Whether you’re looking to protect your eyes or up your game, having the right lenses and sunglasses for tennis are key. So before you hit the court, we’ve got our complete buying guide to Tennis Oakleys. Plus, the best Oakley tennis lenses.
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What to look for when buying Oakleys for Tennis?
While Oakley doesn’t have any purpose-built Prizm lenses or frames for tennis, there are plenty of fantastic options. Keep reading as we break down the best frame material to look for and our favorite tennis lenses to help up your game.
O Matter Frame Material
Oakley frames are made with 1 of 4 materials; O-Matter, BiO-Matter, C-5 Alloy, or Titanium. All of these materials have their strengths and weaknesses. But for tennis, the best frame material is O Matter or BiOMatter.
O Matter is a patented Nylon composite developed specifically for sports. This nylon composite makes O Matter lightweight and durable. Plus, it can stand up well to sweat and oils on those sunny court days.
Now that we’ve determined the best frame material keep reading for our favorite Oakley tennis lenses.
Oakley Tennis Lenses
While Oakley hasn’t created any specific tennis lenses, there are some fantastic options for tennis.
And it’s no surprise that the popular contrast-enhancing Prizm technology has taken 2 of the 3 top lenses on our list. Keep reading for our top Tennis lens choices below:
1. Prizm Road
Initially designed for running and cycling, Prizm Road has a rose base lens that helps to contrast green courts and tennis balls.
Prizm Road’s ability to highlight road markings and signs also works great for court boundaries.
For more, check out our full Oakley Prizm Road review.
Why We Chose Prizm Road
- Rose base color and Prizm contrast enhancing highlights tennis balls against the court
- 20% light transmission that works great on sunny days or brightly lit indoor courts
- Available in a variety of top Oakley sports frames for every style
2. Prizm Ruby
If you’re looking for a darker lens, Prizm Ruby’s bronze base and 17% light transmission are great for very bright days on the court. Plus, this contrast-enhancing Prizm highlights the ball against the court with vivid color and clarity.
See more in our complete Oakley Prizm Ruby Review.
Why We Chose Prizm Ruby
- 17% light transmission and Bronze base tint is excellent for very bright and sunny days
- Contrast-enhancing technology and Bronze base are great at highlighting the ball against the court
- Reduces glare and helps to reduce eye strain
3. Fire Iridium
The only non-Prizm lens on our list, Fire Iridium’s orange base lens, and high green hues help to highlight the tennis ball, net, and court whether you’re on clay, tarmac, or grass.
Plus, with a 16% light transmission, this is the darkest lens on our list.
Why We Chose Fire Iridium
- Orange base lens and high green hues help to highlight the ball on clay, tarmac, or grass courts
- 16% light transmission offers a dark tint for bright and sunny days
- Blocks 100% of harmful UVA, UVB, and UVC rays
4. Prizm Clear (Indoor Tennis / Night Lens)
If you’re looking for an indoor tennis or night lens, then Prizm Clear is your best option.
Since this lens lets in 93% of light, it’s perfect for low-light areas where there is little to no sunlight. But Prizm technology will still help to increase contrast and block out any remaining harmful UV rays.
Why We Chose Prizm Clear
- Great for indoor and night tennis with 93% light transmission and a clear base
- Enhances contrast and clarity in low-light conditions
- Made of impact-resistant Plutonite material to protect your eyes on the court
Best Oakley Tennis Sunglasses
We’ve rounded up the best Oakley tennis sunglasses based on the most common frames worn by pros, semi-pros, and amateurs.
Oakley Flak 2.0 XL
The Oakley Flak 2.0 XL (Product Link) is one of the most popular sports frames, especially for tennis. We’ve spotted pro players like Janko Tipsarević wearing the Flak frame on the court non-stop. And there’s a good reason. This lightweight O Matter frame features Unobtainium grips to keep them firmly on your face even when sweaty. Plus, with a variety of replacement lenses available, you can always adapt to changes in lighting.
Read more in our full Oakley Flak 2.0 XL review.
Flak 2.0 XL Highlights
- Lightweight sports frame made of durable O Matter material
- Unobtainium earsocks and nosepad for added grip even when wet or sweaty
- Available in a variety of lens options to adjust to varying light conditions
Encoder
One of the newest releases, the Oakley Encoder (Product Link) features a large goggle-like lens in a lightweight O Matter frame. If you’re looking for maximum coverage and protection, this is the frame for you. This revolutionary design is a part of the new Kato line of sunglasses and is built for sports with large Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads.
See more in our full Oakley Encoder review and guide.
Encoder Highlights
- Large wrap design creates a unique look with superior coverage and enhanced field of view
- Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads for added grip even when sweaty or wet
- Lightweight O Matter frame available with Prizm Road lenses for tennis
Radar EV Path
Featuring a half-rim shield design, the Oakley Radar EV Path (Product Link) is a fantastic all-around sports frame for golf, baseball, tennis, and more. And the taller lens in the EV Path provides increase coverage and downward visibility for spotting the ball. Plus, with a variety of lenses available, including Prizm Road and Prizm Ruby iridium, you can easily swap for different conditions.
Read more in our complete Oakley Radar EV Path review.
Radar EV Path Highlights
- Half-rim extended height lens design on the EV Path for additional downward coverage
- Lightweight O Matter frame with Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads
- Performance shield lens with Oakley High Definition Optics
Sutro Lite
If you’re looking for a modern frame that can be worn on and off the court, the Sutro Lite (Product Link) is the perfect option. Featuring a large shield design, this performance lifestyle frame is already popular with pro-athletes like Patrick Mahomes. Plus, the half-rim design and Prizm lens options increase contrast while providing extending downward vision perfect for tennis.
Read more in our full Oakley Sutro Lite review.
Sutro Lite Highlights
- Bold performance lifestyle design that works on and off the court
- Large shield lens available in a variety of Prizm lens options for enhanced contrast
- Sleek Unobtainium earstems and nosepads for added grip
EVZero Path
Our favorite Oakley Women’s tennis sunglasses, the EVZero Path (Product Link), puts all of Oakley’s sports innovation in a sleek frame. This completely rimless design is made completely of lightweight and durable Oakley O Matter. Plus, the EVZero is available with Prizm Road lenses for enhanced contrast.
See more frames in our Top Oakley Women’s Sunglasses guide.
EVZero Highlights
- Rimless design made of lightweight O Matter material
- Unobtainium earsocks and nosepads for added grip even when sweaty
- Available with Prizm Road, Black, and Golf lenses
Where to Buy Oakley Tennis Glasses?
If you’re looking to buy Oakley Tennis glasses, your first stop is likely Oakley’s website or local stores.
We’ve included direct links to each of the pairs mentioned above for easy access. But unless there’s a sale or you have a nearby Oakley Vault store, you may be overpaying.
You can often save 20-30% on new Oakleys through aftermarket sites such as our Oakley Forum Exchange, eBay, and others.
For more information, check out our complete guide to Never Pay Retail Again for Oakleys.
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