TaylorMade Review, Is TaylorMade Non-Toxic?
Across 15 graded products, TaylorMade averages Poor (46/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 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 TaylorMade have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from TaylorMade Good or better, best-graded first
TaylorMade
Stratus Soft Golf Glove
Leather, synthetic leather, or treated textile blend
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Leather stiffening and mold resistance often rely on formaldehyde-releasing compounds. No…
Chromium (Cr III/VI) from leather tanning
Standard chrome tanning is ubiquitous in leather production and can leave trace residues.…
Azo dyes and colorant additives
Synthetic leather overlays and stitching thread are typically dyed with conventional azo…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyurethane or polyester reinforcements and stitching adhesives may include…
Bare glove poses lower concern, brand silent on treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
TaylorMade
2026 TP5 Golf Balls
Synthetic polymer core, urethane/elastomer cover
Polymer core toxicity if ingested
If a child or pet ingests ball material (unlikely given ball hardness and size), the…
Golf balls pose minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
TaylorMade
Men's 2025 Tour Preferred Motion Golf Glove
Leather and synthetic leather with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Golf gloves are treated with water-repellent coating finishes to maintain grip in wet…
Coating degradation and particle shedding with age
As the glove ages and the water-resistant coating wears, small particles or degraded…
Water-treated golf glove; no PFAS information from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
Tour Preferred Golf Glove
Leather palm with synthetic back, water-resistant finish
PFAS
Water-resistant finishes on textiles and leather commonly use PFAS-based compounds…
Allergens from leather or dyes
Individuals with known leather or metal allergies may react to the palm or dyes used in…
Water-resistant glove; PFAS risk uncertain due to brand silence.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
Men's Stratus Tech Golf Glove
Synthetic leather/microfiber with moisture-wicking treatment
PFAS
Moisture-wicking golf gloves typically rely on fluorinated water-repellent coating…
Polyurethane microfiber degradation and microplastic shedding
Synthetic microfiber gloves shed microscopic fibers during washing and wear, especially…
Irritant potential from moisture-wicking chemical residues
water-repellent coating coatings and moisture-wicking finishes can leave chemical…
Lack of material transparency and third-party certification
No OEKO-TEX, bluesign, or equivalent safety certification is listed for Stratus Tech…
Water-treated golf glove; TaylorMade offers no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
Tour Preferred Flex Golf Glove
Leather palm with synthetic backing, water-resistant treatment
PFAS
TaylorMade does not disclose whether water-repellent coating uses PFAS, fluorocarbon…
Degradation of water-resistant coating over time
As water-repellent coating wears down with use and washing, treated gloves may shed…
Water-resistant glove; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
RBZ Tech Golf Glove
Leather/synthetic with moisture-wicking treatment
PFAS
Moisture-wicking golf gloves commonly use PFAS or other fluorochemical finishes…
Golf glove water treatment unknown; TaylorMade has no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
Stratus Tech Golf Gloves
Leather or synthetic leather with water-resistant coating
PFAS
Water-repellency in premium golf gloves almost certainly relies on PFAS compounds…
Coating degradation and microparticles
As the water-resistant topcoat wears from friction and UV exposure, small particles may…
Water-repellent glove raises PFAS concern; no public information available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
Men's TP Golf Glove
Leather, synthetic, microfiber with water-resistant finish
PFAS
TaylorMade does not disclose whether the water-resistant finish uses PFAS-based or…
Synthetic microfiber shedding
Microfiber backings can shed microfibers under friction and abrasion, especially as the…
Coating degradation and particle release
Water-resistant coatings degrade with sweat exposure, UV, and repeated washing. As the…
Water-resistant glove; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
Women's Stratus Tech Golf Glove
Synthetic leather/microfiber with moisture-wicking treatment
PFAS
Undisclosed hydrophobic finish on microfiber is almost certainly fluorinated…
Grip coating degradation and microparticulate shedding
Synthetic golf gloves are known to shed elastomer or rubber particles as the palm coating…
Microfiber microplastic shedding
Polyester microfiber base sheds fibers under normal wear and washing. Shed rate is lower…
Moisture-treated glove; TaylorMade won't disclose PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
All Weather Golf Glove
synthetic leather with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Water-resistant golf gloves almost universally use fluorinated water-repellent coating…
Synthetic leather degradation and microfiber shedding
Polyurethane and PVC synthetic leather break down over time and with repeated washing…
All-weather gloves likely use water-repellent coating; TaylorMade silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
Golf Cold Weather Gloves
Synthetic textile with water-repellent treatment
Antimony in polyester
If the base textile is polyester (common in synthetic golf gloves), polyester production…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
As water-repellent coating wears off through use and washing, microscopic polymer and…
Golf gloves likely water-treated; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
MEN RAIN CONTROL 1 PAIR GLOVES Black/Gray / Medium
Synthetic leather / polyurethane with water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Golf gloves are typically treated with water-repellent coating coatings; TaylorMade does…
Polyurethane degradation and particle shedding
Synthetic polyurethane gloves degrade with sweat exposure and flexing, releasing…
Golf glove likely treated for water resistance; PFAS undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
Golf Rain Control Gloves
Synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Rain-control gloves almost universally use water-repellent coating finishes; conventional…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic leather degradation
Polyurethane synthetic leather degrades over time with use and washing, potentially…
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication chemicals
As the water-repellent coating wears, users may apply aftermarket water-repellent sprays…
Golf rain glove water-repellent coating chemicals not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade
2026 Tour response Stripe Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber core, ionomer cover with water-resistant coating
Coating composition undisclosed (includes possible water-resistant chemistry)
TaylorMade does not publicly identify the specific water-resistant coating formula…
Water-resistant golf balls, coating composition undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
TaylorMade and PFAS, common questions
- Does TaylorMade have PFAS?
- We graded 15 TaylorMade products, averaging Poor (46/100). 2 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is TaylorMade non-toxic?
- TaylorMade Stratus Soft Golf Glove is the highest-graded TaylorMade 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 TaylorMade products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded TaylorMade products we have scored are TaylorMade Stratus Soft Golf Glove, TaylorMade 2026 TP5 Golf Balls. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which TaylorMade products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded TaylorMade products we have scored are TaylorMade 2026 Tour response Stripe Golf Balls, TaylorMade Golf Rain Control Gloves, TAYLORMADE MEN RAIN CONTROL 1 PAIR GLOVES Black/Gray / Medium. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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