Costa Del Mar Whitetip Pro Polarized Sunglasses
Costa Whitetip Pro Polarized Sunglasses
The Whitetip is a Costa legacy frame, and the PRO Series takes it further. Costa engineered this version for people who need their sunglasses to stay put and keep performing when conditions get demanding on the water or under a blazing sun. The result is a fast, chiseled wrap-around silhouette loaded with active-use hardware that does not compromise on optical quality.
PRO-Tech: Built for Active Water Use
The defining feature of the Whitetip PRO is the full suite of Costa PRO-tech innovations built into the frame. Every detail targets a specific failure point of ordinary sport sunglasses:
- Vented, fully adjustable nose pad for a customizable, locked-in fit across different face shapes
- Sweat channels routed through the frame to draw perspiration away from your field of view
- Eyewire drains positioned to clear water and sweat so your vision stays clear after a wave or a spray
- Side shields and hooding that block peripheral light and wind without adding bulk
- New stickier Hydrolite nose pads that grip better when wet, not worse
- Metal keeper slots for attaching a retainer cord to keep the frame on your face during high-movement activities
These are not comfort features borrowed from an office frame. They are purpose-built for anyone who wears sunglasses hard.
580G Glass Lenses: Costa's Sharpest Optical Standard
Every Whitetip PRO ships with Costa's 580G lens technology. The 580 designation refers to Costa's proprietary color spectrum filtration, which blocks yellow light at 580 nanometers to sharpen contrast and enhance color definition on and around the water. The G stands for glass, the premium lens material Costa uses for its clearest, most scratch-resistant optics.
The lenses are ground to a Base 8 Decentered curve, the steep wrap that conforms to the frame's sport geometry while correcting for peripheral optical distortion. The result is sharp, true vision across the full lens surface, not just the optical center.
All lenses are polarized to cut surface glare from water, pavement, and sand.
Frame Construction and Fit
The classic Whitetip silhouette features a 3-hole scoop on the lower eyewire, a signature detail that reduces weight and adds a distinctive look. The fast, chiseled design sits close to the face to minimize gap between the frame and your skin, improving both the seal against light and wind and the overall secure feel during movement.
Frame fit is classified as Regular, making the Whitetip PRO well suited to a broad range of face widths. The adjustable nose pad further customizes the fit without requiring a visit to an optician.
Why the Whitetip PRO Is Worth the Investment
Costa glass lenses are optically superior to polycarbonate: they are harder, clearer, and more scratch-resistant. Combined with the 580 filtration system and the PRO-tech frame hardware, the Whitetip PRO delivers a level of performance that mass-market sport sunglasses cannot replicate. The premium reflects real materials and engineering, not a brand tax.
The Whitetip PRO is available at Island Water Sports in South Florida and online.
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Specifications
- Model
- Whitetip PRO
- Collection
- PRO Series
- Item Number
- 6S9115 911502 57-18
- Lens Material
- Polarized Glass (580G)
- Lens Technology
- Costa 580 color spectrum filtration, polarized
- Lens Curve
- Base 8 Decentered
- Frame Fit
- Regular
- Nose Pad
- Vented, fully adjustable Hydrolite
- Frame Features
- Sweat channels, eyewire drains, side shields, hooding, metal keeper slots, 3-hole scoop eyewire
- Gender
- Men's
- Brand
- Costa Del Mar
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes the Whitetip PRO different from the standard Costa Whitetip?
- The Whitetip PRO belongs to Costa's PRO Series and adds active-use hardware not found on the standard frame: a vented and fully adjustable nose pad, sweat channels, eyewire drains, side shields with hooding, stickier Hydrolite nose pads, and metal keeper slots. These features are designed to keep the frame secure and your vision clear during demanding on-water activities.
- Are Costa Whitetip sunglasses polarized?
- Yes. Every Costa Del Mar Whitetip Pro is fitted with polarized 580G glass lenses. The polarization cuts surface glare from water, sand, and pavement, while the 580 filtration sharpens contrast and color by blocking yellow light at 580 nanometers.
- What does 580G mean on Costa sunglasses?
- 580G refers to two things. 580 is Costa's proprietary color spectrum filter that blocks a specific band of yellow light to enhance contrast and color clarity, particularly over water. G stands for glass, indicating the lens is ground from optical glass rather than polycarbonate, for maximum clarity and scratch resistance.
- Why are Costa sunglasses more expensive than other polarized sunglasses?
- Costa uses optical-grade glass lenses, a proprietary 580 filtration system, and premium frame materials with purpose-built features like adjustable nose pads and sweat channels. The cost reflects real material and engineering differences. Glass lenses are harder, clearer, and more scratch-resistant than polycarbonate, and the 580 system is developed specifically for on-water visibility.
- Can you get Costa Whitetip sunglasses with prescription lenses?
- Costa offers a prescription lens program for many of their frames, including the Whitetip PRO. Contact Island Water Sports or visit Costa's website directly to explore prescription options for this frame.
- What activity is the Costa Whitetip Pro designed for?
- The Whitetip PRO is designed as a water-sports and high-activity frame. The PRO-tech package, including eyewire drains, sweat channels, adjustable Hydrolite nose pads, and metal keeper slots, is built for fishing, surfing, paddling, and any on-water use where sweat, splash, and movement are a factor.
- What is included with the Costa Whitetip Pro sunglasses?
- The Costa Del Mar Whitetip Pro comes with the sunglasses as configured. Standard Costa retail packaging typically includes a protective case and cleaning cloth. Confirm current package contents with Island Water Sports at the time of purchase.