This is a very sturdy, good size, well made article for play.  There is a huge overall area to scratch, besides which the cat can climb up, down or sideways while stopping to scratch well into/onto this sturdy, well covered in sessil (sp?) cord!!  Even the large, fat cats (should say well-muscled instead of fat) can't make it fall over & they seem to enjoy even sitting all the way on top!

Pros: Great value for many "acts of play" it offers.
Cons: None.