TravisMathew Offdaze Sunglasses Review: Perfect Fit for the Fairway and Beyond
Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Designer Sunglasses • Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Sunglasses • Sunglasses • Travis Mathew
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Designer Sunglasses • Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Sunglasses • Sunglasses • Travis Mathew
When Good Shades Go Great: TravisMathew Nails It
Listen up, golf gear junkies! Today I’m taking a deep dive into what might be the most underrated piece of golf equipment in your bag: quality sunglasses. Specifically, the TravisMathew Offdaze sunglasses that have been riding shotgun with me from tee boxes to mountaintops for the past several months.
First Impressions
Right out of the box, you can tell these aren’t your average gas station shades. The Offdaze is the slightly smaller cousin of TravisMathew’s popular Sundaze model, making them perfect for those of us with more compact facial architecture. The handcrafted acetate material screams premium before you even put them on.
Comfort That Goes The Distance
HOLY COMFORT, BATMAN! These might be the most comfortable sunglasses I’ve ever parked on my face — and I’ve tried dozens over my years reviewing golf gear. The frame has this buttery smooth surface with perfectly executed curves that just melts onto your face.
The secret sauce? TravisMathew’s custom multi-step hinge. It’s not too tight, not too loose — like Goldilocks found her perfect sunglasses. After 36 holes in the blazing Utah sun, most shades leave those annoying pressure points on your temples or nose. Not these bad boys.
Optical Excellence
Where the Offdaze truly separates from the pack is visual performance. Slipping these on is like upgrading from a 13″ black and white TV to 4K ultra HD. The polarized lenses absolutely crush glare, which is critical when you’re trying to read subtle breaks on sun-drenched greens or track your ball against bright clouds.
Despite not being prescription, the optical clarity is startling. It’s that “wow factor” you usually only get when trying on high-end optics. TravisMathew didn’t cut corners on lens technology, and it shows.
Beyond The Links
My testing regimen took these puppies well beyond the fairways:
- Skiing: Perfect contrast on snow without fogging
- Mountain Biking: Stayed put during rough descents
- Poolside Sessions: Comfort for hours while the kids splashed
- Cross-Country Road Trip: No eye fatigue after 8+ hours of driving
The real test for golf sunglasses is versatility, and the Offdaze delivers in spades. They transition seamlessly from sport to casual wear without looking out of place.
Color Options That Pop
The Offdaze comes in three stellar colorways:
- BLACK CRYSTAL/GREY POLAR: My personal choice and most versatile
- HARDLINE TORT / BROWN POLAR: Classic look with warm-tinted vision
- LIGHT BRINDLE TORT / GREEN POLAR: Distinctive style with excellent contrast for golf
Tech Specs Worth Noting
- Anti-smudge coating: Fingerprints wipe away effortlessly
- Full UVA/UVB protection: Your eyes will thank you in 20 years
- Italian craftsmanship: These aren’t mass-produced in some anonymous factory
- Lightweight construction: You might forget you’re wearing them
The HOG Verdict
I don’t give out “A+” ratings lightly, but the TravisMathew Offdaze sunglasses have earned it. At $224, they’re positioned in the premium sunglasses category.
If you’re still playing golf in cheap shades, you may be doing your eyes and your game a disservice.
Pros:
- Unmatched comfort for all-day wear
- Superior optical clarity and glare reduction
- Versatile across multiple activities
- Premium construction that should last for years
Cons:
- Limited color options compared to some competitors
- Premium price point (though justified)
Bottom Line
TravisMathew’s Offdaze sunglasses aren’t just golf accessories — they’re performance enhancers that protect your most valuable sensory asset on the course. Whether you’re trying to shave strokes off your handicap or just look sharp at the 19th hole, these shades deliver the goods.
Note: Father’s Day is coming up. Need I say more?
Review: Snap Grip iPhone Wallet – MagSafe Muscle With a Slim Profile
Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Golf Gifts • Reviews
Tags: Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Accessories • Golf Gifts • Mother's Day Gift
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Golf Gifts • Reviews
Tags: Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Accessories • Golf Gifts • Mother's Day Gift
If you’re like me, you’ve probably dropped your iPhone in a golf cart, out of a jacket pocket on the ski lift, or off an armrest while reaching for your post-round swing lube. We live in a world where phones have become our lifelines—to GPS, score tracking, payment, tee times, and of course, those last-minute texts confirming your 7:40 AM tee time. So when a wallet comes along that doesn’t just store cards but also grips, stands, and rides along with my iPhone, I’m game.
The Snap Grip Wallet is a $79.99 slab of sleek aluminum witchcraft that attaches via MagSafe to your iPhone (12 and up), and solves a handful of annoyances in one stroke. Think of it as the Swiss Army Knife of phone accessories—without the corkscrew, but with far more utility if you’re not uncorking bottles at the turn.
What It Is
At its core, the Snap Grip Wallet is an RFID-blocking, MagSafe-compatible aluminum wallet that holds between 1-8 cards (depending on how thick your life is). But that’s just the start. It also:
Doubles as a grip for your phone (bye-bye accidental turf drops).
Triples as a kickstand, so you can watch swing tips or reruns of The Masters hands-free.
AND features a magnet array on both sides, meaning you can slap it onto any magnetic mount or metal surface without pulling it off your phone.
Translation: You can mount your phone to the cart, locker, fridge, or power cart canopy mid-round while keeping your cards on hand.
Pocket-Friendly Specs
- Thickness: 7.8mm (min) – 12.7mm (max)
- Length: 96mm
- Width: 64mm
- Card Capacity:
- 8 non-lettered cards
- 5 lettered cards
- 6–7 if you’re rocking a mix
I’ve been rolling with 5 cards—driver’s license, AmEx, club card, and a couple rewards cards I’ll never remember to use—and they fan out easily once you pop the wallet off the phone. Slide, fan, pick. Simple.
On The Course
On the golf course, this thing shines. It grips like a champ—whether I’m shooting yardages with my GPS app or checking my swing in slo-mo video. Set the phone on the green while lining up a putt? Kickstand. Need to stick it to the dash while navigating to a muni two towns over? Magnetic mount.
Charging is a breeze. The wallet doesn’t interfere with the plug at all.
Verdict
If you’re an iPhone user with a MagSafe case (or older phone with a Snap Grip setup), the Snap Grip Wallet is a smart upgrade that merges function, style, and field-readiness into one slick unit. At $79.99, it’s not exactly bargain bin—but for golfers, travelers, and everyday grinders who hate clutter and love convenience, it’s an ace.
Now if only it came with a divot tool…
Pros: Super slim, magnetic on both sides, killer grip and stand combo
Cons: Pricey, might be too slim for card hoarders. Adds bulk to the phone.
Great Gift
Mother’s Day is ONE WEEK away. Whether mom is a golfer or not, she’ll dig the Grip Wallet! Dad will too! Father’s Day is on the horizon!
Player2 Apparel Review – Drop Another
Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, June 10th, 2022
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Golf Lifestyle • Reviews
Tags: Apparel • Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Gift Guide • Golf Apparel • Player2
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Golf Lifestyle • Reviews
Tags: Apparel • Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Gift Guide • Golf Apparel • Player2
I’m happy to help support new golf brands and entrepreneurs. Here’s your chance to do the same with Father’s Day just around the corner. Check out some Player2 apparel.
On the left side of the photo above is the Player2 “3-Putt” polo. I must admit that I would normally shy away from any golf product whose name implies something bad, but we’re going to let it slide… this time. The 3-Putt is a performance polo with a classic fit and 4-way stretch. The polo employs active wicking to pull moisture away from the player and help it quickly evaporate. The polo keeps the player cool (physically) with “brrr Triple Effect Cooling. It was 96 degrees here today, so I need a bunch of that brrr Triple Effect NOW!
On the right is a classic T for apres golf. The fabric is mega-soft due to a tri-blend of fabrics. I dig chilling out in this one. Sizes run from small to XXL and there are four available colors.
Finally in the center is the Trucker Mesh Hat… er, a “lid.” I dig trucker lids. Sizes available for adults and kids.
Best of luck to Player2. May your birdies, and your sales be plentiful.
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2020 Golf Pride MCC Teams Hybrid Grips – Which Color is Your Team?
Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Grip • Golf Grips • Golf Pride
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Grip • Golf Grips • Golf Pride
The Golf Pride MCC grip is the #1 hybrid grip on tour. These grips are a hybrid rubber/cord grip which combines the best performance characteristics of each material. Here’s the whole color spectrum, representing color schemes for most sports teams.
The upper hand area of the grip is brushed cotton cord and the the lower part of the grip is a high performance rubber material. The cord portion naturally gives the player a solid grip and control in all weather conditions while the rubber portion provides feel and responsiveness.
Summary
All weather control – cord style wicks away moisture to help prevent slipping.
Max surface texture – “Pebbled” texture increases surface area, increasing control of the club.
Firm feel – Grip provides firm, responsive feel and a high level of feedback. “Feedback” is the vibration and audible sound translated from the club to the golfer.
Team Colors
After careful analysis my team color is the red and black grip, just right of center. This matches well the Utah Utes crimson red.
Which color matches your team?
HandiMagnet is Great Golf Accessory for Mounting Gloves, Towels, Cigars
Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, June 12th, 2020
Categories: Cigars • Golf Accessories • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Christmas Golf Gift • Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Accessory • Golf Gifts • HandiMagnet • Holiday Golf Gift
Categories: Cigars • Golf Accessories • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Christmas Golf Gift • Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Accessory • Golf Gifts • HandiMagnet • Holiday Golf Gift
I get so many useless golf gadgets in for review that it’s a big deal when I receive an actual useful one! Well here’s the big deal, the HandiMagnet. HandiMagnet is a small golf accessory which an incredibly strong magnet on one end, and a multi-function clamp on the other.
Glove/Towel/Paper
The first clamp, seen lower right on the image above, is for gloves, towels, or even papers like scorecards or pin sheets. Simply attach the super magnet to your push cart or golf cart frame, then hang the glove/towel/paper from the other. The accessory airing out and drying sweaty gloves. Take the glove off and hang it on the HandiMagnet while driving the cart or pushing a trolley down the fairway and let the glove air out in the sun and wind.
I’ve used the clamp to hang a pin sheet and have it right up in front of my face on a golf cart. Super convenient.
Cigar Holder
I’ve been known to enjoy a few stogies on the golf course. One pain when golfing is finding a place to put that cigar. With the 2nd mount (middle of first photo above) one can make any metal object an instant cigar holder. Below my 4-iron has been converted from a club that’s hard to hit, to a club that provides me convenient access to my Romeo Y Julieta.
Bonus Function – Club Loft Checker
An old golf trick to help a player understand the launch angle of a club is to stick a golf tee on the face of the club. The tee points to the angle of the shot. A golfer can use that in practice or on the course (against the rules) to see if a shot will clear an obstacle like a tree. Sometimes golfers will use some chewing gum to stick the tee to the club.
A bonus with the HandiMagnet is this unit can be used as an easy loft checker. The magnet is so strong it will not come off even during a full swing. I tried it and couldn’t get it to budge.
Final Thoughts
Father’s Day is coming up quick! HandiMagnet is a super choice for dad, at a mere $13.99. Get one for dad and one for yourself and still have enough money left over to buy a frosty beverage at the cafe after your next round.
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