Review: REKS Sling Blade Golf Trivex Prescription Sunglasses

I’ve been putting the REKS Sling Blade Golf Trivex prescription sunglasses through the HOG Test Chamber (my actual life) for several months now, from the links to the slopes. Time to share my $.02, or perhaps $199’s worth…

First Look

The Sling Blade arrives in a sturdy protective case that actually zips (below) – a nice touch compared to those cheap snap cases that pop open in your golf bag. The frame design has a sporty but not overly aggressive look. You won’t feel like you’re wearing a Star Trek prop out there.

On The Course

Let’s get real – as a prescription wearer, finding proper golf eyewear can be tougher than a downhill putt at Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters Tournament. The Trivex lenses are where these babies shine (pun intended). The “Color-Boosting” technology isn’t just marketing speak. When I first put the Sling Blades on, the first word out of my mouth was, “wow!” The colors, contrasts, depth, definition are all super. Reading greens becomes noticeably easier, like someone turned up the contrast knob on your vision. During late afternoon rounds, that subtle break that was hiding in the shadows suddenly pops.

The anti-reflective coating is standard (thank you REKS for not making this an up-charge). This means less glare when you’re eyeing up that water hazard, though it won’t help your slice stay dry.

Durability

“Unbreakable” is a bold claim, but these frames take a beating. I may have accidentally sat on them. Twice, and counting. They survived both encounters with my posterior with zero damage. Try that with your $400 designer frames.

Beyond Golf

I’ve taken these bad boys mountain biking and skiing. The lightweight frame means they stay put during active movements, and the optical clarity at high speeds is confidence-inspiring. Whether you’re bombing down a black diamond or reading a 30-foot birdie putt, vision is crisp and clear.

The Good

+ Superior optical clarity and contrast
+ Actually unbreakable (trust me, I tested)
+ Comfortable for 18+ holes, 15 miles on MTB, all day skiing on bluebird days
+ Versatile beyond golf
+ Made in USA

The “But…”

This is super minor, but I do have a critique/suggestion. After finishing up a round with these shades, I put them on my golf hat. Golfers often put their shades on their hat. Some even put the lenses to the back of the hat. Then while loading my bag in my car I bent over a bit and the shades fell off my hat, straight to the ground. As a result, I now have a chip in one of the lenses. I’m SO disappointed about that. Dang it. My other shades, like my Oakleys, have rubberizing on the ends of the temples (the arms of the glasses). The rubberizing helps the shades grip more, though over time I’ve had many of these rubberized sections wear out or completely fall off.

Final Verdict

The verdict is in. The REKS Sling Blad Trivegs sunglasses are GUILTY! Guilty of being awesome.

For the prescription-wearing golfer (and general outdoor enthusiast), the REKS Sling Blade Trivex is a solid performer that won’t break the bank or itself. The optical clarity and contrast enhancement genuinely help your game, whatever your game may be. The durability means these will last longer than your current driver, plus they cost a hell of a lot less!

If you wear prescription lenses and play golf, these should be on your short list. Your eyes and your handicap will thank you. Being able to see where your shots finish is quite rewarding, especially on the score card.

Now excuse me while I head to the range to work on that slice. At least I’ll see it clearly as it heads into the trees. Ok, I’ll be honest. I rarely slice. 🙂