Ray-Ban New Clubmaster Sunglasses
The Clubmaster Meaning, Redefined
The Clubmaster has been a symbol of authenticity since 1989. The Ray-Ban New Clubmaster keeps that legacy intact while stripping the design down to its sharpest, most essential lines. Minimalist detailing and a slim, lightweight propionate upper frame carry the recognizable browline silhouette into a modern context, making it the natural choice for inspirational thinkers who want substance over noise.
The New Clubmaster is what the classic Clubmaster becomes when you remove everything that was never necessary.
What Are Clubmaster Sunglasses?
Clubmaster glasses are a browline-style frame: a bold upper brow made of acetate or propionate sits above a lighter metal lower half-rim. The design draws the eye upward to the brow, mimicking the look of classic mid-century frames while wearing far lighter on the face than a full-acetate pair. The result is a frame with visual weight on top and an open, airy feel beneath the lens.
The New Clubmaster refines the formula further. The square lens shape gives it a more contemporary, architectural feel compared to the rounder original, and the metal temples keep the overall profile slim and uncluttered.
Frame and Lens Construction
Propionate Frame
The upper brow is built from propionate, a plant-derived thermoplastic used throughout the premium eyewear industry for its combination of light weight, durability, and hypoallergenic surface. Propionate holds its shape well in heat and humidity, making it a practical choice for South Florida conditions.
Metal Temples
Slim metal temples extend from the brow piece to complete the browline look while keeping overall frame weight low. The narrow fit and high bridge fit design position the frame securely without requiring adjustment pads on most wearers.
Lens Options: Solid, Gradient, and Chromance
The New Clubmaster ships with three lens treatments, each suited to different light conditions and use cases.
Solid lenses deliver uniform tint density across the entire lens surface, providing consistent glare reduction in bright, stable light.
Gradient lenses transition from a darker tint at the top of the lens to a lighter tint at the bottom. This makes them well-suited for driving or outdoor use where you want overhead sun blocked but need a clearer view of the road or instrument panel below.
Chromance lenses use a multilayer filter that enhances color contrast and vibrancy. Chromance lenses are designed to make colors appear more saturated and defined in outdoor environments, effectively sharpening the visual scene without distorting natural color.
| Lens Treatment | Tint Uniformity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Solid | Uniform density | Bright, consistent light |
| Gradient | Dark at top, light at bottom | Driving, mixed indoor/outdoor |
| Chromance | Enhanced color contrast filter | Outdoor activities, vibrant scenes |
Fit Specifications
The New Clubmaster is built on a narrow fitting with a high bridge fit, making it particularly well-suited for faces with a higher nose bridge. The square lens shape with its irregular frame profile flatters a wide range of face shapes. Use the variant picker to select your combination and refer to the measurements below for fit reference.
New Clubmaster vs. Clubmaster: What Changed
The original Ray-Ban Clubmaster has a rounded lens and a more pronounced brow piece. The New Clubmaster moves to a squarer lens geometry and pares back the decorative details, creating a cleaner, more contemporary silhouette. The New Clubmaster also introduces Chromance as a lens option, which was not available on the classic model at launch. Both share the browline construction and propionate brow, but the New Clubmaster reads as more minimalist and architectural next to the original.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Ray-Ban
- Frame Shape
- Square / Irregular
- Frame Material
- Propionate
- Temple Material
- Metal
- Fitting
- Narrow
- Bridge Fit
- High Bridge Fit
- Hinge to Hinge
- 140 mm
- Lens Height
- 44.9 mm
- Bridge / Lens Width
- 53/20 mm
- Temple Length
- 145 mm
- Lens Treatments Available
- Solid, Gradient, Chromance
- Gender
- Men
- MPN
- itemMatrix-36524
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Clubmaster mean?
- Clubmaster is the name Ray-Ban gave to its iconic browline sunglass style, first introduced in 1986 and re-released in its modern form in 1989. The name evokes the sophisticated, intellectual look of mid-century style associated with clubs and creative communities. The frame is defined by its bold upper brow piece contrasted against a lighter metal lower half-rim.
- What are Clubmaster glasses?
- Clubmaster glasses are a browline frame style: a thick upper brow made of propionate or acetate holds the lens from above, while a slim metal half-rim supports the lower edge. This gives the glasses visual weight at the brow line, creating a defined, confident look without the heaviness of a full-frame pair.
- Is the Clubmaster still a good style?
- Yes. The browline silhouette has been consistently popular across multiple decades because it flatters a wide range of face shapes and bridges classic and contemporary aesthetics. The New Clubmaster updates the style with cleaner lines and a squarer lens shape, keeping it relevant without abandoning what made the original iconic.
- What is the difference between the Clubmaster and the New Clubmaster?
- The New Clubmaster features a squarer lens shape and more minimal detailing compared to the rounded, more ornate original Clubmaster. The New Clubmaster also adds Chromance as a lens option, a multilayer filter that enhances color contrast. Both use a propionate brow and metal temple construction.
- What is the difference between the New Clubmaster and the Clubmaster Oversized or Clubmaster Metal?
- The New Clubmaster uses a standard narrow fit with a square lens. The Clubmaster Oversized has a larger lens footprint for a bolder look. The Clubmaster Metal replaces the propionate brow with a full metal frame, giving it a lighter and more refined feel at the cost of the classic brow contrast. The New Clubmaster sits closest to the original proportions while adding modern details.
- What does Chromance mean on Ray-Ban lenses?
- Chromance is Ray-Ban's proprietary multilayer lens treatment that filters light to enhance color contrast and vibrancy. In practice, it makes outdoor scenes appear sharper and more vivid compared to a standard tinted lens. Chromance lenses are not the same as polarized lenses, though some Chromance variants are also polarized.
- Where can I buy the Ray-Ban New Clubmaster?
- The Ray-Ban New Clubmaster is available in store and online at Island Water Sports. Select your preferred lens and frame combination using the variant picker on this page and add directly to cart for shipping or in-store pickup.