Choosing the right sports glasses

Posted by admin on May 13, 2013 in apparel, Glasses | 0 comments

When you head to the shops or browse online for new accessories for your favourite sport, you may consider a new tennis racket, new football boots or perhaps a Nike sports bag. When it comes to your eyewear, you may not have considered the importance of protecting your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays which could, in turn, enhance your sporting performance.

With a wide range of sports brands, styles and lens types to choose from, making the right choice can be difficult.

Use this helpful guide to choose the right sport sunglasses for your favourite sport.

Golf

Unlike more vigorous sports such as tennis or running, the primary function of sports sunglasses for golf is to provide a suitable tint for providing optimum clarity to help you maintain a high level of accuracy on the green. The key features to look for are: polarized lenses (ideally with anti-fog technology), a lightweight frame with rimless/semi-rimless frame and a wraparound style.

The Adidas Raylor A404 sunglasses would be ideal for golfers because they are semi-rimless wraparound frames to offer a wide field of clear vision. The semi-rimless style means there is no disruption or distraction for vision. These frames feature Vision 8 Base Decentred Vision Advantage PC Lenses which provide distortion-free vision in all conditions, allowing you to clearly view the green and reach your target. In addition, it’s possible to switch in your own prescription lenses to provide the additional support you need.

Tennis

Tennis sunglasses need to provide optimum support, comfort and durability and remain in position as you move around the court. They also need to be lightweight to provide minimum interference.

The Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ are polarized sunglasses with pure plutonite lenses to filter out 100% of UV light. If you play outdoors, bright sunlight can affect your ability to see the ball and deliver the best shots. The frame features adjustable nose pads and a unique Three-Point Fit to hold the lenses in precise optical alignment no matter how you move around the court. In addition, the semi-rimless design offers full, uninterrupted vision.

Sailing

When you hit the water, you need to be able to cope with the added difficulties of wind, rain and both direct sunlight and reflections from the water. Whether you’re taking part in a race or just sailing recreationally, it’s important for your eyes to have the right protection. Look out for polarized lenses to filter out the harmful UV rays and a wraparound frame style to keep your eyes clear and dry.

Anaconda prescription sunglasses are a good choice for sailors. With polarized blue lenses, these glasses offer maximum UV protection and anti-reflection to reduce glare when out on the water. The frame has been engineered specifically for sports fanatics with a lightweight robust frame in highest grade nylon and thermagrip hypoallergenic nose pads. The unique pin-less hinge design provides supreme durability by bypassing the delicate flexi-hinge of ordinary sunglasses. Each pair is supplied with a float cord to ensure you can keep them safe from sinking into the water.

Cycling

Top British sporting champions, Victoria Pendleton and Sir Bradley Wiggins, were seen wearing the latest Adidas sports sunglasses at the London 2012 Olympics. As official sponsor of the team, Adidas has worked hard to earn its reputation as the leaders in functional sports eyewear. As with any sports sunglasses, the frames need to remain secure on your face without slippage.

The Adizero Tempo L A185 feature light-stabilizing polycarbonate lenses for superior visual clarity with a durable finish. The sunglasses operate with pressure-free hinges and 3-way adjustable arms for a comfortable, secure fit on any terrain. The custom ventilation system and anti-fog lenses keep your vision clear as you push your body to its limits.

So as you shop for accessories for your recreational or professional sport, consider a pair of sports sunglasses to optimise your performance and drive.

Victoria writes for a cheap glasses online provider, Direct Sight.