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Oakley Prizm polarized vs Costa vs Bajio
Posted on 6/14/25 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 6/14/25 at 9:18 pm
Been a long time costa wearer. Looking at maybe switching it up. What’s yall thoughts on the Oakley Prizm polarized compared to the others? I do a lot of saltwater fishing inshore and offshore.
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Posted on 6/14/25 at 9:51 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
Me personally I would go with Bajio or Maui Jim. I have a lot better luck with real glass lenses over plastic as far as scratch resistance.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 9:52 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
Stick with Costa glass.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 10:12 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
Switched to Bajio last summer and wish I had sooner. After the back and forth with costa and their BS warranty for the millionth time, I tried several cheap ones with plastic lenses. They just got too scratched up too quickly.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 10:24 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
Oakley Prizm is good for being lightweight plastic. The others are glass which is better but heavier.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 7:23 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
I wore Oakleys for years, never had an issue until I couldn’t get Oakley replacement lenses for my favorite frames. Then hello Maui Jim’s, and I doubt I’ll find anything I like better…
Posted on 6/15/25 at 7:49 am to highcotton2
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I have a lot better luck with real glass lenses over plastic
Not all Maui Jim’s have glass. I have prescription lenses in mine and they’re plastic.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 8:00 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
Buddy has some Oakley’s with the Prizm lenses and the lenses seem better than my Maui Jim’s when I tried them on. Was crazy how much colors popped in them.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 8:17 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
I made the switch to Bajio from Costa. Costas suck these days. I won't be going back.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 8:33 am to bbvdd
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Not all Maui Jim’s have glass. I have prescription lenses in mine and they’re plastic.
Yea but they have the option for glass just like Costa and Bajio. As far as I know all Oakleys are plastic.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 8:45 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
Quit fricking around and just get Bajio
Posted on 6/15/25 at 8:51 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
I’m currently in costa spears xl w the Rx lens. I love the Rx clarity.
I don’t love the mirror color finish.
I also had Oakleys in Rx. Oakley fit n finish is good. But not the frame size options.
I’m gonna try Bajio next.
I don’t love the mirror color finish.
I also had Oakleys in Rx. Oakley fit n finish is good. But not the frame size options.
I’m gonna try Bajio next.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 9:36 am to SenseiBuddy
I've worn Costa Permits for probably 15 years, wanted something different so I picked up a pair of Oakley Holbrook XLs. They fit great and the lenses are super sharp. I always thought my head was too big for Oakleys but I like these.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 11:25 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
Grilling burgers and replying to you with a pair of Bajio’s on right now. I had one frame style and it broke on me. Sent them back and wanted a different style. They sent me a code for 100% off. 2 days and I got another pair. They are quality glasses. They broke because I set on them.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 12:01 pm to 3deadtrolls
Yes, the Hollowbrook Xl are what I have as well and I like them. I just wish they were a tad bit bigger.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 12:11 pm to bayouteche
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Stick with Costa glass.
Costa is terrible since they were bought by Luxottica. They now only have a 1 year warranty and the rubber they use is shite and deteriorates.
I have a pair right now where the rubber nose piece has completely broken after 18 months. Sent a repair request to Costa and they said they don’t have nose piece replacements and sent a 10% coupon off a new pair. I have another set of Costas form 2014 that I wear more and they are still fine.
This post was edited on 6/16/25 at 10:27 am
Posted on 6/15/25 at 12:40 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
Smith. I’ve had Oakley (Holbrooks), Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Costa, and Smith. Smith and Ray Ban make the best lenses. Smith has better outdoor frame selection.
This post was edited on 6/15/25 at 5:55 pm
Posted on 6/15/25 at 3:36 pm to DownSouthJukin
I've worn them all-
I absolutely loved my Bajios- had them about 3 years.
Ive owned 3 pairs of Oakley with Prizm lens.
I am a coach, and where shades almost every day, I honestly prefer the oakleys because they are so much lighter than the glass lens shades.
Can't go wrong either way.
I absolutely loved my Bajios- had them about 3 years.
Ive owned 3 pairs of Oakley with Prizm lens.
I am a coach, and where shades almost every day, I honestly prefer the oakleys because they are so much lighter than the glass lens shades.
Can't go wrong either way.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 3:42 pm to LSUDUCKMAN67
Trying some maui jims now. Got about 10 years out of my coastas but 8 of them were with the rubber attached with 5200. Ended up being just 5200 on them after the rubber just disappeared, bout 5 years like that.
Liking the Jim's alot so far. The lenses are of course excellent but I like that the frame has minimal rubber involved.
Liking the Jim's alot so far. The lenses are of course excellent but I like that the frame has minimal rubber involved.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 7:24 pm to highcotton2
Maui Jim.
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