TaylorMade Vortexvent Compact Golf Umbrella, 47 inch, Black, White

I have never owned an umbrella of this quality! Automatic open by pushing a button; push the button to close and it quickly folds the top and you push down to bring it back to its compact size. Quality is top notch-you can actually "feel" that quality throughout the umbrella. As I live Florida, umbrellas are not only for rain, but I always take one when we attend my grandson's soccer games to keep off the sun. The venting at the top of this umbrella totally helps with eliminating some of the heat. The size of the umbrella is perfect for one, a little tight but doable for two people. Handle is comfortable to hold and I appreciate the added wrist strap. This umbrella has also been wind tunnel tested and supposedly defies gusty winds up to 75mph. Seriously love this new 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!