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

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.

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The Secret I Learned on the Field: Why Flip Up Sunglasses Are a Must-Have

I spent my entire professional life obsessed with clarity. Not just the clarity of my vision, but the clarity of my decision-making. As a player, you learn to read every little thing—the pitcher's grip, the spin on the ball, the...

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From the Dugout to Your Face: Why I Created the Ultimate Flip Up Sunglasses for Baseball

What's up, everyone. Peter Maris here. You know, from the moment I first stepped onto a professional field, I was obsessed with the details. The way the ball comes off the bat, the subtle spin on a slider, the angle...

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From the Diamond to the Trail: The Only Sunglasses You'll Ever Need

When I was playing pro baseball, I had a bag for everything. One for my bats, one for my gloves, one for my cleats. It was a pain. And it was the same with my sunglasses. I had one pair...

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From the Dugout to the Big Leagues: Why I Built the Ultimate Baseball Sunglasses

My name is Peter Maris. For years, I played baseball professionally. I lived and breathed the game. But every time I stepped on the field, I had a problem. The sun. It was either blinding me or a distraction. I...

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The One Mistake That Kills Focus: The Case for a Better Set of Sunglasses

When you’re in the middle of a game, a practice, or any intense activity, your performance hinges on one thing: focus. A single distraction can cost you. A split second of hesitation can be the difference between winning and losing....

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The Game-Changing Solution I Never Had

Every athlete knows the frustration. You're in the middle of a play, a crucial moment, and you’re fighting with your gear. For me, as a pro baseball player, that fight was always with my sunglasses. I spent countless hours on...

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The Real MVP of My Gear Bag: Why I Created the Ultimate Flip Up Sunglasses

Look, I've been there. The lights, the sun, the stadium shadows... it's a game of split-second decisions. You've got to see the ball, every single time. As a pro baseball player, my eyes were my most valuable asset. But let's...

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From the Dugout to the Driveway: Why I Made the Ultimate Flip Up Sunglasses

When I was playing ball, there were two things you could always count on: the smell of fresh-cut grass and the constant struggle with my sunglasses. I tried everything. Every brand, every style. I spent more time adjusting my shades...

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