With so many to choose from, which lenses made by Oakley are best suited for everyday wear and can be worn on the course to play in, with the exception that they will be taken off on or near the green?

shepdog, this is one of those topics that you are going to get a ton of different answers because its so much of a feel thing... So you can add my favorites to your try out list, like you i don't wear them around greens or while putting, they are the titanium lenses, this is one of the bronze colored lenses, actually the darkest in this color offered by Oakley and i love them... they are not as dark as the gray shaded lenses but plenty dark enough for life here in Orlando. I have them in my half jackets that i wear when i am active and recently added the titanium spikes for casual wear... definitely a lens worth checking out.

I have the Blue Iridium lenses, and while they are great to wear driving or out, they are not great for golf. I lose sight of the ball easily.

I wear the G30 lenses and really like them. I use to have a pair of Black Iridium half jackets and had to take them off around the green, but it seems like now with the G30's I'm able to see the contours better with them on. They let in more light than most Oalkey lenses, but ive never felt like there was too much light entering my eyes.

The iridium and polarized lenses are the best lenses Oakley has, IMO. I've used my friends gascans (off the course) with iridium lenses and they're awesome. I used to own a pair of spy shades that had polarized lenses and those are great too.

You could always try their new "build your own" system if you like that sort of style.

I just recently got a pair of oakleys from an actual retail store. The sales associate recommended a set of lenses I think they're called Titanium Iridium - they say "titanium" on one of the lenses. She said not to get polarized lenses for golf because you wont have much depth perception. The lenses I got are pretty good for reading greens and what not; I will say the depth perception is a little off of plain vision but once you get use to it they work pretty well.

g30 for sure without a doubt

The G30's are great for the course even when putting, but I prefer a mirrored lens off the course. Right now I wear the G30's everywhere so I too am interested in another lens for both on and off the course.

G30 Black Iridium, just slightly darker than the G30. I can see the ball very well and I just love being able to see the green better.

I use the g30's too and they are great on the course, but I switch them out to the black iridium off the couse

depending on how "light sensative" you are, oakley makes a lens for you. what frame are you looking at getting, because that can sometimes limit your choices.

i think the titanium iridium is a great choice if you need a darker lens for everyday wear. fire iridium is a good lens for both, if you can handle the orange mirror on the outside. bronze is a great lens for both if you are a little less sensative to light, and it is very clear. If you go the G30 route for everyday, make sure it is the G30 black iridium because it does offer a slightly darker lens, but still with the contrast. the new tungsten iridium is a great lens that has a similar look to titanium, but a little lighter.

G30 (30% Light Transmission). Created for golf. Great contrast and iridium coating. Light transmission for flat to medium light conditions.

As mentioned other variants are G30 Black Iridium (25% Light Transmission) for medium light, G20 Black Iridium (15% Light Transmission) for medium to bright light and G40 Transition (40%-9% Light Transmission) for medium to extremely bright light.

All rose based for improved contrast.

Don't take them off to putt, they will help.

I like the G30 for golf. I have the Polarized Ice Iridium for daily wear and a pair of Juliets with Jade lenses, too.

what is the jade lens? i have never heard of that? is it emerald iridium?

G30 for golf.

Any Iridum off the course.

My eyes are fairly sensitive to light. Would the black iridium lenses be too dark for the course and putting? They sound like they would be good for me off the course with the low light transmission.

yeah, black iridium is way to dark. it washes out colors a little too. go the titanium iridium then and you can use them for both golf and everyday.

Yeah its the same. I thought they were called Jade, but I've had them for 3 years, my memory isn't the greatest!

get the golf array and you have three lens to switch out.

Was hoping to find a lens that was suitable for everyday/golf that I would not need to switch out.

was there a frame style you were looking to get shepdog?

they pop in and out easy, comes with fire iridium, slate, and g30 lenses.

VR28 Polarized for sunny, G30 for cloudy.

Hedging towards the half jacket or the flak jacket.

the price is a little high but worth the technology.. the Transition lenses by Oakley are made specifically for golf and are polarized (healthy on the eyes).. but the Transition lenses get darker and lighter according to the light outside, I wanted them but being $190 it's a little tough at the moment,but the technology is unmatched, i recommend u check it out on oakley's website...

Go here: http://oakley.com/innovation/optical_superiority/lens_tints

Take a look at the lens choices. Start with the ones that look good to you from the outside. Then take a loot at the ratings, light transmission, neutral vs contrast, etc. Also consider the simulated image but its nothing more than a computer generated image. You can start with 5 lenses you like the look of and get down to one that fits your situation.

Personally I go for gold iridium. I might get a lens in titanium iridium and G30 so I can wear my gold iridiums for work.

Oh and get the half jackets, flak jackets aren't any better, same shades, funny looking frame.

i second gold iridiums for both on and off-course wear in pretty much any conditions (bright sun, hazy, overcast, dusk, dawn, etc.). i have 4 sets of lenses for my juliets - black, emerald and gold iridium and G30s - and find myself never switching out the gold iridiums for anything else.

i've owned many pairs of oakleys in various frames and lens tints and Juliets + Gold Iridium is the best of the bunch.

Guys- Thanks for all the replies, you have been extremely helpful.

To clear up a few posts, Transitions lenses are NOT polarized. Polarized does not add protection but is beneficial for reflected and refracted light conditions that are commonly found off of water, snow or the road.

Transitions technology is not new. Oakley actually licensed the technology for their own usage and due to the UV protection provided in most windshields the effectiveness of the darkening effect of the lens is reduced while driving.

The Flak jackets come standard with two sets of nose bombs to accommodate more face shapes. It fits a wider array of face shapes than the Half Jackets. Style is subjective, so try them on before you buy.

I believe that Oakley make the best eyewear product out there for style, protection, options and clarity. Go ahead and pony up. You won't regret it.