You've put in the time and training to play your best on the pickleball court. Don't let unresolved prescription needs get between you and the win. Take on the competition with the best prescription safety glasses for pickleball! Join us as we uncover our top 5 picks curated by Sports Opticians, and fellow picklers, who understand the importance of clear vision and impact-resistant protection.
Table of Contents
A. Video Overview
B. What to Look for in Pickleball Safety Glasses
C. Best Prescription Safety Glasses for Pickleball
1. Wiley X Gamer
2. SportRx Koda
3. Oakley Flak 2.0 XL
4. Nike Brazen Boost
5. Rudy Project Rydon
D. Shop Prescription Pickleball Safety Glasses Online at SportRx
Video Overview
Join Eyeglass Tyler as he introduces the best prescription safety glasses for pickleball! Read on to learn more about the frames.
What to Look for in Pickleball Safety Glasses
In addition to Rx-ability, there are three key categories to consider when picking prescription pickleball safety glasses: frame technology, lens technology, and impact-resistance. Let's review each of these features below.
Frame Technology
The best pickleball prescription safety glasses are lightweight, durable, and stay securely in place. Rubber grip and cutting-edge materials provide the comfort and frame security you need to focus on the match. Additional accessories like elastic straps also further enhance the frame's staying power for when you want the most secure fit.
Lens Technology
Select your lenses based on your preference of indoor vs. outdoor pickleball. Our Pickleball Eyewear Buyer's Guide provides an extensive review of what to consider for both environments, but we'll briefly cover them below.
For indoor matches, a clear lens with a high-quality anti-reflective coating delivers the glare-reduction you need when playing under artificial lights. Conversely, for outdoor matches, you'll want a tinted lens that boosts contrast and blocks harsh UV rays. By blocking bright light and enhancing contrast, you'll spot and track the pickleball more easily.
Impact-Resistance
Impact resistance is crucial when serving and returning a small wiffle ball at high speeds. Not to mention the errant elbow of your teammate or their paddle. Protect yourself from all potential collisions with impact-resistant frame and lens technologies. For frames, our Sports Opticians recommend durable nylon, Grilamid TR-90, or Oakley's O Matter.™ For lenses, you'll need polycarbonate or Trivex materials — and never glass.
Best Prescription Safety Glasses for Pickleball
Let's get into our top picks! We'll work our way up from smallest to largest, so you get a perfect fit out on the court.
Wiley X Gamer
When wearing Wiley X safety glasses, you know you're in good hands. Every frame that comes from this safety-obsessed brand meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1 or ASTM F803 ratings. The Wiley X Gamer is part of the latter group with an ASTM F803-certification — which tests against high-velocity impacts during outdoor activities and sports.
The Wiley X Gamer is an ultra-versatile performance frame that can do it all. For relaxed warm-ups, the classic sports glasses design will give you the comfort you're used to in your everyday frame. Then, when you're ready to heat things up, a simple glasses-to-goggles conversion system allows you to adjust the design based on your frame security needs. There are three ways you can wear your Wiley X Gamer:
- Classic sports glasses with attached temples (pictured below).
- Sports goggles conversion with attached temples and added leash at temple tips.
- Complete sports goggles with removed temples and added full elastic strap.
Wiley X Gamer in Gloss Black/Metallic Blue with Clear Lenses
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The Wiley X Gamer's versatility will quickly make this an essential piece of your gear. As for sizing, this frame is part of the Wiley X Youth Force Series. However, our Sports Opticians also recommend these frames for adults with small faces.
Wiley X Gamer Key Features:
- ASTM F803 safety-rated
- 6-base impact-resistant lenses
- Optional temple leash & full strap for easy glasses-to-goggles conversion
- Rubber nose pads keep the frame securely in place, no matter how much you sweat
- SportRx Frame Width: 131 (What is SFW?)
SportRx Koda
Next up, we're introducing a frame we uniquely designed from the ground up: the SportRx Koda. And don't let its good looks fool you. The Koda can keep up with the best sports frames out there.
This 6-base frame was inspired by athletes who need sunglasses that perform on and off the court. Made from plant-based resin, the Koda sunglasses are eco-friendly, lightweight, and extremely durable. Rubber grip on the nose pads and temple tips keep it securely in place, and generous square lenses block harsh UV rays from all angles. For your prescription options, we recommend the polycarbonate or Trivex material due to their impact-resistance and superior optics.
SportRx Koda in Matte Tortoise with Prescription Lenses
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SportRx Koda Key Features:
- Plant-based resin is lightweight, durable, & eco-friendly
- Rubber nose pads & temple tips ensure grip during all activities
- 6-base curve handles a range of prescriptions, including progressive
- Ideal option for casual pickleball sunglasses that work everyday
- SFW: 133
Oakley Flak 2.0 XL
If your love for sports extends beyond the pickleball court, the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL is a go-to performance frame that can handle virtually any activity with ease. It's packed with Oakley's proprietary technology such as Unobtainium® rubber grip, which gets tackier the more you sweat, and PRIZM™ lenses for contrast enhancement. An interchangeable lens system allows you to swap lenses based on lighting conditions and is available with Rx.
As for safety, the O Matter™ frame construction and Plutonite® lenses are impact-resistant — so you can wear your Flak 2.0 XL with confidence.
Oakley Flak 2.0 XL in Polished Black with PRIZM™ Golf Lenses
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Oakley Flak 2.0 XL Key Features:
- 8-base impact-resistant O Matter™ frame material
- Interchangeable Plutonite® lenses protect against high-velocity & high-mass impacts
- Unobtainium® rubber grip gets tackier the more you sweat
- Available with Rx-able PRIZM™ lens technology
- SFW: 135
Nike Brazen Boost
The Nike Brazen Boost is a member of the Brazen Collection, which accommodates high prescription needs in active performance frames. A 6-base design allows for strong prescriptions, while built-in side shields deliver the extra peripheral coverage athletes crave in wrap-around frames. It's made of lightweight and flexible nylon that can handle a little tough love and the occasional impact. Rubber grip along the nose pads and temple tips increases comfort while also providing extra hold.
Nike Brazen Boost in Matte Dark Obsidian with Light Green Mirror Lenses
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Nike Brazen Boost Key Features:
- 6-base design accommodates high prescription needs
- Nylon construction is extremely durable, lightweight, & flexible
- Built-in side shields offer extra peripheral protection
- Rx-able
- SFW: 138
Rudy Project Rydon
Rounding out our lineup of the best prescription safety glasses for pickleball, we have the tried-and-true Rudy Project Rydon. Our Sports Opticians love this 8-base frame for its low-profile design, vision and comfort-enhancing technology, and superior performance features during game time. Its Grilamid nylon frame construction is a sports-favorite due to its lightweight feel and durability. A flying lens design provides 8-base coverage and ventilation that decreases fogging. Then, with its hidden-fit technology, you'll find discrete rubber nose pads that are fully adjustable and replaceable!
The Rydon is so popular that Rudy Project has made several variations to match every athlete's needs. For a smaller size, check out the Rudy Project Rydon Slim. And if you have a high prescription, your vision needs will be a perfect match for the Rudy Project Rydon + Rx dock.
Rudy Project Rydon in Matte Black with Smoke Black Lenses
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Rudy Project Rydon Key Features:
- Grilamid nylon is extremely durable & lightweight
- Flying lens design provides 8-base wrap-around protection & fog reduction
- Rubber nose pads are fully adjustable for a custom fit
- Available in several variations to accommodate individual sizing & prescription needs
- SFW: 138
Shop Prescription Pickleball Safety Glasses Online at SportRx
Need prescription pickleball safety glasses? Done. When you shop with us, you’ll find video guides and tooltips throughout the build process as you customize the perfect pair. An answer to all your questions is at your fingertips, and if you want to chat with an expert, contact us. We’ll put you in touch with one of our friendly in-house opticians who can help you build your pickleball safety glasses.
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