Marley's pickScratchers
The Cactus Scratcher
€59
Bella: 3
Marley: 5
The Sisal Pillar
One tall post, one very good scratch.
€69
A slim, floor-standing sisal post with a padded top perch and a wide, heavy base. Sturdy enough that the whole thing stays put when a Maine Coon hits it at speed.
The verdict
What Bella and Marley thought
Bella
Head of Comfort & Craftsmanship
A dignified scratch. The top perch is a bonus. I sat on it and considered my options.
Marley
Head of Durability & Zoomies
Took a full-speed hit and stayed upright. Lost one point for not being taller.
The tests
- Full-speed hit
- Didn't budge
- Sisal test
- Tight, no fraying
- Perch stability
- Solid
Details
- Height
- 90 cm
- Base
- 40 × 40 cm, 5 kg
- Post
- Ø 12 cm, natural sisal
- Max weight tested
- 12 kg
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