Hydro Grip, Rain Ready Golf Glove for Wet Conditions vs Men's Profile Complete Golf Set: which is safer?
Wilson Men's Profile Complete Golf Set is the clear pick. Hydro Grip, Rain Ready Golf Glove for Wet Conditions carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Hydro Grip, Rain Ready Golf Glove for Wet Conditions
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Likelywater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) chemical treatment - likely PFAS-based
PossibleFormaldehyde in polyurethane or fabric finishing resins
PossibleAzo dyes in colored synthetic leather
Our pick
Wilson
Men's Profile Complete Golf Set
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleGraphite shaft resin degradation and fiber exposure
PossibleRubber grip deterioration and skin contact
PossibleNickel or chromium sensitivity from steel clubheads
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Durable water-repellent (DWR) chemical treatment - likely PFAS-based, Formaldehyde in polyurethane or fabric finishing resins, Azo dyes in colored synthetic leather and Polyurethane degradation and leachates on the and not on the Wilson.
- We flag Graphite shaft resin degradation and fiber exposure, Rubber grip deterioration and skin contact and Nickel or chromium sensitivity from steel clubheads on the Wilson and not on the .
- The is synthetic leather or polyurethane with water-repellent treatment where the Wilson is Steel clubheads, graphite shafts, rubber grips, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- The gap is 45 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Wilson is the one to buy.
- We are less certain about the grade, at 45% confidence against 78%, because it discloses less.
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