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The Umbrella
Types

GOLF UMBRELLA: FOLDING UMBRELLA: FASHION UMBRELLA: INVERSION UMBRELLA:

are designed specifically for use are simply umbrellas that fold are solid stick (not folding) and are umbrellas that close so
while golfing to protect from the (telescope), so that they close generally have a ‘hooked’ handle. the outside of the canopy is
sun or rain. They are larger than a easily and can be stored in a Sleek or fashionable look with a pulled inward, trapping rain
regular umbrella (generally an arc quick and efficient manner. smaller (less then 55in canopy). inside and making it easier to
size of 55”+) so that they can cover get inside during a downpour.
the golfer and cart. They are also
popular with sports fans and for
use to cover multiple people. They
can be solid stick (1 section shaft)
or folding.

SHAFT, RIBS, AND CANOPY MATERIAL OPENING TYPE

STRETCHER MATERIAL
FERRULE
FIBERGLASS PONGEE POLYESTER AUTO OPEN & CLOSE (AOC)
•Wind-resistant - less likely •Used one for various kinds of •Opens & closes with the push of
RIB to damage as they bend high-grade umbrellas due to the a button.
STRETCHER
and flex under windy better quality feel and look. AUTO OPEN
PRICE INCREASE

weather circumstances. •Better waterproof feature. •Opens with the push of a button.
RUNNER •Non-corrosive / Durable •Resistant to wrinkling
TOP SPRING TIP •Lightweight and ripping. MANUAL
•Open and close the
METAL POLYESTER umbrella manually.
BREAK/BALL SPRING •Most often used material. •Standard used material.
(FOLDING ONLY)
•No flexibility – can bend when •Good value material.
SHAFT used under windy weather
circumstances.
WOOD
BOTTOM SPRING •Classic, quality esthetics.
•There is a difference is using
actual wood or adding a
wooden lacquer finish on a
HANDLE metal base.

ARC
DOUBLE LAYER VENTED FOLDING SHAFT

DOUBLE LAYER CANOPY VENTED CANOPY The number of sections

•Canopy consists of 2 layers •A vented umbrella has open determines how compact the
of fabric flaps at the top of the umbrella umbrella becomes when folded.
PRICE INCREASE

SINGLE LAYER CANOPY which allow air to pass through. 5 SECTION FOLDING
OPEN HEIGHT

•Canopy consists of one layer This helps to prevent the •Mini / Purse
umbrella from turning inside-out
of fabric and breaking in the wind. 4 SECTION FOLDING
OPEN DIAMETER •Compact Folding
NON VENTED CANOPY
•Standard umbrella canopy. 3 SECTION FOLDING
•Folding
2 SECTION FOLDING
•Folding Golf and Folding.
Most common.
The size of an umbrella is
determined by measuring the arc of STRAIGHT
the canopy, expressed in inches. •Golf and Fashion

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