From the frames to the lenses, Oakley Golf Sunglasses help golfers achieve their optimal performance on the course. We break down the top frames so you can make those birdies!

Tune into any PGA event and you’ll see most of the field wearing Oakley sunglasses. This isn’t by coincidence – Oakley has designed several pairs specifically to enhance your golf game. Now we’re not promising you’ll suddenly become a scratch golfer the minute you slap on a pair of Oakleys, but you just mind find that ball deep in the rough saving you a few penalty strokes. Our guide analyzes the most popular Oakley golf sunglasses and why you need them.

What are the best golf lenses?

In 2015, Oakley Prizm Lenses were released to the public and changed sports sunglasses forever. They soon followed up the release with the Prizm Golf Lenses specifically built with the course in mind. These lenses have 3 distinct specialties:

Spot transitions: From the fairway to the fringe to the rough, these lenses help you distinguish changes on the course to play your best shot Read the grass: Have every detail highlighted on the green so you can predict ball speed and direction and sink the putt Track the ball: Specific contrast designed to highlight the ball against blue skies and green fairways so you can stop taking penalty shots and burning through sleeves of balls

If you’re looking to take your game serious, Oakley Prizm Golf lenses are a must have. Currently Oakley offers two variations of the lenses, the Oakley Prizm Golf designed for mixed light conditions on the course, and the Prizm Dark Golf for bright sunny conditions. We’d recommend starting with the Prizm Golf for most players, though if you find yourself in high Sun conditions often, such as those in Florida or similar areas, you might want to check out the Dark Golf replacement lenses. Either way you can’t go wrong!

Features of Oakley Golf Sunglasses

Now that you’ve got your lens picked out, it’s time to start looking at frames. All of the frames we’ve highlighted in the next section include two key features, Unobtanium grips and O Matter material. We’ll break these down quickly and why they are critical to the frames.

Unobtanium Grip

If you’ve ever played on a hot sunny day, you’ve likely noticed your sunglasses sliding off your face as you’re dripping in sweat. Unobtanium grips are your answer. These rubber pieces on the stems of Oakley Sunglasses go over your ears and help them stay in place on your face. Most pairs also include a nose piece of the same material for enhanced grip.

O Matter

O Matter is Oakley’s proprietary nylon-based material made for lightweight execution with extremely durable design. This material is a must have for any serious athlete.

Now that you’ve learned what separates these Sunglasses from the rest, it’s time to pick out your frames.

What are the best Oakley Golf Sunglasses Frames?

Flak 2.0 XL

The successor to the Flak Jackets, the Flak 2.0 is a great all around frame. They offer a half frame lens with a traditional nose bridge, so your range of vision may be somewhat obstructed compared to a visor lens. It’s available in both the standard and XL variation. We’d recommend trying on both but are partial to the additional coverage from the XL lens. You can see our full review of the frame here.

Starting at around $176.00 with Prizm Golf or Dark Golf Lenses, these are a fantastic frame for players of all skill levels.

Oakley Flak 2.0 sunglasses

Oakley Half Jacket 2.0 XL

If you find the Flak Jacket a bit too big for you, be sure to check out it’s predecessor, the Half Jacket 2.0 XL. With a similar design but slightly smaller frame/lens coverage for a small to medium fit. Along with the smaller design, they are also available a bit cheaper starting at $146.00 with Prizm Golf or Dark Golf lenses.

Half Jacket 2.0 XL with Prizm Golf Lenses

Oakley Radar EV Advancer

If you’d prefer a single visor lens over the traditional two lens sunglasses, check out the Radar EV Advancer. The successor to the already popular Radar EV, these glasses offer a wide lens view with vents designed to keep you cool and fog free on the course. Starting at $206.00 with Prizm Golf lenses they are a bit more expensive than the Half and Flak jackets but also come with Oakley’s latest designs and performance.

Oakley Radar EV Advancer with Prizm Golf Lenses

Oakley Targetline

Looking for a more casual look on the course? The Oakley Targetline sunglasses have you covered. Combining sport performance with a lifestyle look, these are great for on or off the course. While they don’t feature Unobtanium earsocks, they do feature the no-grip material on the nose pad. Available in Prizm Golf and Dark Golf starting at $156.00 these are priced right for a pair that can be used all day including on the course.

Targetline Sunglasses with Prizm Golf lenses

Are Prescription Golf Lenses available?

Don’t have perfect vision? Don’t fret, Oakley currently offers Prizm Golf Prescription lenses for most of the frames mentioned here today. Don’t sacrifice performance because of your vision.

So which pair are you hitting the links with? Let us know in the thread below!