(2 pack) Taylormade Vortexvent Compact Golf Umbrella, 47-inch, Black

This Taylormade umbrella looks like it will do what it says. Now, I live in NC and we get hurricanes so, right now there is no chance of me being able to test the 75mph wind gusts to see if this will stand the test. But, I will be trying it out at the next rain storm we get. I looked at how it was engineered and they put a really strong tether to the underside of the umbrella to prevent inversion. It is also quality made and does not look cheap. The reaction time for the umbrella to open when the button is pressed is probably by far the fastest I have witnessed. It springs to full open in a fraction of a second and it was a little startling. The handle has a comfortable grip and they included a strap to hang it or put on your wrist if needed. It is a smart looking umbrella.

I have never had a golf umbrella before, but this umbrella is truly massive! I don’t play golf, but I have often thought that most umbrellas are too small because if rain is ever coming down at an angle, which it often does, then an umbrella needs to be extra big in order to keep your legs dry. This umbrella is fairly heavy, but that’s the price you pay for the large size. It’s also quite long. Don’t expect to be able to store this underneath your car seat. The umbrella takes a little extra effort to close since it’s more hefty than most umbrellas, but unless you have mobility issues, it should not be a problem. The mechanism locks into place when you open it wide enough. There is a little button near the handle that opens the umbrella for you. There are two straps with Velcro to secure the umbrella when not in use which is nice because it makes it more secure since it is a long umbrella. The handle is really comfortable too. I wouldn’t want to hold this umbrella for more than 15-30 minutes at a time since it is a little heavy, but for casual use I think it is perfect!