One of my biggest requirements when buying an umbrella is that it be one of substance. The handle should be weighty, the stalk should be solid and able to withstand high winds.Unfortunately, this umbrella turned out not to have either of those qualities. The handle was quite small. Typically, a handle should at least be as long as my hand is wide. This handle was about half that, which provided for very poor grip in high wind situations. The stalk also felt like hollow aluminum, not confidence inspiring at all.I returned this umbrella, I would never buy it again.