Just a cut above. Crafted with care and the real wood handle sets this umbrella apart from the rest. Fits in my glove compartment. Just slightly larger than my old no-name umbrella with a broken spoke. It was definitely time for an upgrade and I am so glad I got this. Because of its design it allows wind to go though the umbrella helping to keep it from inverting and breaking the spines on a windy day. I have received several comments on my umbrella and I tell them it is a Balios.
Important: Make sure you have plenty of space to open umbrella as it is one touch and opens very quickly.