Does FootJoy golf balls & equipment have PFAS?
We graded 18 FootJoy golf balls & equipment products, averaging Poor (45/100). 2 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 37 golf balls & equipment brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 62/100, FootJoy is worse than typical, scoring above 24% of them.
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.
FootJoy golf balls & equipment worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
FootJoy
Men's SofJoy Golf Glove
Leather palm, synthetic/microfiber back
Chromium (tanning residue) in leather
Leather tanning commonly uses chromium salts, though modern processing fixes these into…
Azo dyes and color fastness in synthetic back
Synthetic microfiber is often dyed with azo dyes, some of which can break down into…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
The polyester microfiber back will shed fine fibers over time, especially with friction…
Lower PFAS risk; limited brand transparency on coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
FootJoy
StaSof Golf Glove
Leather and synthetic leather palm; fabric backing
Heavy metals
Leather tanning can leave chromium or other heavy metal traces depending on tannery…
Azo dyes in colored synthetic or fabric components
The synthetic leather and fabric backing may be dyed with azo dyes, which can be…
Glue or adhesive leachables at seams
Seams bonding leather, synthetic, and fabric may use polyurethane or solvent-based…
Lower PFAS concern; untreated leather/fabric glove.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
FootJoy
WeatherSof Golf Glove
Cabretta leather with water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
Acushnet does not disclose whether WeatherSof gloves use PFAS-based, fluorine-free, or…
Coating degradation and product replacement frequency
Water-resistant finishes on golf gloves degrade within 1-2 seasons; frequent replacement…
Golf glove with water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unclear due to no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
WeatherSof Women's Golf Glove
Synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant coating
Azo dyes
If the glove is dyed black or dark colors (standard for golf gloves), synthetic leather…
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
All water-resistant-coated textiles shed microscopic particles over their lifespan…
Golf glove water treatment likely contains PFAS, unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
WeatherSof Golf Glove 2 Pack
Synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant treatment
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic leather and adhesives
Polyurethane-based synthetic leather and glue used in seam construction can emit VOCs…
Water-repellent coating durability and degradation products
The water-repellent coating treatment is unnamed; if PFAS-based (common in sports gear)…
Synthetic leather degradation and microparticle shedding
Polyurethane-based synthetic leather can shed microparticles when abraded, creased, or…
Golf glove water treatment PFAS risk unclear, no brand data.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
Men's Raingrip Golf Glove, Pair
Synthetic leather/microfiber with water-resistant coating
Azo dyes and colorants
Golf gloves are dyed (typically black, white, or tan), and synthetic microfiber often…
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
If the water-resistant coating is a thin polymer layer, normal wear and washing can cause…
Contact dermatitis from coating or dye
Synthetic finishes and reactive dyes can trigger skin sensitivity in susceptible users…
Golf glove water-resistant coating PFAS status not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
Men's RainGrip Golf Gloves
Synthetic leather or microfiber with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Water-repellent treatments on golf gloves commonly use PFAS-based chemistry, but FootJoy…
Coating degradation and wear particles
As water-repellent coating ages and flakes from mechanical wear or washing, small…
Golf glove with water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS presence uncertain, no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
Men's GTxtreme Golf Glove
synthetic leather/microfiber with water-repellent coating
PFAS
Standard water-repellent coating treatments on synthetic leather historically use PFOA or…
Microfiber shedding
Synthetic microfiber textiles are known to shed fibers during use and washing. This is a…
Coating degradation and leaching
As the water-repellent coating breaks down over time, residual finish chemistry (PFAS…
Golf glove with water-repellent coating treatment, PFAS details unknown from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
GTxtreme White/Red 64883 Wht/
Synthetic leather or polyurethane upper with waterproof membrane
Azo dyes in synthetic leather or polyurethane upper
Synthetic leather and polyurethane dyes may contain azo compounds that can release…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyurethane bonding and waterproof membrane application typically involve…
Polyurethane degradation and VOC release under heat or UV
The synthetic upper and membrane can degrade over time, especially if stored in hot or…
Golf shoe with likely water-repellent coating treatment, PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
RainGrip Golf Gloves
Synthetic leather or microfiber with water-repellent treatment
Coating degradation and leachates from water-repellent coating finish
Water-repellent coatings can degrade with washing and wear, potentially releasing coating…
Water-repellent golf gloves; water-repellent coating treatment PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
WeatherSof 2 Pack Golf Gloves
Leather/synthetic with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Golf glove water-repellent coating treatments are typically Teflon-family coating-based…
Synthetic backing VOC off-gassing
Polyester or nylon backing may emit trace VOCs, particularly in new product. This is…
water-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding
As water-repellent coating finishes wear (typically after 12-24 months), they can shed…
Water-repellent glove with water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
Golf StaSof Glove
Leather with water-resistant treatment
Cadmium
Leather gloves are typically chrome-tanned; chromium salts (especially Cr(VI)) can be…
PFAS
Synthetic water repellents (acrylates, silicones, or volatile organic compounds) are…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde-based cross-linkers and binders are common in industrial leather finishing…
Coating degradation and particulate shedding
Water-resistant finish on leather can crack, peel, or shed microparticles with age and…
Water-treated glove; PFAS risk unknown without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
HyperFLX Golf Glove
Synthetic leather with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating leachables and degradation
Water-repellent finishes on synthetic leather gloves often contain fluorinated or other…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic material
As synthetic leather ages and water-repellent coating breaks down, friction during use or…
Water-resistant glove likely using water-repellent coating; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
New Footjoy WeatherSof Golf Glove MLH - XL 10672-FTJ66159-XL
Leather with water-resistant treatment
Water-repellent chemical treatment (presumed fluorochemical or silicone)
Footjoy does not disclose the water-repellent formulation used on WeatherSof gloves.…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
As the water-repellent coating wears over months of use and washing, small particles of…
Water-repellent glove; PFAS status withheld by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
Men's Pure Touch Limited 3-Pack Golf Gloves White
Cabretta leather with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
FootJoy does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Cabretta leather gloves…
Lead
Cabretta is tanned using standard industrial processes. Chrome tanning is common and…
Degradation of water-repellent coating over time and laundering
Water-repellent finishes degrade with friction, sweat, and washing. As the…
Golf glove with leather and water-repellent treatment, PFAS undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
Golf RainGrip Gloves
Synthetic leather/microfiber with grip coating
PFAS
Acushnet has not disclosed whether this glove's water-repellent finish uses traditional…
Grip coating degradation and particle release
The grip coating (likely rubber or synthetic polymer composite) can crack and peel with…
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
Men's WeatherSof Golf Gloves
Leather with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Leather water-repellent coating finishes may contain PFAS compounds depending on…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Leather manufacturing often involves formaldehyde-based resins in tanning and finishing…
Coating degradation and chemical mobilization over time
As the water-resistant treatment wears (normal with use and washing), residual chemicals…
Allergens from leather processing or treatment additives
Individuals with sensitive skin or latex-adjacent allergies may react to residual tanning…
Water-resistant leather glove PFAS risk status not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
FootJoy
Women's RainGrip Golf Gloves
synthetic leather/polyurethane with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Water-repellent coatings on textiles frequently contain PFAS compounds, though some…
Polyurethane degradation and microplastic shedding
Synthetic leather polyurethane can flake, crack, or shed particles over months to years…
Skin irritation from coating or accelerators in polyurethane
Residual solvents, accelerators, or uncrosslinked polymer chains in the polyurethane…
Golf glove water-repellent coating PFAS risk not stated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better golf balls & equipment from other brands
Graded higher than the FootJoy average of 45.
Vice Golf
Vice Drip Golf Balls
synthetic polymer core with urethane/elastomer cover
PFAS unlikely. Brand silent on composition details.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Bridgestone
Men's Pair Golf Gloves
Leather, synthetic leather, or textile blend
Chromium in leather tanning residue
Limited concern
Azo dyes in colored leather or synthetic components
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Bridgestone
Lady Golf Glove
Synthetic leather or leather with standard stitching
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic leather
Limited concern
Golf glove with typical materials, lower concern profile.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
See every FootJoy product we grade on the FootJoy brand page, or the full golf balls & equipment ranking.