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! Read more
I found exactly what I was looking for! I do a lot of walking after lunch in the scorching Texas summer. A regular umbrella just didn't work for me—not only did it offer insufficient coverage, but on windy days, it kept flipping over. I discovered the G4Free 47/54/62/68 Inch UV Protection Golf Umbrella, and it is AMAZING! Believe it or not, the temperature underneath feels cooler, and even in strong winds, it stays put. I even tested it by facing it against the wind to see if it would flip, and I felt like I could be lifted away like the Flying Nun! This umbrella is very sturdy, form-fitting, and provides full coverage, so I don't have to worry about the sun's UV rays, thanks to its UPF 50+ UV protection. It’s definitely a must-have! Read more
This is very sturdy, kind of heavy, but the shade is really good. The shade is wide and you can easily feel the temperature change. I don't plan on using this for rain, only for Sun when we go to the public gardens or someplace hot and sunny. We have a UV umbrella we picked up from Taiwan (about $4 US), it is cheap and flimsy compared to this. Read more
Let me disclose that I have no spatial capabilities. You can put the measurements of something down, but unless I actually SEE it in person, I have a very difficult time picturing how big/small it is. I was hoping to get something that was big enough for both myself and my boyfriend when we went walking under the Texan summer sun. And it does a very good job of blocking the light! However, it's not really big enough for both of us...and worse, it's HEAVY. I'm not saying this is a reason you shouldn't get it, because I really don't think it's a bad product, but I'd recommend a regular umbrella size. As it is, I feel like I need to walk 5 feet away from my boyfriend so I don't poke him, since he's not all that interested in trying to squeeze under it (and who would want to, when it's already a million degrees outside?). I will say that the size I got is NOT something I'd be willing to carry around in my hand all day, but it blocks the sun really well, and the smell was really not that bad, so overall I think it's a pretty good product! Read more
Works as advertised. Huge help for blocking the hot sun and keeping those UVs off you while at a sports game or at a car show. Read more
Pictured is the 62” umbrella. I purchased this umbrella because both my kids are in sports and sitting outside in the Texas sun at games and tournaments isn’t for the faint of heart. This umbrella provides amazing coverage from the sun. I can comfortably fit my entire chair underneath it. Even my husband has pushed his chair up next to mine and we were both covered. I’ve had umbrellas in the past that even though I’m sitting underneath them, I can still feel the suns rays penetrating through and heating up my face and shoulders. NOT with this one. I feel much safer under this umbrella knowing I’m not getting all the extra sun damage from the unseen rays. It feels at least 10 degrees cooler underneath this umbrella than being exposed to the sun. I will say, it’s a bit larger than expected when closed… I’m okay with that though. Umbrellas that fold up into themselves to become really small always seem to break/fail at some point. This umbrella feels sturdy and I’m not worried about it breaking as it pops open or closes. It folds easily and opens easily with the push of a button. The carry case has a shoulder strap so that I can throw it over my shoulder and free up my hands. I love it so much I'll probably order an extra for my husband and a smaller size for the kids! Read more
