Oakley Sphaera Strike Sunglasses – Prizm Sapphire Lens
The Oakley Sphaera Strike Sunglasses in Matte White with Prizm Sapphire lenses are performance sports sunglasses designed for athletes who want a wide field of view with a streamlined frame shape. The Prizm Sapphire lens has 12% light transmission for bright light conditions, while Oakley's O-Matter™ frame and Unobtainium® contact points provide the flexibility and grip needed during active use.
The Sphaera Strike takes the wide view performance of the original Oakley Sphaera and places it into a sleeker silhouette. That combination is aimed at athletes who want an open field of vision without giving up a streamlined performance eyewear shape.
The Matte White frame with Prizm Sapphire lens also gives this version a noticeably brighter appearance than the darker Sphaera Strike colour combinations.
Oakley uses Unobtainium® on the earsocks and nosepad, putting its grip material at key contact points between the sunglasses and your head.
Unobtainium® is designed to increase grip with perspiration, helping keep the frame securely positioned as sweat levels rise during training or competition. This is particularly useful in sports involving repeated movement, where sunglasses shifting on your face quickly becomes distracting.
The O-Matter™ frame uses Oakley's injection moulded thermoplastic material. It provides improved strength and flexibility compared with traditional acetate and is designed to resist shifting or deforming over time.
For performance eyewear, that combination gives the frame the flexibility required for active use while helping it maintain its intended shape.
Prizm Sapphire lens for bright light
This Sphaera Strike is fitted with an Oakley Prizm Sapphire lens, featuring 12% light transmission and a Grey base lens colour. It is specified for bright light conditions, making this configuration particularly relevant for outdoor sport when sunlight levels are high.
Oakley's Prizm™ lens technology is designed around colour and contrast, helping athletes distinguish visual detail while managing the amount of available light reaching the eye.
Who are the Oakley Sphaera Strike Prizm Sapphire Sunglasses best for?
The Oakley Sphaera Strike Prizm Sapphire Sunglasses are best for athletes wanting wide view performance eyewear for bright outdoor conditions. The 12% light transmission is suited to strong available light, while Unobtainium® contact points and the O-Matter™ frame are designed around secure, active use.
What should you consider before buying?
The Prizm Sapphire lens is designed for bright light and has 12% light transmission. If you regularly train or compete in lower light conditions, a lens designed to allow more visible light through may be a better choice.
Key features
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Prizm Sapphire lens designed for bright light conditions
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12% light transmission manages strong available light
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Grey base lens colour forms the foundation of the Prizm Sapphire lens
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Matte White frame creates a clean contrast with the Sapphire lens
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Wide view performance design supports an open field of vision during sport
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Unobtainium® earsocks and nosepad increase grip with perspiration
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O-Matter™ frame provides strength and flexibility
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Sleeker Sphaera Strike silhouette offers a streamlined interpretation of the original Sphaera
How does the Prizm Sapphire lens compare?
The Prizm Sapphire lens has 12% light transmission and is designed for bright light conditions. This places it very close in light transmission to Prizm Black at 11%, with both configurations intended for strong available light.
Prizm Road, by comparison, has 20% light transmission and is specified for medium light. If your priority is bright outdoor conditions, Prizm Sapphire sits towards the darker end of these Sphaera Strike lens options.
Why buy Oakley sports sunglasses from Players Sports?
Players Sports offers specialist sports gear for athletes who need equipment suited to real training and competition. With Oakley performance eyewear, choosing the right lens for the light conditions you regularly encounter 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 Sapphire lenses designed for?
The Prizm Sapphire lens is designed for bright light conditions. It has 12% light transmission and a Grey base lens colour, making this Sphaera Strike configuration particularly relevant for outdoor sport when there is strong available light.
transmission is consistent with the Prizm Sapphire lens being specified for bright light conditions.
What does Oakley Unobtainium® do?
Oakley Unobtainium® is designed to increase grip with perspiration. The Sphaera Strike uses it on the earsocks and nosepad, helping the sunglasses remain securely positioned as sweat levels increase during sport and training.
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.
What colour is this Oakley Sphaera Strike?
This version combines a Matte White frame with a Prizm Sapphire lens. The lens uses a Grey base colour and has 12% light transmission for bright light conditions.
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