UV Blocker used to make a very light-weight (stick) umbrella.  I LOVED them so much so, that I bought at least four of them back around 2011. I lost a couple of them, and don't know what happened to the other two...perhaps sticky fingers got hold of them.  In any case,  I spoke to UV-Blocker about a year ago and what little info I got from the representative left me understanding they no longer make them.  Now, a year or so ago, I bought this "fashion umbrella.  I returned it because it was VERY hard to close it.  A couple of months ago, I bought it again.  Same problem.  I'm a 66 year-old female with very little upper body strength, so I struggle every time I use the umbrella.  I AM keeping this one because it definitely works in blocking the heat.

I'm pretty sure many, many other customers have the same problem.  UV Blocker -- PLEASE bring back a light-weight version of this and KEEP the j hook handle.  Love that!