WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (March 3, 2008)-Chilly mornings may still be driving people indoors, but spring buyer’s guides have outdoor enthusiasts across the country dreaming, planning-and buying- for the upcoming season.

Thanks to editorial reviews in Backpacker and Bicycling magazines, the Tifosi Optics Ventoux will be included in those spring dreams for thousands of enthusiasts.

New for 2008, the Ventoux combines broad lens coverage with what Backpacker describes as a “form fitting shape that doesn’t pinch.” Bicycling lauded the Ventoux’s adjustable ear and nose pads as well as its interchangeable lens capability.

Both testers appreciated the Ventoux’s weight-just 24 grams-as well as its affordable price, ranging from $59.95 for standard and Fototec options to $89.98 for Polarized Fototec options. Backpacker also gave the Fototec Ventoux its “Bargain!” rating for this year’s sunglass category.
“I knew we were on to something with the Ventoux when all of our prototypes kept mysteriously disappearing after testing sessions, said Tifosi Optics owner, Joe Earley. “We underwent several tedious revisions to achieve a high level of versatility with this piece and initial feedback has been positive from athletes across all of our markets.”

Check out the Ventoux Laser Silver in the March 2008 issue of Backpacker, and the Ventoux Matte Black with Polarized Fototec Lenses in the April edition of Bicycling or online at www.tifosioptics.com/interchangeable/ventoux.html. After finding the perfect pair for your spring adventures, navigate to the dealer locator page to find the nearest Tifosi Optics retailer.

Tifosi Optics, Inc. was founded in the fall of 2003 after Tifosi Optics President Joe Earley noticed a need for a technologically-advanced, value-oriented eyewear brand in the optics market. Tifosi Optics currently has more than 3,000 U.S. retailers and distributes in 29 countries worldwide.

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WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (August 29, 2007) - The Tifosi Optics EC Fototec lens has earned top marks from the PGA Tour Partners Club Member-Tested Program.

The prestigious PGA Tour Partners Club Member-Tested Seal of Approval is given to products that receive at least a 66 percent approval rating from PGA Tour Partners Club members who agree to evaluate products and give feedback to the magazine.

Tifosi Optics EC Fototec lens with Variable Tint Technology earned an 88 percent approval rating after all member evaluations were tabulated.

The EC Fototec lens is a photochromic lens offering 100 percent UVA/UVB protection that changes tint when exposed to UV rays. This golf-specific tint starts out nearly clear, perfect for early morning tee times, and changes to a deep purple-smoke tint that provides a high amount of contrast ideal for reading greens.

The contrast-enhancing properties of the lens are also beneficial for spotting the subtle breaks of a putting green. Additionally, the EC lens darkens based on outdoor lighting conditions, so the wearer is shielded regardless of the day’s changing light levels.

PGA Tour Partners members who tested the EC Fototec lens had the opportunity to leave additional product feedback.

Product Tester Marvin Yohe said, “I have been through a lot of sunglasses to help in reading the greens. The Tifosi are the best I have found. They bring out the little subtle breaks close to the cup that I have trouble seeing.”

Nicholas Adams of Massachusetts said, “These are the first sunglasses that I have been able to wear throughout an entire round of golf. I have also been able to wear these independent of the time of day or weather condition.”

PGA Tour Partners testers were also asked to provide feedback about their playing partners’ impressions of the glasses.

Doug Quinn said his partners were skeptical that his new glasses could actually improve his game-that is until he started sinking more putts than previous rounds.

Quinn noted, “Wearing Tifosi glasses has easily taken five to six putts off my round, and that’s what it’s all about.”

The Tifosi Optics Stelvio with EC Fototec lenses is featured in the September/October issue of PGA Tour Partners Club Magazine, currently being mailed to their more than 525,000 paid subscribers. The EC Fototec lens is available in several frame options.

For more information on the EC Fototec lens and other Tifosi Optics golf technology, please visit www.tifosioptics.com.

Tifosi Optics, Inc. was founded in the fall of 2003 after Tifosi Optics President Joe Earley noticed a need for a technologically-advanced, value-oriented eyewear brand in the optics market. Tifosi Optics currently has more than 3,000 U.S. retailers and distributes in 26 countries worldwide.

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