Bobster Alpha Goggles and Prowler Glasses Review

Last month I posted up about the Bobster Alpha Goggles, and I have now had the chance to run both the Alpha and Prowler safety glasses in a few games of airsoft.

Sure it is airsoft and not real "operating" but it does put them through some good work. I have learned that running different goggles and glasses during airsoft games will show you which ones will fog up under hard use. Also taking a .20g bb at 350-400FPS gives a pretty good idea of just how stout the lenses are.

I will start with the Prowler Deluxe glasses. These have quickly become my favorite (which I didn't expect to happen), they are comfortable and offer better coverage of my face when combined with my smaller face mask. There are no gaps between the mask and the bottom of the lens so I don't have to worry about a bb coming through. 

As far as fogging goes, they do tend to fog up when standing still after running through a room. But they do clear out rather easily, and after treating them with some anti fog cream they do much better.

The lens is really tough, it has taken at least 5 direct hits from under ten feet away and there's no sign of damage. I did manage to mar them a bit when I dropped them after a game, but nothing I won't be able to polish out.

Overall they are extremely comfortable, provide stellar protection for my eyes, and like I said before have become my favorite to wear when playing.

Next are the Alpha Goggles.

These have to be some of the most comfortable goggles I have worn, the padding is beyond adequate and the clarity of the lens is amazing. Both the clear and the tinted lenses offer zero distortion.

The lens is extremely tough just like the prowler deluxe, withstanding multiple hits from close range with .20g bb's. The lenses are surprisingly scratch resistant, even after accidentally dropping them on the ground the lens remained unscathed.

As far as fogging goes, the Alpha does a bit better than the prowler but it still fogs up. This is an easy fix when treated with an anti fogging agent.

Overall the Bobster goggles have been some of the best I have come across, and there have been plenty of people asking about them in between games. I have highly recommended them to other players, and will say that if you are looking for some great safety glasses make sure to head over and give Bobster's site a once over cause they might have something you like.

Initial Thoughts: Bobster Alpha Goggles and Prowler Deluxe Glasses

(Alpha Goggles)

Recently I began looking into playing airsoft with a few of the guys that I work with and realized that I was going to need a good set of goggles to protect my eyes better than the normal safety glasses I would wear to the range. I remembered seeing the Bobster Alpha goggles during SHOT Show and the fact that their pricing is among a normal persons budget intrigued me. 

So I hit up their site and started checking out the different types of safety goggles and glasses they had available. There were 2 pairs that I found that should work great with the metal mesh masks that I will be using during game play (don't need to lose a tooth to a bb haha). The first pair are the Bobster Alpha goggles, and the second pair are the Prowler Deluxe. Both pairs provide awesome coverage of the eyes while both being ballistically rated, and come with both clear and tinted lenses.

(Prowler Deluxe)

The clarity of the lenses, and the total viewing area on both pair of the glasses is very impressive. The Alpha goggles give an almost completely unobstructed view compared to some of the other goggles I have tried on. The Prowler's also have a great viewing area and are a bit more comfortable to wear since they do not sit on your face like goggles do.

Both pairs are comfortable, however neither pair are something I would wear outside of the airsoft play area. However one of the guys that I work with has deployed with his Infantry unit and when he tried on the Alphas he said he would take them over the ones he was issued any day.

I am really looking forward to using both sets over the next few months and seeing how well they perform. I know a few of the guys have had issues with their goggles fogging up during games, especially since gameplay is all indoors. 

Specs from Bobster

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• Alpha Goggles:
• Frame Color : Black
• Frame Convertible : No
• Frame Finish : Matte
• Frame RX Ready : Yes
• Frame Temples : N/A
• Warranty : Lifetime against Manufacturing Defects
• Lenses Interchangeable : Yes
• Frame Foam Type : Anti-microbial foam
• Frame Material : Soft Rubber
• Lens Coatings : Anti-fog, 100% UV Protection
• Lens Color : 2 Sets: Anti-fog smoked & anti-fog clear
• Lens Material : 2.5mm Polycarbonate
• Lens Upgrades : Coming soon
• Other included Accessories : 2 Sets of Lenses (Anti-fog Smoked & Anti-fog Clear), Fire Retardant Anti-reflective Sleeve, Microfiber Pouch, MOLLE Carry Case
• Rx Limitation : +/- 10
• Special Features : Fits well under ballistic helmets, Fire retardant strap and anti-reflective sleeve
• Standards Met : ANSI Z87.1-2003 +, MCEPS/ Military Ballistics Impact Standards, CE EN166
• Storage : MOLLE Carry Case

      Prowler Deluxe:

      PROWLER BALLISTICS EYEWEAR, Z87 & MIL-PRF, BLACK FRAME

Pursue superiority with this ANSI Z87.1-2003+ eyewear made of black, military grade nylon frame. The Prowler® offers maximum versatility with removable temples and goggle strap for quick conversion and side shields add strength against flying debris. The Prowler® eyewear system includes an anti-fog smoked lens which exceeds the impact requirements of the stringent military ballistics test, MIL-PRF-31013. The open cell foam absorbs perspiration while a microfiber carry pouch is included.