Pinnacle Review, Is Pinnacle Non-Toxic?
Across 13 graded products, Pinnacle averages Good (64/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 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 Pinnacle have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Pinnacle Good or better, best-graded first
Pinnacle
Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber core, ionomer/surlyn cover
PFAS
Golf balls are often treated with fluorinated coatings for water resistance, and Pinnacle…
Standard golf ball, no known PFAS risk signals detected.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pinnacle
Golf Balls Mint Quality 50 Pack
Synthetic rubber/elastomer core, surlyn or polyurethane cover
Microplastic generation from wear
Golf ball covers shed microscopic particles during play and scuffing, contributing to…
Low risk. Golf ball covers unlikely to require PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Pinnacle
Distance Golf Balls Dozen
Synthetic rubber core, ionomer/urethane cover
Microplastics
Repeated impact and abrasion will gradually degrade the ionomer/urethane cover…
Choking hazard for small children
Golf balls are a known choking risk for children under 8 due to size and hardness; this…
Golf balls have low PFAS concern; no public PFAS disclosure given.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Pinnacle
PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Insoles
EVA foam, polyurethane, fabric blend
Antimony in polyester components
If fabric blend contains polyester, catalyst residues (antimony compounds) may be present…
EVA foam degradation and off-gassing
Aged or heat-stressed EVA foam can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and…
Moisture retention and microbial growth
Insole fabric covers can harbor bacteria and fungi if not dried regularly, particularly…
Lower concern. Insole materials typically PFAS-free, but verify packaging.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Pinnacle
PowerStep Pinnacle High Insoles
foam insole, likely EVA or polyurethane core
Microplastics
EVA and polyurethane foams can shed small particles as they compress and age with normal…
Unreacted isocyanates in polyurethane (if polyurethane core)
Polyurethane foams can retain trace unreacted isocyanates if manufacturing was…
Moisture and bacterial growth in insole
Foam insoles absorb sweat and can harbor bacteria or fungi if not dried regularly. This…
Lower concern insole, but brand silent on PFAS and coatings.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Pinnacle
PowerStep Ready to Ship Pinnacle Insoles - High Arch B
Foam, fabric, rubber blend
Foam degradation and particle shedding
EVA and polyurethane foams can fragment under repeated mechanical stress and moisture…
Rubber off-gassing or odor
Rubber components may release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or sulfur-based odors…
Lower concern. Insoles unlikely to contain PFAS, but verify materials.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Pinnacle
Powerstep Pinnacle Pink Orthotic Support Insoles
Foam, fabric, possibly synthetic polymer base
VOC off-gassing from polyurethane/EVA foam
New foam insoles commonly release volatile organics (toluene, methylene chloride…
Foam degradation and microparticle shedding
As polyurethane or EVA foam ages, repeated compression and moisture exposure can cause…
Typical orthotic insole with no known PFAS-prone features.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Pinnacle
PowerStep Pinnacle High Insoles, Shop Today @ The Insole Store
EVA foam, fabric, cushioning materials
Azo dyes in fabric layer
If the fabric covering uses synthetic dyes, azo colorants are common in low-cost insoles…
EVA foam degradation and microparticle shedding
Over extended use, EVA foam can shed microscopic particles inside shoes; this is…
VOC off-gassing from new foam or adhesives
New EVA insoles may emit weak odors (volatile organic compounds) for the first few days…
Lower risk since standard insole materials rarely need PFAS.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Pinnacle
Rush Golf Balls
Ionomer/synthetic rubber cover, unknown core coating
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from ionomer cover
Ionomer resin covers can emit VOCs during manufacturing and storage, particularly in warm…
Undisclosed core coating chemicals (unknown composition)
Pinnacle does not publicly reveal the chemical composition or additives in the golf ball…
Coating degradation and particle shedding over time
Ionomer covers can crack, peel, or degrade with use and weathering, potentially releasing…
PFAS
Golf ball coatings are a known vector for PFAS use (water and soil repellency); Pinnacle…
Golf ball coating composition undisclosed.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Pinnacle
Gold Golf Balls (Yellow)
Surlyn ionomer cover, rubber/synthetic core
Rubber/elastomer core degradation over time
Extended UV exposure and heat can cause the rubber core to harden and crack. Once…
Inhalation risk from damaged or punctured ball
If a golf ball is cut or crushed, rubber particles and dust may be released.…
PFAS
Golf ball covers sometimes receive water-repellent finishes that historically contained…
No public PFAS data; golf ball coatings often receive durable finishes.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Pinnacle
Soft Custom Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber core, ionomer/surlyn cover
PFAS
No public data exists on PFAS use in Pinnacle ball manufacturing or in the ionomer resin…
No public PFAS data available.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Pinnacle
Rush Golf Ball
Urethane/synthetic rubber core with cover coating
PFAS
Urethane cover coatings in golf balls may contain PFAS for water resistance, but Pinnacle…
Microplastic shedding during play
Urethane covers may shed minor particles over time and rough play, contributing to…
Golf ball coating formula stays secret; PFAS exposure unclear.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Pinnacle
Distance Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber/polymer core, dimpled cover coating
Cover coating volatile organics and additives
Pinnacle does not disclose the chemical composition of its dimpled cover coating.…
Microplastic shedding from cover wear
Dimpled covers will shed microscopic polymer fragments during play and weathering. The…
No PFAS testing available; golf ball coating stays undisclosed.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Pinnacle and PFAS, common questions
- Does Pinnacle have PFAS?
- We graded 13 Pinnacle products, averaging Good (64/100). 3 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Pinnacle non-toxic?
- Pinnacle Golf Balls is the highest-graded Pinnacle 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 Pinnacle products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Pinnacle products we have scored are Pinnacle Golf Balls, Pinnacle Golf Balls Mint Quality 50 Pack, Pinnacle Distance Golf Balls Dozen. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Pinnacle products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Pinnacle products we have scored are Pinnacle Distance Golf Balls, Pinnacle Rush Golf Ball, Pinnacle Soft Custom Golf Balls. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →