Solar Bat Sunglasses, COMPETING WITH THE BEST ON THE MARKET

[taw026]

AFTER READING THIS, if you decide you would like to try out Solar Bat sunglasses, use the discount code WILK to receive 20% off online or contact me and I can also get you 20% off also with free shipping!

Hey guys, I’m here today to introduce y’all to a brand that many people have not heard about before. This brand is Solar Bat Performance Sunglasses. Solar Bat sunglasses are not built for sissies; they are built for people who play hard outdoors no matter what the conditions. As an active angler myself since the age of 5, I have been through many pairs of sunglasses and can honestly say that this brand can compete with any others on the market AT NEARLY 1/2 THE COST!

Solar Bat was established in May 1994 by outdoorsman and optometrist, Dr. Gary Nesty also known as “Doc”. “Doc” has over 30 years’ experience in the field of optics, frame ergonomics, and vision. Along with the great knowledge that “Doc” has acquired and learned over his years in the industry, he also has a well-known pro staff that have field tested the frame designs and lens tints. Some of these anglers include Aaron Martens, Dave Lefebre, Larry Nixon, Jimmy Houston, Rick Clunn and even Bill Dance. Needless to say these sunglasses have been tested and proven.

Now let’s talk a little about the sunglasses themselves. The Solar Bat plastic frames that most of us anglers use are molded with TR90. TR90 is universally known as the best light weight material for frame comfort and durability. This is not the least expensive frame material, but simply the best. Solar Bat has developed TCG (Temperature Controlled Grip) material for the nose pads on all of their glasses. This material actually increases grip strength as temperatures rise. This prevents the pads from using your nose like a ski slope in hot weather. A VERY IMPORTANT FACT ABOUT THESE GLASSES IS THAT AS LONG AS YOU OWN THE SUNGLASSES, BROKEN FRAME PARTS ARE REPLACED AT SHIPPING COSTS.

There are many different PNVXD (plastic) and glasses lenses to choose from for Solar Bat glasses. The PNVXD lenses are 95% as scratch proof as glasses lenses while being 10 times more impact resistant! From single color PNVXD lenses to gradient PNVXD lenses to mirrored glass lens, Solar Bat provides lenses for every situation. “Doc” has designed the perfect sight fishing tint that has ever been on the market. Now is when Doc's knowledge of selective wavelength technology will pay off for you. Most of what you need to see is green. Weeds are green and bass are green and the fact is a green lens will make green objects more visible. The second fact is that a green lens will bleach out brown, the advantage is - off color and muddy water will be bleached our and your vision into the water will be improved. With that being said, “Doc” is so confident in this product that he will allow you to return the purchase of his Mossback tint lens glasses within 21 days, in like new condition, for a full refund if you do not find them to be the best sight fishing tint around!

Another awesome fact about the Solar Bat brand is that all products since 2010 have been made in the USA!!

Go visit their website at http://www.solarbat.com/ to take a look for yourself at these lifestyle changing glasses. Please feel free to ask me questions!

[artcarney_agr]

I used to buy Solar Bats at Walmart years ago in the fishing section. What's changed since the Walmart days to make them better?

[Mini]

The new tournament rewards program is impressive too.

[R.D.]

I have had 2 pair in the past.........You get what you pay for....and them being half price is just that. There were good for what they did but nothing more. The frames held up very well but after time the lenses would pop out (heat stress) and the rubber pads would fall out from the heat as well.

[artcarney_agr]

I have had 2 pair in the past.........You get what you pay for....and them being half price is just that. There were good for what they did but nothing more. The frames held up very well but after time the lenses would pop out (heat stress) and the rubber pads would fall out from the heat as well.

That was kind of my impression as well, back from when they were about $15 at Walmart. Just wondering what's changed to make them be priced up around $100 now. Have the glasses really changed a lot or has the company just took on a lot of overhead with "pro" endorsements/high dollar advertising and trying to cover those costs in their unit pricing?

[Basscaster]

I had 3 pairs of their cheap version($20 each), they all broke in the same spot. I even drop a pair on the ground and the arm broke at the same spot. I sent them back all together and I told them they stunk(I was a little bad). they told me to get ****ed, why would we send you a pair or two of glasses you say are junk ???? They probably should just keep selling them a Walmart..

[ciasurv]

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AFTER READING THIS, if you decide you would like to try out Solar Bat sunglasses, use the discount code WILK to receive 20% off online or contact me and I can also get you 20% off also with free shipping!

Hey guys, I’m here today to introduce y’all to a brand that many people have not heard about before. This brand is Solar Bat Performance Sunglasses. Solar Bat sunglasses are not built for sissies; they are built for people who play hard outdoors no matter what the conditions. As an active angler myself since the age of 5, I have been through many pairs of sunglasses and can honestly say that this brand can compete with any others on the market AT NEARLY 1/2 THE COST!

Solar Bat was established in May 1994 by outdoorsman and optometrist, Dr. Gary Nesty also known as “Doc”. “Doc” has over 30 years’ experience in the field of optics, frame ergonomics, and vision. Along with the great knowledge that “Doc” has acquired and learned over his years in the industry, he also has a well-known pro staff that have field tested the frame designs and lens tints. Some of these anglers include Aaron Martens, Dave Lefebre, Larry Nixon, Jimmy Houston, Rick Clunn and even Bill Dance. Needless to say these sunglasses have been tested and proven.

Now let’s talk a little about the sunglasses themselves. The Solar Bat plastic frames that most of us anglers use are molded with TR90. TR90 is universally known as the best light weight material for frame comfort and durability. This is not the least expensive frame material, but simply the best. Solar Bat has developed TCG (Temperature Controlled Grip) material for the nose pads on all of their glasses. This material actually increases grip strength as temperatures rise. This prevents the pads from using your nose like a ski slope in hot weather. A VERY IMPORTANT FACT ABOUT THESE GLASSES IS THAT AS LONG AS YOU OWN THE SUNGLASSES, BROKEN FRAME PARTS ARE REPLACED AT SHIPPING COSTS.

There are many different PNVXD (plastic) and glasses lenses to choose from for Solar Bat glasses. The PNVXD lenses are 95% as scratch proof as glasses lenses while being 10 times more impact resistant! From single color PNVXD lenses to gradient PNVXD lenses to mirrored glass lens, Solar Bat provides lenses for every situation. “Doc” has designed the perfect sight fishing tint that has ever been on the market. Now is when Doc's knowledge of selective wavelength technology will pay off for you. Most of what you need to see is green. Weeds are green and bass are green and the fact is a green lens will make green objects more visible. The second fact is that a green lens will bleach out brown, the advantage is - off color and muddy water will be bleached our and your vision into the water will be improved. With that being said, “Doc” is so confident in this product that he will allow you to return the purchase of his Mossback tint lens glasses within 21 days, in like new condition, for a full refund if you do not find them to be the best sight fishing tint around!

Another awesome fact about the Solar Bat brand is that all products since 2010 have been made in the USA!!

Go visit their website at http://www.solarbat.com/ to take a look for yourself at these lifestyle changing glasses. Please feel free to ask me questions!

[taw026]

@artcarney_agr I honestly have not been using Solar Bat long enough to know the exact finite differences from a few years back to now. I have contacted someone that may know what exactly was improved since then to help you with that question. I do know though that Walmart glasses are no where comparable to the Solar Bat glasses of today.

@Mini I have to agree with that! The program is absolutely there to reward the everyday angler. The link for the reward program is http://www.solarbat.com/pages/solar-...nt-contingency if anyone else would like to take a look at that.

@R.D. Like is said about to artcarney_agr, I am not familiar with Solar Bat of the past, only the present. Solar Bat has begun using a co-injection molding. This new method is way better than what used to be used where they would develop the frame and the nose pads separately then basically slide the pads onto the frame after curing. Co-injection molding now allows the frame mold to first be injected then immediately the TCG is injected allowing it to actually become part of the frame and not an external attachment. This actually makes the TCG pads more durable since they are actually part of the frame.

[Obsessed]

taw026, can you answer any of the questions?

Since you posted about them you must know or at the least can find out why they have went up in price, especially if they really were $15 and now $100.

What has changed? Engineered differently or simply company thinks they can sell for more with these pro's names on their payroll?

Thanks.

as I posted this and hit enter, taw026 just posted before me. ignore. and thanks for your due diligence.

[R.D.]

That was kind of my impression as well, back from when they were about $15 at Walmart. Just wondering what's changed to make them be priced up around $100 now. Have the glasses really changed a lot or has the company just took on a lot of overhead with "pro" endorsements/high dollar advertising and trying to cover those costs in their unit pricing?

For a "Cheaper" pair of sunglasses.....they have priced ME out of the market. I paid $20 for mine at one time, and another pair for free.

[R.D.]

News Flash......Technology has gotten better on a lot of things.....Solar Bat is not the only one doing this BTW, Co-injection has been around for quite a while though.......most companies don't advertise it to help Justify the increase of there products. Typically they use WAY better lenses. Anyone can produce a Synthetic frame for about $2-5 depending on materials used......the lenses are the most cost. Using Carbon lenses is WAY better than plasti-fied lenses anyway.

[Longrodder]

Dang...they make different models!! Do you expect to pay the same for every vehicle made by GM? Some are better than others!! Solar Bat makes FAR BETTER glasses than the ones sold in Walmart. They make cheap ones and some of the best on the market. Their Signature Series glasses are really good.

[artcarney_agr]

@artcarney_agr I honestly have not been using Solar Bat long enough to know the exact finite differences from a few years back to now.

What's your role with Solar Bats and why are you plugging them if you don't know much about them? Not trying to be ugly, but a salesman needs to know his product and it's history. For many like myself, it's hard to see how a $15 pair of Walmart sunglasses is now about $100. If I'm going to be spending $100 or more, I'll be looking for a sale price on Costa Del Mar or Maui Jim, neither of which were ever sold in the fishing section at Walmart. Until there are some good unbiased 3rd party comparison reports out, it will be hard to shed that image that so many have of Solar Bats.

[taw026]

@Bassnetter, Sorry about your experience with them. They now have a lifetime warranty on all frames that allow you to get a replacement if the frame does crack. SOLAR BAT USES THE SAME FRAME MATERIAL AS COSTA. Sorry I made that uppercase so everyone would see that. They both now use TR90 which is the lightest but also strong material on the market.

@Obsessed Like I just said above, their frame material is now TR90 just like Costa and the other major companies. They also use the co-injection process to make sure the nose pads will not fall off over time due to being part of the frame. Also, new good polarized lenses are not cheap. Walmart lenses do not compare with the lenses that the major companies have upgraded too. I can physically show you in person if I lived closer to you what the difference between Walmart and Solar Bats are.

Theses glasses are 100% different from years ago when they were sold in Walmart. All processed to make them and materials used are the best on the market. If googled, you can see that almost all glasses brands use almost identical materials only difference mainly is the logo on the side of the frame. Solar Bat is half the cost of Costa with the very similar materials.

[artcarney_agr]

Solar Bat makes FAR BETTER glasses than the ones sold in Walmart. They make cheap ones and some of the best on the market. Their Signature Series glasses are really good.

BUT WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE SOLAR BATS WERE SOLD IN THE FISHING SECTION AT WALMART? That's the question at hand. You can tell me how wonderful they are, but there's nothing else other than your word behind that, for all I know you're on the pro staff or something.

[taw026]

@artcarney_agr, I have lots of knowledge of the product now and how good it is. I do not have knowledge on a product that was made with most likely 100% different materials back in the day. Like I have been saying above, Solar Bat is made with almost identical materials as Costa. With that being said, do you see Costa selling glasses for $25, that will never happen. So why would you expect Solar Bat to sell for $25 still if it is the same materials just different logo?

[kybasser]

I bought three pair from Wal Mart a few years ago. I bought three different colored lens. All three broke within the first couple of weeks of use. I tried contacting Solar Bat. I even emailed the doctor (I believe he was listed as a doctor... it's been a several years ago), but never heard back.

I'll never own another pair of Solar Bat sunglasses until the company finally responds to my emails, and contacts me. I sent them numerous emails, so they had numerous chances to respond... NOTHING... not even crickets!!!

I'll stick with my Costas. Their customer service was by far some of the very best customer service I have ever experienced. New set of glasses to replace a pair that was over 10 years old, not weeks as in the Solar Bat experience.

Danny

[taw026]

@artcarnet_agr I will gladly get you a comparison video of the old Solar Bat glasses compared to the new ones if you send me your old pair from Walmart. I have no problem doing that for anyone.

[R.D.]

now you say they use the same material as Costa........and Costa has been doing this for YEARS. So they are trying to be as good as Costa as far as Frames, but still won't use high-grade Optics??


I bought a pair of Costa's on sale just before my 2nd pair of Solar Bats had a lense fall out of it (again). Still in use today & no lense issues or nose piece issues. So if your trying to compare Costa to Solar Bat & say they are half the price.....you are correct, but the Lenses are not the same either for your comparison.

[kybasser]

@artcarney_agr, I have lots of knowledge of the product now and how good it is. I do not have knowledge on a product that was made with most likely 100% different materials back in the day. Like I have been saying above, Solar Bat is made with almost identical materials as Costa. With that being said, do you see Costa selling glasses for $25, that will never happen. So why would you expect Solar Bat to sell for $25 still if it is the same materials just different logo?

Dude, I like your enthusiasm, but I made a living selling stuff. You have to know the past, the present and have an idea of what the future will hold. People like us, the end users, will have questions. If Solar Bat enlisted you as a pro staffer, or just a salesman, and failed to give you the full story on the history of the company, then shame on them and I feel for you. It's kind of like a soldier being sent into a fight, given a gun... but oops, forgot the bullets.

I hope it works out for you.

Danny