I recently bought eye protection because kitchen blocks or volleys against kitchen smashes was becoming very dangerous and scary. When there is a bad dink in doubles and the ball is set up for a kitchen smash. I had to use the paddle to block my face, and be willing to take the smash to the body. But now, with eye protection I'm more confident to block my body or legs against a kitchen smash. Safety is #1 :D
These RIA are priced around $180. They are first class, built for performance and protection. I’ve tried a bunch and these are the ones, it’s why we reached out to them and Dayne. There are certainly cheaper ones, but I found these could be worn both on and off the court.