Sunglasses! What do you wear on and off the course?

[TuukkaH]

I play normally with Bliz Fusion sunglasses. Originally they are probably meant for cross-country skiing but are working really well also on the golf course. The lense is rather wide and the frame of the sunglasses is not in your vision. Also optics are good enough. Compared to many other brands (Oakley etc.) also the price is really consumer-friendly

 

Edited March 28 by TuukkaH

[NCBrownie]

I started wearing a pair of the original Oakley sunglasses like the one on the bottom left of the display picture 20 yrs ago.  My intent was to decrease eye fatigue and headaches after 4-5 hours in the sun.  One of the best decisions I've made.  As one who hates to wear glasses the key is to get a very good pair like the Oakley's.  They don't slip, I can't see the frame below my eyes.  I've tried cheaper pairs and they don't come close to a pair of Oakley's.

[Shrek74]

On 3/27/2024 at 7:15 AM, PapaGoose8 said:

One thing I will say is for those of you that go through lenses frequently, like I do with tiny humans getting their hands on my glasses, FUSE lenses are worth the investment. I started using them when I could no longer find the G30 Oakley lenses for my flak jackets. Both the prizm and pro versions are really nice and the customer service is outstanding!

Which FUSE lenses do you use on the course? I'm trying to figure out which AMP lens color is best for various ball colors, but am curious about your experience and lens color.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

Dark brown prescriptions.  After next cataract surgery, Oakley Dark Prism the Bubba Watson advert from 6 yrs ago.  REKS are ok for less $.  You have to talk to the optician about golf in sun, shade, distance, close-up.  I asked my opthamolg to write my Rx for distance/golf.  I can't use them to read, but exclnt focus on the ball I'm trying to hit.  I had lasik years ago, was better than 20/20, but cataracts push me to 30 ish.

[wely324]

Right now I wear blublockers for day to day use, but I also have Oakley M frames from like 2002. I really need new lenses for them if I was going to wear them for golf. Curious if anyone knows if replacement lenses can be found anywhere. I haven’t had much luck. I have a hard time finding the right frame that will fit me and look good. 

[Swood1994]

15 hours ago, wely324 said:

Right now I wear blublockers for day to day use, but I also have Oakley M frames from like 2002. I really need new lenses for them if I was going to wear them for golf. Curious if anyone knows if replacement lenses can be found anywhere. I haven’t had much luck. I have a hard time finding the right frame that will fit me and look good. 

The OG M-frames are really hard to come by let alone replacement lens/parts. They are pretty sought after now though as some collections love them. You could always call Oakley directly to see if they have any lens in the vault or you can try some Oakley forums but the price will likely not be worth it and you could just get a new pair.

[wely324]

1 hour ago, Swood1994 said:

The OG M-frames are really hard to come by let alone replacement lens/parts. They are pretty sought after now though as some collections love them. You could always call Oakley directly to see if they have any lens in the vault or you can try some Oakley forums but the price will likely not be worth it and you could just get a new pair.

I just wish I could find a modern frame that I like as much…

[Jmikecpa]

I was playing baseball at the time the Oakley phase hit the US in the 90's and had a coach that was also a coach for the LA Angels at the time so I became hooked really easily on Oakley which is why it is all I were.  My first few pairs were the M frames with the heater lenses that I can still remember Tony Gwynn wearing. I would guess I have somewhere north of 100 pairs that I have accumulated over the last 30 years but for golf I primarily wear the golf prizm lenses in either the normal or the dark lenses.  I did just pick up a pair that were retro to the original Razrs as I just couldn't help myself.  My wife says I am like 20 years to old to wear them.  

My favorite pair are the David Duval signature M frames that get cracked out once or twice a year.

[Swood1994]

1 hour ago, Jmikecpa said:

I was playing baseball at the time the Oakley phase hit the US in the 90's and had a coach that was also a coach for the LA Angels at the time so I became hooked really easily on Oakley which is why it is all I were.  My first few pairs were the M frames with the heater lenses that I can still remember Tony Gwynn wearing. I would guess I have somewhere north of 100 pairs that I have accumulated over the last 30 years but for golf I primarily wear the golf prizm lenses in either the normal or the dark lenses.  I did just pick up a pair that were retro to the original Razrs as I just couldn't help myself.  My wife says I am like 20 years to old to wear them.  

My favorite pair are the David Duval signature M frames that get cracked out once or twice a year.

This would be a sweet collection to see if you ever have time to lay them out!

[MN_Hacker]

On 3/27/2024 at 8:19 AM, Eric K said:

Tifosi Optics has a great line of sunglasses  covering golf, baseball, cycling. Huge variety of frames and lens options. All quality stuff and the upside is that they’re a hell of a lot less expensive than Oakley, Maui Jim, etc. I believe they also offer prescription lenses too. 

I went to wide brimmed hats a few years ago for sun protection, and am finally making myself protect my eyes as well.  The Tifosi models with the Enliven golf lenses seem to work well for tracking the ball in the air and reading greens without costing half of a new driver.  

 

I have a pair in each golf bag, and am making myself wear them on the course.