TravisMathew Offdaze Sunglasses Review: Perfect Fit for the Fairway and Beyond

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

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!

Review: REKS Sling Blade Golf Trivex Prescription Sunglasses

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf For Women • Golf Gear • Golf Gifts • Golf Life • Instruction • Pro Golf • Reviews
Tags: Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Gifts • Golf Sunglasses • Prescription Sunglasses • Reks Optical • Sunglasses

I’ve been putting the REKS Sling Blade Golf Trivex prescription sunglasses through the HOG Test Chamber (my actual life) for several months now, from the links to the slopes. Time to share my $.02, or perhaps $199’s worth…

First Look

The Sling Blade arrives in a sturdy protective case that actually zips (below) – a nice touch compared to those cheap snap cases that pop open in your golf bag. The frame design has a sporty but not overly aggressive look. You won’t feel like you’re wearing a Star Trek prop out there.

On The Course

Let’s get real – as a prescription wearer, finding proper golf eyewear can be tougher than a downhill putt at Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters Tournament. The Trivex lenses are where these babies shine (pun intended). The “Color-Boosting” technology isn’t just marketing speak. When I first put the Sling Blades on, the first word out of my mouth was, “wow!” The colors, contrasts, depth, definition are all super. Reading greens becomes noticeably easier, like someone turned up the contrast knob on your vision. During late afternoon rounds, that subtle break that was hiding in the shadows suddenly pops.

The anti-reflective coating is standard (thank you REKS for not making this an up-charge). This means less glare when you’re eyeing up that water hazard, though it won’t help your slice stay dry.

Durability

“Unbreakable” is a bold claim, but these frames take a beating. I may have accidentally sat on them. Twice, and counting. They survived both encounters with my posterior with zero damage. Try that with your $400 designer frames.

Beyond Golf

I’ve taken these bad boys mountain biking and skiing. The lightweight frame means they stay put during active movements, and the optical clarity at high speeds is confidence-inspiring. Whether you’re bombing down a black diamond or reading a 30-foot birdie putt, vision is crisp and clear.

The Good

+ Superior optical clarity and contrast
+ Actually unbreakable (trust me, I tested)
+ Comfortable for 18+ holes, 15 miles on MTB, all day skiing on bluebird days
+ Versatile beyond golf
+ Made in USA

The “But…”

This is super minor, but I do have a critique/suggestion. After finishing up a round with these shades, I put them on my golf hat. Golfers often put their shades on their hat. Some even put the lenses to the back of the hat. Then while loading my bag in my car I bent over a bit and the shades fell off my hat, straight to the ground. As a result, I now have a chip in one of the lenses. I’m SO disappointed about that. Dang it. My other shades, like my Oakleys, have rubberizing on the ends of the temples (the arms of the glasses). The rubberizing helps the shades grip more, though over time I’ve had many of these rubberized sections wear out or completely fall off.

Final Verdict

The verdict is in. The REKS Sling Blad Trivegs sunglasses are GUILTY! Guilty of being awesome.

For the prescription-wearing golfer (and general outdoor enthusiast), the REKS Sling Blade Trivex is a solid performer that won’t break the bank or itself. The optical clarity and contrast enhancement genuinely help your game, whatever your game may be. The durability means these will last longer than your current driver, plus they cost a hell of a lot less!

If you wear prescription lenses and play golf, these should be on your short list. Your eyes and your handicap will thank you. Being able to see where your shots finish is quite rewarding, especially on the score card.

Now excuse me while I head to the range to work on that slice. At least I’ll see it clearly as it heads into the trees. Ok, I’ll be honest. I rarely slice. 🙂

We Like to Paddy Polo by Travis Mathew

Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, June 2nd, 2023
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Golf Gifts • Golf Life • Golf Lifestyle • Reviews
Tags: Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Gifts • golf polo • golf polo shirt • John Rahm • Travis Mathew

I’ve been gaming the Travis Mathew “We Like to Paddy” polo for a couple of months now. It is one of my top go-to shirts, and I have a LOT of shirts. Let’s take a look.

Fabric/Technology

The Paddy (for short) is made from 62% recycled Polyester, 31% cotton and 7% Spandex. The Polyester and Spandex make the polo super easy to mange in terms of washing, wrinkle resistance and not shrinking.

The combo also provides super (really super) comfort and performance.

Style

The cut and fit of this polo is perfect. I’m not big on tight fitting shirts, but I also don’t want a giant, loose fitting frumpy blanket either. This polo fits is a complimentary way without being too tight, binding, or pulling.

The shirt features a floral print with some subtle yellow and green accents.

Out on the course, or out on the town!

On the Course

You know John Rahm? World #1 golfer that just won the Masters Tournament? He games the Paddy. If the polo works for the #1 player in the world, under all the pressure and varying conditions, it works for me.

The fabric stretches and moves easily with athletic activity, or when lifting a frosty beverage up. No restrictions and no uncomfortable tightness in the golf swing.

Sizes/Colors

There is one color way available, white. Obviously that’s the color pictured here.

Sizes run from small to 3XL.

Final Thoughts

The We Like to Paddy polo is one of my all-time favorites! It’s a perfect combination of style, performance, comfort, and convenience! Snag one for dad! Father’s Day is coming up and this polo would make a fantastic Father’s Day golf gift!

Review: Sunday Golf El Camino Walking Golf Bag

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf For Women • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Christmas Golf Gift • Father's Day Golf Gift • Gift Guide • Golf Bag • Holiday Golf Gift • Sunday Golf

I’ve had the Sunday Golf El Camino Golf Bag in play for awhile now. I really dig the concept of Sunday golf bags, which typically are very small, light, and hold less clubs than a standard bag.

Are 14 clubs really necessary?

Let me tell you a little story. For 578 long decades I was the president of my local men’s golf association. In human years that’s seven. I was in charge of arranging tournaments, scoring, activities and all that goes along with being the club president. Yeah I fielded calls at 3am from disgruntled players wondering why their birdie on #13 didn’t win a skin. It’s really fun to explain to some bonehead at 3am how an eagle beats a birdie. I digress.

One of the tournaments I put on every year was the “4-club” tournament. In that tournament each competitor could use any 4 clubs they wanted from their bag. I’d usually go 3W, 7i, PW, putter or something close to that. Over the years of putting on the 4-club tourney I noticed something very interesting. The scores didn’t change! What? Yes. The score players turned in with four clubs were the same average scores they shot with 14. It was then that I realized that having 14 clubs, including four wedges might not be as critical to my game as I thought.

Back to Sunday

So I’ve had a few Sunday bags in my years of golfing and blogging about golf. I love to walk and carry and a Sunday bag is the best option by far. Now let’s talk about the El Camino.

El Camino

The El Camino is well designed and thought out. Obviously not just slapped together by someone who doesn’t play golf. I can super-easily fit eight clubs in the bag and I’ve squeezed 12 in there in a pinch. I prefer eight when using the El Camino. Driver, hybrid, a few irons, couple of wedges, putter.

Getting clubs out and putting them in is a breeze. There are four compartments for arranging the clubs.

The pockets on the El Camino are huge, especially considering the small footprint of the bag. I can easily fit in a bunch of extra balls, accessories, rain gear, a towel, some snacks, and even a couple of…. “frosty beverages.”

The stand portion of the bag is solid. It provides a great base and deploys and tucks away without a thought. It’s natural to pick up the bag and just throw it over your shoulder without thinking about the stand.

Looks

Aesthetics are a big deal and the El Camino nails them.

The El Camino is super sharp looking. Clean lines, great color scheme (I dig grays).

Colors

The El Camino is available in eight colors, including a camo style. My color is Heather Grey.

Final Thoughts

Walking is no doubt the best way to experience golf. Walk the course with the El Camino.

While you’re at it, rethink your club strategy. You may be carrying too many clubs and not using your brain and creativity to create shots with the clubs you do have.

Great Gift Idea

Father’s Day, Christmas, Holidays, tournament prizes… All great reasons to pick up an El Camino! They’re around $200 on the Sunday Golf website.

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