The 8 Best Sunglasses for Tennis, According to Tennis Players and Eye Experts

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From wraparound sports sunglasses to versatile frames that you can wear on and off the court, find eight of the best sunglasses for tennis with specs determined by experts below. 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Lens color is largely a matter of preference, but different lens colors have different advantages, optometrist ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://nowoptics.com/leadership-team/brad-brocwell/"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Brad Brocwell, OD","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":", told Well+Good in a previous interview. For example, gray- and green-base tints offer an accurate view of the colors of your surroundings and help to reduce eye strain, whereas amber or brown-tinted lenses enhance color and contrast, so wearers can maintain a clear sight of details they might otherwise miss due to the sun’s glare.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Dr. Boxer Wachler adds that you may also want to opt for sunglasses with light-tinted lenses, as opposed to dark-tinted lenses. “Some people find that dark tints make it harder to track the tennis ball,” he says. “Lighter-tinted sunglasses can help improve contrast and allow them to better track the ball.”","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Polarized lenses versus non-polarized lenses","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Additionally, you’ll want to think about whether you prefer sunglasses with polarized or non-polarized lenses. While polarized lenses are useful for minimizing the glare of shiny or light-reflecting surfaces, says Dr. Boxer Wachler, it isn’t necessary for tennis. However, this isn’t to say that polarized lenses don’t have their place on the court. “There’s definitely value in a polarized lens as it allows you to best see the ball on the court,” says Evrard.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"All to say, deciding between sunglasses with polarized or non-polarized lenses is largely a matter of personal preference—and in the list ahead are a selection of both types of lenses.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Style","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Comfort and stylishness are important factors in selecting sunglasses for tennis. Comfort may include finding sunglasses that fit your face properly, and better yet, have the ability to stay in place and adjust to ensure they stay where you want them—on your face and not on the floor. “You want to make sure the sunglasses snugly fit on your nose bridge as well as behind the ears,” says Fartash. As for style, Fartash says, “You want to make sure that your lenses cover both the eyes and the delicate skin around the eyes.” Dr. Boxer Wachler adds, “I recommend sunglasses with a wraparound style that cover the outer corners around the eyes.” Plus, wraparound shades can also protect the eyes from wind and stray debris. Conversely, he says, “Avoid small frames since they let in more sunlight.”","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"With all this in mind, scroll on to see eight of the best sunglasses for tennis—many of which are recommended (and used) by experts.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Shop the best sunglasses for tennis","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"4iLhVYHNywD2qEf97T9xd5","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"39jbFSFvasBT0xzhCaJMWq","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"6wrdUHFWidMyHaRQFWGUC3","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"3k7Y0vjESHiAubagauyMhT","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"2tGkReFVGQZ77uo9Mgc9J8","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"1Bf3pbQ4DsnvA4PwzpBYMI","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"2bO4U4cmIPBb64wJ6ZENUr","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"2cFxwyKcZoe7xxJupdwzN6","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"}
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