SSP Eyewear Top Focal™ Ultra Kit

FOG HORN

October 2020 Twobirds Flying Publications

SSP EYEWEAR Top Focal™ Ultra Kit 2020 SSP EYEWEAR Top Focal™ Ultra Kit By: Sal Palma

I want to start this review with a brief introduction of SSP Eyeware. The Washington State company has been manufacturing some pretty impresssive eyeware for over ten years. They even produce custom designs with the corresponding branding.

literally. Shooting while wearing the typical progressive prescription glasses, it was necessary to elevate my chin inorder to keep the front sight in focus. Needless to say, after a while you tend to fatigue optically and physically. SSP’s Top Focal™ design took a rather innovative approach to eliminate that problem by moving the bifocal to the top of the lens resulting in a more natural head position while maintaining a sharp focus on the weapon sights.

The obvious optical benefit is not where the story ends. Optical clarity and color fidelity are excellent. The Top Focal™ Ultra Kit frame is extremely comfortable more so than higher priced offerings.

SSP captured my attention after seeing an ad in which they connected with shooters who are also bifocal wearers. So while at Shot Show 2020, I decided to pickup their Top Focal™ Ultra Kit; subject of my review. Prior to SSP, shooting while wearing bifocals was a pain in the neck both figuratively and

SSP EYEWEAR Top Focal™ Ultra Kit The temple tips feature a soft nonskid rubber inlay that keeps the glasses securely on your head. SSP also used some interesting approaches to ensure fit and comfort, for example.

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The frames are also ventilated to eliminate fogging

In addition to being extremely comfortable, Top Focal™ glasses are also very light coming in at just a hair over 1 oz.

These glasses will not dig into your nose. In fact, after a few minutes of wear they seem to disappear. SSP uses nose pads that rotate and are implemented with detents; I wish some of the magnified optics I’ve reviewed had that level of tactile feedback.

SSP EYEWEAR Top Focal™ Ultra Kit All of this would be pointless if they did not perform where it counts, at the range, and these glasses did just that; ending my future use of progressive lenses.

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If you aging eyes need progressive lenses or bifocals you owe it to yourself to try SSP’s Top Focal™ Ultra Kit. They’ll set you back $129.99 and are available at a number of dealers across the United States. Check them out! -SP Manufacturer Specifications         

The Ultra Kit ships with two sets of Amber, Clear, and Smoked lenses. One set has the magnifier at the top of the lens; another with the magnifier at the bottom of the lens. Lenses are also ANSI Z87.1+2015 compliant meeting stringent standards for safety glasses. SSP offers the Top Focal Ultra Kit in a plethora of magnifications 1.25 through 3.00.

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Eye Pro Exceeds ANSI Z87.1+2015 NTOA (National Tactical Officers Association) approved & recommended Zipper Range Bag with belt loops and quick release swivel clasp. No scratch lens compartments Microfiber cleaning cloth Lens Changing Directions Left and Right Amber, Clear, and Smoked magnifier at the top lenses (3 pairs) Left and Right Amber, Clear, and Smoked magnifier at the bottom lenses (3 pairs) Anti-fog coating, is double sided & permanently bonded to the lens, lasting 65% longer Feature optically correct, decentered, shatterproof, polycarbonate lenses to virtually eliminate distortion Offer sharp peripheral vision, without any blind spots Permanent durable anti-scratch hard coating Provide 100% protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays Durable TR-90 Nylon matte black frame Anti-Fog venting between the frame and lens Rubber nose and ear pads Fits narrow, round, and up to XL faces The magnifier at the top is 3/8 inch from the top of the frame down by 1-1/4 inch wide Frames are 1-3/4" tall and 5-3/4" wide at the front Weight is 1 oz

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