I just got the Apple iPad Pro smart cover for my iPad Pro 9.7 and I am very disappointed. The Apple smart cover does not fit well. The cover has been cut too large for the iPad and sticks out on one side (the side that opens) with a mildly sharp edge. This protrusion makes the cover uncomfortable to hold when open and prone to false-opens when closed. It fits like a cheap knock off instead of a true Apple product. What is going on Apple? Apple had to know these covers fit poorly. Shame on you. Apple needs to make a cover that fits as well as the cover for the iPad Air 2 (which I also have).
Yup.. Been like this since the mini 4 and 12.9" iPad Pro. Quite disappointing. They don't feel like hey fit well.
Also, compared to previous smart covers, the 'hinge' area on the Smart Cover is wider than previous versions. The cover can slide around pretty easily. I find the keyboard cover to do a better job as a cover sadly.
Honestly I miss the cover of the iPad 2/3/4.