The ifrothgolf review
The Sutro is Oakley's oversized single-shield sunglass, originally pitched at cyclists but adopted widely on the golf course. One large Prizm lens wraps the whole front of your face inside a lightweight O Matter frame, with grippy Unobtainium nose pads and the option to swap lenses for different light. Prices vary heavily by colourway and lens; the standard models sit around 138 GBP at RRP, with specific frame and lens combinations often discounted well below that.
What's great
The optics are the headline. Prizm genuinely lifts contrast, so reading greens, spotting your ball against rough, and judging fairway undulation all feel a touch sharper. The huge lens means almost no frame interruption in your eyeline and proper protection from wind and glare. It is light, the nose pads actually grip harder as you sweat, and the lens pops out for cleaning or swapping tints.
Worth knowing
It is a big, loud frame and the wrap-around shield look is not for everyone, especially in a more traditional golf setting. Larger heads can feel pressure at the temples after a full round, and because the top of the frame sits close to the brow, sweat can run down onto the inside of the lens on hot days and smear your view. Pricing is all over the place depending on colourway, so the headline 138 GBP figure is not what you will pay for every version.
The verdict
If you want the best on-course optics in a sunglass and you are comfortable with a bold look, the Sutro earns its keep. The Prizm contrast is the real thing rather than marketing fluff. Just go in knowing it is a statement frame, it can warm up and fog with sweat on hot rounds, and that the price you see depends entirely on the colour and lens you choose.
