Photochromic lenses have the main feature of darkening when UV rays directly hit them, then lightening again when the brightness stops. Therefore, photochromic sports glasses are ideal for playing both on indoor padel courts (with lenses remaining clear at all times) and outdoor courts, where the photochromic lenses will darken quickly.
Differences between photochromic and polarized glasses
Polarized lenses always remain dark and filter UV light and glare from horizontal surfaces, unlike photochromic lenses which do not filter in the same way.
Photochromic lenses, on the other hand, absorb radiation in a very practical way to prevent discomfort to the human eye, filter UV light, and darken depending on the ultraviolet light they are exposed to.
Benefits of photochromic lenses
Photochromic lenses absorb solar radiation and optimally adapt to the visibility of the environment depending on the level of light or darkness. Their high adaptability prevents eye discomfort in bright light and provides maximum sharpness and clarity in dark environments. This can only be achieved with photochromic lenses.
It is important to consider that in padel there are many different actions and situations during a match: bending down for a wall return, jumping to serve the ball x3... just as weather conditions can change throughout the day, sun glare that blinds during a shot, cloudy skies... the eye has to adapt and get used to these changing situations automatically, with the fatigue stress this causes, something that can be avoided with photochromic lenses that adapt and help the eyes with light changes.
Indoor / Outdoor versatility
If you regularly play both indoors and outdoors, photochromic lenses are your best option, as they automatically adapt to light conditions. The lenses will remain clear indoors, providing eye safety and avoiding reflections from LED lights, and will darken automatically in response to sunlight.
This means you can use the same padel glasses without needing a specific model for indoor and another for outdoor.
UV protection
Eye protection is essential to prevent eye injuries. The lenses have 100% UV protection and are equipped with a filter that blocks all wavelengths in the UV range (from 10 to 400nm).
Glare reduction
Photochromic glasses improve contrast and depth perception, and also prevent glare from UV rays on outdoor courts and reflections from lights indoors.
Impact resistance
GOAT photochromic glasses are built on an ultra-light TR90 frame, lightweight and sturdy, offering maximum comfort and high resistance to strong impacts of over 180 km/h and vibrations.
