Wicked Ball M1 - Cheerble
An automatic, interactive pet toy that moves, shakes, and bounces to keep cats entertained.
Price
£32.89
Editorial rating
4.0 / 5
Last price check
06/02/2026 18:57
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Editorial take
Why we picked it
This Wicked Ball M1 is the Supporting gadget for the modern cat owner who feels guilty about their nine-to-five but knows their pet is secretly plotting their demise. It's a motorised sphere of chaos designed to mimic the movements of a particularly frantic mouse that's had too much espresso.
The idea is that it entertains your cat so you don't have to dangle a piece of string like a bored puppeteer for three hours every evening. It's a clever bit of kit that takes the "ignore me" dynamic of cat ownership and automates it.
I've watched my cat stare at this thing with a mix of predatory intent and profound confusion, which is honestly the best I could hope for. It's for the pet that has everything but still insists on knocking your pens off the desk for sport.
Detailed verdict
The full review
The Irresistible
- The "Automatic Obstacle Avoidance" is surprisingly decent, meaning it won't just get stuck in a corner and whir pathetically until the battery dies.
- It's built like a tank; the outer shell can withstand the kind of "claws-out" assault that would leave a cheaper toy in tatters.
The Clever Part
- The "Cool Hole" design allows you to tuck in a bell or a bit of catnip, which is essentially the feline equivalent of adding a turbocharger to a hatchback.
- It features three interaction modes, so you can tailor the level of madness to whether your cat is a "lazy loafer" or a "total nutter."
The Fine Print
- On hardwood floors, this thing sounds like a small herd of elephants is practicing HIIT workouts in your living room.
- The battery life is decent, but if your cat is particularly obsessive, you'll be charging this more often than your own phone.
The Reality Check
- Your cat will eventually figure out that the ball is a charlatan and will go back to playing with a crumpled-up receipt from Boots instead.
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