Umbrella small - ProFilter black

I've had 2 of the next size up, they are fantastic. I thought this would be a smaller version, it's in the same series, same people, so i went ahead and bought it online. The only thing the same is the colour, everything else I would happily describe as disappointing, cheap, flimsy and probably not worth the money.

I bought this for a young female student. It has been used regularly in heavy rain and strong winds (not gales) over a few seasons without any problems. Previous umbrellas have either failed were stolen or didn’t seem aesthetically ‘Cool’ enough to be used. This one has a unique design that appears robust and distinct enough to match her needs.

I bought this umbrella as I was travelling to a hot destination with high UV index. It was good that it protected me, but if you're buying this as a Sun umbrella (not just a golf one), I would buy a different one as this did not have a black liner so I didn't feel I had true respite from the sun. Also the handle loop is tiny and may as well not be there. The umbrella is still quite large once folded away and stuck out uncomfortably out of my backpack (Kanken).