Does Wilson golf balls & equipment have PFAS?
We graded 19 Wilson golf balls & equipment products, averaging Good (64/100). 10 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 37 golf balls & equipment brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 59/100, Wilson is about typical, scoring above 59% of them.
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.
Wilson golf balls & equipment worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
Wilson
Feel Plus Golf Gloves
leather palm, synthetic fabric back
Cadmium
Modern chrome tanning is a regulated, closed-loop process in established manufacturers…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic fabric backing may include wrinkle-resistance or sizing resins containing…
Lower PFAS risk. Golf gloves typically lack water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Golf Men's Grip Plus Glove
Synthetic leather or synthetic microfiber grip
Microplastic shedding
Synthetic microfiber and polyurethane-coated textiles can release microfibers during…
Adhesive and coating degradation
Synthetic leather coating and grip adhesives can degrade from repeated flexing, sweat…
Golf glove with synthetic grip.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Staff Zip Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber/elastomer cover, solid core
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
Synthetic rubber and core materials may emit trace VOCs, particularly when new or stored…
Ingestion hazard (choking)
Golf balls present a choking risk for young children and pets if swallowed or damaged.…
Lower concern. Golf ball cores rarely treated with PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Men's Profile Complete Golf Set
Steel clubheads, graphite shafts, rubber grips
Graphite shaft resin degradation and fiber exposure
Graphite composite shafts are sealed in normal condition, but damage (cracks…
Rubber grip deterioration and skin contact
Synthetic rubber grips can degrade over 5-10 years, becoming tacky, discolored, or…
Nickel or chromium sensitivity from steel clubheads
Steel alloys in clubheads may contain nickel or chromium, which can trigger contact…
Minimal PFAS risk. No typical coatings requiring forever chemicals.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Duo Soft Golf Balls
Rubber core with synthetic resin cover
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from synthetic resin cover
Ionomer and polyurethane covers may emit minor VOCs during manufacturing or initial…
Microplastic shedding from degraded cover during play
Repeated impact and abrasion of synthetic resin covers will generate fine particles over…
Degradation of cover integrity and moisture ingress into core
All golf balls, including Wilson Duo Soft, degrade over time with use and weather…
Lower concern. Golf balls unlikely PFAS vector.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Triad Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber/elastomer cover, solid core
Dye or pigment leaching (cover coloring)
Golf ball covers are dyed to achieve white, yellow, or other colors; heavy metals in…
Skin irritation from surface residue or contaminants
Balls may accumulate dirt, grass oils, or manufacturing dust; this can cause minor…
Golf balls carry minimal PFAS risk; Wilson provides no disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Staff Model Golf Balls
rubber/synthetic polymer core, dimpled cover (likely polyurethane or ionomer resin)
Microplastic shedding
Ball cover degradation over time and rough course contact may release small polymer…
Golf balls pose lower PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Boost Golf Balls
Rubber/synthetic polymer core and cover
Microplastic shedding
Normal play produces minor surface wear and scuffing; microscopic polymer particles may…
No known PFAS risk, but no public disclosure from brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Smart-Core Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber core, thermoplastic cover
Choking hazard (non-applicable to adult golfers)
Golf balls are small (1.68 inch minimum diameter) and present a theoretical choking risk…
Low risk. No PFAS trigger materials identified in golf balls.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Wilson
Ultra Distance Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber core, ionomer/urethane cover
Microplastic shedding or environmental persistence
All synthetic polymer golf balls will eventually degrade outdoors and shed microplastics…
Choking or ingestion hazard (for young children)
Golf balls are a known choking hazard for children under 3 years; standard product…
Low risk. Standard golf ball materials rarely require PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Wilson
Staff Model Golf Glove
Leather palm, synthetic backing with water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) composition
Water-resistant treatment on synthetic backing is unspecified; may contain fluorinated…
Golf glove likely lower concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wilson
Men's Feel Plus Golf Glove
Leather palm, synthetic back, likely water-repellent coating-treated
PFAS
Water-repellent treatments on most golf gloves rely on fluorinated compounds (C8, C6, or…
Chromium (III/VI) in leather tanning
If leather is chrome-tanned (common for cost and durability), chromium (III) is the…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester and nylon backings may contain trace formaldehyde from resin finishes used to…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic back
Polyester mesh can shed microfibers during washing and wear, particularly if abrasion…
Golf glove with likely water-repellent treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wilson
Men's Winter Golf Gloves
Synthetic leather / polyurethane with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Winter golf gloves require durable water resistance; Wilson does not disclose whether…
Polyurethane coating degradation
Synthetic leather coatings degrade over time with heat, sweat, and flexing. As…
Allergens from synthetic materials or adhesives
Polyurethane glues and polyurethane leather itself can trigger contact dermatitis in…
Winter gloves likely water-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wilson
GOLF Rain GOLF Gloves
Synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-resistant coating
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyurethane and PU-coated synthetic leather gloves rely on formaldehyde-based resins for…
Azo dyes in colorants
Synthetic leather and textile components in rain gloves commonly use azo-based dyes for…
water-repellent coating durability and unknown chemistry
Water-resistant coatings on rain gloves degrade with washing and wear. Wilson does not…
Synthetic material degradation and particulates
Polyurethane gloves can break down over time, especially with heat or UV exposure…
Rain gloves likely treated with water-repellent coating; no brand PFAS transparency available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wilson
Men's Rain Gloves
synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating
PFAS
Wilson does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Conventional water-repellent…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester and nylon blends may contain formaldehyde-based resins used in wrinkle…
Azo dyes in coloring
If gloves are dyed (e.g., black, navy), conventional azo dyes may be present. Some azo…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Water-repellent coatings can flake or shed microparticles with wear and washing. While…
Rain gloves use water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wilson
GOLF Winter Adult GOLF Gloves
synthetic leather or polyurethane with thermal lining, likely water-repellent coating-treated
PFAS
Winter golf gloves almost certainly use water-repellent coating treatment for water…
Thermal lining degradation and fibrillation
Fleece or synthetic lining can shed microfibers with repeated washing and wear…
Winter golf gloves likely use water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wilson
Tour Velocity Distance Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber/polymer cover with urethane coating
PFAS
Urethane golf ball covers typically use fluorinated compounds for water resistance…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Urethane covers on golf balls degrade with use and UV exposure, potentially shedding…
Allergic contact dermatitis from synthetic materials
Urethane and synthetic rubber can trigger contact sensitivity in a small subset of users…
Standard golf ball with typical water-resistant coating, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wilson
Staff Model X Golf Balls
Surlyn cover with internal windings, water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Golf balls universally require water-resistant surface treatment; Teflon-family coating…
Surlyn cover degradation and leaching
Ionomer resin covers can degrade over time (1-3 years of play) or with exposure to UV and…
Microplastic shedding
Repeated impact and abrasion of Surlyn cover can produce fine plastic particles…
Golf balls likely use water-repellent coatings; composition not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wilson
Chaos Golf Balls 24-Pack
Synthetic rubber/polymer cover with coating
PFAS
Golf ball waterproof coatings in the industry historically use fluorinated compounds…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Synthetic polymer covers degrade with UV exposure and repeated impact; small particles…
Bacterial or mold growth in stored/wet conditions
If stored damp or in high humidity, rubber and polymer surfaces can harbor mold or…
Golf ball waterproof coatings often contain PFAS; Wilson silent on it.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better golf balls & equipment from other brands
Graded higher than the Wilson average of 64.
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
Bridgestone
Men's Pair Golf Gloves
Leather, synthetic leather, or textile blend
Chromium in leather tanning residue
Limited concern
Azo dyes in colored leather or synthetic components
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Bridgestone
Lady Golf Glove
Synthetic leather or leather with standard stitching
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic leather
Limited concern
Golf glove with typical materials, lower concern profile.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
See every Wilson product we grade on the Wilson brand page, or the full golf balls & equipment ranking.