"If your dog likes to play ball even remotely, this is a must have!! I LOVE THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO TOUCH THE BALL!! Added bonus, it holds any tennis ball, so no worries if a ball is lost. The construction is surprisingly sturdy as well. This is a JR, so it's a lot of bending. I like how compact it is though. If you have a large playing area, or would prefer not to bend quite as much, you may want to go w/ the larger one."