Newsight 16-Rib Auto Open Stick Umbrella - Windproof Dual Fiberglass Ribs, Waterproof Seamless Canopy, High-Density 230T Pongee, Rubberized J Handle, Soft End, Black Umbrellas

I like this umbrella. At first look it seemed ordinary. After a more detailed examination it was obvious that it was anything but. It is well made with innovative design. The ribs are much stronger and certainly more supportive than traditional designs. It becomes quite apparent when used for the first time in windy conditions. You can feel the difference. Not only the ribs but also the handle is strong. It has a nice J shape that is comfortable and secure to hold. It also hooks over your arm for easy folded up carrying. The auto opening mechanism is smooth and the thumb button that actuates it is effortless to press. A good quality design is a pleasure to use. This umbrella gives that kind of experience. Seeing that it sells in the mid twenties makes it a good value also. Excellent quality at a good price. 5 stars.

I havent needed to use the umbrella yet, we are having a drought. It looks very well made and is wonderful to hold and opens with a button too, so I love it so far. I will update this if we ever get rain again.

I specifically got this umbrella for the color pictured, it matches my company, so I was going to use it when I do fundraisers and outings, but it came and the color is a VERY dark Navy Blue. Im not sure if thats what they are calling the Tibet Blue as in the description, but its not even close to the picture. The umbrella itself isnt anything special. Its not anymore light weight or well designed than any other golf umbrella I have. It is easy to hold and keeps the rain off, like a standard umbrella. Overall, the color disappointment made this one relatively useless to me, as that was my major reason for selecting this.....

With two little ones to wrangle I love how easy this is to open one handed. There is nothing to slide you just press the button and it opens. The design of the ribs give the umbrella a unique shaped edge which I like almost as much as the ease of use. I appreciate the carry sleeve too. There are so many spring days where it looks like it might be raining when Im done work- it is easy to bring this umbrella along so it actually does get used when needed! The only down side is this is really too little for a family but for going to and from the office it is perfect.

This isnt like a golf umbrella, where itd be awkward to carry. Im 6 tall, and its roughly cane height for me. So if youre much shorter, it might be a bit ... much. When fully opened, it keeps my headphones that I wear everywhere dry, as well as my shirt, my backpack, and my pockets. I dont expect an umbrella to do much more than that, and this guy delivers.