G4Free 47/54/62/68 Inch UV Protection Golf Umbrella Auto Open Vented Double Canopy Oversize Extra Large Windproof Sun Rain Umbrellas

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 bought this to use for sun protection at my son's soccer games and it's great!! It really is at least 10 degrees cooler under this umbrella compared to my regular one! Almost all the moms on the team have tried it and several purchased because it makes such a difference! Best money I've spent in a long time! Seriously, get this!!

I read all of these comments about how much this product stinks, and about how "cheap" the material is. I can discern no scent whatsoever, and the fabric is great. I live in in a very hot, dry sunny area. This umbrella blocked the sun so effectively that I felt as if I were indoors. Shockingly effective. I am not using this for sitting in any bleachers, so I won't comment to that, but if you want unbelievably effective sun protection, look no further than!

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.

good price, fast delivery,pretty sturdy umbrella

This comes with a sleeve with the strap on it so you can carry it over your shoulder. Very convenient

Great umbrella. Purchased for sunny days at sporting events and this will be amazing! Light, high quality stitching and fabric, easily foldable.

Best golf umbrella out there. Don't waste money like i have on Ping or Titlelist expensive with short lived mechanisms and no sun protection.