It was very cute and I didn't know it was basically a dryer ball. In the website photo it did look like it would be larger, perhaps the size of a grapefruit not a compact tennis ball size for the dryer. I was surprised how small it was but it was still enjoyed by the little boy it was bought for. I just thought it was going to be more of a stuffed animal ball sort of thing. It is practical however I suppose. I would advertise it differently however, perhaps as a dryer ball. Thank you for sending it, will still really appreciate Friendsheep.