Beyond the Glare: How Flip Up Sunglasses Give You an Unfair Advantage

I spent my career on a baseball diamond, but the lessons I learned about vision apply everywhere. You know that moment on a sunny day when the light hits the car windshield just right and blinds you for a second? Or when you're at the beach and the sun is reflecting off the water? That's glare. And it's more than just annoying; it's a real obstacle to seeing clearly.

My Experience with Glare

I remember a specific afternoon game. A high pop-up was coming straight at me, but it was headed right into the afternoon sun. For a split second, I lost it. The glare from the sun and the field made it impossible to see the ball, and that small moment of hesitation was all it took.

This problem isn't unique to baseball. It happens when you're driving, fishing, or just hanging out in the yard. It's frustrating when something so simple gets in the way of what you're trying to do.

A New Kind of Clarity

When I built Maris Optics, I wanted to do more than just block the sun. I wanted to eliminate the biggest distraction of all: glare. While all our Maris Sunglasses are built for performance, our lenses are specifically engineered to cut through that kind of visual noise.

This is where the magic of flip up sunglasses comes in. You get that crisp, clear vision when you need it, and with a simple flick, you can transition back to a normal view. This is especially key with baseball flip up sunglasses. You can track a ball into the sun, and then as soon as you're in the shadow of the infield, you can flip them up and see everything without a tint.

It’s all about control. Whether you're a player, a coach, or a parent spending the weekend at the field, you deserve to see the world without visual distractions.

My mission with Maris Optics is to give you that unfair advantage. It's the same kind of clarity I always sought on the field, and it's a difference you’ll notice the second you put them on.