G4Free47/54/62/68 Inch UV Protection Golf Umbrella Auto Open Vented Double Canopy Oversize Extra Large Windproof Sun Rain UmbrellasGlobal Recycled StandardGlobal Recycled StandardGlobal Recycled Standard

I'll try to update this review many months from now with a follow up but so far, very good!Coincidently enough, this arrived on a rain-all-day kinda day. I only wish it was a few hours earlier when I had to stand outside during my daughter's soccer game in a downpour - I REALLY needed it then. But alas, it rained all day so decent testing was still done with some fair 15Mph winds.So far, I love the umbrella. It had a very minimal "plastic/chemical" odor, but it was not obvious or overpowering...I only smelled it when I tried to get close...which is odd by itself...why am I smelling my new umbrella??? Oh, because some reviews mentioned it, that's why. Real talk, it was very minimal and barely noticeable up close...not at all out in the wild.Build quality - seems to be on the stronger side. Everything feels firm and of quality construction. The support structure, fabric, and handle all feel solid. I like the double strap design and the cover is a nice bonus. It opens fast and closing is still very easy, even though that part isn't button actuated.Water resistance - yep - didn't get wet...no tears in the fabric; the water rolled off and dried off quickly in just a few minutes.Size - 68" is very comfortable and can keep 2-3 people (walking) and 3-4 (standing) covered very well.Weight - standard or low for the size it covers.Balance - since its the model I bought (68") is a bit on the bigger side, it requires a little more effort to keep it in a good position to cover more than one person, but overall feels just fine. But that's just something you have to expect with a 68" size - the larger sail you have, the more you'll have to handle it in the wind. However, the good build quality made it feel like it was never going to give way or break.Wind resistance - the built-in vents did a very good job keeping the umbrella from trying to invert itself or fly away. I feel like the construction would require 45+ Mph winds to possibly damage it, and in that case, why are you even outside? It feels sturdy and strong enough to withstand a storm you'd be willing to stand in.UV protection - yet to be determined, but I can tell by the fabric and material construction choice it's VERY likely to do great. The reflective texture and solid barrier should give the sun a good fight!Overall, I'm very happy with the product built by G4Free so far. Very well done!

I purchased this umbrella as part of a bundle (62 and 68 inches), so I got a great deal with this purchase. This umbrella is amazing and well worth the purchase. It is sturdy and a little weighty, but it is a golf umbrella, so that is not surprising, but I'd imagine I'd have to use both hands to steady it in windy weather. But the functionality cannot be beat! It easy to open, easy to close, and really repels heat! I live in Florida and I tried in in 90+ degrees of humid weather, and I swear that it left 10 degrees cooler when I was under it. This umbrella is wide enough to cover 2 adults (or 2 adults and 1 kid/pet).I have already recommended it to my neighbors, as well as a couple of strangers who saw me using it while out and about. I have also purchased a travel size version to compare that to this purchase.

This parasol/umbrella is a gem. It is well- designed and well-constructed, and keeps the dangerous UV radiation off one's body.I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't relish the idea of getting burned by the sun. If it can block the sun's rays and heat in the American southwest, it can function as promised in the ad at AMAZON.com. I'd buy it again.

I deduct a star for the simple fact that the umbrella has a soft foam handle. I’ve used several of these umbrellas over the years, but the soft foam handle works terribly with my golf cart’s umbrella holder. I cannot get the umbrella to stabilize in the holder because the soft foam handle gets crushed by the tightening mechanism of the holder, and eventually just can’t get tight enough to hold the umbrella in place. I’ve had to use double rolled up pieces of sheet metal wrapped around the soft foam handle, then duct taped to hold the sheet metal in place. With that adjustment, my golf cart’s umbrella holder can tighten down and hold the umbrella in place. A simple fix for this issue by the manufacturer would be to offer the umbrella with a wooden or solid metal handle. Engineers, although brilliant, often miss the simply errors of their ways.

This umbrella is the best, and I have been through some umbrellas! As a soccer parent, sitting on a turf field with no shade can be brutal. But what's worse is when you have an umbrella to shade you from the sun that keeps the air under it hot. This umbrella not only blocks the sun, it keeps you cooler as well! A MUST HAVE!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Large and highly reflective umbrella for blazing hot days in Arizona. I’m glad I purchased this.

Is the best umbrella I own 2 ! And money well spend I always tell ppl about it ! And they have purchase the umbrella !!!!

Works well to keep sun off and is cooling. Also works as umbrella in rain