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Direct answer: According to the article, Havoc Racing Co. offers five ANSI Z87.1+ sunglasses — Atlas ($60), Magnum ($60), Raptor ($75), Diablo ($80), and Reaper ($85) — all with UV400 blocking. The article states that the Atlas, Raptor, Diablo and Reaper also carry MIL-PRF-31013 ballistic certification, and that most models ship with an extra clear lens, prescription insert, microfiber cloth and hard case. It positions the $60–$85 Havoc range against Oakley at $154–$432 and Pit Viper at $79–$130+ for Z87 models.
According to the article, basic Z87 means eyewear has passed the standard lens and frame impact tests and the lens must not shatter under moderate force. The article describes Z87+ as the high-impact/high-velocity tier that has passed both the high-mass AND high-velocity impact tests simulating flying debris, grinding sparks and high-speed projectiles. The article recommends always choosing Z87+ unless you are absolutely certain you will not encounter high-impact hazards.
Read more: High-Impact / High-Velocity Rating
The article states that to earn ANSI Z87.1 certification eyewear must survive a 6mm steel ball fired at 150 ft/sec without fracture, crack or penetration, and a pointed 500g steel weight dropped from 50 inches onto the lens. It must also resist penetration from a sharp needle dropped from height and block harmful non-ionizing UV radiation across the defined wavelength spectrum. According to the article, frames must not ignite or continue to burn when exposed to open flame and must withstand chemical exposure without degrading structural integrity.
Read more: What Tests Must Z87.1 Eyewear Survive?
The article lists five models: Havoc Atlas at $60, Havoc Magnum at $60, Havoc Raptor at $75, Havoc Diablo at $80, and Havoc Reaper at $85, all marked as Z87.1+. According to the article's comparison table, Atlas and Raptor are polarized, Reaper, Raptor, Diablo and Magnum have a swappable lens, and Atlas, Raptor, Diablo and Reaper have MIL-PRF-31013. The same table lists an Rx insert for Raptor, Diablo and Reaper, and a removable foam seal only for Magnum.
Read more: All 5 Havoc Racing Co. Z87 Models at a Glance
The article states that Havoc ships a complete system rather than just a frame: tinted sunglass lens, extra clear Z87.1+ lens, prescription insert, microfiber cloth, and a hard case. It notes that most models include the extra lens and insert, with Reaper, Raptor and Diablo listed with a blank prescription insert and Magnum listed with a foam seal and clear ANSI Z87.1 compliant lens. According to the article, this makes the eyewear ready for different lighting conditions from day one.
Read more: 📦 Every Purchase Is a Complete Kit
The article lists Havoc at $60–$85 with ANSI Z87.1+, UV400 and MIL-PRF-31013, Oakley at $154–$432+ with ballistic certification on tactical models only, Pit Viper at $79–$130+ with Z87+ models and no ballistic certification offered, and Heat Wave Visual at $55–$120 with no ballistic certification offered. According to the article, Oakley eyewear is sold without an extra lens, without a prescription insert and without a hard case, while Havoc includes those items on most models. The article states that UV400 means lenses block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays up to 400 nanometers, which all Havoc Z87 models include.
Read more: Certification Comparison
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