Bearing in mind that I received my umbrella yesterday and haven't had the opportunity to use it yet... I love it! The color (purple) is just as shown, the weight and feel are very nice, and the open/close mechanism is smooth. The umbrella looks very sleek and sturdy. Updates will happen once I have reason to use it. (Rain, rain, come today?) Update July 28, 2018: I have used this umbrella several times now, and it doesn't disappoint. The weight isn't an issue for me, as the handle fits nicely in my hand when I'm using it.