BEST!!  I cannot rave about this enough! It's a lot to pay for a scratching post but is worth every cent and it will hopefully be the last make you'll ever buy.  I really wish I had this years ago.  It's heavy and tall so the cat can really stretch and dig their claws in. My cats now leave my furniture alone.  Buy the perch to go with but it isn't necessary.  I did purchase a second one for bedroom area as it is that good!