I own the golf Coolibar with the hook handle. Have owned the other one for nearly 2 years now and it stood up to ANY Florida wind I have been in thus far. I purchased this one for the size.  It is convenient for the purse but cannot be used durign any heavy winds. Will flip. I also want it to protect me from the sun...and it does.  I wish the construction were as strong as Coolibar's golf unit though...