball and a double ball track in the base handle the play side.
The sisal surface is held on with durable velcro. When it goes ragged - and with a serious scratcher it will - the pad comes off and a fresh one goes on, so the post itself keeps working for years instead of going to the curb.
The base is a thickened square of solid wood, 15.7 inches on each side, which puts the center of gravity low and wide. Narrow 11.8 inch bases rock when a big cat launches off the top; this one stays flat on the floor through a climb.
Two balls run in a track built into the base, low enough that a cat lying down can bat at them, and a striped ball hangs from above for the standing game. Between the two, a kitten has something to chase without an owner in the room.
Thirty-one inches lets an adult cat stretch out completely on the vertical, which is the position they are looking for when they use the arm of a sofa. Sisal runs top to bottom, so there is no bare section where a cat gives up and finds the upholstery.
Specifications as published by the manufacturer for this model.
Adjustable-rope 24-inch saucer with a soft sponge rim and reinforced PP mesh seat.
Green 24-inch saucer aimed at ages 3 to 12, ropes and straps included.
