Oakley Sphaera Strike Sunglasses
The Oakley Sphaera Strike Sunglasses in Matte Black with Prizm Black lenses are performance sports sunglasses designed for athletes who want a wide field of view with a sleek, understated finish. Based on the performance concept of the original Sphaera, the Strike combines Prizm™ lens technology, an O-Matter™ frame and Unobtainium® grip to create a secure setup for active use in bright light.
This model is fitted with an Oakley Prizm Black lens, designed for bright light conditions with just 11% light transmission. The Grey base lens colour provides the foundation for a dark lens suited to environments with strong levels of available light.
Oakley's Prizm™ lens technology is designed to enhance colour and contrast, helping make visual details easier to distinguish. Combined with the low 11% light transmission, Prizm Black makes this Sphaera Strike particularly well suited to outdoor sport in bright conditions.
Wide view in a sleeker Sphaera shape
The Sphaera Strike takes the wide view performance approach of the original Oakley Sphaera and reworks it into a sleeker rectangular silhouette. The result is performance eyewear built around visibility and stability while maintaining a streamlined overall profile.
For sport, that wide field of view matters because it reduces how much the frame interferes with your vision during movement.
Unobtainium® grip that works with perspiration
Oakley uses Unobtainium® on the earsocks and nosepad, placing its grip material at the main contact points between the sunglasses and your head.
A key advantage of Unobtainium® is that grip increases with perspiration. As training intensity and sweat levels increase, the material is designed to help keep the frame securely positioned rather than becoming increasingly prone to slipping.
Matte Black O-Matter™ frame
The Matte Black frame is made from Oakley's O-Matter™ injection moulded thermoplastic material. It provides improved strength and flexibility compared with traditional acetate and is designed to resist shifting or deforming over time.
Combined with the rectangular frame shape and dark Prizm Black lens, this version gives the Sphaera Strike a clean, understated performance look.
Who are the Oakley Sphaera Strike Sunglasses best for?
The Oakley Sphaera Strike Matte Black / Prizm Black Sunglasses are best for athletes looking for performance eyewear for bright outdoor conditions. The 11% light transmission makes this particular lens configuration most relevant when sunlight is strong, while the wide view design, Unobtainium® contact points and O-Matter™ frame support active use.
What should you consider before buying?
The Prizm Black lens is designed specifically for bright light and has 11% light transmission. If you primarily train or compete in lower light, heavily overcast conditions or around dawn and dusk, a lens with higher light transmission may be more appropriate.
Key features
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Prizm Black lens designed for bright light conditions
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11% light transmission creates a dark lens for strong available light
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Grey base lens colour provides the foundation for the Prizm Black lens
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Wide view performance design provides an open field of vision for active use
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Unobtainium® earsocks and nosepad increase grip with perspiration
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O-Matter™ frame combines strength and flexibility
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Matte Black frame colour provides an understated finish
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Rectangle frame shape creates the Sphaera Strike's streamlined profile
Why buy Oakley sports sunglasses from Players Sports?
Players Sports offers specialist sports gear for athletes who need equipment that works properly during training and competition. With Oakley performance eyewear, choosing the right lens for the conditions is just as important as choosing the frame. Visit Players Sports Greenlane at 1–7 Marewa Road, Greenlane, Auckland, or shop online with delivery throughout New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
What conditions are Oakley Prizm Black lenses designed for?
Prizm Black lenses are designed for bright light conditions. This version has 11% light transmission and a Grey base lens colour, making it a dark lens option for outdoor environments where there is plenty of available light.
What does 11% light transmission mean?
An 11% light transmission rating means the lens allows 11% of available visible light to pass through. This relatively low transmission is why Prizm Black is positioned for bright light rather than low light or heavily overcast conditions.
What does Oakley Unobtainium® do?
Oakley Unobtainium® is designed to increase grip with perspiration. On the Sphaera Strike it is used on both the earsocks and nosepad, helping the sunglasses remain securely positioned as you sweat during sport.
What is an Oakley O-Matter™ frame?
O-Matter™ is Oakley's injection moulded thermoplastic frame material. It provides improved strength and flexibility compared with traditional acetate and is designed to resist shifting or deformation over time.
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