New: Pro Series (Billiard Glasses By Curran Opticians)
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I wear glasses but can see without them. The frames were always in my way. As an experiment I took them off a few months ago when playing. Now, I just play by color and my game has improved dramatically:groucho:
I play League with one guy that has a pair of similar these giant 'pool' glasses. First time we played, he had to explain what they were. He loves them.
Good luck with sales,
-Kat,
I play League with one guy that has a pair of similar these giant 'pool' glasses. First time we played, he had to explain what they were. He loves them.
Good luck with sales,
-Kat,
At least you'll be able to see what you're missing!
I see people that can't hit the rack buy $500 break cues.
I see people that can't make three balls in a row using $2000 cues.
Now maybe they can see how much money they are spending.
I see people that can't hit the rack buy $500 break cues.
I see people that can't make three balls in a row using $2000 cues.
Now maybe they can see how much money they are spending.
...and learn to use the force?
maybe it's just me (or at least Tramp and me) but they seem a little pricey for the casual player.
would contacts work for most?
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I have worn glasses to play pool for quite a while. I recently ordered new glasses with Trivex material because I wanted to use them as shooting glasses as well. I have found the Trivex material to be far superior compared to the standard polycarbonate cr39. It may be wise to invest some more time to research the lens materials. My Trivex lenses have remained clear and unscratched for over a year now something the cr39 never did.
I had been hoping when I had a little windfall from somewhere to be able to afford a pair of these.
The pair I had been looking at were in the range of $250 to $300 if I recall. A lot of money for a single use item, but I play pool often enough and my vision poor enough that I was seriously considering them.
At $400 for the basic frame, no add on, I will likely seek an alternate (and my prescription is kind of unique so I'd be in the $460 range, plus I'd want ant scratch coating $560!!! nope). Not to mention the new styles, tack another $115 on that to boot. Nearly $700.
Looks like a great product for those that can afford it. Seems to address many of the issues billiard players that need glasses have.
The pair I had been looking at were in the range of $250 to $300 if I recall. A lot of money for a single use item, but I play pool often enough and my vision poor enough that I was seriously considering them.
At $400 for the basic frame, no add on, I will likely seek an alternate (and my prescription is kind of unique so I'd be in the $460 range, plus I'd want ant scratch coating $560!!! nope). Not to mention the new styles, tack another $115 on that to boot. Nearly $700.
Looks like a great product for those that can afford it. Seems to address many of the issues billiard players that need glasses have.
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I like this reasoning....got a friend who's an APA five at best....
...but he's spending $900 Canadian on glasses right now....
...and delighted to do so.
I have billiard eyewear (from a local near me). Each year I upgrade the Rx. Everything is a big blur without eyewear. Cannot tell what # each ball is., Colors are funky..the edges are blurry. I have specialty glasses that clear up the picture from 3-9 feet. The price is a bargain... it makes things right.
Billiard glasses work.
Billiard glasses work.
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I looked at the specialty glasses. I used to just play without glasses even though I wore them. The balls were symmetrically fuzzy anyway. I got to the point where I wanted to try with glasses to see if it helped my game. My current glasses got in the way, however. So I just went to the eye glass place and got the biggest, goofiest glasses I could find. I told the optometrist what I was doing so they put the focal point closer to the top of the lens where it would be where I would normally be looking for a shot. Worked great and cost about $100.
I never used them for playing pool (the lenses were too small), but the best glasses I ever had cost me $1,000 and I would gladly buy another pair if they were still being made.
http://www.zdnet.com/article/superfocus-the-ultimate-eyeglasses/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/superfocus-the-ultimate-eyeglasses/
Would you pay $3-400 if you could not get them for a $100. They work great right.
Goofy glasses ?... I call mine Hubble
If someone has a better source, they should post it. Competition is healthy.
However, if these are the best and/or priced competitively with other high quality glasses for this application, then I'm totally in the camp with those who say it is a reasonable investment for a pool player (if they can afford it of course).
People spend that much on a driver. Pool players are spoiled by how cheap our sport is.
However, if these are the best and/or priced competitively with other high quality glasses for this application, then I'm totally in the camp with those who say it is a reasonable investment for a pool player (if they can afford it of course).
People spend that much on a driver. Pool players are spoiled by how cheap our sport is.
That's correct and it carries through. I buy cheap booze so I can afford glasses.
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If anyone hints I'm bashing Curran and his products I am not. Firmly believe in the free market, and he's entitled to charge what he wants.
Those of you mocking "APA 3's who can sink two balls" etc playing with a nice cue, or buying glasses designed for this game are missing the point. I don't think my cue (a lucasi) makes me a poor player, but I'd love to have a custom cue. It would just be something I'd enjoy.
Same with glasses, I may not be able to sink two consecutive shots, but seeing the table more clearly would enhance my enjoyment of the sport I love and spend my free time participating in.
Those of you mocking "APA 3's who can sink two balls" etc playing with a nice cue, or buying glasses designed for this game are missing the point. I don't think my cue (a lucasi) makes me a poor player, but I'd love to have a custom cue. It would just be something I'd enjoy.
Same with glasses, I may not be able to sink two consecutive shots, but seeing the table more clearly would enhance my enjoyment of the sport I love and spend my free time participating in.
Traditional glasses aren't suitable for billiards because when a player is looking down their cue stick and eyeing up their shot, they are no longer looking through their glasses but over them.
We increase the vertical dimension of our (billiard) glasses so they go above your eyebrow line.. Now, when you take a shot your eyes are looking though the lenses and not over them. Also, we move tho optical centers toward the top of the lenses, so when you are pointing your nose downwards and aiming, you are looking thru the sweet-spot of the lenses, which gives sharper vision.
Watch our video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u366uq0ykx4
I bought a pair of Curran glasses about a year ago after reading Jerry Forsyth's very positive review (see AZB front page). My eyes are in bad shape and, unfortunately, a lot of places I play have less than ideal lighting. My reg glasses weren't cutting it.
Dealing with Bill Curran was a pleasure. The turnaround time was fast (under 2 wks) and the quality of their glasses are terrific.
I know you can find pool glasses cheaper, I've seen them for as low as $39 on ebay but it's like most purchases in life, you get what you pay for.
The personalized service Bill provided was worth what I paid for the glasses all by itself. That they have their own lab on site and use the best avail materials (100% titanium frame on mine, trivex lenses, etc) adds a lot to the value, imo.
The Curran glasses are customized to you, and not just the script. The lens placements are made to your specs based on the photo of your face that you send in with your measurements. Pretty sure the other places are one size fits all. There's other things like the A/R coating, the curve of the glass, and their knowledge of just where to place the prescription within the lenses that I think gives them an edge.
These glasses work great and are easily worth the few hundred bucks I paid. :thumbup:
Also, I don't think they were offering any single pair of pool glasses for $800. Pretty sure they are in the $300 - $400 range.
best,
brian kc
Dealing with Bill Curran was a pleasure. The turnaround time was fast (under 2 wks) and the quality of their glasses are terrific.
I know you can find pool glasses cheaper, I've seen them for as low as $39 on ebay but it's like most purchases in life, you get what you pay for.
The personalized service Bill provided was worth what I paid for the glasses all by itself. That they have their own lab on site and use the best avail materials (100% titanium frame on mine, trivex lenses, etc) adds a lot to the value, imo.
The Curran glasses are customized to you, and not just the script. The lens placements are made to your specs based on the photo of your face that you send in with your measurements. Pretty sure the other places are one size fits all. There's other things like the A/R coating, the curve of the glass, and their knowledge of just where to place the prescription within the lenses that I think gives them an edge.
These glasses work great and are easily worth the few hundred bucks I paid. :thumbup:
Also, I don't think they were offering any single pair of pool glasses for $800. Pretty sure they are in the $300 - $400 range.
best,
brian kc