Vice Golf Review, Is Vice Golf Non-Toxic?
Across 8 graded products, Vice Golf averages Good (65/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 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 Vice Golf have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Vice Golf Good or better, best-graded first
Vice Golf
Vice Drip Golf Balls
synthetic polymer core with urethane/elastomer cover
PFAS unlikely. Brand silent on composition details.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Vice Golf
24-Ball Variety Pack
Urethane and synthetic rubber cover over core materials
Core material composition opacity
Vice Golf does not publicly disclose exact core materials or whether any contain heavy…
Lower concern for PFAS based on material composition and lack of water-resistant coating.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Vice Golf
Boost Starter Set
Surlyn cover, rubber/synthetic components
Degradation and microparticle release
Surlyn cover can develop micro-cracks from repeated impact and UV exposure over 2-3 years…
Minimal PFAS risk. Skip only if extreme caution required.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Vice Golf
1538505-00 Pb Custom Vice Golf Ball Set
Surlyn cover, synthetic rubber core
Microplastic shedding from cover degradation
Surlyn balls do shed microscopic polymer particles as the surface wears; over many years…
No PFAS exposure risk detected.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Vice Golf
Drive Golf Balls
Synthetic polymer cover, core composition undisclosed
Microplastic shedding from surface wear
Ball cover degradation from repeated strikes will eventually release microplastic…
Insufficient PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Vice Golf
Pro Galaxy Golf Balls
Surlyn/polyurethane core with synthetic elastomer cover (typical golf ball construction)
PFAS
Golf ball covers may contain water-repellent PFAS compounds; Vice does not disclose…
Microplastic shedding
Golf balls degrade and fragment over years of play, especially in water hazards. Shed…
Choking hazard (non-chemical)
Golf balls are a known choking hazard for children under 8, but this is a…
No PFAS data available. Coating composition undisclosed.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Vice Golf
Pro 24-Pack Golf Balls
Surlyn/synthetic polymer cover with waterproof coating
PFAS
Vice Golf has not disclosed whether the waterproof finish uses legacy PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) or…
No PFAS disclosure. Waterproof golf balls may contain water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Vice Golf
Pro Tracer Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber cover with undisclosed waterproof coating
PFAS
The specific chemistry of Vice's waterproof treatment is proprietary and unavailable for…
Microplastic shedding from cover wear
Like all synthetic sports balls, Vice Pro Tracers shed microparticles when scuffed or…
Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet
Golf balls stored in damp conditions can develop surface mold or mildew on the cover and…
Skip until brand discloses coating formula or confirms PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Vice Golf and PFAS, common questions
- Does Vice Golf have PFAS?
- We graded 8 Vice Golf products, averaging Good (65/100). 4 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Vice Golf non-toxic?
- Vice Drip Golf Balls is the highest-graded Vice Golf 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 Vice Golf products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Vice Golf products we have scored are Vice Drip Golf Balls, Vice Golf 24-Ball Variety Pack, Vice Golf Boost Starter Set. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Vice Golf products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Vice Golf products we have scored are Vice Golf Pro Tracer Golf Balls, Vice Golf Pro 24-Pack Golf Balls, Vice Golf Pro Galaxy Golf Balls. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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