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Premium Polarized 580 Lenses*

Filtering reflective glare is essential for anyone on the water or outdoors. We sell only polarized sunglasses.

100% UV Protection

Your Costas absorb 100% of UV light, providing you the best in light management and protection.


Scratch Resistant and Durable

The C-Wall coating provides extra scratch-resistance and a barrier that repels water, oil and sweat for easy cleaning.

Get the benefit of readers and sunglass all in one. Equipped with our patented C-Mate technology, these Costa Ballast reader sunglasses are the perfect balance of performance and function, whether it's spotting a new place to uncover or reading a map. Without any visible line separating the bifocal area, these performance fishing men and women';s Voyager reader sunglasses make for a seamless day spent exploring, discovering and tying one on. With three power ranges of +2.50, +2.00 and +1.50, we have the perfect pair for any taste.

Model name: Ballast Readers
Item no: BA 11 OBMP 2.50
Frame color: Shiny Black
Lens color: Blue Mirror
Lens material: Polarized Polycarbonate (580P)
Frame fit: Narrow
Size: M
Nosepad adjustable: No
Lens curve: Base 8
Size Fit Guide 1 Size Fit Guide 2
M
1. Frame Width:
126 mm
2. Bridge Width:
15 mm
4. Lens Height:
mm
5. Temple Arm Length:
125 mm

Narrow Fitting

A small lens front designed to fit those with a slightly narrow head.

8 Base Curve

8 Base Curve - Max Coverage

Frames with maximum-coverage and wrap that help reduce light leak.

Narrow Fit
Narrow

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M

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M
L

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XL

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Blue lens

Blue Mirror

Best for bright, full-sun situations on the open water and offshore.

  • Gray Base
  • 10% light transmission

Optimal usage

  • Boating and fishing in deep water
  • Open reflective water
  • Harsh sun

Costa 580® lenses

Costa 580® lenses were designed by in-house light spectrum experts to enhance colors because standard sunglass lenses fell short.

The lens' multipatented technology
manages light by:

  • Absorbing Harmful High-Energy Blue Light (HEV)
  • Enhancing Reds, Greens, and Blues
  • Filtering Out Harsh Yellow
Without lenses With lenses
580® Polarized Lenses

580® lightwave Polycarbonate

Costa 580G Lightwave Polycarbonate
  • C-Wall® Molecular Bond
  • Mirror (Optional)
  • Polycarbonate Lens
  • Polarized Film
  • Polycarbonate Lens
  • C-Wall® Molecular Bond
Exploded view of 580P lens layers

Lightweight, Impact-Resistant

  • Polycarbonate & are your lightest and most durable lens material options
  • C-WALL® is a molecular bond which is scratch-resistant

U.S. PATENT NO. 7.506.977

Ballast Readers

Ballast Readers

Costa Case

Cleaning Cloth