March 09, 2026

Craig Chasnov

Understanding Dink Shield Safety: Opening, Thickness, Standoff

ASTM F3164-24 covers eye protectors for racket sports (including pickleball) intended to reduce injury to the eye and...

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March 04, 2026

Craig Chasnov

The Shield is designed to help deflect a Pickleball away from your face and eyes.

We design with established eye-protection frameworks in mind (including ASTM F3164-24 for racket sports including pic...

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March 04, 2026

Craig Chasnov

Understanding the Shielding Mechanism in Pickleball

Pickleball is fun. It’s also fast, close-quarters, and growing like wildfire. More players can mean more accidents, s...

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February 15, 2026

Craig Chasnov

Hit in the Eye Playing Pickleball? What to Do Next (Safety Guide)

Dink In Safety: Got Hit in the Eye Playing Pickleball? Here’s What to Do Next It happens fast: a speed-up, a deflect...

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February 04, 2026

Craig Chasnov

Over 50? Pickleball Eye Safety Checklist (Reaction Time + Protection)

A safety-first guide for 50+ players: reaction time realities, the newest injury data, and the easiest gear setup to ...

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February 01, 2026

Craig Chasnov

Pickleball Safety Playbook: Avoid Eye Injuries (Dink In Safety)

Positioning and communication reduce risk, but protection is your last line of defense. Here’s a simple safety playbook.

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January 28, 2026

Craig Chasnov

ASTM F3164-24 for Pickleball: What “Real” Eye Protection Means

Standards matter. Here’s how to understand ASTM F3164-24 and pick protection that fits, covers, and stays put.

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January 23, 2026

Craig Chasnov

No-Fog Pickleball Protection: Why Lens-Free Wins Indoors (Dink In Safety)

 A practical guide to fog, visibility, and why players are switching to lens-free protection for indoor and night play.

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January 20, 2026

Craig Chasnov

Power Paddles & Eye Safety: The Boomstik Era (Dink In Safety)

Faster paddles mean less time to react. Learn why that changes the case for eye protection and how to choose the righ...

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January 16, 2026

Craig Chasnov

Pickleball Eye Protection in 2026: Why It Matters (Dink In Safety)

Dink In Safety: Pickleball Eye Protection in 2026 (Why It Matters More Than Ever) Pickleball is fast, social, and de...

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January 14, 2026

Craig Chasnov

Boomstik + Power Paddles: Pickleball Eye Safety Guide (2026)

 Power paddles are changing the speed of the game. Learn how that affects eye safety and why lens-free protection is ...

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January 14, 2026

Craig Chasnov

The 2026 Defense Report: 4 Essential Shields (Pickleball Wins)

A playful 2026 ranking of America’s most iconic “shields” from pop culture to the court, ending with the only one you...

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December 31, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Play Longer, Squint Less: Medium ColorBoost Tints for Outdoor Players 50+

Over-50 eyes tire quickly in dark sport lenses. Medium ColorBoost™ tints in Indoor/Outdoor Green and Violet cut glare...

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December 29, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Masters Division Vision: Rx ColorBoost Green & Violet for Players 50+

Many over-50 pickleball players wear progressives or readers. ColorBoost™ Rx puts your prescription directly into the...

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December 25, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Your Over-50 Two-Lens Kit: Indoor/Outdoor Green + Violet for Outdoor Pickleball

One pair of lenses rarely covers all outdoor pickleball conditions—especially once you’re over 50. Here’s how a two-l...

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December 19, 2025

Craig Chasnov

ColorBoost Violet for Players 50+: The High-Contrast Secret on Outdoor Courts

If you’re over 50 and play with orange or pink balls, ColorBoost™ Violet can feel like flipping on a high-contrast fi...

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December 19, 2025

Craig Chasnov

CRF vs CAF for Pickleball: How to Choose High-Contrast Lenses for Indoor and Outdoor Play

Stop guessing. CRF measures real color contrast in detail, CAF measures color accuracy. Here’s how to pick the right ...

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December 19, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Color Contrast Sunglass Lenses Explained: CRF/CAF vs PRIZM, 580, Maui Jim, Chromance, RIA, Pilla

Most “high contrast” lens claims aren’t measurable. Learn CRF/CAF and compare major lens tech families to choose the ...

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December 17, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Who Is the Dink Shield For? Pickleball Eye Protection for Everyday Players

Most pickleball eye injuries strike casual players over 50 who are not wearing protection. The Dink Shield is a lens ...

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December 15, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Dink Shield vs Traditional Eyewear: Fog-Free Protection That Actually Looks Good

Players hate foggy goggles, but eye injuries are climbing. The Dink Shield updates the lens free “kitchen blocker” id...

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December 14, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Over-50 Outdoor Pickleball Vision: Why Medium Tints Beat Dark Shades

Dark “ski-goggle” lenses can make outdoor pickleball harder once you hit 50. Medium ColorBoost™ tints like Indoor/Out...

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December 12, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Meet the Dink Shield: The New Standard in Lens-Free Pickleball Eye Protection

Pickleball eye injuries are rising fast, especially for players over 50. The Dink Shield brings a cleaner, better-loo...

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December 09, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Safety + Rx + Ball Visibility: Why ColorBoost™ Is a Complete System

Your eyes don’t need just “nice lenses”—they need protection, ball visibility, and prescription options that all work...

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December 08, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Indoor LEDs, Outdoor Glare: Why One Lens Isn’t Enough—and How ColorBoost™ Fixes It

Outdoor glare, cloudy days, and dim LED gyms all ask different things of your eyes. Instead of forcing one dark gener...

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December 02, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Ball-Matched ColorBoost™ vs Generic Contrast Lenses

Amber or brown “contrast” lenses can make the world look warmer, but they’re not tuned to neon pickleballs. ColorBoos...

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November 27, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Cheap Glasses Cost You Points: How Value Engineering Makes Dink ColorBoost™ the Smartest Buy in Pickleball

Bargain sunglasses can actually make you slower on the ball. In this blog we explain how dark, non-pickleball lenses ...

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November 24, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Do You Really Need $600 Zeiss® Glasses from Pilla for Pickleball?

Multi-lens Zeiss®-based kits can be great for shooting or cycling—but overkill for a 20×44 pickleball court. ColorBoo...

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November 19, 2025

Craig Chasnov

ColorBoost™ vs Zeiss® Sport Lenses: Built for the Ball, Not Just the Sun

Zeiss® sport lenses are excellent for general outdoor use—but they’re not tuned to neon pickleballs. Dink ColorBoost™...

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November 19, 2025

Craig Chasnov

Florida Sun, Shade, Glare & Indoor Gyms: Why Dink ColorBoost™ Is Purpose-Built for Every Pickleball Condition

Florida pickleball throws everything at your eyes—sun, glare, shade lines, even indoor gyms. This post shows why Dink...

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November 13, 2025

Craig Chasnov

See the Ball Earlier, React Faster: The Science Behind ColorBoost™ vs Pilla, Oakley & RIA

Not all performance lenses are built for pickleball. Here we explain, in plain English, how Dink ColorBoost™ protects...

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