| Baseball sunglasses are usually worn by players | | | | Baseball sunglasses can be classified in the |
| during baseball games to reduce the glare from | | | | following groups: |
| the sun as well as to enhance their vision so they | | | | 1. Structure - flip-up, clip-on, and slip-on |
| can spot the ball easily. There are also sunglasses | | | | 2. Color of the lens - yellow, blue, and graz |
| for evening games that are tinted to enhance the | | | | 3. The type of lens - polycarbonate and glass |
| lighting from stadium lights. | | | | 4. Frames - Carbon-fiber, polyurethane, and metal |
| Characteristics | | | | Criteria for buying |
| These sunglasses have polarized frames to | | | | When it comes to buying baseball sunglasses, |
| increase the contrast between the playing field | | | | make sure you check on the following things: |
| and the ball for a clearer view. Some frames are | | | | 1. Ultraviolet protection: Make sure it offers 99% |
| made of tough glass or plastic and the lenses and | | | | up to 100% UV protection and can block both |
| frames are curved to match the contours of the | | | | UVB and UVA radiation that are responsible for |
| player's face. Furthermore, they have a snugger | | | | sunburns and skin cancers. Darker tints don't |
| fit compared to regular sunglasses so they can | | | | necessarily mean more UV protection so be |
| match the rough movements in the game. | | | | careful in choosing the tint. |
| Other purposes | | | | 2. Fit: Make sure they fit snugly over your face. |
| Aside from glare protection, they also protect the | | | | There should be little or no room for sunlight to |
| eyes and the surrounding area from impact | | | | get through and the frame should curve around |
| against bats, balls, and rough contact from other | | | | your ears while the ends should be tipped |
| players. Tougher frames can withstand hard | | | | downwards. |
| impact. | | | | 3. Durability: Make sure your sunglasses can |
| Kinds | | | | endure hard impact and harsh weather conditions. |