Game, Set, Unmatched: The Best Tennis Sunglasses

Serving Up Our Favorite Styles

Ah, what’s better than a sunny morning or afternoon on the court? Next time you grab your racket and head out to practice your serve or backhand, make sure you also grab a pair of sunglasses made for the game. They won’t just protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays — the right pair actually can help you see the ball and the court better. Here’s some advice on what to look for in tennis sunglasses.

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Your top 4 tennis sunglass must-haves

1. Polarized lenses: Some sunglasses simply darken your view, dimming and fading color for a flat, low-contrast perspective. Maui Jim’s PolarizedPlus2® technology blocks out glare and harmful UV rays while enhancing the colors your eyes see naturally. On the court, that means a higher level of contrast and greater depth perception.
2. Lightweight material: The last thing you want is a pair of heavy sunglasses slipping and sliding as you bounce around the court and work up a sweat. Glass lenses weigh more, so look for tennis sunglasses made with other materials. (Bonus: They tend to be more shatter-resistant than glass, too.) Our MauiPure® LT collection is inspired by performance, featuring our lightest lens material.
3. Comfortable frames: Many tennis enthusiasts swear by our rimless sunglasses — primarily because they’re ultra-lightweight and comfortable with a minimalist, understated look. For those who would prefer more coverage, you’ll find an equally comfortable alternative in our PureAir® collection.
4. Functional construction: Fashion sunglasses are great for a day at the beach or lunch al fresco. But for tennis, you need a pair that looks good AND stands up to the rigors of the court. Maui Jim lenses get proprietary treatments to resist scratches, repel grease and water, and make smudges and fingerprints easy to wipe away.

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Our top 5 favorite styles for tennis

We scoured the Maui Jim collection of polarized sunglasses for the best tennis styles and narrowed it down to our four favorites.

If you’re looking for a pair you won’t even notice you’re wearing, give Hikina a try. As one of the MauiPure®LT styles, they weigh in at just 10 grams (1/3 of an ounce) for the frame and lenses combined! Plus, the nose pads feature advanced airflow technology to give you more grip and less slip.

Our other top picks:

• Ho’okipa and Lighthouse – both rimless and easy to wear
• Huelo and Anuenue – both PureAir®, pure comfort.

Check out our complete collection of tennis sunglasses!

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