Does Honma golf balls & equipment have PFAS?
We graded 15 Honma golf balls & equipment products, averaging Good (65/100). 8 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 37 golf balls & equipment brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 59/100, Honma is about typical, scoring above 64% 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.
Honma golf balls & equipment worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
Honma
Golf Gloves Speed Monster Men's White 6 Pcs Set M L Xl
Synthetic leather or polyurethane palm with fabric backing
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-polyester blends may contain formaldehyde-based durable-press finishes for wrinkle…
Azo dyes in fabric coloring
White gloves in this price tier may use simple optical brighteners rather than azo dyes…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Polyurethane synthetic leather degrades with age, moisture, and flexing, potentially…
Allergic contact dermatitis from adhesives or glue
Stitching and palm-backing adhesion may involve epoxy, urethane, or acrylic adhesives…
Lower concern; golf glove materials typically avoid PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Honma
Golf Gloves Speed Monster Men's M Size White 3 Set Stretch & Fit
Stretch fabric blend, likely polyester/spandex with synthetic grips
Heavy metals
White gloves typically require fewer colorant additives than dyed fabrics. Honma does not…
Synthetic grip coating degradation
Repeated flexing, moisture exposure, and sweat salt may cause gradual breakdown of the…
Golf glove with no known PFAS concerns, no disclosure found.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Honma
TW-S Golf Balls
Urethane cover, synthetic rubber core and layer
No known PFAS risk. Limited brand transparency on materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Honma
D1 Golf Balls 1-Dozen Multi
Rubber core and synthetic cover (standard golf ball construction)
Coating degradation or microparticle shedding
The synthetic cover may shed microscopic particles over years of use, especially if…
Lower concern. No PFAS treatment typical for golf balls.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Honma
D1 Golf Balls
Rubber-wound/solid core golf ball with synthetic/elastomer layers
Cover material degradation and microparticle release
Over extended play life, urethane or surlyn covers can scuff, crack, or peel. No data…
Choking hazard for young children
Golf balls are the right size to pose a choking risk for toddlers. This is a…
Standard golf ball. No known PFAS concern. No disclosure available.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Honma
GOLF D1 2022 GOLF Ball
Synthetic rubber/polymer core with dimpled cover
Chemical exposure during manufacturing (worker health, not user risk)
Manufacturing of polymer cores and dimple pressing may involve industrial solvents and…
Golf ball with no known PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Honma
Golf D1 Speed MONSTER
Golf club head, likely steel/alloy/composite materials
Golf equipment. No typical PFAS-risk components identified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Honma
(254) Honma Golf Balls Set Of 9
Rubber/synthetic polymer core with dimpled cover
Microplastic shedding
Worn or damaged synthetic covers may shed small particles, particularly from dimple…
Low concern for golf balls.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Honma
Tw-x Yellow Golf Balls
Ionomer resin core, synthetic rubber/polymer cover
Heavy metals
The yellow finish on the TW-X cover likely contains inorganic pigments (e.g., cadmium…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from cover and adhesives
New golf balls may emit trace VOCs during the first weeks of storage if manufacturing…
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Honma
BERES 5S Plus 6-Layer Golf Balls,Tour-Level Spin Control & Stable Flight Golfballs,Max Distance with Soft Urethane
Soft urethane cover, multi-layer core (unspecified)
Urethane cover degradation and water intrusion
Over extended play or improper storage, urethane can lose elasticity and develop…
PFAS
Honma does not disclose coating treatments or water-repellent additives; some urethane…
Golf balls rarely disclose coating details.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Honma
Malbon x Honma Men's Gloves
Leather with waterproof treatment (unspecified)
PFAS
Unspecified water-resistant finish on leather gloves commonly uses PFAS-based…
Coating degradation and leaching
Repeated washing, sweat exposure, and wear will eventually degrade the waterproof surface…
Skin sensitivity to coating or leather chemicals
Waterproof coatings and leather treatments can trigger contact dermatitis or irritation…
Golf glove likely treated for water resistance; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Honma
Malbon Golf X Honma Men's Premium Glove
Leather, synthetic materials with water-resistant treatment
Heavy metals
Leather tanning may use chromium or other heavy metals; no third-party certification data…
Undisclosed water-resistant coating chemistry
Water-resistant treatments on golf gloves are almost always fluorocarbon-based finishes.…
Synthetic material off-gassing (reinforcements and backing)
Synthetic reinforcements in the palm and synthetic backing layers may release volatile…
Azo dye allergenicity
Leather dyes, particularly reds and oranges in multi-color glove designs, may include azo…
Premium golf glove with likely water-resistant coating; PFAS unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Honma
Malbon Golf X Honma Men Performance Glove
synthetic leather/polyurethane blend with moisture-wicking treatment
PFAS
Polyurethane synthetic leather water-proofing in golf gloves routinely uses fluorinated…
Polyurethane Degradation and Leachable Additives
Over time, polyurethane can break down, especially with moisture and heat exposure…
Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Treatment Chemicals
Users with sensitive skin may react to residual treatment chemicals, dyes, or adhesives…
Golf glove waterproofing likely contains water-repellent coating; PFAS undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Honma
Golf Speed Monster Gloves
Synthetic leather or polyester blend with waterproof treatment
Waterproof coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Synthetic leather gloves with polymer coatings are prone to cracking and flaking over…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic textile gloves may use formaldehyde-based resins for stiffness or water…
Contact dermatitis or sensitization from finishes
Waterproof coatings and synthetic leather can irritate skin in individuals with sensitive…
PFAS
Honma provides no disclosure or alternative claims for PFAS-free treatment; standard…
Golf gloves likely treated for water resistance; no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Honma
Golf Glove For Men Left Hand, All Weather Breathable Small
synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant finish
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from polyurethane
Polyurethane synthetic leather and adhesives can emit VOCs, particularly in the first…
Skin contact irritation from finishing agents or adhesive residue
Water-resistant topcoats and polyurethane adhesives may contain uncrosslinked monomers or…
Coating degradation and plasticizer leaching over time
Synthetic leather topcoats can soften, crack, or become tacky with age or heat exposure…
PFAS
All-weather glove coatings almost universally rely on fluorinated PFAS or fluorine-free…
All-weather glove likely treated; PFAS risk unknown, manufacturer silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better golf balls & equipment from other brands
Graded higher than the Honma average of 65.
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 Honma product we grade on the Honma brand page, or the full golf balls & equipment ranking.