Rec Specs Sports Shift

Rec Specs Sports Shift

Squash balls, tennis balls and elbows have one thing in common: they find your face at the worst possible moment. The Rec Specs Sports Shift is a wraparound sports frame that holds your prescription lenses securely in a padded, goggle-style frame, so you can play hard and still see the ball clearly.

It comes in black with bold red accents and a strap that keeps it in place through quick changes of direction.

Built for fast games

The wraparound shape follows the curve of your face, which gives you a wide view to the sides as well as straight ahead. A soft cushioned surround sits against the face, and the strap at the back stops the frame bouncing or slipping when you lunge, jump or dive for a shot.

Because the frame is designed for sport, there are no delicate metal hinges or exposed lens edges to worry about. It is the kind of eyewear you can put on before a match and forget about until the final point.

Which sports is it for?

The Rec Specs Sports Shift sits in our racket sports range, so it is a natural choice for squash, badminton, tennis and pickleball. Plenty of players also wear the Rec Specs Sports Shift for basketball, netball and other fast-moving games where regular glasses would slip or get knocked.

Why not just wear your normal glasses?

Everyday glasses are not made for sport. They slide down your nose when you sweat, the arms can snap if you are hit, and the lenses can come loose. A dedicated sports frame with a strap stays put and keeps your prescription where it belongs: right in front of your eyes.

Size and specifications

The 52mm lenses and 16mm bridge make this a medium adult fit, and the adjustable strap lets you set the tension. If you are unsure, compare the lens and bridge size with a pair of glasses that fits you well.

Lens options for the Rec Specs Sports Shift

Order the Rec Specs Sports Shift with the lens type that matches your prescription:

• Single vision: one clear prescription across the whole lens.
• Bifocal: distance on top, a reading segment below.
• Varifocal: smooth vision from near to far in one lens, no line.
• Ready readers: off-the-shelf magnification for books and screens.

Stronger prescription? A high-index lens keeps things thin and light. An anti-reflective, scratch-resistant coating is worth adding too, especially if you drive at night.

Ordering online is easier than you think

All you need is a current prescription from your optician and your pupillary distance (PD), the distance between your pupils. Your PD is often written on your prescription; if it is not, ask your optician for it. Pick your colour, choose your lens type, enter your details and add any lens upgrades. If you are not sure about sizing, compare the measurements above with a pair you already own. It only takes a minute and saves any guesswork.

Made for you in our UK lab

Choose your colour and lenses, enter your prescription and PD, and our optical lab in the UK makes your lenses and fits them into your Rec Specs Sports Shift and checks every pair before it leaves our lab.

Looking after them

Wipe your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than the hem of your shirt, keep them in a case when they are in your bag, and never leave them on the dashboard on a hot day. Our lens care guide has a few more habits worth picking up.

FAQs

Can I get the Rec Specs Sports Shift with my prescription?

Yes. Choose single vision, varifocal, bifocal or ready reader lenses when you order.

Is it suitable for squash?

Yes. It is part of our racket sports range and designed for fast games like squash, badminton and tennis.

Does it have a strap?

Yes. The strap keeps the frame secure while you move.

Important safety note

Although our sports eyewear is intended to offer the best protection available, there is always the possibility that the wearer may sustain an eye or facial injury due to severe impact or because of the nature of the activity. If the eye protector incurs a severe impact or is neglected or misused, the degree of eye protection provided may be reduced. In any case, the frame must be replaced. Failure to do so may result in permanent eye injury.

Do you make the lenses yourselves?

Yes. Every pair is made to order in our UK optical lab, where your lenses are cut to your prescription and fitted into your frame.

See more racket sports glasses or browse our full range of prescription sports eyewear.