Came in the mail today and MAX (my German Shepherd) was like a kid on Christmas. I was skeptical at first, thinking why do I need this, but this thing for at least the first day is amazing! No more touching the ball and throwing the ball with this thing was a breeze and it went at least 250 feet when I chucked it. I am not sure how long it will last but I will buy another one if it ever breaks. Now Max just stares at it and wants to go fetch all day long.