Polaroid Sunglasses

Pro 20:20 - good for more than golfing

Out here in the American West it’s hot. Cowboy hot. And that means the sun is bright and my sunglasses never leave my head until it’s dark and I’m ready to have ribs or a hamburger or some other American-style feast.  So far on this holiday I’ve been golfing, hiking, canoeing and driving long distances. It’s been great. And one of the reasons I’ve been so comfortable is my Polaroid sunglasses.

When I golfed, it was around 90 at the first hole and 96 when we finished. I wore a pair of Polaroid golfing sunglasses. And no matter how much I twisted and turned the sunglasses stayed put. My game was at the beginning of the holiday while we were in Illinois. I love the Mid-West for its hospitality and the general kindness and goodwill of the people you meet. The game was friendly and pleasant -  which means I played well but the men I golfed with played even better.

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When it comes to golf bags, almost isn't good enough

My wife’s ambition knows no bounds. One minute she’s asking me to review Polaroid’s latest golf sunglasses, and the next she’s on about changing my golf bag. The fact is, my golf bag has been with me longer than my wife. Hmmm. There’s a joke in there somewhere… So, I guess she has a point. It’s a shame to wear the latest golf sunglasses and carry a bag that’s seen better days. So, I’ve been doing a bit of shopping. To save all of you out there an unnecessary shopping trip, here’s my top picks for golf bags.

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Technix VII give you clear contrasts on bright days.

The thing about being married to someone who works with Polaroid sunglasses is that they are constantly asking you to try new sunglasses. Me, I’m content with my pair from last year. The lenses have a scratch- resistant coating and they’re still in great condition. So what does my wife do? She gives my perfectly good sunglasses to the neighbour’s boy. Suddenly, he’s zipping past our house in my  sunglasses while my wife rattles on about how the latest golf sunglasses could improve my game and will, in any case, be much better than no sunglasses at all. My wife wins again. So, I reluctantly agreed to try some new sunglasses…

In our corner of England, Saturday morning was raw and bright. I put on my new sunglasses with the lavender lens while I hit a few balls on the driving range. So far so good. Technix VII golfing sunglasses are lightweight, and have a slightly larger curved lens that protects the entire eye from wind. I don’t welcome change, but these sunglasses were definitely as comfortable as my last pair.

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Old men and golf fans had an exciting weekend. Since I happen to be both, it was particularly exciting. Tom Watson, a 59-year old man with a hip replacement almost won The Open. I say almost, but for me, it was a moral victory if not an actual one. When someone who’s older than me plays so well it’s proof that I’m not past it, evidence that possibly my best efforts are before me rather than mere memories trailing along in the dust…Like Tom Watson, I’m a passionate golfer.  A word I use knowingly and advisedly. And, unlike Tom, I probably won’t play in The Open any time soon. Sadly, my performance doesn’t always measure up. But that’s the great thing about golf – it’s humbling for everyone. An inexperienced player can have a great round and a scratch golfer can play so badly that they almost want to give up the game completely. (more…)

My wife gave me a pair of Polaroid sunglasses for my daily cycle to the train station and back It’s part of her job to spread the word about Polaroid sunglasses, so I just said thank you and wandered off to read the paper. I wasn’t in the mood to be a guinea pig. But she’s not so easily put off. In the space of three days, she asked me seven times if I’d had a chance to try them. That’s her counting, not me. I explained that it had been cloudy. But my wife is nothing if not evangelical. So she launched into an explanation of low light and glare, and how glare can be just as bad on overcast days as when the sun shines. Arguing seemed pointless. So I tried the sunglasses. (more…)