Best Rec Specs Lenses for Night Games

July 04, 2024

Playing sports at night is a whole different vibe—it’s exciting but comes with a few hurdles, especially in seeing clearly. Whether you’re kicking it on a brightly lit soccer field, serving up aces in a late-night tennis match, or sprinting around a track lit only by streetlights, having the right glasses makes all the difference. Not only do they help you perform your best, but they also protect your eyes.

The lighting conditions vary with each sport, so you need eyewear that boosts clarity and helps you stay focused.

CLEAR LENSES

Clear lenses are a fantastic choice for night games, as they provide maximum visibility in low-light conditions. Here are some key features of Rec Specs clear lenses that make them ideal for night sports:

Anti-Reflective Coating

Also known as AR coating or glare-reducing coating, this multi-layer, hydrophobic layer is applied to your lenses to eliminate unwanted reflections, enhancing comfort and clarity. If you’re sensitive to blue light or spend considerable time in front of screens, AR coating is a must-have. It minimizes glare from floodlights and stadium lights, ensuring you see more clearly and react swiftly during your game.

Anti-Fog Coating

Anti-fog lenses are indispensable for athletes, especially during colder months or while engaging in high-intensity sports. These lenses prevent the condensation that leads to fogging, keeping your vision clear despite changes in temperature or perspiration. Anti-fog coatings can be applied to most types of eyeglass lenses, including high-index and photochromic lenses, making them versatile for various sports and conditions.

Scratch-Resistant Coating

Scratch-resistant coatings, also known as hard coatings, protect your lenses from everyday wear and tear. These coatings significantly reduce the appearance of scratches, ensuring your lenses remain clear and in excellent condition. While no coating is completely scratch-proof, scratch-resistant coatings offer a tougher surface than standard coatings, making them more effective at minimizing scratches. Always store your lenses in a hard case to prevent additional damage and prolong their lifespan.

2x2 ProCoat

This innovative, proprietary lens coating technology combines a double-sided, anti-reflective fast fog recovery coating with the base lens of your choice. It reduces glare both indoors and outdoors while maximizing fog recovery for clear vision. Perfect for situations requiring masks, high-performance sports, and everyday activities, 2x2 ProCoat is backed by nearly a century of innovation. This advanced coating ensures your lenses remain clear and functional in any situation.

Shatter-Resistant Materials

All Rec Specs clear lenses are crafted from shatter-resistant materials, providing superior protection against impacts. This ensures your eyes are safeguarded during intense play, allowing you to focus on your game without worrying about your eyewear.

TINTED LENSES

If you struggle to track the ball at night, we recommend a slight tint. Unlike clear lenses, tints will help enhance contrast so you can more easily follow the ball’s trajectory. Here are some recommended lens tints for night games:

Light-Rose Copper: Enhances contrast and depth perception, making it easier to track objects and other players in low-light conditions.

Yellow Tint: Improves visibility in low-light conditions by filtering out blue light and enhancing contrast.

Photochromic: Also known as photochromic lenses, automatically adjusts their tint based on the lighting conditions. These lenses darken in bright light and clear up in low light, making them perfect for night games that might start at dusk or involve changing lighting conditions.

INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES

For athletes who play in varying lighting conditions, interchangeable lenses provide the flexibility to switch lenses as needed. Rec Specs offers frames with interchangeable lens systems, allowing you to easily swap out lenses depending on the lighting. This is especially useful for night games, where you might need clear lenses one moment and tinted lenses the next. Interchangeable lenses ensure you always have the best vision for the conditions at hand.

REC SPECS FOR NIGHT SPORTS

To get the most out of your Rec Specs lenses, pairing them with the right frames is crucial. Here are some top frame recommendations for night sports:

IMPACT

Offers a semi-rim style with excellent fit and comfort. They feature a large wrap with a floating lens design for maximum field of vision and increased air flow.

Meets or exceeds ASTM F803 impact standard
Balanced fit for stability in motion
Comfortable for long wear + with helmets
Maximum airflow to keep focus sharp

MAXX AIR

Perfect for high-intensity sports. They offer a secure fit and come with patent-pending ventilation system for clear, vented vision.

The first protective sports eyewear to receive the AOA seal of Acceptance!
Patented (#6,890,073B) eye rim assembly allows for a wide range of prescription lens power.
Unisex shape.
Sizing allows for youth and adult fitting.
Temples and bridge have soft inside padding for comfort and fit.

HELMET SPEX

Designed to maintain peak vision performance under helmets. It has venting grooves in the eye-rim for increased air flow.

Designed to be the best fitting frame for sports that require a helmet (Football, Baseball, Lacrosse, Hockey, and others)
Soft rubber end pieces mold to the face and provides additional cushioning at key contact points
Adjustable goggle strap contours over the ears for a more comfortable fit
Venting grooves in eye-rim for increased airflow
New color treatments on the frame fronts fade from a matte to a gloss finish

The right Rec Specs lenses can transform your night game performance and protect your eyes from potential hazards. Whether you prefer clear, tinted, transition, or interchangeable lenses, Rec Specs offers tailored solutions for every athlete’s needs. Matching these lenses with the appropriate frames guarantees optimal fit, comfort, and safety.

Stay sharp, stay safe, and dominate your game with Rec Specs lenses designed for night sports. Click here to start shopping or chat to our agents from the ‘chat’ icon.

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