Description
Most shooting and outdoor eyewear is tuned for bright, blazing sun, which leaves you squinting the second clouds roll in or the sun dips low. The Leupold Switchback in Matte Black Daylight Max flips that script. It's built specifically for the times when light is at its lowest, using enhanced light transmission and a high-contrast yellow lens base to sharpen detail during early mornings, late evenings, and gray overcast days.
That yellow base is paired with Leupold's In-Fused polarized technology, which fuses the polarizing film between two lens layers instead of coating it on the surface. The upside is polarization that won't scratch off or fade with time, so glare stays under control season after season. On the water it lets you see beneath the surface even when skies are cloudy, and in the field it pulls definition out of shadowed terrain that darker lenses tend to swallow.
What Sets the Switchback Daylight Max Apart
The lenses carry a full stack of Leupold coatings: DiamondCoat hardens the surface against scratches, while the Guard-Ion hydrophobic coating sheds water, sweat, and grime so the view stays clean with minimal fuss. The optically decentered lens design places the clearest part of the lens directly in front of your eye to cut distortion, and the whole package delivers 100% UV protection.
Fit and Protection You Can Count On
The frame is molded from lightweight TR-90-NZZ material that flexes under stress without losing its shape, and dual-injected rubber components at the bridge and stepped temples keep the glasses locked to your face during recoil, hiking, or a bouncing boat ride. The wraparound, 8-base design shields against both front and side impacts and carries a ballistic impact rating, so they hold up whether you're at the bench, in a stand, or working the shoreline. It's genuinely versatile eyewear that moves from the range to the field to the drive home without missing a beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Leupold
- Manufacturer Part Number: 186742
- UPC: 030317048822
- Frame Finish: Matte Black
- Lens: Daylight Max (high-contrast yellow base, silver mirror finish)
- Polarization: In-Fused Polarized
- Lens Material: Shatterproof Polycarbonate
- Frame Material: TR-90-NZZ
- Base Curve: 8-Base Wraparound
- UV Protection: 100% UV
- Lens Coatings: DiamondCoat Scratch Resistance, Guard-Ion Hydrophobic
- Lens Design: Optically Decentered
- Impact Rating: ANSI Z87 Ballistic Rated
- Fit Features: No-slip rubber bridge, stepped rubber temples
- Prescription: Rx Ready
What’s Included
- Leupold Switchback Daylight Max glasses
- Hard case
- Soft case
- Cleaning cloth
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is the Daylight Max lens best for?
Daylight Max is tuned for low-light situations rather than harsh midday sun. Its high-contrast yellow base and enhanced light transmission help it shine during early mornings, late evenings, and overcast, gray days. If you spend a lot of time out when clouds roll in or the sun sits low, this is the lens that keeps detail sharp.
Are the Leupold Switchback glasses polarized?
Yes. They use Leupold's In-Fused polarized technology, which sandwiches the polarizing film between two lens layers instead of applying it as a surface coating. That means the polarization won't scratch off or degrade over time, and it cuts glare so you can see beneath the water surface even on cloudy days.
Can the Switchback Daylight Max be used as safety glasses on the range?
They carry a ballistic impact rating and use shatterproof polycarbonate lenses with a wraparound design that guards against front and side impacts. That combination is why plenty of folks run them at the bench and in the field, then wear the same pair on the drive home. It's true dual-purpose eyewear.
Will these glasses stay put during activity?
The lightweight TR-90-NZZ frame flexes without losing shape, and dual-injected rubber components at the no-slip bridge and stepped temples grip your face and head. That keeps them locked in place while hiking, on a bouncing boat, or through recoil at the range.





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