Traditional Lens Series
The Traditional Lens Series consists of the Deflector (dark gray), the Neutralizer (medium gray) and the Luminator (yellow). These lenses allow in 12%, 36%, and 87% of visible light respectively. Gray lenses transmit light evenly allowing the wearer to see colors as they naturally occur. Yellow lenses block a high percentage of blue light, increasing contrast in low or flat light. The Deflector is designed for bright, mid day conditions, the Neutralizer for partly cloudy days and for golfers that wear hats, and the Luminator for cloudy and low light conditions.
Lens Materials & Optics - All of our lenses are made of optical grade polycarbonate and are coated with a scratch resistant material. Polycarbonate has the highest impact resistance of the optical plastics and inherently blocks 100% of harmful ultraviolet light. Studies have indicated that exposure to ultraviolet light increases the onset of cataracts and other ocular diseases.
All of our lens styles utilize optically correct lenses, which effectively eliminate distortion across the normal viewing range of the player. We regularly test our lenses at an independent optical lab, and the results greatly exceed the ANSI optical guidelines. While meeting optical standards is important, the greatest testimony regarding the superior optics available in our lenses comes from the number of tour players that wear our glasses during tournament play. NYX is the number one sunglass on the LPGA and over 50 players from the 4 major professional tours regularly wear our sunglasses.