My son, whom is 4, loves this thing! It has stood up to every bash, slash, and smash my son can throw at it. Thing thing is tough as nails! 10 out of 10 for sturdiness alone for me. The plastic hasn't ripped no matter how many sword stick fights my son has had with his friends (using it as a shield, because what else are umbrella's used for in a 4 year old's imagination?) This thing has 0 holes in it still! Plus it holds off the rain even if it is pouring cats and dogs out with it going sideways. Lastly, I swear this thing could be used as a parashoot, because this thing has almost carried off my son when the wind really gets going! So, anyway. Great product!