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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.

Perfect for an afternoon spent beachcombing or voyaging out on the water, Costa's Ballast sunglasses are ready for whatever the day brings. Frameless and almost weightless, these Polarized Costa men's sunglasses boast a durable TR90 nylon and weigh in at a lightweight 16 grams. Whatever watersport or waterside adventure a day on the water brings, Costa's Ballast are always looking to uncover something new.

Model name: Ballast
Item no: BA 10 OCP
Frame color: Tortoise
Lens color: Copper
Lens material: Polarized Polycarbonate (580P)
Frame fit: Narrow
Size: M
Nosepad adjustable: No
Lens curve: Base 8 Decentered
Size Fit Guide 1 Size Fit Guide 2
M
1. Frame Width: 128.6 mm
2. Bridge Width: 15 mm
3. Lens Width: 60 mm
4. Lens Height: 37 mm
5. Temple Arm Length: 125 mm

Narrow Fitting

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

6 Base Curve Decentered

8 Base Curve Decentered - Max Coverage

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

Narrow Fit
Narrow

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Copper

Cuts glare for eye comfort in a variety of situations, from sight fishing to driving.

  • 12% de transmisión de luz

Optimal usage

  • Excellent for sight fishing
  • Everyday activities
  • Most versatile
  • Cloudy days

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

Ballast

Costa Case

Cleaning Cloth