Cobra Review, Is Cobra Non-Toxic?
Across 15 graded products, Cobra averages Good (55/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Does Cobra have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Cobra Good or better, best-graded first
Cobra
Pur Tech '26 Left Golf Glove
Leather or synthetic leather with standard stitching
Cadmium
Leather gloves may contain residual chromium (III) or trace cadmium from tanning…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyurethane or polyester synthetic leather backing may contain formaldehyde-releasing…
VOC off-gassing from stitching adhesives
Thread adhesives and seam sealants may release volatile organic compounds during the…
Golf glove, low PFAS risk; no water-repellent coating or special coatings apparent.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Cobra
Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber/polymer core and cover
Microparticle shedding from cover degradation
As urethane or surlyn covers wear from play, microscopic polymer fragments may shed into…
Lower risk profile, but manufacturer remains silent on PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Cobra
PUR Tour
Golf club shaft, grip, head (steel/graphite/rubber)
Grip polymer degradation and microparticle shedding
Synthetic rubber and elastomer grips can deteriorate with age, UV exposure, or thermal…
Volatile organic compounds from grip or finish
New synthetic rubber grips may off-gas residual solvents or processing agents for the…
Corrosion byproducts on steel head and shaft
Inadequate storage or exposure to moisture can cause surface rust and oxidation on steel…
Golf clubs lack typical PFAS sources, no public concerns raised.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Cobra
Snake Blue Illustration Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber and plastic golf ball cover, likely surlyn or polyurethane
Microplastic shedding during wear
Repeated striking and abrasion can produce microscopic polymer particles from the cover…
Degradation or core separation over years of storage
Polyurethane and rubber can undergo chemical aging (hydrolysis, oxidation) over 5-10…
Lower risk level, golf ball materials rarely use PFAS treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Cobra
3D Supernova Marked Golf Balls - Taylormade Ball TP5 Model
Synthetic polymer cover, elastomer core, dimple coating (unspecified)
Dimple coating composition and degradation
Exact dimple coating chemistry is proprietary and undisclosed. Coating wear and small…
Choking and ingestion risk (children)
Golf balls are not designed for children under 8 years; small pieces or intact balls pose…
No public PFAS disclosure, golf balls generally low-risk but opacity reduces confidence.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Cobra
3D Grandsport Marked Golf Balls - Taylormade Ball TP5 Model
Synthetic polymer core and cover, coating unspecified
PFAS
Golf ball cover coatings (dimple finish, water repellency layer) are commonly formulated…
Ingestion risk (pediatric)
Golf balls are small enough to pose a choking hazard if mouthed by very young children…
Golf balls lack coating transparency, making true PFAS risk assessment impossible.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Cobra
3D Black Agera Marked Golf Balls - Taylormade Ball TP5 Model
Synthetic polymer cover (composition unspecified)
Microplastic shedding from cover wear
Golf balls shed surface polymer particles through normal impact and friction during play.…
Coating degradation and water ingress
As synthetic polymer covers age, cracks and peeling can allow water into the core…
No public PFAS disclosure, coating risk status remains unknown.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Cobra
3D Agera Silver Marked Golf Balls - Taylormade Ball TP5 Model
Synthetic polymer core, urethane/elastomer cover
Microplastic shedding or cover degradation
Urethane covers can shed microparticles when abraded by grass, club contact, or friction…
PFAS
Fluorinated compounds are used in some golf ball dimple finishes for durability and water…
No PFAS data accessible, golf ball manufacturers rarely disclose coatings.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Cobra
Golf Stormgrip Rain Glove
Synthetic leather/polyurethane with water-resistant treatment
Polyurethane degradation and microparticle shedding
Polyurethane layers on synthetic leather can fragment under friction and repeated…
Water-resistant (water-repellent coating) treatment composition unknown
Standard industrial water-repellent coating for synthetic leather historically uses…
Contact dermatitis from glove material or finishes
Polyurethane and synthetic leather can trigger irritation in sensitive individuals…
Skip pending clarification; water-resistant gloves commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cobra
Men's Pur Tech Golf Glove
Leather palm with synthetic backing, likely water-repellent coating-treated
PFAS
Cobra does not disclose water-repellent coating formulation. Fluorochemical water…
Synthetic fiber degradation and microfiber shedding
Frequent hand motion and friction during golf use may accelerate wear of synthetic…
Golf glove with water-repellent coating treatment; Cobra does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cobra
Pur Tour Golf Glove
Leather or synthetic leather with moisture-wicking treatment
Teflon-type coating or fluorinated polymer fume risk (moisture-treatment coating)
Water-repellent finishes on golf gloves may contain Teflon-type coating or similar…
Skin irritation or contact dermatitis from treatment chemicals
Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance/chemical sensitivities may experience mild…
Golf glove durability treatment may contain PFAS; brand silent on composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cobra
Microgrip Flex Mens Golf Glove
Leather and synthetic with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish, fluorinated chemistry
Cobra has not disclosed whether the water-repellent coating treatment uses legacy…
Likely lower concern; water-repellent coating treatment source unclear, no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cobra
StormGrip Rain Womens Golf Gloves
Synthetic leather or microfiber with water-repellent water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Unknown whether Cobra uses fluorinated PFAS compounds or non-fluorinated alternatives for…
Degradation particulates from water-repellent coating loss
As the water-repellent finish wears with use and washing, fine particles can shed and be…
Skin sensitization or irritation from finish residues
Pre-owned or unwashed gloves may leave water-repellent coating finish residues on skin…
Golf glove with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cobra
Premium Winter Mitts
Textile with waterproof/water-resistant treatment
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic textiles often use formaldehyde-based resin treatments for shape retention and…
Azo dyes and colorant allergens
Synthetic winter apparel commonly uses azo dyes for color fastness in darker shades…
Waterproof coating volatiles and skin irritation
Undisclosed waterproof treatment (likely Teflon-type coating, polyurethane, or…
Microplastic shedding from coating wear
Polymer-based waterproof coatings degrade with friction and washing, potentially…
Unknown waterproof treatment chemistry; skip until disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cobra
StormGrip Winter Golf Gloves
synthetic leather/microfiber with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
No disclosure from Cobra on whether this glove uses fluorinated or fluorine-free…
Synthetic leather (polyurethane/PVC) degradation
Synthetic leather degrades with flexing and heat, especially in microfiber gloves subject…
Microfiber shedding
Microfiber linings shed fine synthetic particles during washing and wear. In small…
Winter golf glove with water-repellent coating; PFAS disclosure absent, higher concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cobra and PFAS, common questions
- Does Cobra have PFAS?
- We graded 15 Cobra products, averaging Good (55/100). 4 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Cobra non-toxic?
- Cobra Pur Tech '26 Left Golf Glove is the highest-graded Cobra product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Cobra products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Cobra products we have scored are Cobra Pur Tech '26 Left Golf Glove, Cobra Golf Balls, Cobra PUR Tour. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Cobra products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Cobra products we have scored are Cobra StormGrip Winter Golf Gloves, Cobra Premium Winter Mitts, COBRA StormGrip Rain Womens Golf Gloves. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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