OnCore Review, Is OnCore Non-Toxic?
Across 7 graded products, OnCore averages Excellent (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 5 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.
Worth buying from OnCore Good or better, best-graded first
OnCore
MIX 1 DOZEN RECYCLED GOLF BALLS Value (AAA)
Recycled rubber/synthetic polymer golf ball core and cover
Lead
Recycled rubber sourced from mixed industrial streams may contain residual heavy metals…
Volatile organic compound off-gassing
Synthetic polymer cores and covers can release VOCs during storage or in warm conditions.…
Surface contamination from collection and sorting
Post-consumer golf balls are handled through collection networks and recycling facilities…
Degradation and microparticle shedding over time
Recycled rubber balls naturally break down through UV exposure and mechanical wear…
Insufficient public data on PFAS in OnCore recycled golf balls.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
OnCore
Golf Pot O' Gold Ball
Synthetic polymer core (surlyn/ionomer), urethane cover
Urethane cover degradation and surface crack formation
Over years of use and UV exposure, polyurethane covers can develop microcracking and…
Choking and aspiration hazard
Golf balls are small, hard objects that pose a choking risk to young children and pets if…
Dimple surface bacterial or fungal colonization
The dimpled surface can trap moisture and microorganisms if balls are stored in damp…
Golf ball with lower PFAS concern, no public disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
OnCore
24 Golf Balls- Oncore Mix Aaaaa
Synthetic rubber and polyurethane core with cover stock
Microplastic shedding during use
Normal wear and cover degradation over time may shed small polyurethane particles into…
Golf balls have lower PFAS concern; no confirmation of added treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
OnCore
Mix used golf balls - Foundgolfballs.com 5A/4A Mix (10 Dozen)
Urethane/synthetic rubber core and cover
Microplastic or particle shedding
Used golf balls do shed fine particulates from surface scuffs and wear over time; this is…
Degradation of cover integrity and water ingress
5A/4A used balls may have minor surface damage that, if deep enough, can allow water…
Used golf balls, lower PFAS concern; no known surface treatments detected.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
OnCore
Traders4acause 2022 Promotional Oncore Vero X1 Golf Balls Box Of 3 Day
Ionomer resin cover, rubber/synthetic core
Coating degradation releasing microparticles
Golf balls may chip or crack after years of impact and UV exposure, shedding small…
Golf balls pose minimal PFAS risk; no disclosure needed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
OnCore
Vero X1 Golf Balls
Rubber/polymer core with resin cover, coating unspecified
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in polymer cover
Resin covers may off-gas formaldehyde, styrene, or other volatiles, especially in sealed…
Rubber/elastomer sensitivization
Synthetic elastomers and curing agents (e.g., accelerators, antioxidants) may trigger…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Scuffing, peeling, or spalling of the resin cover during play may release fine polymer…
Golf ball coating materials rarely disclosed; limited public PFAS data available.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
OnCore
Golf Balls
Urethane/rubber core, dimpled synthetic cover
PFAS
Golf ball covers often use Teflon-family coating for water resistance and durability, but…
No public PFAS data; golf ball cover materials often use Teflon-family coating.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
OnCore and PFAS, common questions
- Does OnCore have PFAS?
- We graded 7 OnCore products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 5 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is OnCore non-toxic?
- ONCORE MIX 1 DOZEN RECYCLED GOLF BALLS Value (AAA) is the highest-graded OnCore 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 OnCore products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded OnCore products we have scored are ONCORE MIX 1 DOZEN RECYCLED GOLF BALLS Value (AAA), OnCore Golf Pot O' Gold Ball, 24 Golf Balls- Oncore Mix Aaaaa. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which OnCore products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded OnCore products we have scored are OnCore Golf Balls, OnCore Vero X1 Golf Balls. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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