I flew to San Diego just to check them out in person. Everyone in the shop was phenomenal especially Oscar! I brought the Flak 2.0Xl. These were the 3rd pair I tried, and they were jussst right!! I love all the options with the lenses as well as the fit of the frames.
Just bought those at a pawn shop 70 bucks great condition and am amazed how good they are, super soothing to the eye and very clear, didn't know Oakley was worth it until now, never buying cheap sunglasses anymore, didn't know the technology and how important it is and damaging too.
I was swimming in the ocean today and these things floating in the water, and right into my hand! I looked around for a while to find the owner, but nobody showed. I was going to use them as junk glasses for work around the shop, but when I found them online for $250+ I think I’ll keep them in my pocket😂.
Flak 2.0 XL is really awesome. Looks cool while very sporty looking. I have all radars, radar xl, radarlock xl, radar ev etc. Radars are great sport sunglasses, but sometimes it feels little heavy on the nose area, but this is not a problem for flak 2.0 xl. My favourite colors for Flak 2.0 xl are Ruby Fade, Harmony Fade, Green Fade and Polished white with prizm black polarized.
The salesperson at the local sunglass/eyeglass shop listened to what I was looking for and led me straight to a wall of Oakley's. He handed me a pair of Flak 2.0 XL, I put 'em on and bought a pair without trying on anything else. They're really cool, comfortable, and stick to my face without trapping the sweat. I've paid a lot more for frames, but these seemed to be a bit pricy; but still happy with my purchase.
That's great! Even better is the fact that you can purchase additional lenses for this frame and swap them out with ease! www.sportrx.com/oakley-flak-2-0-xl-replacement-lenses-prescription.html
Bought a Flak XLJ prescription with photochromatic in 2011. I used them in many kind of sports and used them to swim in the sea. They worked brilliantly. Never fell off or broke during sports. I dropped them a few times but they got no scratches. 2024 is the year to buy a new pair or perhaps just change the prescription lenses so I can read with them 😎 Edit: oh prices in my new country over 1000 $
Funny story. I ordered a pair of Oakley Frogskins this year when my I found a way to break my pair of Holbrooks. Absolutely love my Frogskins and still wear them all the time during my casual time, but they have those wonderful gaps on the side of the lenses. As someone who drives for a living and is outside a lot, I could never get over how much sun I still had to deal with wearing the Frogskins. Ordered a Flak 2.0 XL and all of those problems vanished. To me, it’s the perfect intersection between fashion and function and I completely understand why so many people wear this frame. It’s just about perfect for anything you need to do.
Problem solved! Any 6 or 8 base wrap, like the Flak 2.0 xl, will aid you in blocking additional light entering your field of view from the sides of the frame. The 4-base wrap like that of the Frogskins, make for a great lifestyle frame but will inevitably create a bit of eyestrain because more light is getting between your eyes and the lenses.
So weird. I ordered these on a whim in the Prizm Deep Water blue/black variation for tennis (at Sunglass Hut, sorry guys, but now I know about y'all!) and they just came in yesterday and I have to say I'm impressed: super clear and bright vision, I can't wait to try these when I play tennis next. I know nothing about sunglasses for tennis other than needing blue/green tint but these have a rose tint on the inside and blue on the outside. The manager there was super knowledgeable about them and I'm pumped that these were recommended to me. Will report back after I hit with these on a sunny day! Normally I don't wear sunglasses when I play but I can see these helping me see the ball and not get as distracted by the sun.
Hi Jess! Yes, the Flak 2.0 XL is a unisex frame. They frame and lenses are not safety rated, but most Oakley sport glasses can meet ANSI standards for impact resistance and clarity. I would recommend contacting one of our certified opticians for a bit more clarification on why this may still be a great option for you: www.sportrx.com/contact
Is there anyway to modify the temple pieces? I got these for coaching baseball and playing softball and they’re almost unwearable with most hats. I tried to put the temple pieces on the outside of the hat but it doesn’t work for me. I try to tuck them under the hat but sometimes that causes the frame to bounce on my nose.
Mine says assembled in the USA while others say made in the USA. Would you say the parts were made in Italy? Another question, do rx lenses need a prescription to buy?
Are we able to get these in a progressive prescription? The Flak 2.0 XL is not offered in progressive form from the Oakley website - only single. Thanks.
Hi Robert! We have exactly what you are looking for! At SportRx we offer custom Oakley authentic rx lenes in the Flak 2.0 XL. Grab a copy of your rx and contact one of our certified opticians via live chat or over the phone to get your custom sunglasses today: www.sportrx.com/contact
I'm looking for a wider bridge in a medium frame for a long oval head shape with a wide tall lens. My Flak 2.0 XL Team U.S.A edition are stem marked 59 'O' 133. Same with my matte black FLAK 2.0 009188's. My older Flak XLJ 12-903's are stem-marked 63 ‘O’ 14 x 135 and seem to allow the frame to sit lower to better center the pupil but still a more gap than I like below and pupil is below the center. The Rx lens retention is not as good as the Flak 2.0. Another pair is stem-marked simply 'JACKET 2.0' 009144-04 62 'O' 15 ( not marked Half Jacket ). Box label: upc 7 00285 49337 4 also 009144 / 91440462 and 009144-04. What else should I consider?
I wonder can I put simple (no shades) prescription lenses into it? As it looks the thickness of the lenses has to be very precise, since you can put only right thickness lenses? Also as i have noticed prescription lenses usually are flat. And these lenses are curved.
I got Flak 2.0 in iridium polarized sapphire blue, white frame blue socks & O , . I’ve had them for years & they’re awesome Rollerblade at the beach but they fog up in the summer & get sunscreen on them somehow , & then they cracked at the inner corners recently & they were RX, very expensive! Just ordered new lenses with vents...
Hi there! We love the frame but would go for PRIZM Golf or Dark Golf lenses because it will make tracking your ball and reading the greens easier. You can learn more about both options here: www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-prizm-golf-lenses-prescription/
I actually bought one with prescription. Now I have 2 scars on the bottom of my eyes both left and right because the lens is so close to my face every time my face gets accidentally bumped. The thick sharp lens would leave a “nail scratch-like” wound scar to my face. @SportRX is there still a solution for this? Pls help me. I invested around 500usd for this type of sports glasses. I was hoping to get a little more from it. The vision is very good but the protection is kinda bad. Its been 2 weeks since I started using them but too many scars already. I can send pictures to verify my claim.
Hello! Sorry to hear that! The one downside to The Flak 2.0 XL is that it's not rated for impact and shatter resistance, nor does it meet the ANSI (industrial) or ASTM (recreational) safety standards and is generally not recommended for contact sports. That said, many athletes still opt for this frame for its staying power and lens interchangeability. For a few similar design styles that do meet safety standards, click on the links below: 👉www.sportrx.com/wiley-x-saint.html 👉www.sportrx.com/wiley-x-valor.html
The XL just refers to the extended lens coverage rather than the frame fit. This frame fits medium to large heads but there is also an XS version available for smaller heads.
It is absolutely appropriate! They are designed for just that. Change them as much as you like without concern for damaging the frame! Don't forget, we have friendly, knowledgeable opticians who would love to help with more tailored assistance and you can get them at 888-831-5817!
I bifocal would be a prescription, but it can also mean normal single vision distance lenses or even progressives! If you have prescription needs, our friendly, knowledgeable opticians would love to help you at 888-831-5817
Gotta agree with Whateverusay here haha! There's a reason the Flak 2.0 XL has been around for so long and is arguably the most popular athletic frame of all time!
Hi Damien! Possibly. We would need to learn more information about the diagnosis and problems associated with the injury to recommend a suitable frame+lens combination. Give us a call to get started 877.289.2999
Most definitely if you need them in prescription. If you do not need rx lenses then the shield may be a better option if you want uninterrupted coverage and prefer the shield style.
The video lists the nose bridge dimensions as 16mm and the stem length as 125mm. Why are the numbers printed on the inside of the left stem 12 and 133 for these?
It is because we measure the frame differently than Oakley. If you need help finding the right size frame you can reach our certified opticians here: www.sportrx.com/contact
@@sportrxeyewear Thank you. I found this answer after posting the same question today. Is Oakley consistent? They mark the FLAK XLJ '14' and the JACKET 2.0 '15'. Not sure if the bridge is actually wider than Flak 2.0. I need my frames to sit lower to center the pupil an close the cheek gap better. My old Juliette's were great iirc.
Hello there! Some models are still made in the U.S. but since many of the parts are now made overseas they do not have a stamp on them. Hope this helps!
Hi Marshal! Rob is wearing the Flak 2.0 XL in polished Black with PRIZM Black Polarized lenses. You can check them out here: www.sportrx.com/oakley-flak-2-0-xl.html
Hi Sal! That is what we specialize in here at SportRx! You can check out the rx optiosn here: www.sportrx.com/oakley-flak-2-0-xl.html And then you can grab a copy of your rx and contact one of our certified opticians if you have any other questions about the ordering process: www.sportrx.com/contact
Great question! No, the Flak 2.0 XL does not meet safety standards when it comes to impact and shatter resistance. You'll want a frame with an ANSI rating at the very least. Click on the link to view our curated list of shooting frames! All of which are ANSI certified. OR give our opticians a call for more information and guidance towards picking the right set of frames for your needs. 😎877.289.2999 info@sportrx.com 👉www.sportrx.com/shopby/best_sports-shooting.html
That really depends on how they fit on your individual face shape. I cannot say either model is 100% fog proof but I would say it is very rare we hear customers having issues with fogging in these models.
When worn with a full face motorcycle helmet even with its face shield open and up my FLAK XLJ's blind me with fog in cold weather. Having vents cut at the top of the lenses may help.
Great question! We would recommend PRIZM Black or PRIZM Sapphire due to the bright conditions. And if you are not too sure if you want a polarized lens, this video may help you decide: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fpY_-RpAZ98.html&feature=emb_title
The Flak 2.0 XL typically fits a wide variety of head shapes and sizes including Rob who has a 7 and 3/4 hat size. Are they sitting too high on your nosebridge? You can always contact one of our certified opticians to troubleshoot sizing: www.sportrx.com/contact
@@sportrxeyewear I wear the same hat size as Rob! After wearing them for a while I think they actually feel fine. I think I just wasn't really use to the style. of them. Thanks!
That depends on what activity you are using them for! You can learn all about PRIZM lens options here: www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-prizm-prescription-lenses/
SportRx the lens frame that I would like to get are the Holbrook,flak 2.0 or the spilt shot. What one should I choose. Also what lens would be best for everday sports and life.
SportRx NICE! Got the Flack 2.0 limited edition, Rx, photochromic, black iridium’s in production now. 👍🏻👍🏻 can’t beat the return policy if I’m unsatisfied.
@@sportrxeyewear there was a video last year and i asked rob about other prescription sunglasses for cycling and especially in aero position. He mentioned there maybe some new cyling specific glasses coming spring this year. I use prism road lenses.
Do Oakley do lenses for sporting shooting for the Flax 2.0xl frame, Id like to build up a lens collection and swap them in and out depending on the application (running,shooting,driving etc)
Hi Brian! There are some PRIZM tints that are favorable for shooting. You can even build custom options at SportRx. You can contact one of our certified opticians to learn more: www.sportrx.com/contact
@@TheZombieeeeeee as far as im aware you can swap out the lenses on the flak 2.0's just as easy as you can on the draft's very easily, I was wondering are the ballistic lenses for shooting only found in the M frame or can you buy ballistic lenses so i dont have to buy a second frame only a second set of lenses.
PRIZM Black is the darkest lens. Get PRIZM Black polarized for ultimate glare reduction! You can learn more about it here: www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-prizm-black-polarized/
@@sportrxeyewear i really appreciate the reply. I did purchase a pair of the flak 2.0 xl with black iridium. I work in commercial construction and often run equipment lifting materials and spend a lot of time looking up, so sunglare is a big problem. Color contrast isn't a issue as much as just blocking out glare. So hopefully the black iridium will work. I saw the black iridium is a %9 light transmission.
Hi Matthew! We don't recommend this pair for football as it wouldn't fit under your helmet but the Wiley X Gamer would. Check them out here: www.sportrx.com/wiley-x-gamer.html.
Would it fit a medium size head of a 14 year old? Bc I mountain bike and I’m thinking of buying this bc this is the only size they have:/ someone plssss reply
That is tough to say. I think it could work but may be a tad big. You can always check out the Half Jacket 2.0 XL. It is a slightly smaller version of the Flak 2.0 XL: www.sportrx.com/oakley-half-jacket-2-0-xl.html
Hi there! The frame chassis is the same. The only difference is the lens height. The 'XL' has a taller lens that is cut out on the bottom to fit around your cheekbone. The lenses on the standard Flak 2.0 have a flat bottom. Thanks for reaching out!
XLJ have a different notch arrangement than XL. Revant says that XLJ fit HALF JACKET. XLJ fits my JACKET 2.0 but the optics are off possibly because of the way that frame fits my face.
Hi there Jake! That is on the edge of what is possible in this frame so we recommend grabbing a full copy of your rx and contacting one of our certified opticians to see if we can make them for you. You can reach them here: www.sportrx.com/contact
Ah, that is a tough one! These would not be a good fit for earmuffs, you are correct. The temples would be too bulky to wear with earmuffs. If you were to change to in-ears, they would be a good option for you!
Hi there! The Flak 2.0 XL can most definitely be used for driving because the frame has great wrap so the temple arms don't block your peripherals views.
These did not fit me at all the lower lens is barely covering my lower eyes, the lens let in tons of light at the lower portion Not recommended for Italian men with prominent features
You're right about that Brad. Check out our swim goggles in the links below that we can make to one's prescription and create a reliable seal around the eyes to keep out water.... www.sportrx.com/rec-specs-shark-swim-goggle.html www.sportrx.com/wiley-x-propulsion-swim-goggle.html
Definitely not hard to break “O-Matter”. I just literally broke my wifes sutro lites buy laying on them( i didnt see them)🤣 she literally put me in my grave, i got those for her bday too💀🤷♂️ My flaks on the other hand have literally been stepped on by my big ass brother in law and they were good so idk🤷♂️
@@sportrxeyewear I would love to see proof first please. None of your reviews say that's it great for basketball. I don't even think basketball players know these glasses exist.😑
