Top Flite Review, Is Top Flite Non-Toxic?
Across 14 graded products, Top Flite averages Good (62/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 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 Top Flite have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Top Flite Good or better, best-graded first
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Men's Golf Glove
leather or synthetic leather with adhesives
Adhesive residues and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Golf glove assembly uses contact or pressure-sensitive adhesives to bond leather…
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Leather and synthetic material dyeing in golf gloves may employ azo dyes or disperse dyes…
Skin sensitization from grip coatings
Rubber or synthetic grip patches on golf gloves may contain uncrosslinked polymers…
Lower concern; material unlikely to require PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Gamer Golf Glove
leather and synthetic leather palm
Heavy metals
Chromium or other heavy metals may be present in leather tanning residues and dye…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic palm overlays and stitching may contain formaldehyde-based resins as adhesives…
Azo dyes in leather and synthetic coloring
Leather and synthetic sections are dyed to match or contrast; some low-cost azo dyes can…
Contact allergies to leather finish or adhesives
Glove adhesives, dyes, and leather processing residues can trigger contact dermatitis in…
Lower PFAS concern; no obvious water-resistant finish.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Women's Aura Golf Glove
leather or synthetic leather/microfiber blend
Azo dyes and colorfast bleeding
Synthetic microfiber and leather dyes in colored gloves may include azo compounds. No…
Heavy metals
If glove contains chrome-tanned or chrome-free leather, residual chromium or other metals…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Microfiber and synthetic coatings may use formaldehyde-based resins for water resistance…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic microfiber
Microfiber blends shed microparticles during wear and washing. Environmental concern…
Lower PFAS risk; no water treatment disclosed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Top-Flite 2023 Gamer Golf Glo-Regular-Left Hand-X Large
Synthetic golf glove, likely synthetic leather or polyester blend
Heavy metals
Synthetic leather and polyester backing may contain azo dyes (linked to aniline…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester blends and synthetic leather coatings sometimes use formaldehyde-based binders…
Contact dermatitis from synthetic materials or finishes
Individuals with latex sensitivity or sensitivity to synthetic polymer coatings…
Lower concern; golf gloves typically avoid PFAS coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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2026 XL Complete Set
Golf clubs, graphite/steel shafts, resin/urethane grips, composite heads
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from urethane grips
New urethane grip sleeves may emit low levels of VOCs during the first few days of use.…
Degradation of grip or shaft materials over extended storage
Urethane grips can harden and crack after several years of sun and temperature exposure…
Golf equipment with no known PFAS use.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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XL Distance Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber core and cover, standard golf ball construction
Choking and ingestion hazard (pediatric)
Golf balls are small and firm enough to pose a choking risk to infants and toddlers; this…
Lower concern. Synthetic rubber construction with no PFAS-related disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
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2024 XL Control Personalized Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber/polymer core with urethane or polyurethane cover
Rubber/polymer volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Newly manufactured balls may off-gas trace VOCs during the first weeks of storage…
No public PFAS data available.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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Control XL Golf Balls
Synthetic polymer blend with proprietary cover formulation
PFAS
Golf ball cover formulations are trade secrets and Top Flite does not disclose PFAS use.…
Microplastic release into environment
Lost or discarded golf balls may degrade slowly in soil or water and shed microplastics…
Insufficient disclosure. Golf ball coatings often treated but unclear here.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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24 Top-flite Titanium Family Golf Balls. 4/5a Xl-ti Xl 2000 Titanium
Synthetic rubber/elastomer core with unknown cover coating
Cover coating composition (unknown)
Top Flite does not disclose the cover's chemical formulation. Proprietary coatings in…
Unknown coating. Insufficient public data on PFAS risk.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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Empower Matte Neon Golf Balls, 12 Pack, Multi Color
Synthetic resin cover, unknown coating/finish
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Matte finishes and pigmented coatings may shed microparticles if the surface degrades…
Bacterial or mold growth if contaminated or stored wet
Balls recovered from water hazards or stored in humid conditions may harbor bacteria or…
Golf ball coatings rarely get disclosed, public info is sparse.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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Top-Flite Tech Golf Gloves
Leather/synthetic with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Top-Flite has not disclosed whether water resistance uses PFAS-based or non-fluorinated…
Water-treated glove but likely lower risk, treatment unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Top-Flite Gamer Golf Gloves
Leather/synthetic with unspecified water-resistant coating
PFAS
Top-Flite has not disclosed the specific water-repellent polymer. Most golf glove…
Synthetic backing degradation and microparticle shedding
Polyester or polyurethane synthetic backings degrade over time with flexing, moisture…
Heavy metals
Leather tanning typically uses chromium(III) salts or vegetable tannins. Top-Flite does…
Allergen residues from dyes or finishes
Dark-colored golf gloves may use azo dyes or reactive dyes with allergenic byproducts.…
Wait for brand disclosure on water-repellent treatment composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Classic Golf Collection Gift Set And Super Grip Golf Glove
Golf balls (synthetic cover), golf glove (leather/synthetic with moisture-wicking treatment)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic textiles sometimes use formaldehyde-based finishes for durability and moisture…
Allergen sensitization from leather or synthetic leather (glove material)
Leather or faux-leather gloves can retain processing chemicals (tanning agents…
Microplastic shedding (glove wear and tear)
Synthetic leather or polyester blend gloves may shed microfibers during use and washing.…
Products likely lower PFAS risk but no brand treatment transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Used Top Flite 12 Ball Assorted 12 Pack - Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber/polymer core with plastic coating
PFAS
Golf balls are typically treated for water and scuff resistance; PFAS compounds are a…
Polymer coating degradation
Surlyn and urethane covers degrade over time and with UV exposure, particularly on used…
Ingestion hazard
Small children and pets may choke on or ingest golf balls. This is a mechanical/choking…
Golf balls likely treated for water resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Top Flite and PFAS, common questions
- Does Top Flite have PFAS?
- We graded 14 Top Flite products, averaging Good (62/100). 6 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Top Flite non-toxic?
- Top Flite Men's Golf Glove is the highest-graded Top Flite 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 Top Flite products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Top Flite products we have scored are Top Flite Men's Golf Glove, Top Flite Gamer Golf Glove, Top Flite Women's Aura Golf Glove. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Top Flite products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Top Flite products we have scored are Used Top Flite 12 Ball Assorted 12 Pack - Golf Balls, Top Flite Classic Golf Collection Gift Set And Super Grip Golf Glove, Top-Flite Gamer Golf Gloves. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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