Oakley Flak 2.0 XL unisex sunglasses, Prizm Dark Golf Lenses/Matte Black Frame
Oakley Flak 2.0 XL unisex sunglasses, Prizm Dark Golf Lenses/Matte Black Frame
Oakley Flak 2.0 XL unisex sunglasses, Prizm Dark Golf Lenses/Matte Black Frame
The Oakley Flak 2.0 XL (OO9188) are a sport performance classic trusted by athletes who demand maximum stability, a wide field of view, and secure fit even during high-intensity activity. Built on Oakley's acclaimed Flak platform, the XL edition increases lens height for greater coverage and superior peripheral vision — a decisive advantage during a golf swing, a cycling sprint, or a trail run. Fitted with Prizm™ Dark Golf lenses in a sleek Matte Black frame, this unisex model delivers purpose-built optical performance on the fairway while remaining versatile enough for everyday active wear.
Key Features
- O Matter™ Frame: Lightweight, stress-resistant frame material engineered for all-day comfort without adding bulk.
- XL Lens Coverage: Taller lens height provides enhanced coverage and broader peripheral vision compared to the standard Flak 2.0.
- Prizm™ Dark Golf Lenses: Golf-specific Prizm lens tuned to boost green contrasts, surface texture, and depth perception on the course.
- Unobtainium™ Grip: Earsocks and nose pads that increase grip when wet, keeping the frame securely in place during activity.
- High Definition Optics™ (HDO™): 8.75 base lens curvature with HDO™ for razor-sharp clarity across every millimeter of the lens.
- 3-Point Fit: Frame geometry holds lenses in precise optical alignment for distortion-free vision.
- Impact Protection: Polycarbonate lenses meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 standards for high-mass and high-velocity impact resistance.
- 100% UV Protection: Plutonite® lens material filters out 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation and harmful blue light up to 400 nm.
What's in the Box
- Unisex sunglasses — Oakley Flak 2.0 XL, Matte Black / Prizm Dark Golf (OO9188-90)
- Protective hard case (soft vault)
- Microfiber cleaning bag / pouch
- Spare nose pads
| FRAME | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Bridge Design | Bridge Size | Fit Size | Finish | Frame Material |
| Matte Black | Standard | 12 mm | S | Matte | O Matter™ |
| Shape | Size Code | Temple Color | Temple Length | Temple Material | Rim Type |
| Rectangle | 59 | Matte Black | 133 mm | Injected | Semi-rimless |
| LENSES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Color | Effective Diameter | Exterior Coating | Lens Base | Base Lens Color | Lens Height |
| Prizm Dark Golf | 63.0 mm | Solid Mirror | Base 8.75 | Rose (Prizm) | 38.0 mm |
| Lens Material | Solar Properties | Visible Light Transmission | Lens Width | Light Conditions | UV Protection |
| Polycarbonate | Rs001 — Red | 22–23% | 59.0 mm | Medium / Bright | 100% UVA/B/C |
Technology in Detail
Prizm™ Dark Golf — Golf-Tuned Vision
Prizm™ Dark Golf lenses are purpose-built for the golf course environment. Rather than simply darkening the entire visual spectrum, Prizm™ technology acts like a precision equalizer for light — selectively filtering and amplifying specific wavelengths where the human eye is most sensitive to colour and detail. On the green, this means dramatically enhanced contrast between different grass surfaces, easier identification of grain texture and slope changes, and superior ability to track the ball in flight. The 22% visible light transmission makes this lens the ideal choice for medium to bright light conditions encountered during a full round of golf.
High Definition Optics™ (HDO™)
High Definition Optics® is Oakley's collection of patented optical technologies that ensures every Oakley lens meets — and significantly exceeds — the testing standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z87.1) for optical clarity, visual fidelity, and impact resistance. The 8.75 base lens curvature wraps around the face for maximum coverage while HDO™ eliminates the distortion typically introduced by curved lenses, delivering razor-sharp, optically correct vision from centre to edge. The result is a lens that protects the eye and simultaneously provides the most precise possible view of the environment.
O Matter™ Frame Material
O Matter™ is Oakley's proprietary lightweight, stress-resistant frame polymer developed specifically for sport performance eyewear. The material is engineered to remain flexible and durable under high mechanical stress, meaning it holds its shape through hard use and repeated flexing without cracking or fatiguing. The lightweight nature of O Matter™ ensures the Flak 2.0 XL sits comfortably for hours without causing pressure points, making it equally suited to a four-hour round of golf and a long training ride. Ellipse metal icon accents on the temples add a premium finish detail.
Unobtainium™ — No-Slip Grip System
Unobtainium™ is Oakley's advanced grip material used in the earsocks and nose pads of the Flak 2.0 XL. What makes it exceptional for sport use is its unique property of becoming tackier — not slippery — when it comes into contact with moisture from perspiration or rain. This means the more you sweat during a hot summer round or an intense run, the more securely the frame stays in place. Combined with the 3-Point Fit system that holds the lenses in precise optical alignment, Unobtainium™ guarantees the frame never shifts during a swing, stride, or sprint.
XL Lens Format — Expanded Field of View
The defining difference of the Flak 2.0 XL over the standard Flak 2.0 is its increased lens height. By extending the lens vertically, Oakley delivers a noticeably broader field of vision — particularly in the lower peripheral zone, which is critical for reading the lie of the ball, judging ground contours while running, or monitoring traffic in cycling. Every millimetre of this expanded viewing area is optimised through HDO™, so peripheral clarity matches central clarity. The semi-rimless design also reduces visual obstruction from the frame, keeping the view as open and uninterrupted as possible.
Impact Protection & 100% UV Defence
Oakley's polycarbonate lenses are manufactured from Plutonite® — a pure optical-grade material that inherently blocks 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation, as well as harmful blue light up to 400 nm, with no coating required. The lenses are also independently tested under extreme high-mass and high-velocity impact conditions far exceeding ANSI Z87.1 requirements, making them appropriate for high-risk sporting environments. Whether you face a wayward golf ball, flying debris on a trail, or road grit while cycling, the Flak 2.0 XL's polycarbonate lenses provide reliable eye protection without sacrificing optical performance.
Prizm™ Golf Lenses — How They Work on the Course
To play golf at your best, you need to accurately perceive light transitions across the course, judge distances with precision, and develop a sharp eye for reading green surfaces. Prizm™ Golf lenses address every one of these demands through their sport-specific wavelength tuning.
Conventional sunglasses simply reduce the overall brightness of the scene — like turning down a volume control. They dim everything equally, which means you lose the fine colour differentiation needed to read a subtle slope or distinguish a closely-mown fairway from the rough. Prizm™ works more like a stereo equaliser: it independently controls specific bands of the visible spectrum, amplifying the wavelengths most useful to the golfer while suppressing those that create visual noise.
On the green, the Prizm™ Dark Golf lens separates the overlapping shades of green that ordinarily blend together under bright sunlight, making grain direction, surface texture, and gentle undulations immediately apparent. Away from the green, it enhances the contrast between the sky, sand bunkers, and fairway grass so that every element of the course reads clearly and distinctly.
- Detects surface changes and slope variations that would typically go unnoticed with standard lenses.
- Contrast enhancement allows you to distinguish different grass quality and texture across the fairway and green.
- Separation of green shadows improves perception of light transitions and undulations on the course.
- Optimises your ability to track and follow the ball throughout its flight.
- Every Prizm™ lens provides 100% protection against UVA, UVB, UVC, and harmful blue light up to 400 nm.


Interested in Other Oakley Variants?
Oakley offers the Flak 2.0 XL in a wide range of frame colours and lens technologies — including polarised options, Iridium™ coatings, and the full Prizm™ spectrum from road cycling to trail running to snow. The lens is also available with Oakley Authentic Prescription inserts, making it a practical choice for golfers and athletes who require vision correction.
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