Snell Review, Is Snell Non-Toxic?
Across 1 graded product, Snell averages Excellent (85/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 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 Snell Good or better, best-graded first
Snell
PR3 Golf Ball
Synthetic rubber/polymer core, dimpled urethane or ionomeric cover
Choking hazard (pediatric)
Golf balls are small enough to pose theoretical aspiration risk for children under 5…
Microplastic generation during wear
Like all synthetic polymer sports equipment, golf balls shed trace microplastics as cover…
Materials are typical for golf balls, no documented PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Snell and PFAS, common questions
- Does Snell have PFAS?
- We graded 1 Snell product, averaging Excellent (85/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Snell non-toxic?
- Snell PR3 Golf Ball is the highest-graded Snell 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 Snell products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Snell products we have scored are Snell PR3 Golf Ball. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →