Popular Post GolfSpy_APH Posted March 18 Popular Post Share Posted March 18 About Sundog Eyewear: A Calgary-based company founded in 1983, Sundog is dedicated to providing high-quality, performance-driven sunglasses for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Sundog has a focus on superior protection, clarity, and comfort. Their products are designed to meet the unique needs of golfers, runners, and cyclists, as well as those who enjoy other outdoor activities. What Makes Sundogs Different? Sundogs work to advance their technologies and materials in their eyewear. This is highlighted by their proprietary TrueBlue and Polarized lenses. These lenses "reduce glare and provide crystal-clear vision, allowing you to see more clearly and comfortably in bright sunlight." Sundog History: With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Sundog has earned a reputation for excellence in design, innovation, and customer service. Its products are sold worldwide, and the company continues to expand its reach while staying true to its core values of performance, quality, and innovation. Straight From Sundogs: Introducing TrueBlue "Sundog's latest innovation is TrueBlue, a lens technology that provides enhanced visual clarity and color contrast, making it easier to see and track objects in bright sunlight. With TrueBlue, you'll experience a whole new level of visual performance and protection, allowing you to perform your best in any outdoor activity." Please welcome and congratulate our testers! @Wicki @ShimmyCocoBop @Jeff in the Mitten @Alan Scalzi @Coulter @BNewton51 injectedcutty, msanagustin, GolfSpy_KFT and 11 others 8 3 3 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicki Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) Hello from the Culpeper, VA. I am Jason, who is about to turn 50 years old. I am not fond of bright lights anymore. Majority rounds of golf I play, I am wearing sunglasses. The current line of sunglasses that I am wearing is Tifosi. These have there Enliven Golf lenses. I have had Callaway sunglasses, and there was one I had that I really enjoyed, but everyone changes things and could not find ones I could like. I have worn Polarized and Non- Polarized sunglasses golf. Ones that have cost some money and others where I was being careful of cost. This is where I have settled on Tifosi and on my second pair. I cannot wait to start bringing my thoughts on the Sundog Sunglasses, what I like and do not like. I will be comparing the sunglasses with the current pair I am using. How are they reading the green, and golf course. How well does it keep the sun off my eyes. It is a pleasure again to being one that gets to bring my thoughts on Sundog Sunglasses. First Impression: I went out of town when they first arrived. Was anxious to get home and get the sunglasses. I have to say that my first impression was NOT that pleasing, considering the cost of the sunglasses. They were just placed into the shipping box. If I am paying $80 or more, I would not want my sunglasses just thrown in a box with a crumpled up paper on top of them. I have boughten cheaper sunglasses that are shipped in a protective case, inside the packaging for the sunglasses, and then in the shipping box. The first picture is what I saw inside the box. A hybrid head cover as the protective case, not impressive. I would NOT want to store my sunglasses in that, in my golf bag. The sunglasses will get destroyed. On top of it, only one, when they shipped 2 pairs of sunglasses. This is not starting off well for Sundog Sunglasses. I am hoping that the performance of the sunglasses are better than how they were package. I would have shipped them back asking for a FULL refund. There is no way I would spend that kind of money, and not get a protective case. On $50 pairs, I baby them, so can image how I am feeling so far. Over price for something that not worth giving a protective case. First Impression wearing the Sundogs Billy83 TrueBlue Polarized PLUS and Stack TrueBlue. They have a darker lens than Tisfosi sunglasses that I have. With the darker lenses, it darkens the grass greener and sky bluer. For bright sunny days they are great. As you can see I got the wraps. I cannot have the sun coming in on the side, and they prevent the sun from coming in on the side. People have their preference on style and this is mine. I have not notice if I can read the greens any better. With the cost sky rocketing to play golf, including the gas needed to get to the courses, I just do not see the need to go to another course. The Country Club I play at are older smaller greens. They have some slight breaks that are just tough to read. At times it seems that I read the green backwards. One thing I have notice though, is I can track the ball a little better. As I age it is harder to track the ball normally. My depth perception is going, but I have better idea where the ball should be. A pair of sunglasses I would love to compare these too is Oakleys Prism golf glasses. Final Thoughts on the Sundog Sunglasses Billy83 and the Stack's: Stack TrueBlue 85:100 First Impression 5:10 With the being stated with the score, I have to say I was impressed with the looks of the sunglasses. I give that a score of 5. But how they were package, as you can see from the picture above, they just completely missed the mark. The Stack's and Billy's only had a plastic sleeve protecting, and the cushion protecting it from the box. From the money expected to be paying for them, that alone turned me off even considering them for future consideration! As for the fit, I was more impressed how comfortable the Stack's were over the Billy's. Even today I just cannot get a comfortable wear from the Billy's. Every time I am messing around with the arms to try and make them comfortable. The Stack's I can go for hours and forget that I have them on. Design 20:20 This is the design I like, the wrap style. I do not like the sun coming from the sides and I never know if a little is going to get through the sides with the wrap. I have to say that I never had an issue of sun coming in the sides when I was swing, and being distracted. These hit the mark on that. I like the clear frames with the blue ear padding. Comfortability (The Numbers) 18:20 These were comfortable from the moment I put them on! I wear these for a whole round and forget that I have them on. I enjoy wearing these driving as well. They are light weight. The arms slip right under my hat, the way I wear my sunglasses. I just cannot say enough how comfortable they are. I do have a smaller size head, I wear a S/M flex ball cap. Hope this gives you an idea. The lenses are dark, so on the course I sometimes have to pull them up on top of my hat when the sun was covered by clouds. It just made it harder to see things clearly. The lenses did help me to be able to track the golfball further than I was able to with a different brand of sunglasses. I didn't have a problem reading the greens. Some of the greens are just hard to read. On The Course 17/20 As mentioned above the lenses are darker than other sunglasses I have. Tracking the ball was better. I could not wear them when the sun was behind clouds because of the darkness of the sense. Spotting the ball in rough was better than more previous pair of sunglasses, and let me tell you it is no picnic looking in our rough to find your ball. We still at times have to literally step on the ball to find it. I have to say that it is better reading the greens, but still have difficulty picking up the contour of the slight breaks in them. The Good, Bad, and Ugly 8/10 The good on these sunglasses is the comfort level for someone with a smaller head. How well they block the sun on the sides. They are great for bright, clear, sunny days on the course. The bad, is the darkness of the lenses. Partly cloudy days, have to take the sunglasses off while the sun is tuck behind the clouds. Wear them or Leave Them 17/20 I will be wearing these a lot, despite how dark the lenses are. I am upset that they did not come with a hard protective case in shipping and have the ability to put them away while on the course. It seems that the Q/A department fell short of that one when someone is paying $79.99, and having them shipped. Billy83 TrueBlue Polarized PLUS 61:100 First Impression 4:10 Much like the Stack's, they were in a plastic sleeve. Costing $149.99 for these, highly disappointed that there is NO hard case. You get a Hybrid head cover as a case. Soft, no protection when on the course for your investment. I know that other companies have hard cases for their sunglasses that cost less. QA department did not think this through all the way. Design 17:20 Was not fully impressed. The look was good. The wrap style is my choice style to wear to keep the sun out on the sides when I swing. Not much a black color for my glasses. That is a personal choice. Comfortability 10:20 I was not a fan for these glasses. There was always something that was not comfortable when wearing them. I would mess with the arms where they rest on the ear, since you can bend them. Then there was a discomfort on the bridge of the nose. I tried and tried to like these because just could not pull myself to like them with the comfortability. I would constantly be putting them on top of my hat when playing. On the Course 15/20 Outside what was stated above, I did like how I could track my shot further in flight. Having older eyes and things becoming hard to see, I was impressed. Colors popped and could spot my ball better in the rough, when not buried under the clovers patches! The lenses are dark like the Stack's, talked about above. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 5:10 The good was the sense of the lenses. The bad and ugly was the fit and comfort of the glasses. Having to adjust to try and have them comfortable, just could not get them to be. Take them on the course or leave them 10:20 I have to say I am going to leave them to collect dust. I prefer the Stack's over the Billy's. I would not spend the money on these sunglasses. It was nice to be part in trying them out, but I could not after trying and trying too. Thru the lenses Normal photo Edited May 31 by Wicki Sundog Eyewear, injectedcutty, goaliewales14 and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Taylor Made Stealth 10.5* Mizuno Irons: JPX 923 Tour Irons: Proto Rose Wedges: SM7 52.08; SM6 60.04 Wedges: Zip core: 54, and 58 Callaway Golf Wedge: Jaws 50 Putter: Platinum S Odyssey putter: Jail Bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ShimmyCocoBop Posted March 18 Popular Post Share Posted March 18 (edited) Hello Spies Like Us - My name is Dave and my handle is Shimmy CocoBop (from the song by Little Anthony and The Imperials), although I am thinking of changing it to some version of "Old School". I am a retired PGA of America Life Member and, at age 69, can shoot my age once in a while. I do no social media and have been on MyGolfSpy since I was suspended 30 days from GolfWrx for using the phrase "Wuhan Flu" in a post. This is probably more than you ever wanted to know about me. Sundog Eyewear will be my second MGS Product Test, after just concluding the new Callaway Tour Golf Balls, which were great. Below are my thoughts/concerns for the Sundog Eyewear test. For the past 7-8 years, I have been told that non-polarized lenses are the way to go for golf sunglasses because they help a player see slopes and grass-grain better for putting and short game shots. This made a lot of sense to me when I experimented with non-polarized. Polarized lenses help with glare and light bouncing off water, windshields, bright surfaces and just bright sunny days in general, so they have their place in golf too. Another concern is that I play a yellow ball for ease of spotting it in the air. I don't wear regular eyewear yet, but I know I will be in a few years. I'm not sure what type of sunglass eyewear would be best for me in that case and some lens colors don't do well with a yellow golf ball. 95% of my golf is played in Florida so I get plenty of sunny days and always wear a large-brimmed hat. Another concern is getting something that will fit a size 7 1/2+ hat sized-head. I don't like it when I get headaches from my skull being squeezed for 3 or 4 hours by tight sunglass frames. Finally, Florida is hot and humid and most sunglasses that fit tightly tend to make my eye sockets sweaty. I have tried ventilated lenses, and that seemed to help a bit. Maybe taking sunglasses off to putt or tee off would be the answer to alleviating sweaty sockets. I will find out whether Sundog lenses are glass or plastic because I've also been told not to use any harsh soap when cleaning plastic sunglass lenses before or after play. I try to wash mine right after play to remove sweat and sunscreen with mild soap and let them dry as much as possible without rubbing them with the provided tiny lens cloth. In the past, I have had Oakley Prism lenses not last very long because of regular cleaning with Dawn soap. I will get some advice on cleaning Sundog glasses. Therefore, I asked to test Sundog Polarized BILLY83's because of their "large/wide" fit and the Sundog Non-Polarized ZENITH's because they are recommended for hat-wearers. I look forward to sharing my findings with you. SKIP TO BOTTOM FOR FINAL REVIEW SUMMARY AND POINT TOTALS .... Here comes Review #1 for me on my Sundog Zenith TrueBlue's with NON-POLARIZED lenses. The main reason I asked for these was I wanted to compare them to the many pairs of Oakley Prism Golf sunglasses that I tried in the past. For some reason, I was only getting one year out of the Prism lenses, so I had to find something better. I'll post pics, below, but my initial thoughts on the Sundays Zenith NP's was very positive. At the retail price of $79.99, I would consider them a great value. They delivered on quality, fashion, clarity, UV protection, calming-effect and most importantly, grain and terrain definition. Quality: Sundog Zenith sunglasses are very well made. I could tell this from the minute I opened them. The frame and lens material is very solid. The hinges work easily but not so easily that the hinges/arms flop around when you don't want them to. Testers got the "special" Sundog Eyewear case that looks like a hybrid club cover with a magnetic ball marker, but even if I only got the normal Sundog soft cloth case/bag I still would have been happy. Most of the Oakley "plutonite" case/bags I got in the past were too small to fit the actual sunglasses. Sundog's case/bags are plenty big and easy to use for in-round cleaning when needed. They would probably only need to be laundered every 10 wearings. Fashion: I trusted my wife's opinion of what frame would look best on my face, so I asked for Sundog Zenith's. You can agree or not based on the upcoming pics, but they seem to look natural on me and do a good job of keeping extra side and top-light out of my eyes. Clarity: As I mentioned earlier, I could not get sunglasses to last too long, so my answer was to buy cheaper ones at around $20/pair. Naturally, the clarity was not the best. However, Sundog's at $79.99 (non-polarized) were 10K better, and what a difference that makes. It's almost like the HD effect. UV Protection: When you buy cheap sunglasses, you don't really know if you're getting this important feature, but I trust that Sundog has factored UVA/UVB Protection to the highest level available. I've read as much as I could about this topic on their website and, since I'm in the sun so much, it is of highest importance to me. Again, I trust Sundog. Calming Effect: Sundog Zenith's definitely create the calming effect that I like, but the non-polarized lenses, which I like for the next category, do not create as much calming-effect as polarized lenses. So, there is some give-and-take there. Grain and Terrain Definition: for me, here's where the Sundog Zenith lenses delivered something that I really wanted - the ability to differentiate the grain and terrain of Florida greens. Polarized lenses seem to make everything look "flat" to me, which is inherent to their design. I feel that I can putt, chip, pitch and play bunker shots easier with non-polarized lenses and Sundog Zeniths worked wonderfully. On northern courses, grass grain is not a factor, but uphill, downhill and sidehill is a factor, so non-polarized lenses are important there also. Negatives: Again, I selected the Sundog Zenith sunglasses for their fashion, size (based on the website dimensions) and non-polarization. What I could not discern until I wore them was temple/arms fit. On my first wearing, I could not keep the Zeniths on my head for more than about one hour. After that, I felt like I had a bear trap on my head. Logically, I took them off and tried to put them on my hat for a few minutes to relieve the pinch point. That's when I discovered that the Zeniths have no rubberized material on the end of the temple/arms to keep the sunglasses from sliding off my hat. I would put them up on my hat for a few seconds, but when I played a shot, they flew off right about at impact. I'm hoping that the Sundog people will tell me if I can bend the arms outward near the end so that I can wear them for an entire round of golf without pinching rather than being forced to take them off for relief. I don't want to attempt bending them until I know that they can be bent. I see plenty of big headed guys (police officers, firemen, first responders, weight lifters, and many other guys like Rick on Pawn Stars) and I wonder where they get proper-fitting sunglasses. I started to ask those type-guys where they get their sunglasses and they tell me that it is a problem. Maybe the Sundog people are listening and will develop something for us. Anyway, here comes the pics.... Pic 1 - no sunglasses. Pic 2 - with Non-polarized Zenith's No sunglasses. Sundog Zeniths with non-polarization. Sundog Zeniths win non-polarization (clouds covering sun) Sundog Billy 83s with polarization. I wish it was easier to show the improvement that non-polarization makes for me on putting greens. I can better see the shiny/dark direction of the grass grain and the slightest undulations of the surface as well. Kudos to my wife and LAB Mezz putter for their time and patience. It's not easy shooting a cell phone pic through sunglasses without your fingers getting in the way. BTW, this is a left-edge putt! Next in a few days will be my review of the Billy 83s... SKIP TO THE BOTTOM FOR FINAL SUMMARY AND POINT TOTALS... This is my Review #2 for Sundog Billy83 sunglasses with POLARIZED LENSES. As I said in my first Review for Sundog Zenith sunglasses with NON-POLARIZED LENSES, I really do not intend to wear polarized lenses for playing golf due to the fact that they tend to flatten-out slopes/terrain and do not identify grass grain on putting greens, which is an important thing here in Florida. Again, I'll post pics below, but my initial thoughts on the Sundog Billy83 with polarized lenses was very positive. At the retail price of $149.99, I would consider them a great value. They delivered on quality, fashion, clarity, UV protection and calming-effect. Quality: Sundog Billy83 sunglasses are very well made. The frame and lens materials are very solid. Like the Sundog Zenith's I tested, the hinges work just the right amount of easy. The Billy83's feature a nose-piece (pic 23) that seems bendable and replaceable if needed to fit wider or narrower noses. There is a small screw that allows the nose piece to be removed for replacement. The Sundog soft cloth bag/case in pics 19, 24, 25 and 26 show that is is a very generous size compared to the Oakley "plutonite" bag. Soft cloth sunglass bags should be laundered every 10 wearings, especially in the Summer when wearing sunscreen. Fashion: Again, I trusted my wife's opinion of what frames would look best on my face. The Billy83's are very similar to Oakley "Heater" style frames. I consider "fit" more important than fashion for golf sunglasses. However, based on my preference for non-polarized sunglasses for golf, I would wear Billy83's for driving, beach, boating, tennis, and most other sporting activities. These did a good job of keeping extra side/top-light out of my eyes. Clarity: This is one of the categories where Billy83's really shined. There is a super sharpness when looking through these lenses. It somewhat made me feel like I was wearing corrective lenses - maybe it's the TrueBlue lenses! UV Protection: After reading everything available on this topic on their website, I trust Sundog, Calming Effect: It's extremely difficult for a non-polarized lens to beat a polarized lens for "calming effect" and compared to the Sundog Zenith sunglasses, Sundog Billy83s rated a 10 in this category for me. Again, maybe it's the TrueBlue lenses. Negatives: I picked the Sundog Billy83s to test because they were the best for hat-wearers and wide faces. What I could not discern until I wore them was the temple/arms fit. On my first wearing, I could not keep the Billys or Zeniths on my head for more than 1 hour to to extreme tightness of the temples/arms over my ears. I read later some information from the Sundog folks mentioning that the Billy83 temples were bendable, so I tried it for my second test-wearing. Bending the temples outward (see pics 29, 32 and 32A) illustrate what I did, and it did release the tension of the frames on the sides of my head. However, bending the temples outward (pic 32A) made them come in direct contact with my big hat and made them not sit right on my nose. Florida was experiencing some high winds earlier this week when I was doing my testing, but wind is normally an issue most of the time here and winds affect the kind of hat you can wear on a certain day. I would need to do some more bending/testing before I would give the Billy83's my blessing for great fit. I do like the rubberized tips on the temples that help when you put the Billy83s on your hat while putting - they feel a bit more secure. Once again, I see so many big headed guys (police officers, firemen, first responders, body builders and many others and wonder where they get proper-fitting sunglasses. SUNDOG MARKETING DEPARTMENT - I hope you are listening! Here comes the pics....thank you for your time and attention. Please let me know if you have any questions. FINAL SUMMARY AND POINT TOTALS... BILLY 83 Polarized Sunglasses First Impression: Excellent 10/10 points. Excellent storage/cleaning bag with plenty of room. Very high quality lenses & frames. Aesthetics: Excellent 20/20 points. Designed for athletic movement. By the Numbers: 10/20 points (Not available in non-polarized which is mandatory for my playing needs.) On the Course: 15/20 points (Too tight fit). Good-Bad-In Between: 5/10 points (Tight Fit) Play or Trade: 20/20 Too nice to trade Point Summary & Conclusion: Billy83 Polarized Sunglasses are an excellent product for those preferring polarization and needing a medium to snug fit. Final Rating 80/100 points. Zenith Non-Polarized Sunglasses First Impression: Excellent 10/10 points. Exactly the kind of design I was hoping for. Great storage/cleaning bag. Very high quality frames and lens. Aesthetics: Excellent 20/20 points. Fit my face perfectly. Numbers: 20/20. Love the non-polarized lenses and bronze-gray lens color. Made identifying grain and slopes as easy as could be. These made me feel like a better greens-reader. On the Course: 10/20 points. Fit too tight for me. Wear time was limited to 45-60 minutes at a time. I tried to bend the temple ends for more relief but was unable to gain much extra time. Good-Bad-In Between: 5/10 points (Tight fit.) Play or Trade: 20/20 points. Again, too nice to trade: I will keep working on the temple fit, as I love everything else about these goggles! Point Conclusion and Summary: Zenith Sunglasses are an excellent product for those who understand and use non-polarized sunglasses, as well as a more-snug fit. The price of $79.95 cannot be overlooked. Final Rating 80/100 points. For those who like lots of picayune details, please read my notes and thoughts from the very beginning of this review! Underside of soft cloth bag... Pic with no sunglasses Pic with Sundog Billy83 sunglasses No sunglasses Pic with Sundog Billy83 sunglasses Edited May 24 by ShimmyCocoBop Preeway, Rob Person, Shrek74 and 7 others 10 Quote After retiring from the PGA of America, I did some demo days and club fitting for TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, Cobra, Srixon and Mizuno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeff in the Mitten Posted March 18 Popular Post Share Posted March 18 (edited) What's up to all the Spies out there! Here's my final thoughts and reviews of the 2 pairs of Sundog sunglasses after several rounds and off-the-course use... TLDR (too long, didn't read) Version: I golf in Michigan where lighting conditions can be highly variable. I've had corrected vision via glasses or contacts my whole life and struggle with allergies making my eyes sometimes very uncomfortable while golfing. I choose NOT to wear sunglasses when golfing as I've never found a pair that blocked sun, but when looking down at address didn't reduce clarity of the ball...Sundogs changed all that! The Genius with the TrueBlue Polarized Plus lenses are perfect IMO as they have lighter tint so it doesn't interfere with things like contrast or reading greens. I've used them a lot over the past month or so and have found them very comfortable for long periods of time. ^^^Genius Trueblue Polarized Plus: 93/100 I like the Propel non-polarized as well, but I'll be honest in that I didn't care for them golfing. They were just a little too dark for me and it felt like I just couldn't see the little details on the green that make a difference in making or missing a putt. ^^^Propel Trueblue: 76/100 Full Version for the curious readers : I'm 35, married to my amazing wife Ali (non-golfer), and live in Michigan (the mitten state) with our two dogs where the weather can be...unpredictable. This means that lighting conditions can change a ton in a single round, which is why I'm so excited to be a tester of Sundog sunglasses! I've had corrected vision since I was a kid, so glasses and contact lenses have been a part of my daily life for as long as I can really remember. I now have a corrective prescription of -5.5 in each eye...for those that don't have bad eyesight, first all of us that do are extremely jealous, but second, to put that in context, there is no way I could drive a car without my contacts/glasses...I'd be a hazard to us all!!! On top of that, I have terrible seasonal allergies, which I do treat with OTC meds like zyrtec with pretty good results. And to just add to my own misery, I have two very hairy dogs that I absolutely adore, but their shedding isn't friendly to my eyes...but dog owners out there know that we simply can't live without 'em no matter what their hair does to us. The combination of those three things though has made for some pretty frustrating on-course experiences in my past. I know, without a shadow of doubt, that some rounds (even some competitive ones) have been drastically influenced by my inability to manage my eyes. For those of you out there like me...let's hope Sundogs can be a friend for our eyes out there grinding for pars! FINAL REVIEW AND SCORING 1. Genius Trueblue Polarized Plus: 93/100 First Impressions 9/10: Out of the box these fit well and I LOVE that they have a modern fashion-based style so I can wear them off the 18th green after missing a birdie putt and straight to the bar to forget about that putt...all while looking good! Jokes aside, they seemed really solid and I did notice the lighter tint or (VLT Visible light transmission). Then my first range session confirmed that for me, here in Michigan where clouds can come and go even in the summer, the lighter tint was just what I needed. The only downside I saw was that after an hour or so at the range I could sort of "feel" the arms on top of my ear. It wasn't a pain, but more like just there with the shorter arm length and light pressure. I wouldn't recommend these for big heads unless the arms could easily be bent/modified for a custom fit. Aesthetics 20/20: This is such a personal evaluation. Some people will agree and some won't, so just know that looks all come down to you, and like @ShimmyCocoBop said likely your significant other LOL! I personally love the look of the Genius for reasons previously mentioned about being able to wear them on and off the course while still lookin' fly...or at least in my mind. The Numbers 18/20: The "numbers" in this case is really about minutes and hours. Here's a few nuggets of what I found after wearing these on the course a few times: - Comfort was great for about 2.5 hours without moving them once. After that I did notice a little pressure above my ears and I attribute that to the shorter arms, so I may look into taking them to a glasses place to see if I can lighten up that pressure without risking a secure fit. That's where the 2 pt deduction comes for me. - Greens were still easy to read, which was going to be one of my biggest tests...so for the first time I feel like I could wear sunglasses for a full round. - The VLT was just right to work in multiple light conditions, and over a round of golf I'd say that's pretty likely, whether it be shade or clouds. Best shades for golf I've found because of that slightly lighter tint. On the Course 19/20: For many of the same reasons above I think these are my first pair of sunglasses that I will ACTUALLY wear for a full round. Maybe I was shopping for the wrong stuff all along, but regardless these things rock for just enough light reduction and sun protection playing golf. Biggest indication of personal quality is if I'd use them time and time again...and I already am! Good, Bad, & In Between 9/10: The good is the style and the lenses, and when compared to other brands out there the sticker price of $149 is a very good value. The bad is that they definitely are limited to average to smaller sized heads. Sunglasses are usually something you'd try on when buying, but if you were to scoop these online and had a big head you could be disappointed. The in between is that sunglasses come down to situation. For me, these lenses were awesome for Michigan golf season. Maybe someone in cloudy Seattle or sunny Scottsdale would find they're not a great fit for those conditions. The gist is to get what works for you...these do for me though for what it's worth! Play it or Trade it 18/20: I'm keeping these for sure! My 2 point deduction comes from a few nit picky things. 1. I wish they came with a hard case so I could keep them in my golf bag and not worry about getting smashed. 2. The fit is a little on the snug side. Other than those two things, these are the BEST shades I've worn golfing bar none. Propel Trueblue: 76/100 First Impressions 7/10: Out of the box these fit well too and have a very sporty look that I think a lot of people will like on a daily basis. As I mentioned above and in some of the videos, I was a bit concerned about the tint being a little too dark, just like most of my other sunglasses, even high-end ones like my Oakley Prizm Polarized sunglasses. Since this is a golf forum, I feel it's important to rate these for golfing. If I were just commenting on their general quality for off-the-course use, I'd have a higher ranking, but the darker mirrored tint had me a little skeptical out of the box. But again, I live in Michigan, so maybe golfers in sunny states like AZ would find these perfect. Aesthetics 18/20: Repeating myself from above, but keep in mind this is such a personal evaluation. Some people will agree and some won't, so just know that looks all come down to you. I personally love the look of the Propel for a more "sporty" look without going to the full sport look of models that look more like cycling sunglasses. The Propel is definitely a model I have used several times off the course of the past several weeks. I also noticed that the Propel are slightly larger, so they may be better for those with larger heads than the Genius. The Numbers 14/20: - Comfort was great for the Propel, but because they're slightly larger, I did notice they would move around just a TINY bit from time to time on warmer sweaty days. Not something I found "annoying", but I was being hyper sensitive to anything with the shades to comment in this review and that did stick out to me after 9 holes or so of playing. - One of my biggest tests was on the green, and that's where these get a little knock for me. The tint was just a little too dark, so I found myself pulling them up to my hat on the greens after a while. Who knows, maybe that was all in my head, but perception is reality and you don't want to stand over a putt wondering if you read the line right. I think a different lens with this frame would correct this for me, but in sky conditions that go from sunny to partly cloudy often here in Michigan, I don't think I'd be grabbing the Propel that often when compared to the Genius. This was my biggest deduction. On the Course 16/20: IF it's a bright and sunny day, these would work for me, but I mean it has to be VERY sunny for Michigan standards for me to grab these and be confident. On the boat or at the beach and these are a go-to pair of shades! I simply think their a little to situational for me personally so they get a bit of a deduction for that, but that is not a knock on their overall quality. Good, Bad, & In Between 7/10: The good is the style and the lenses, and when compared to other brands out there the sticker price of $79 is a very good value. The bad is that they are a little too dark in my opinion for daily golf use. The in between is that sunglasses come down to situation. For me, these lenses were just a little too dark for Michigan golf season. Maybe someone in sunny Scottsdale would find they're a great fit for those conditions. The gist is to get what works for you...which makes me wonder what the exchange policy for Sundogs is? Since you sort of have to try sunglasses in person to determine how good they'll work for you, I hope they allow you to exchange for online orders if you get a pair that don't quite work for your situation. Play it or Trade it 14/20: These will be staying in use...just not on the course. They're fantastic shades overall if I weren't specifically grading them for golf. Plus, I really do love the way they look! MORE VIDEOS AND PICS: Edited May 14 by Jeff in the Mitten GolfSpy_BNG, GolfSpy SAM, GolfSpy_APH and 8 others 11 Quote Jeff D. WITB: Stealth Plus 10.5 w/ X-Stiff Evenflow Riptide MX 70 TX Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 3-wood w/ Steelfiber 85g X-Stiff (F5) Taylormade P770 (2021) w/ Dynamic Gold 120 x100 Vokey SM7 wedges 54 and 58 Scotty Cameron Phantom 5s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Scalzi Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) Hello my spy's my name is Alan I'm 53 years old. Married for 26 yr and I have 3 amazing kids all in their 20's. I'm a self-employed home remodeler in the Kansas City Missouri area. I have been playing golf since my early teens and a handicap around 18, for the last year and half I have been able once a week even during the winter months. We have a 40° temp rule, nothing lower! Golf has really helped me physically and mentally to better myself. I like most sports, will watch or try to watch anything with a back story. Just took up watching F1 a few years back, never thought I would enjoy it this much. I try to practice golf everyday. I'm blessed with able to hit in my basement ( a golf simulator is something I would love to install). I'm looking forward to to testing the Sundog sunglasses as I haven't found a pair of sunglasses I can wear while playing golf as the ones I have I make it to dark to see the ball. Do need to wear something as the wind really dries out my contacts. Excited to compare the polarized too none polarized to see which will help me see better playing golf and out in the everyday life. Thanks again for selecting me to do this review! 1st impression! Wanting to apologize as I shot a video last Saturday night after a round of golf ( which I could have used some sunglasses, because eye fatigue is real), helping my wife get the food ready as we hosted Easter! Found out im not able to post videos as the new phone i have has a bug that the manufacturer of the phone knows about and trying to fix with updates, it will not let me upload videos for my phone even tried uploading from YouTube! Was very hard not open the box for 6 hrs !!! I loved the bouns @Sundog Eyewear sent us ! The head cover glass case with ball marker. Nice touch! Having a hard time right now as since the came in the mail cloudy and rain both days! Final Review: First impression 10 /10 Not sure why it could be anything else as I received the glasses that I wanted. Billy 83 TrueBlue Polarized Plus and the Stack True Blue, both are sporty and have a little style! Aesthetics/ The Numbers 40/40 I have woren the Billy's for over 30+ hours on the course and do play were the greens are mostly in yhe shade which makes it harder to read the greens with the polarized lenses. But in yhe sun the really do work well and my playing partners love that I can find most balls in the bought given the grass is mowed to a reasonable height! The True Blue I have worked them for over 40hrs driving mostly and doing lawn work and or just beeing outside. The comfort level is awesome as I never know they are on expect for the reduction in glare, they both have a metal piece in the ear section that you can adjust that's wrapped around rubber. On the Courses 18/20 Golf is hard enough, but having a great pair of sunglasses that stay one while you're moving around the course and help minimize eye fatigue are the 2 pluses in my book and both the sets I have fit the bill! Now as I look back on my stats, on an app that I use, I can tell which rounds I wore the Bill Polarized Plus sunglasses. I didn't shoot very well. I played Sunday May 19 and was playing poorly so I switched to the Stack True Blue for the first time and I finished like I normally play! I did notice if the courses just aerated the greens that I needed to take of the polarized sunglasses as all the little dots were like being in Vagas and looking at all the lights displays! The Good / Bad 8/10 I would like to see when receiving the glasses some type of information on how to keep them maintained and that the ear pieces do adjust to make them even more comfortable! I'm really not a person whom likes to wear sunglasses while playing any sports as my eyes need more light to see well. I will keep wearing both pairs while on the course but not while im hitting ! Play it or Trade it 20/20 I'm playing both pairs as the price point for the Billy 83 TrueBlue Polarized cost what others charge for none polarized sunglasses and the Stack TrueBlue are 1/2 that price! Conclusion 96/100 when wearing the @Sundog Eyewear when I'm out, I have had people stop and ask me what kind of sunglasses that I was wearing! Never had that happen with other brands! I'm a customer for life and will be buying a pair or 2 in the near future, can't have enough sunglasses! One warning I have is that I wouldn't wear the polarized glasses on the golf course when they just aerated the greens as the clarity of this type will mess with your eyes and makes it harder to read the greens that are already hard to read with all the little dots all over the place! I never knew about wearing polarized sunglasses while playing but I'm a big fan now and will always wear them on the course! Thanks again to MyGolfSpy and @Sundog Eyewear for giving me the chance to review these 2 pairs. Edited May 23 by Alan Scalzi First impression! And trying to tag sundog! VernL4, Coulter, StrokerAce and 2 others 5 Quote Alan Scalzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coulter Posted March 18 Popular Post Share Posted March 18 (edited) Coulter Perry here can’t wait to get started on my first testing opportunity! Thank you MGS for this great opportunity and everyone for coming to check out our reviews. Firstly I grew up and currently live in central Arkansas with my beautiful wife of 6 years and 2 &1/2 year old son. I began playing golf about 4 years ago and currently (according to the USGA) play off a 15 handicap. This winter I decided to really try to start getting better and began working with a golf coach through the Skillest app and bought a Rapsodo MLM2PRO to be able to hit more balls while not leaving the wife to deal with our crumb snatcher. I love wearing sunglasses on and off the course but often find I have trouble with seeing my golf ball once it is in the clouds or after hitting a tree (happens WAY too often) with this opportunity I plan to compare them to the cheap sunglasses I normally try (and fail due to not being able to see the ball) while playing now. As for the products I chose I went with the Genius Trueblue Polorized Plus (found here https://sundogeyewear.com/products/genius-trueblue-polarized-plus ) and the Propel Trueblue (https://sundogeyewear.com/products/propel-trueblue) I chose these 2 options due to liking the stylish look that I felt I could wear to any occasion and that I felt the sportier options would likely be more popular and didn’t want only those options tested. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 9/10 The ONLY reason this gets less than an 9 out of 10 is due to the fact that I felt there was very little protection from harm during shipping. Now to the rest. These are gorgeous sunglasses! When 1st putting on both models they seemed a tiny bit(and I mean a tiny bit) tight but after putting them on I was delighted to find how comfortable these sunglasses are! Genious TrueBlue Polarized Propel TrueBlue The quality of these sunglasses are very easy to see when wearing them! The most awesome case I’ve ever seen though only adds to the experience! The Sundog Eyewear driver headcover sunglasses case! While a bit tight on the Propel, the Genius frames fit perfectly. What’s awesome is the quality of the case is what you would expect from a quality headcover for your favorite club! Aesthetics: Genius Trueblue Polarized (20/20) Propel Trueblue (19/20) I really enjoyed both of these pairs of sunglasses but found myself reaching for the Genius frames more often than the Propel so this is why the Genius gets a slightly higher score here. While this is obviously up to personal preference I really like both frames just felt the Genius frames were a bit more stylish. My wife claims I couldn’t match an outfit to save my life but even she loved the look of both so for me it came down to which one I grabbed for more often. The Numbers: Genius Trueblue Polarized (16/20) Propel Trueblue (18/20) For this I had to go with the amount of time I could comfortably wear each pair of sunglasses and how they helped me while playing. The length of the Genius frames arms were are a bit too short to completely fit behind my ears however they were great for around 2 hours or so before I felt a slight discomfort where they sat on the top of my ear. With the Propel the comfort and fit was perfect and I could wear them all day (I drove from Arkansas to Galveston, Texas, an 8 hour plus drive wearing them the whole time) with no discomfort. While playing I found no problem at all with being able to see and track my ball while in the air with both pair. The clarity of both blew away any pair of shades I’ve used and I finally have found some shades I really feel I can use while playing golf. So this basically all came down to comfort to me. On The Course: Genius Trueblue Polarized (20/20) Propel Trueblue (15/20) This is where I found the Genius frames truly shined! The tint is perfect for very sunny days and for cloudy days. I seriously found myself wearing these frames when I could only see the sun barely breaking through the clouds and can’t stress enough how perfect I felt these were! With the Propel I found unless it was mostly sunny or completely sunny then the tint was a bit too dark for me to comfortably see clearly. However here in Arkansas I am lucky and typically see bright sunny weather once summer comes around, just without the right conditions I would not be able to play while wearing the Propel frames. The Good, the Bad, the in between: Genius Trueblue Polarized (8/10) Propel Trueblue (8/10) The good for both is I really love the style, clarity, and quality of these sunglasses! The bad with the Genius was while going through customs on vacation I had to take off my hat, the frames fell on the concrete floor and the Sundog logo in the arms popped out. I was able to pop them back in no problem it just surprised me how easy they popped out. The bad for the Propel frames was that unless conditions were favorable I wasn’t able to use these on the course. The in between for the Genius frames were the fit is for a smaller head than mine however even though the fit isn’t perfect I kept finding myself loving these frames. Play it or trade it: Genius Trueblue Polarized (20/20) Propel Trueblue (20/20) I will absolutely continue using these on and off the course as both these pair of sunglasses are without a doubt the best sunglasses I’ve ever had the pleasure to wear! I do think the price of both of these are definitely worth what you are getting just for me ,without being chosen for this test, I wouldn’t have coughed up the money for sunglasses. That being said I now see what I was missing and just how valuable a good pair of sunglasses are. Conclusion: (TLDR) These sunglasses were hands down the best I’ve ever had, while both pair I was able to test had very minor issues i truly loved this product. I have never had a pair of sunglasses I was able to actually golf in comfortably and still be able to see the ball until now. The quality and clarity of these shades are unmatched in my admittedly limited experience however I do think Sundog has done a phenomenal job and would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a quality pair of sunglasses! Final Score: Genius Trueblue Polarized (93/100) Propel Trueblue (89/100) Thank You Sundog Eyewear and MGS for this awesome opportunity it was a lot of fun! Edited May 16 by Coulter Preeway, rkj427, injectedcutty and 7 others 9 1 Quote I have a cobra rad speed driver, cobra fly z 3 and 5 wood, taylormade m1 irons (5-PW), Top Flite Gamer wedges (52,56,60), and odyssey white ice putter. When I’m playing to keep score I typically play the Maxfli Tour X. When just getting a round in with friends or scrambling I play whatever I might find on the course or might find at the bottom of my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injectedcutty Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) Hey spies, just wanted to do a proper intro since this is the 1st test I've been able to participate in. My name is Scott and I'm 40 years old. I live in Louisville with my beautiful wife of 15 years (not sure how she's put up with my crap this long lol), and 2 girls age 9 and 13. I've been playing golf since I could walk, played junior leagues growing up, and played varsity golf in high school. I fell off the horse for a few years after graduating, cause partying ya know. I've got pretty heavily back into golf over the past 10-12 years, and really really involved over the past 5. I'm fortunate enough to have a public course backing up to my yard which makes practice and play super easy on a daily basis. I've managed to trim my handicap back down close to scratch, but like most I have days I hit it awful!!!! I've been using a shotscope H4 since last year, that neat tool has truly improved my game since I can monitor yardage, look at strokes gained, etc. In regards to this test, I usually wear sunglasses daily since I drive for Sysco and I'm on the road throughout the day. I like wearing polarized but my Ray Bans are weird on the course. I have some Tifosi golf sunglasses that have their tech in them and they really help, so I'm really excited to see how these Sundogs fit and feel. I'm signed up for the Billy83 polarized, and the Propel TrueBlue sunglasses. I plan on testing them thoroughly, getting critical measurements as alot of need wider or narrower frames, how the nosepiece feels and sits on the face, durability, comfort, etc. Again, I'm pumped to be included in this test and can't wait to get started. I hope people reach out if they think of off the wall ways to test them....I'm all ears. Got my sunglasses today and I'm super pumped so far. Here is the unboxing video. Time to get yall some specs. I've been wearing mainly the Billy83 polarized plus sunglasses all week during work. Overall they are super nice, and don't slip at all on my face. As mentioned, I drive a truck for Sysco so these glasses are excellent while driving since they really cut down on glare and improve clarity! Also, they help alot on the few gray sky days we've had this week in Kentucky. I have blue eyes so sunglasses in general help, but the polarized tech that @Sundog Eyewear has infused into their products is superior so far! I said early on, the first impressions were a 9/10 for me. I do wish they would've thrown some bubble wrap in the box for safe measure. Yeah the products showed up safe, but an extra wrap of something would ease the mind, especially since the regular trueblue pair is $79.99, and the polarized are $149. That's it for now, hope to go play in a bit and test more. FINAL REVIEW: Billy83 Trueblue Polarized. First Impression: 9/10 From the initial viewing of the @Sundog EyewearBilly83 sunglasses I was impressed as mentioned in my unboxing videos. Sundog claims to have mastered the polarized tech in these glasses due to the manufacturing process they use. Ive had alot of polarized sunglasses and they usually scratch pretty quick. Thats not the case with these, they're definitely more durable and easy to clean up. The soft case is nice, and the exclusive headcover case with magnet is a really cool addition! The main reason for the 1 point deduction is due to lack of shipping care taken. It seemed some bubblewrap or kraft paper would've been peace of mind. There was no noted damage to either pair of glasses, and could just be me being picky. Not sure if that's how these glasses are normally shipped, but it could be something to think of from the shipping department. Aesthetics: 20/20 I can honestly say I love the way the Billy83 model looks and fits. I have an average sized head and they fit nice and snug along my temples without being too tight. I've always liked the overall shape of the Billy83 in regards to other brands that I've worn in the past, they just fit me well. When you throw in the $149 price these are a solid contender to the higher priced glasses in the market. This model has a soft, rubbery nosepiece that doesn't bounce around while walking the course which is nice. It's not fair to the Propel model I also received, but I've been wearing the Billy83 for daily duty at work, racetrack, etc as they just fit. The Numbers: 18/20 To be completely fair, the main advantage the Billy83 model gave is cutting down on glare. Having blue eyes, I like to wear sunglasses to ease the strain, and these really help with that aspect as well. On The Course: 19/20 Since receiving these sunglasses to test, I've had ample time on the course to really evaluate the benefits of the polarized tech in the lenses. The first day I actually topped a couple balls as my depth perception was off, however I quickly adjusted my setup and got everything under control quickly and felt normal again. The Billy83 do really well in sunny and gray sky conditions, but dusk they weren't as effective. These glasses are lightweight, and the arms can be bent to adjust if needed however they fit my head just fine. The Good, the bad, the inbetween: 9/10 As I've mentioned prior, the Billy83 Polarized model is really comfortable for all day use for someone with an average sized face/head. I have a buddy with a big ole noggin and they didn't fit him well at all, looked kind of funny! The only bad I have, reason for docking the point is trying to use electronics, or look at a TV with them on. Polarized lenses have a reputation of causing an issue viewing screens, however @Sundog Eyewear has mitigated some of the effects of this, the sunglasses still have that issue. That's no fault to Sundog, as all of my polarized sunglasses do this, it's just something to be aware of if purchasing. However, easy fix, just take them off haha. Play it or Trade it: 20/20 One thing is for sure, I would without a doubt wear the Billy83 sunglasses in a tournament or even playing for money! Of the two pair I've been testing, these are my favorite and look forward to wearing them for a long while until they get worn out. Being able to clearly see the ball is obviously important, and these glasses help that task with ease since they do such a great job cutting down on the glare. I wish I could make it to where I see like that all the time. I also feel that the $149 asking price is fair in comparison to the other competitors in the same market. Truthfully, I believe I fit into the right demographic to test this model. Having an average sized head ensured they fit without digging into my head. The nosepiece is comfortable, they look stylish, and they have performed really well for me on the course! Heck, just last Wednesday I shot my career low round of 68 while wearing these!!!! Could be coincidence, but I know for a fact they helped me read a couple greens when the sun was challenging me. Also, I think people with nearsightedness would benefit wearing these. The way the viewing window is more clear than regular sunglasses allows one to see the ball down range much easier. Conclusion: In short, the Billy83 TrueBlue Polarized model from Sundog is a great addition to the golf sunglass market. They're priced fair, look great, they're lightweight which is important for long term wearing intervals, and the lenses clean easily. The polarized tech infused into the lenses really does a great job for clarity and glare reduction. I highly recommend trying these sunglasses if someone is looking for a new brand or pair to wear while golfing, fishing, driving, or just casual use. Overall, they tick all the boxes for me, and I'm sure others as well. Final Score: 95/100 I'm so thankful I was selected as one of the Testers for the sunglasses! I recently bought a pair of competitors glasses last year, and the Billy83 model jumped all over them. I'll keep that pair in the bag in case of emergency, but I'll be wearing these daily! Thanks again to My Golf Spy and the admins of the forum, along with @Sundog Eyewear for the opportunity, blessed to be a part of this is an understatement. Final Review and Score: Propel Trueblue First Impression: 10/10 From the time I opened the packaging I was impressed with the Propel model. The shape reminds me of my Ray Bans, but the frame on these are a bit larger than I'm used to wearing. The lens color is sharp, they feel nice on my face, and they fit well right out of the package. They look nicer than the $79 tag and @Sundog Eyewear should be proud of their products and being priced very competitively. Aesthetics: 19/20 I had to pull a point from a perfect score just based on personal opinion. I'm not a fan of a plastic bridge while golfing. I sweat bad, and for some reason glasses like this just want to slide. The Propel model is right at home for all other aspects of my life, and I've enjoyed wearing them around while testing. The Numbers: 18/20 While playing with this model, I was very happy with how the trueblue tech helped clarity with the course and skies. These remind me of my Tifosi sunglasses, but the Propel are definitely more stylish and can be worn from course to anywhere. I didn't have a problem tracking the ball whether it be a blue sky, or good ole gray skies here in KY! On The Course: 18/20 Overall, the Propel sunglasses are a really solid product, especially at the price point set for the market. I've heard people talk about how sunglasses don't matter on the course, and I completely disagree as I've been wearing different models for years. Now, with the opportunity to test these, I'm even more impressed with how tech has advanced. The Good, the bad, the inbetween: 8/10 I'd have to say my favorite part of the Propel model is the lens. I've always liked orange hues (orange is my favorite color lol). The overall fit is well, but the plastic bridge is the only drawback for me. The shape is nice, but the frame is larger than I'm used to wearing....however that's turned into a benefit as it covers more ground and creates a wider viewing area without distortion from the frame. Play it or Trade it: 19/20 I will definitely wear the Propel model in serious competition with one exception, cooler climate days. On hotter, humid weather we have here in Louisville I'll be sticking to the Billy83 model, but in spring or fall I won't hesitate to wear the Propel at any given time. I feel the asking price of $79 is fair in relation to the competition. I think this model is more suited to those who don't wear hats while golfing. The shape of the frame doesn't work well with curved bill hats. I'm not a flat bill guy, but they would work better with that I would imagine. Conclusion: All in all, I believe Sundog did a great job with the Propel model with trueblue tech! The style is very versatile for many facets of daily life. They fit well for someone with an average to larger sized face, and rest comfortably on the nose. As mentioned, I didn't find them real comfortable while sweating and playing, but everywhere else they're great! It's been an awesome opportunity to test and review these sunglasses. I thank MGS and Sundog again for the chance, I couldn't be more grateful! Final Score: 92/100 Edited May 16 by injectedcutty Updating for test/review VernL4, Coulter, rkj427 and 5 others 8 Quote Scott J PXG Driver, AP2 irons, Cleveland wedges and Odyssey white ice 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BEN Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats Testers! Rob Person, Coulter, Sundog Eyewear and 2 others 5 Quote WITB: D: G430 Max 10k ping 2.0 65s 3w: Brnr mini driver 13.5 Kai Li White 70x 3h: G430 19° Tour 2/Stiff 7W: 21° Rogue ST Max LinQ 7X 5i-7i: T200 recoil 110 s 7i-PW: T150 recoil 110 s 52°, 56° & 60°: Kirkland V2 P: Special Select Del Mar Ball: Tour BX mindset Bag: Ghost MGS Anyday 14 way "And so, we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." - Fitzgerald ” The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” - Frost "That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." - Whitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Let the testing begin! TylorJudd, Coulter, Josh Ross and 4 others 4 2 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinSnipes414 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I can’t wait to hear how the test goes! I love me some glasses on the course! StrokerAce, William P, ZJeb67 and 5 others 6 1 1 Quote #GoBallsOutAlways #GoRickieGo Driver: 849 Pro-HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 6.0-NO1 50 Series Grip Fairway: 949X-HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 6.0 (1/2 inch short)-NO1 50 Series Grip Driving Irons: 699 Pro 2- DG S400- NO1 50 Series Grips Irons: Custom 639 CB 5-Pw DG S400- NO1 50 Series Grips Wedges: WedgeFx 52,56,60- DG S400Shafts-NO1 50 Series Grips Putter: Sycamore 007-NO1 P90 Pistol Grip Ball: X1 Bag: Side Street- Back9 Backpack Bag Link to my Bag Boy ZTF Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wib081 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats all! Sundog Eyewear, TylorJudd, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote I’ve got a bad reeling about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats! Sundog Eyewear, Rob Person, TylorJudd and 1 other 4 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preeway Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats testers. Excited to hear how these work for you. Ordered a pair with the MGS discount this weekend! William P, TylorJudd, CFreddie and 2 others 4 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Tour V5 Shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Ross Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats testers! I've only ever worn two types of sunglasses on the course, and Sundog is one of them. Enjoy the testing process! Sundog Eyewear, CFreddie, TylorJudd and 2 others 4 1 Quote In my Lux XV Cart Bag: Driver: RADSPEED XB PTC 10.5° Fujikura Speeder Evolution 661 VII Stiff Utility: Apex UW 17° and 19° Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 6.0 4 Hybrid: KING LTDx 21° KBS PGI 85 Stiff Irons: ZX5/ZX7 Project X LZ 6.0 Wedges: 2.0 49°, 53°, 57° Project X LZ 6.0 Putter: L.A.B. DF3 34"/67° Ball: Tour (Thanks MGS for allowing me to test these!) Check out my Official MGS Reviews Below! LX5 Watch - Link Here! Tour and TourX Golf Balls - Link Here! Approach S70 Watch - Link Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFreddie Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats testers - looking forward to this one! William P, TylorJudd, Sundog Eyewear and 1 other 4 Quote Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge/Testing Bag (Link Here) Driver: Paradym with Ventus TR Blue 60 Stiff Fairways: Aerojet Max 3W & 7W with Hzrdus Smoke Blue RDX 70 Stiff Hybrid: King TEC 5H with KBS PGI 95 Stiff Irons: Forged TEC 5-GW with KBS Tour Lite Stiff Wedges: Jaws Raw Plasma 54 & 58 Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Ball: 2023 Maxfli Tour Other Reviews: Callaway Paradym Titleist White Box Testing (2023) Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie T Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats to the testers - looking forward to seeing how the eyewear looks and more importantly how they work on the course…. Rob Person, William P and Sundog Eyewear 3 Quote WITB? G400 SFT w/Aldila NXT GEN NVS 55 Aflex ; G410 3w; G400 3h(19), 4h(22), 5h(26) - stock Ping Alta CB R-Flex; SMS 6i, 7i - KBS TourLIte 95 R-Flex; Maltby TS1 8i-9i-PW w/Apollo Acculite 85 R flex; INDI FLX-S wedges (50, 54, 58) w/Recoil graphite shafts -R-Flex and AI-One 7T BD Milled (aka Millie), ball choice tends to be Pro-V1 or simliar 3pc urethane balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congratulations testers, here’s to some sunny days to give these a good test! William P, Sundog Eyewear, Coulter and 2 others 5 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Stealth 3 wood Titleist U510 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congratulation testers. Interested to see how these compare to my Oakley golf sunglasses William P, Shrek74, Sundog Eyewear and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: G430 Max Fairway: LTDx Max 3 wood Hybrid: Mavrik 3 hybrid Irons: Forged Tec 4-PW + GW Wedges: Jaws 56 SM9 52 Putter: Mallet Ball: Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msanagustin Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congratulations to all the testers looking forward to reading opinions! William P, Rob Person and Sundog Eyewear 3 Quote msanagustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlm Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats, some good looking specs William P, Sundog Eyewear and Rob Person 3 Quote Dave Mueller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congratulations testers! Looking forward to all the features and benefits, and differences these pairs of sunglasses provide on the course (and off) Will anybody being doing full time reviews, or golf course only? Coulter, Sundog Eyewear, William P and 1 other 4 Quote WITB-Foremost 551's - 3w, 5w, 5-SW (circa 1998), Top Flite 460cc Driver, Adam's 7w, Warrior GW and 60⁰, Odyssey AI-One DB putter. Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats, y'all. As someone who can't leave home without sunglasses, I'm looking forward to this one! William P and Sundog Eyewear 2 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbern Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 This is going to be a unique testing opportunity. I've never really considered buying sunglasses specifically for a sport. Enjoy getting out in the sun testers! Sundog Eyewear and William P 2 Quote WITB (link to detailed post here): Driver: LTDx 9* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) Fairway metals: 3W TSR2 14.25* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) | 5W Gen4 0341XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75 S) Hybrid: 4H Gen4 0317XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75HY S) Irons: 659 CB 5-AW (Project X Rifle 6.0) Wedges: 286 54* & 58* (KBS Tour 120 S) Putter: AL-6 armlock | Unofficial review here | DF3 OFFICIAL MEMBER REVIEW HERE Ball: pro drip: red & blue | Tour S Pushcart: 4.0 | '23 MGS Clicgear 4.0 Pushcart Tester | Link here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek74 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) 14 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Please welcome and congratulate our testers! @Wicki @ShimmyCocoBop @Jeff in the Mitten @Alan Scalzi @Coulter @BNewton51 Congrats testers!! I'm excited to hear about these sunglasses, especially from any tester coming from Oakley glasses. I have to wear sunglasses outside since my eyes have become extremely sensitive to bright light. So I'm always looking for quality stuff. Edited March 19 by Shrek74 William P, injectedcutty, Sundog Eyewear and 1 other 4 Quote In My Sun Mountain C-130 'merica Cart Bag: Driver: BRNR Mini Driver, 11.5*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX, 60g Fairway: 949x 3w, 15*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 70g Fairway: 949x 5w, 18*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 70g Hybrid: 939x 4H (21*), Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Black, 90g Irons: 101's, 5-PW, DG120 S300 Wedges: 286 @ 50*, JBFG @ 54* & 60*, DG120 S300 Putter: 002 Mid-Mallet @ 35", Super Stroke Pistol GT 2.0, Desert Camo Ball: Tour & Testing Vero X1 Technology: H4 w/ Tags, Pro L2 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzman80 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I’m not a sunglasses guy, but my wife wears hers everywhere including on the course. I’m curious to hear if the sunglasses help/hinder for reading putts. When I wear sunglasses, it shifts my vision slightly if that makes sense and I’ve always felt/wondered if this would impact putting. Sundog Eyewear and William P 2 Quote Currently in the bag: Cobra Aerojet LS 9* | Cobra LTDx 3 wood 14* | Callaway Utility Wood 17* and 21* | Haywood CB/MB combo set (4-7 CB; 8-PW MB) | Edison 2.0 wedges 53*, 57* | LAB DF2.1 Broomstick 50” | Transrover bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylorJudd Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats testers! No excuses to “misread” the green now William P and Sundog Eyewear 1 1 Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenRider Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congratulations. I'm looking for a new pair of golf sunglasses so looking forward to your reviews. William P and Sundog Eyewear 2 Quote TaylorMade woods, Callaway irons and wedges, and an Odyssey putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William P Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats testers! Looking forward to your thoughts on these! Sundog Eyewear 1 Quote TSR1, 9*, TPT Nitro 17 Lo TSR1, 15*, TPT Power Range Fairway 17 Lo TSR2, Hybrid, 18*, TPT Power Range Hybrid 17 Lo RBZ Tour4 Hybrid, 21.5*, S T-200, (2023), 5-PW, SteelFiber, i95cw, S Vokey Design, 50,54,58, Dynamic Gold S200 Studio Select, Newport 1.5 ELIXR (2022), MaxFli Tour S (2024) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff in the Mitten Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Really looking forward to this one! A little about me (and my eyes)... I have TERRIBLE vision that I correct with contacts. So, on the course it's very important to me that my eyes stay comfortable. Oh...I also have bad seasonal allergies For years I've always WANTED to be able to wear sunglasses on the course, but have never found the right pair. I even tried the transition contact lenses for some sun reduction. Nothing ever felt like I could really SEE the ball as well as without anything so I just never seemed to play as well with shades on. I hope this changes everything! I'm very excited to be a tester and to compare the TrueBlue Poloarized vs. Non-Polarized lenses. I'll test both on the course and just wearing around town. I live near water as well, so (if you're a fly fisherman like me) I should be able to give a quick nod to how they perform with water visibility. Cheers and hope all the testers enjoy them! BallsLeon, Sundog Eyewear and Shrek74 2 1 Quote Jeff D. WITB: Stealth Plus 10.5 w/ X-Stiff Evenflow Riptide MX 70 TX Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 3-wood w/ Steelfiber 85g X-Stiff (F5) Taylormade P770 (2021) w/ Dynamic Gold 120 x100 Vokey SM7 wedges 54 and 58 Scotty Cameron Phantom 5s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallsLeon Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Congrats testers, excited to hear your thoughts! Sundog Eyewear 1 Quote Driver : Rogue ST Max LS, 10.5° loft, autoFlex Dream7, SF405x flex (45.5") 3-Wood: Rogue ST LS, 15° loft, MCA TENSEI AV Blue 65g, Reg flex (42.25", tipped 0.5") 3-Utility: 699 Pro V2 Utility Satin, 18° loft, HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 80g, 6.0 flex Irons: T200 6i-GW, 27°-48° lofts, Nippon Modus3 120g, Stiff flex (+0.5”, 1° upright) Wedges: Indi FLX S-Grind, 52° & 56° lofts, Dynamic Gold Spinner 115g, Wedge flex Putter: King Vintage Sport 60, SteelFiber P125 shaft (34"), Quad Tour Taper grip Bag: Ultralight Pro, Ski Patrol/Black Push Cart: Nitron, Black/Red Rangefinder: Bushnell Tour V5 Shift 2023 MGS Forum Review: Sugar Golf Balls (Final Review Posted) 2023 MGS Forum Review: Sycamore 009 Mini Putter (Final Review Posted) 2024 Unofficial Review: The "Putting Thing" by WhyGolf -TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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