Elevating Pickleball Performance and Style

You shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to your performance, your eye protection, or your appearance on the courts. Dink Eyewear began when our founder, Craig, started testing a lens concept originally built for color-blind men, designed to add richer color saturation while keeping whites looking clean and natural, kind of like upgrading to an OLED TV where everything just becomes easier to see.

Craig introduced these “ColorBoost” lenses in his optical store in prescription form, fitting over 200 customers who had no idea they were trying something different. The results were undeniable. People kept coming back saying they saw better, felt better, and did not want to wear anything else. That real-world success is what led Craig to apply ColorBoost to pickleball, maximizing ball visibility for faster reaction time, better reads, and more confidence in every rally. We pair that technology with premium Italian-designed sports frames, including options shaped specifically for a woman’s face and her style.

Dink™ Pickleball Sunglasses are designed from the ground up specifically for the Pickleball players

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Our anti-fog lenses feature ColorBoost™ lens technology increasing visibility of the ball

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Designed to fit a woman’s face, our frames are anti-slip and feature adjustable nosepieces.

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Dink meets the highest US ANSI and International ISO impact safety UV light protection standards

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Designed for Pickleball

Designed for Pickleball

Dink™ started with our founder’s obsession over one simple advantage: seeing the ball sooner. What began as lens testing in a real optical setting quickly proved something bigger, that when contrast and clarity are tuned correctly, players react faster, feel more confident, and play better under pressure. That early success became the foundation for Dink™ Pickleball Sunglasses: eyewear crafted specifically for the demands of pickleball, with UV protection, impact resistance, and anti-fog performance designed to keep your vision clear during fast rallies, tough lighting, and high-heat matches.

But as we listened to customers, we heard a consistent message: many players wanted maximum protection and confidence, with a simpler, lens-free option for certain environments and preferences. That feedback led us to develop the Dink™ Shield Collection: lens-less protective frames designed to help deflect the ball away from the face while keeping airflow high and comfort dialed in. It’s a direct result of what our community asked for, built with the same player-first mindset that launched the brand.

Dink™ isn’t a short-term trend play. We’re committed to pickleball for the long haul, continuously improving our eyewear based on real player feedback, real court conditions, and the belief that you shouldn’t have to compromise performance, protection, or style to play your best.

Key Pickleball Stats 2026

Key Pickleball Stats 2026

  • ~50 Million U.S. Players
    One of the fastest-growing sports in America by total participation
  • Ages 25–34 Lead the Surge
    The largest and most active demographic driving modern growth
  • $1.9+ Billion Industry
    Explosive expansion across paddles, apparel, facilities, and events
    311% Growth in 3 Years
    Record-setting participation increase nationwide
    18,000+ Locations | 82,000+ Courts
    Rapid nationwide expansion of places to play
  • 16% Projected Annual Growth
    Strong continued momentum forecast through 2030

Enhanced Performance

Enhanced Performance

Dink™ Pickleball Sunglasses were built to solve a court problem we saw every day: players losing the ball in glare, busy backgrounds, and changing light, especially during fast kitchen exchanges. Powered by ColorBoost™ lens technology, our sunglasses enhance contrast and ball visibility so you can track movement sooner and react with more confidence. Add in our performance features like anti-fog options and secure sport fit, and you get eyewear designed to help you play your best when rallies get intense.

Then we listened even harder to our customers. Many players told us they wanted the same confidence and protection, but in a simpler, lens-free experience that eliminates fogging altogether. That feedback led to the Dink™ Shield Collection, our lens-less, fog-less frames built for maximum airflow and close-range play. It’s the same player-first mission in a different form: clearer decisions, faster reactions, and protection you can trust, whether you prefer ColorBoost lenses or the Shield’s clean, unobstructed feel.

Form Meets Function

Dink™ Pickleball Sunglasses are meticulously crafted to serve women players with a true blend of style and court-ready function. They’re designed to elevate performance and aesthetics at the same time, featuring anti-slip frames that stay secure during intense rallies and adjustable nosepieces for a personalized, comfortable fit.

After our first year, we saw something the eyewear world kept overlooking: smaller faces were being ignored. So we built solutions. That’s why the Daytona Petite and Daytona Petite Large were created, to give players with smaller facial profiles a fit that feels intentional, not “close enough.” The result has been clear: the Daytona Petite is now our best-selling frame.

With Dink™, you step onto the court with confidence, knowing your eyewear is engineered to fit, perform, and look great, exactly the way it should.

Safety Rated Frames and Lenses

Dink™ Pickleball Sunglasses offer exceptional safety and have successfully met and exceeded rigorous safety standards, providing players with peace of mind while enjoying their favorite sport.

Frame Safety

Testing surpassed standards for general use sunglasses

  • EN ISO 12312-1 Impact resistance of the filter, strength level 3 (EU)
  • ANSI Z80.3 (US)
  • AS NZS 1067.1, Impact resistance of the filter, strength level 3 (AU/NZL)
  • CNS 15067, Impact resistance of the filter, strength level 3 (Taiwan)

Testing surpassed standards for safety spectacles (TR90 NZZ material)

  • FT, High-speed particle at extreme temperature (Taiwan)
  • EN 166 FT, High-speed particle at extreme temperature, Optical Class 1 (EU)
  • ANSI Z87.1+, Impact related (US)
  • AS NZS 1337.1, Medium Impact (I) (AU/NZL)
  • CNS 7717

Lens Safety

All Dink ColorBoost™ Lenses meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for IMPACT RESISTANCE

All Dink ColorBoost™ Lenses perform to the following standards for UV RESISTANCE

  • UV 400, provides 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays up to 400 nm
  • Filters between 75% to 90% of visible light (400 nm to 700 nm) from the sun
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Elevate Your Look and Your Game

What Our Customers Say

“I just wanted to say thanks again for the awesome shades. I wouldn’t have been able to win last weekend without them. We were playing on the courts with the green surface. Nobody could see the ball except for me.”
Cesar M
“I was looking for a pair to play indoors and dusk: Dink where suggested at a teaching clinic and are amazing for eliminating the glare.”
Susie B
“I got Dink because the frame fit my small face and was surprised how much better the world looks thru a dark lens; thanks for an amazing fit and vision.”
Kelly C
"Absolutely love these glasses! They're light, stay put through every game, and really protect my eyes. A must-have for any pickleball enthusiast! Couldn’t play without them now."
Gabi S
Thank you so much! A ball hit off my paddle and hit my glasses! If it wasn’t for the glasses I would’ve had a black eye.
RyDogg