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The Best Golf Sunglasses 2022
Last updated: May 2022
Sunglasses are an often-overlooked item of the golf wardrobe, usually treated as a fashion accessory rather than a practical essential.
The right pair of sunglasses can help your game and protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, as well as completing your look while you’re out on the course.
The best golf sunglasses are those that have a combination practicality, durability and fashion – making sure you are protected, your golf game isn’t compromised, they can withstand a few knocks in your bag and they look good.
There have been a lot of developments in recent years on golf sunglasses, including new lens technology and frame designs – so there are now a lot of options to choose from whether you want sporty, modern designs or more traditional frames.
There are also now a lot of different brands currently making golf sunglasses, from established sports brands such as Oakley, Nike and Adidas to more specialist brands like Sungod and Sunwise.
To help you find your next favourite pair of sunglasses for golf, we’ve put together the below buying guide…
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OAKLEY FLAK 2.0 GOLF SUNGLASSES
The Oakley Flak 2.0’s are one of the US-based brands most popular sunglasses, and for good reason.
The Flak 2.0 sunglasses feature High-Definition Optics that offer great clarity and razor-sharp vision at all angles, while Oakley’s Prizm lens technology also helps to fine-tune vision which really helps you keep track of your ball and even read greens better.
As well as the variety of colour options available, these sunglasses are also very popular with golfers as they use scratch-resistant plastic in the lenses and offer 100% UV protection.
The frames also feature rubber grips to help them stay in place while you play.
We would say this helps you feel like you’re not even wearing shades, but the high-definition view of the course you get while wearing these is impossible to ignore.
OAKLEY HALF JACKET 2.0 XL SUNGLASSES
The Oakley Half Jacket 2.0 XL sunglasses are cheaper than the Flak 2.0’s, so the lenses are not quite as good in terms of giving you a HD view of the course – but they are still a very good pair of golf sunglasses for your money.
This simple but sporty pair of Oakley sunglasses provide 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC protection and are made from a lightweight but very robust frame.
The light frame means they fit superbly and you will soon forget you’re wearing them while you concentrate on your golf game.
Although the lenses are not quite as effective as those in the Flak 2.0’s, they work very well in bright sunlight and give you a good sense of depth and colour contrast when viewing fairways and greens.
HENRIK STENSON ICEMAN 3.0 SUNGLASSES
Swedish golf superstar Henrik Stenson knows how much difference a good pair of shades can make, which is why he started his own specialist golf sunglasses brand back in 2017.
The signature range, the Iceman 3.0’s, have been designed using a super-lightweight and flexible polymer frame, which is robust enough to handle the wear and tear of a round of golf and the rough and tumble of being in your golf bag pocket.
The soft rubber grips provide a high level of comfort while wearing, while the lenses are scratch-resistant and offer outstanding HD visuals out on the golf course.
The lenses have been specifically made for golf, working to enhance the contrast on golf courses to make the terrain look more defined while maintaining colour balance.
BOLLE BOLT PHOTO V3 GOLF OLEO AF SUNGLASSES
The winter sports specialist Bolle has become a popular choice for golfers looking for a solid and stylish pair of sunglasses at a more than reasonable price.
The distinctive Bolle Bolt Photo V3 golf sunglasses feature lenses that enhance your view of the golf course thanks to the patented colour-enhancing perception technology Bolle have worked so hard to perfect over recent years.
This really helps to clarify your view, whether on the tee, fairway or green, and the lenses provide amazing depth perception along with 100% UV protection.
OAKLEY RADAR EV PITCH SUNGLASSES
If you are looking for a traditional pair of sunglasses for golf, then the Oakley Radar EV Pitch glasses are not the ones for you. These futuristic-looking golf sunglasses are the most aesthetically striking shades on this list, but importantly they don’t compromise on function or protection.
The specialist Pitch lenses provide 100% UV protection while the large shape helps to maximise the coverage of the upper face. They also come with an interchangeable coated nosepiece to help customise the fit.
As with all Oakley golf sunglasses, the Radar EV Pitch glasses feature the brands Prizm technology which helps with contrasting colours – making the course look sharp while you’re playing.
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FAQs
There is currently a lot of debate concerning polarised sunglasses and whether they are the best type to wear when playing golf.
As polarised lenses help to block glare and provide improved clarity and contrast, many believe they offer the best visual experience and protection when playing golf.
However, polarised lenses can also affect depth perception – which can play havoc in terms of distance control and reading your line on the green.
These downsides can be averted easily enough over time as you get used to the lenses, so the choice of whether to opt for polarised golf sunglasses is really down to you.
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