REKS Golf Sunglasses Review: Color-Boosting Lenses vs Polarized on the Course

Are REKS golf sunglasses worth it? Yes: the Golf Color-Boosting lens is built specifically for the course, boosting contrast so you can read the greens and follow your ball, and it costs $60 without a prescription or $240 with one. REKS deliberately keeps its golf lens non-polarized to protect depth perception, which is exactly what you want when you are judging a putt. This REKS golf sunglasses review compares the golf lens with polarized and Kontrast lenses shot by shot, then matches each frame to your face and budget.

What are REKS golf sunglasses?

They pair the brand’s Golf Color-Boosting lens with its lightweight, unbreakable sport frames. The lens is designed to improve contrast and depth perception on the course, so the break of a green and a ball against the sky stand out more clearly.

• Trivex lens material: premium and shatter-resistant, which REKS describes as clearer than polycarbonate.
• Built-in color equalizer: improves the contrast between colors so greens, fairways and sky look brighter and more defined.
• Anti-reflective coating to cut glare bouncing off the back of the lens, plus 100% UV protection for long rounds.
• Frames that flex: REKS frames are made from advanced polymers that bend in every direction and spring back to shape, and they weigh about 1 ounce, so you forget they are there by the back nine.

Want the full picture on lenses for other sports? Our complete REKS sunglasses review covers every lens line from pickleball to fishing.

Color-Boosting vs polarized vs Kontrast: which lens wins on the course?

For most golfers, Color-Boosting is the best all-round golf lens because it adds contrast without polarization, so the subtle sheen and slope of a green stay visible. Polarized lenses win around water, and the rose Kontrast lens is a great value pick for bright, high-glare days.

On the course	Golf Color-Boosting	Polarized Polycarbonate	Kontrast (rose)
Reading greens	Best: boosts contrast, keeps depth cues	Good; polarization removes some surface sheen	Very good: high-contrast rose tint
Tracking the ball	Best: ball pops against sky and turf	Good in bright sun	Very good
Glare off water and sand	Good (anti-reflective coating)	Best: polarization cuts reflected glare	Best in the polarized version
Lens material	Trivex	Polycarbonate	Polycarbonate
Non-Rx price	$60 (was $75)	$50 (was $60)	$60 (was $75)
Rx single vision	$240 (was $300)	$175 (was $275)	$175 non-polarized / $225 polarized
Rx progressive	$340 (was $400)	$275 (was $375)	$275 non-polarized / $325 polarized
Pick it if	Golf is your main sport and putting matters most	Your course is full of water hazards or you also fish and drive	You want contrast plus glare control at a lower Rx price

Quick tip: if you play one home course with lots of water, a polarized pair in the bag for those holes and a Color-Boosting pair for approach shots and putting gives you the best of both.

Why REKS keeps its golf lens non-polarized

REKS uses non-polarized Trivex for its golf lens to maintain depth perception, which is crucial for judging distance and reading the green. Instead of filtering reflected light, the lens sharpens contrast between colors, so you see slopes and grain without losing the natural cues your eyes rely on.

That is the big difference from a generic pair of polarized sunglasses: polarized lenses are brilliant at killing glare off water and sand, while the golf lens is tuned for the moment that decides your score, standing over a putt.

Which REKS golf frame fits you?

Every REKS golf frame uses the same Golf Color-Boosting lens and pricing, so the choice comes down to fit and coverage. Here is how the line-up compares.

Frame	Style	Best for	Non-Rx	Rx (SV / progressive)
Sport	Classic sport frame; carbon, brown or blue	Most faces, everyday rounds	$60	$240 / $340
Sling Blade	Sporty frame with the widest color choice (gloss black, white, gray, carbon, blue, brown)	Golfers who want a sporty look with plenty of color options	$60	$240 / $340
Sling Blade XM	Compact sport frame	Smaller faces	$60	$240 / $340
Wrap Around	Wraparound coverage	Extra side coverage on windy days	$60	$240 / $340
Wrap Around Large	XL wraparound	Larger faces and maximum coverage	$60	$240 / $340
Oval, Round, Rectangle, Seafarer, Aviator, Cat Eye	Lifestyle shapes, prescription only	One Rx pair for the course and the clubhouse	–	$240 / $340

Need impact protection too? REKS also offers the golf lens in a Z87+ Wrap Around prescription frame. Not sure about fit? REKS sends try-on frames, and you are refunded when you return them.

REKS prescription golf sunglasses: who should go Rx?

If you wear glasses or contacts and struggle to read yardage books, scorecards or a rangefinder, prescription golf sunglasses are worth it. REKS offers the Golf Color-Boosting lens in single vision for $240 and progressive for $340, which handles both distance and up-close reading in one lens.

• Single vision ($240): great if you only need distance correction to follow the ball.
• Progressive ($340): the smart pick if you also read a scorecard, phone or GPS between shots.
• FSA / HSA: REKS accepts FSA and HSA plans for prescription eyewear, so you can pay with pre-tax dollars.

How to save on REKS golf sunglasses

Golf pair	List	Today
Non-prescription, any frame	$75	$60
Prescription, single vision	$300	$240
Prescription, progressive	$400	$340

Every order also comes with free U.S. shipping and returns and a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. For every live REKS promotion, see our REKS discount code guide.

Pros and cons

What golfers love	Keep in mind
Lens tuned for reading greens and tracking the ball Trivex clarity with anti-reflective coating Unbreakable, roughly 1-ounce frames with a 2-year guarantee Prescription in sport and lifestyle frames, FSA/HSA accepted	The golf lens is non-polarized; add a polarized pair if water glare is your main issue Prescription pairs typically take about 12 business days, so order ahead of a golf trip

REKS golf sunglasses FAQ

Are REKS golf sunglasses polarized?

No. The Golf Color-Boosting lens is intentionally non-polarized to maintain depth perception for judging distance and reading greens. REKS sells polarized lenses separately if you want them.

Are polarized sunglasses good for golf?

They are excellent for cutting glare off water and sand. For putting and reading greens, a contrast-enhancing non-polarized lens like Color-Boosting is the stronger choice.

How much does a REKS golf pair cost?

$60 without a prescription (was $75), $240 for single vision prescription and $340 for progressive.

Can I get the REKS golf lens with my prescription?

Yes. The golf lens comes in single vision and progressive, in sport frames like Sport, Sling Blade and Wrap Around Large as well as lifestyle shapes like Aviator and Round.

Which REKS frame is best for golf?

Sport and Sling Blade suit most faces, Sling Blade XM is the compact choice and Wrap Around Large gives the most coverage.

Final verdict

REKS is a fantastic buy for golfers who want a lens built around reading greens and following the ball, especially if you need a prescription. Pick Color-Boosting for your everyday rounds, choose your frame by face size.

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