The ifrothgolf review
A big 60-to-68-inch twin-layer storm brolly built for blokes who play through proper British wind and rain, not just a passing shower. The vented top canopy is the whole point.
What's great
The double canopy genuinely earns its keep. That gap between the two layers lets gusts bleed through instead of catching you like a parachute, so it stays the right way out when a single-skin umbrella would already be turned inside out and flapping. Coverage is the other big win, the wide span keeps you AND your bag dry, and the better ones run a fiberglass shaft that flexes in a blow rather than snapping. Testers at Today's Golfer and Golf Monthly back this up, and owners who've binned a graveyard of cheap brollies rate the storm build as the one that finally lasted.
Worth knowing
It's heavy and bulky, the sturdier storm builds are a faff to wrestle shut and back into the sleeve, which is no fun mid-downpour. Watch the handle shape too, fat oval and pistol grips often won't drop into a standard trolley holder, so check before you buy if you ride a cart. The vents only work if they're built right, on some models the openings are too small or stitched too tight and they seal up in a real blow, killing the whole windproof trick. And in a true storm it's still a big lever in your hand, so don't kid yourself it's lightning-proof.
The verdict
If you play in weather, I rate it, the wind handling and coverage are worth the bulk. Just check the handle fits your trolley first, and don't expect it to fold away neatly.
What reviewers say
The double-canopy vented design tested without flipping in wind, and reviewers praise the large coverage, auto-open and robust waterproof fabric. The main niggle noted is that the foam handle isn't the easiest to grip, and a big storm umbrella is inherently bulky.
