The Panther System is the result of our collaboration with 26 Times World Champion George Digweed MBE (Panther X6) and World Champion Max Michel (our latest introduction the Panther X7). We engineered the first generation of this frame system back in 2001 and launched the design into the market in 2002. The design directive from George was quite simple, “create a pair of glasses that is like not wearing a pair of glasses.” Since it’s introduction the Panther System has become the industry standard for the professional competitive clay shooter and in 2013 we engineered the Panther X System for the Competitive Archer. In 2015 we have launched the Panther X7 platform using an optical correct high wrap mask. All Panther systems use our proprietary PILLA VX lens science developed by ZEISS and are available in 3 different lens curvatures and sizes and have an adjustable nose bridge as a frame option.
The Panther Series for Shooting Sports is a product that has been worn by the best in the world for years. A completely unobstructed view.
The Panther for Archery was introduced to provide a visual picture of the target with no visual obstruction through the nasal part of the lens.
The Panther Series for Action Shooting was battle tested by World Champion Max Michel. This product was made for the fastest shooters in the World.
The X4 is a specific geometry to provide better fit for Asia. The frame is Base 4 and has less wrap.
The Panther X6 is a Base 6 Mask providing excellent coverage and view. The lens is easily snapped on off the frame. Progressive filtration available.
The Panther X7 is a Base 7 Model providing a significant level of wrap. The profile of the lens is shorter than the Panther X6.
New! Panther X7-C offers the Tactical lens shape for Progressive lenses- a larger lens from top to bottom so the shooter can use the full range of filtration change.
The "Post" model provides 10mm of vertical adjustment to the frame. This model is also required for prescriptive inserts. The temples are adjustable.
The Panther "No Post" frame provides a completely open visual experience. The nose piece is directly attached to the lens.
The Standard or "Straight" temple is a traditional temple design. Easily fits over the ear and under ear muffs.
The Cable temple is fully adjustable with 5 positions and the soft rubber cable wraps around the ear. There is no metal inside the loop for maximum comfort.
The Fork is the "X" platform and is fully adjustable with 5 positions to lengthen. This temple can also be changed to a cable.
Additional fork color options available for Panther X6 Post and all X6 Plus models.
The Panther Post Rx is a completely integrated solution for the those shooters in need of correction. This design will accommodate any level of corrective need. Pilla offers the following options if you choose for us to fill your prescription at the time of order:
Note: Inserts when in use with Plano glasses are designed to be held by the exterior mask on the left and right edges of the insert. As the insert touches the exterior mask it will leave over time a small thin line or abrasion mark in the exterior mask. This is not a defect.
Anti-Reflective - This coating reduces glare off the lens surface and is highly recommended with higher transmittance lenses and inserts.
Bifocal - Flat top bifocals, fit to the lens with a minimal registration of the bifocal so the “reader” does not get in the way of the athlete's vision.
Progressive - Multifocal lenses that accommodate both near and far sighted vision without seeing any line in the lens. Recommended only if you utilize progressive lenses in your everyday glasses or current sports glasses.
Hi-Index - This option reduces the weight and thickness of the lens in high corrective needs. It is necessary for individuals requiring a level of correction over +/– 2.00.
Choosing the right lens filtration for your Panther product depends on many factors. Check out the links below to learn about each of the lens filtrations in solid or progressive filtrations.
PN, PM, PL, PED
The progressive kit is full-spectrum, managing light from full sun to low light. The kit includes a Neutralizer, Max, High Contrast, and Enhanced definition lens technology. Each lens uses a variable color technology to instantly tune the shooters sight picture.
PN, PM, PLM, PED
The progressive kit is full-spectrum, managing light from full sun to low light. The kit includes a Neutralizer, Max, High Contrast, and Enhanced definition lens technology. Each lens uses a variable color technology to instantly tune the shooters sight picture.
26ED, 44ED, 76HC
A true balance of visual-spectrum color enhancement. This kit provides the shooter a full-sun to low-light lens option. Perfect for both clays and hunting.
22N, 44N, 66N
This specialty kit offers a full-sun, medium, and low-light background-neutralizing technology. It is perfect for a shooter dealing with heavy foliage.
22N, 45MAX, 60HCP
This kit is tuned to provide the shooter with the maximum boost in pink and orange targets. A full-sun, medium, and low-light lens is included with a direct focus on spiking these target colors.
18RHC, 44N, 60HCP
Made for the clay shooter, this kit utilizes Chromashift, our newest spectral, color-enhancement technology. It offers a vivid full-sun lens, a medium-light lens with a background neutralizer, and an accelerated low-light lens.
26ED, 50RHC, 66N
The lenses in this kit are balanced to enhance the color spectrum and boost registration of orange and pink targets while also pushing rich definition in black targets. This kit provides crisp detailed definition without saturating color.
32MXB, 45MAX, 69MWN
A kit for the clay shooter looking for maximum enhancement of orange clay targets. In full sun and medium-light conditions, the lenses enhance the orange part of the visual spectrum 600% over a standard lens.
10ED, 58ED, 94HC
This kit offers our widest light-management tool. It is a perfect mixed kit for a shooter that both hunts and shoots clays as it includes lenses with universal color enhancers for clays and works extremely well on small game.
55PWC, 18RHC, 62HCW
A balanced color filtration that provides excellent, all-around clay performance from full sun to gray-flat lighting conditions. Maintain crystal-clear vision and an accelerated color profile in medium lighting and quick target sighting in flat light.