Although Labor day has passed and summer is over, there are still plenty of good golfing months left! I asked our resident golfer, Dr. Strasser to write up some different recommendations for sunwear while golfing. Although Dr. Strasser prefers for himself an amber tint, that may not be right for everyone. And remember…studies predict cataracts 10 years earlier without regular use of sunglasses. Here are some of his recommendations:
There are many different options for the golfer, here are few of my favorites:
- Nike Max TransitionsShow-X2′ – These come with 2 polycarbonate lenses options that respond to different light conditions. The violet “golf tint” lens improves contour recognition on the putting green, while the “outdoor tint” brightens shadows and increases contrast (both 100 % UV protected). $199;nikegolf.com
- Adidas Raylor -offers a frame composed of SPX, a lightweight, shatterproof material. Vision Advantage PC lenses are water repellent and anti-scratch coated, allowing adaptability to changing light and weather conditions. $100 ; adidas.com
- Calloway Hawk Transitions – equipped with Neox Transitions Adaptive Sunwear lenses, the Hawk automatically adjusts to changes in light with 100% UV protection. $200;callawaygolf.com
- NYX Jet-a hybrid-style aviator, the Italian-made “Arctic Blue” lens is infused with amber to provide high-contrast enhancement. The multilayer blue mirror minimizes eye fatigue. $60; nyxgolf.com
- Tiflis Tempt-these offer squint free performance via Fototec lens, which contain embedded photochromic particles that react to UV rays in bright sun by darkening the optics. In cloudy conditions, the process reverses to let in more light. $60;tifosioptics.com
These are just a few of the many choices available today. More information can be found at Golf.com.