Sport Sunglasses
Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, having the right sports eyewear can make a big difference in your performance and safety. Oakley has long been a leader in innovative sporting gear, especially when it comes to sunglasses. Read on to learn more about how Oakley’s advanced optics and sport-specific designs can optimize your game.
Elevating Performance with Precision Optics
Oakley utilizes cutting-edge lens technology to give athletes an edge over the competition. Their PrizmTM lenses are engineered to fine-tune vision and help you spot subtle details. By optimizing contrast, PrizmTM makes it easier to read the greens on the golf course or pick up obstacles on a trail.
Studies by Oakley show that golfers gained an average of 8.7 yards of depth perception when using PrizmTM lenses. Oakley studies indicate that golfers experienced an average gain of 8.7 yards in-depth perception when they used PrizmTM lenses. In sports where accurate distance judgment is crucial, enhanced visual clarity can lead to better technique and higher scores.
1. PrizmTM Golf
The PrizmTM Golf lenses enhance vision in two key ways – tuning light transmission and optimizing color tuning. Oakley Sports sunglasses selectively filter light wavelengths to improve contrast, so you can better judge distances and see contour changes on the greens. The color tuning also accentuates color contrast, helping distinguish variations in grass texture. This makes it easier to read slopes and breaks on the putting surfaces.
2. PrizmTM Road
Engineered to improve performance for cyclists, PrizmTM Road lenses are designed to boost visual clarity. These sunglasses enhance contrast and color tuning to let cyclists spot changes in road surface, debris, and terrain ahead. The increased visual definition makes it easier for cyclists to identify potential hazards or react to course conditions while maintaining focus ahead.
Durability Meets Lightweight Design
While the optics may be complex, Oakley simplifies lens protection. Oakley’s Plutonite lenses are made from pure polycarbonate to offer unbeatable impact resistance. Plutonite stands up to everything from errant balls to crashes on the bike trail. At the same time, Oakley utilizes innovative materials like C-5TM alloy to keep frames ultra-lightweight.
Their Three-Point Fit technology uses contact points at the sides and bridge of the nose to keep the sunglasses in place during vigorous activity. Oakley even subjects their eyewear to extreme impact testing to ensure durability and performance. You can feel confident your sunglasses will last from opening day to the championship game.
Repelling Water, Oil, and Smudges
In addition to impact protection, Oakley lenses are designed with a hydrophobic coating to repel water, skin oils, and contaminants. Oakley’s High Definition Optics (HDO) utilizes a thin lens coating called Oakley HydrophobicTM to reduce smudges and maintain clarity.
Unlike some lens coatings that can interfere with optical quality, Oakley’s nanoparticle treatment bonds to the lens at a molecular level. This prevents moisture from adhering in the first place. Water, sweat, and skin oils bead up and can be easily wiped away without streaking or hazy vision.
By guarding against smudges and moisture buildup, Oakley’s hydrophobic technology preserves precise vision even in wet weather or high-exertion activities. You can push through without stopping to clean your lenses. Oakley’s hydrophobic coating is applied to a wide range of Oakley lens options, including PrizmTM lenses.
Protection Beyond Glare
Oakley lenses provide full UV protection, blocking 100% of all UV rays up to 400 nm. This level of UV protection is consistent across Oakley’s most popular lens types, including Prizm, Standard Plutonite, Prizm Golf, and Prizm Road lenses. The table below shows the maximum UV protection offered by key Oakley lenses:
With comprehensive UV protection from UVA and UVB rays, Oakley lenses protect your eyes from harmful radiation that can lead to conditions like cataracts. This allows you to enjoy the outdoors safely and comfortably.
XYZ Optics
Oakley’s XYZ Optics maintains visual fidelity by minimizing distortion across the entire lens surface. Through precise control of light rays as they pass through the lens, XYZ Optics preserves optical clarity from all angles of view. This innovation reduces image distortion like refraction, dispersion, and astigmatism. The result is undistorted vision and protection across your field of view.
Tailored for Every Sport
Rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach, Oakley offers sport-specific lens shapes and technologies. Their golf lineup accounts for the angle golfers look through when addressing the ball, enhancing depth perception in your line of sight.
Golf
Oakley golf sunglasses are engineered with a sloping curvature from top to bottom, taking into account a golfer’s lowered head position when lining up a putt or drive. This innovative design places the optimal lens angle in your direct line of sight when looking down the fairway or lining up a shot.
Cycling
The elongated rake of Oakley cycling sunglasses provides an upper lens shape that allows cyclists to maintain a heads-up posture. This optimized lens geometry improves vision for road cycling while also working for the dropped handlebar position of time trial bikes.
Customization with Interchangeable and Prescription Lenses
One of the advantages of Oakley’s sports sunglasses is the ability to customize your eyewear. Many Oakley sunglass frames use an interchangeable lens design that lets you swap out optics based on changing light conditions or sports requirements.
Simply switch out lenses to go from a low-light PrizmTM Road lens optimized for cycling to a PrizmTM Golf lens tuned for the contours of the green. Lens changes are quick and easy with Oakley’s SwitchlockTM Technology which employs both a physical lock and pressure points for a secure hold.
For those requiring vision correction, Oakley also offers prescription lenses to accommodate a variety of prescriptions. Their online ordering system allows you to input your pupillary distance and prescription power to order custom Oakley sunglasses made exactly to your needs. This allows you to benefit from Oakley’s high-performance sports sunglasses while correcting your vision.
Oakley sunglasses offer interchangeable lenses and prescription options, making them adaptable to nearly any sports environment or individual eyesight needs. You receive an optimized vision tailored to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benefit of PrizmTM lenses over standard lenses?
PrizmTM lenses are designed and engineered to enhance color, contrast, and detail for specific environments and activities. By optimizing light transmission, PrizmTM lenses improve performance by sharpening vision.
Can I use my Oakley sports sunglasses for everyday wear?
Absolutely! Oakley sunglasses offer UV protection and impact resistance, making them suitable for both sports and everyday use. Their lightweight and durable designs, coupled with crystal-clear optics, make Oakley sunglasses an excellent choice.
How do I pick the right Oakley sunglasses for my sport?
Take into account the environment in which you play and visual requirements, such as judging distances or spotting objects. Exploring Oakley’s sport-specific lenses can help you narrow down your options. Remember to consider lifestyle factors, like lens color and frame shape preferences. Oakley blends advanced technology with style, allowing you to discover the perfect match.
Conclusion
With Oakley’s cutting-edge lens designs, durable yet lightweight materials, complete sun protection, and sport-tailored technology, their sunglasses are engineered to optimize performance. By equipping you with visual clarity, unbeatable optics, and protection from impacts and UV rays, Oakley aims to help both pro athletes and weekend warriors see their potential.
