Comparing Umbrellas
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Price | $50 List $49.35 at Amazon | $30 List $23.00 at Amazon | $26 List | $26 List $28.00 at Amazon | $24 List $24.99 at Amazon |
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Pros | Lightweight, durable, easy to use | Strong, excellent rain coverage, stylish | Classy, durable, versatile | Affordable, stylish, ample rain protection | Clean design, fairly easy to use, large canopy |
Cons | Fixed shaft length makes it a bit longer, not as stylish | Large, unwieldy in high winds | On the heavy side, larger for a compact model | Heavy, not as easy to transport | Heavy, not as easy to transport |
Bottom Line | A lightweight, quality choice with notable rain protection and ease of use | This is a fun, well-made umbrella that provides classic rain protection and nostalgia | Classy style and reliable rain protection with all the perks of a compact, automatic umbrella | Fun style with a more encompassing bubble canopy for greater rain protection | A great option for those wanting extra room or coverage that can be easily shared with another person |
Rating Categories | EuroSCHIRM Swing Tr... | totes Auto Open Wooden | Balios Double Canopy | totes Clear Bubble | G4Free Golf Umbrella |
Rain Protection (30%) | |||||
Ease of Transport (25%) | |||||
Construction Quality (20%) | |||||
Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
Versatility (10%) | |||||
Specs | EuroSCHIRM Swing Tr... | totes Auto Open Wooden | Balios Double Canopy | totes Clear Bubble | G4Free Golf Umbrella |
Measured Canopy Diameter | 37.5 in | 42.0 in | 40.0 in | 33.5 in | 52.0 in |
Depth of Canopy | 9.75 in | 10.25 in | 9.0 in | 16.75 in | 12.0 in |
Sleeve Included | Yes, w/ shoulder sling | No | Yes, with zip | No | Yes, w/ shoulder sling |
Measured Weight (including sleeve) | 10.0 oz | 18.5 oz | 15.5 oz | 16.0 oz | 24.6 oz |
Measured Length (collapsed) | 25.25 in | 36.5 in | 14.0 in | 35.75 in | 39.75 in |
Measured Length (deployed) | 25.5 in | 36.75 in | 25.5 in | 35.75 in | 40.0 in |
Handle Design | High-density EVA hardfoam | Wooden crook handle, button operation | Wooden ergonimic grip, inset button operation | Acrylic crook handle | Long foam handle and plastic trim, inset button operation |
Canopy Material | Teflon-coated polyester, velcro closure | Polyester, velcro closure | 300 thread-count water repellent fabric, snap fastener | Thermoplastic polyurethane, snap fastener | 210T pongee fabric (polyester) |
Support Structure | High-density fiberglass | Wood and aluminum | Steel and fiberglass | Aluminum and carbon fiber | Fiberglass and unknown metal |
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