Bridgestone · Golf Balls & Equipment
Bridgestone Golf Men's Tour Premium Golf Glove
Golf glove with water resistance; water-repellent coating risk unclear.
Bridgestone doesn't disclose PFAS use or avoidance in this glove. Leather and synthetic materials normally have lower PFAS concern, but water-resistant treatments often contain PFAS without brand transparency.
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Material
Leather palm with synthetic/textile backing, water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Fluorocarbon-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Water-resistant golf gloves almost universally use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes to meet performance standards. Bridgestone's PFAS score of 20/100 and lack of disclosure suggest reliance on legacy fluorocarbon chemistry. Skin contact during wear is low but prolonged or repeated handling during storage/cleaning may increase dermal exposure.
Chromium salts from leather tanning
Leather palms are tanned using chromium (III) salts, a regulated but standard process. Leaching risk during normal wear is minimal due to leather's low solubility; however, acidic sweat or prolonged moisture exposure could increase mobilization. No recalls or complaints specific to this glove have been reported.
Synthetic textile backing degradation and microfiber shedding
Polyester or nylon backing can shed microfibers when washed or abraded, especially as the glove ages and coating wears. The extent of shedding is not quantified for golf gloves, but repeated laundering and friction during use accelerate fiber release. This is a general textile concern, not unique to Bridgestone.
Mold and bacterial colonization if stored damp
Golf gloves are commonly stored in gear bags without drying, creating warm, moist conditions ideal for microbial growth. This is a hygiene and odor issue rather than a chemical hazard, but can cause skin irritation if the glove is worn without proper drying and airing.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in synthetic fabric
Bridgestone does not disclose dye chemistry for the textile backing. Most golf gloves use synthetic dyes that are not certified as azo-free. Risk of skin sensitization is low during normal wear but possible with prolonged moisture and friction (e.g., sweaty hands, extended play in humid conditions).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Bridgestone's Tour Premium pairs genuine leather on the palm (for grip and durability) with synthetic textile backing (polyester or nylon blend for moisture management and structure). The water-resistant treatment is a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the fabric and leather surfaces, likely fluorocarbon-based given the PFAS score, though Bridgestone does not publicly disclose the chemistry. Leather itself is tanned with chromium salts in most commercial golf gloves; this is a standard, regulated process with low migration risk during wear, but disposal should avoid composting.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bridgestone does not publish detailed chemical composition or third-party certifications for golf gloves; their website lacks material safety transparency or PFAS commitments specific to apparel. The brand has no public recalls for this glove line. Bridgestone is a large manufacturer with some sustainability initiatives, but golf equipment remains a lower-scrutiny category in their portfolio, and they have not adopted PFAS phase-out pledges comparable to major outdoor apparel brands.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are less regulated than food contact or cosmetic items, so hazard disclosure is sparse across all brands. Premium leather gloves from Bridgestone, Titleist, and Callaway all rely on synthetic backing and water-resistant coatings; none voluntarily disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Budget synthetic-only gloves (polyurethane palm, polyester back) eliminate leather tanning salts but introduce other polymer leachables. This mid-to-premium positioning means typical durability (18-36 holes before replacement) but also a higher likelihood of fluorocarbon water-repellent coating versus cheaper wax-based alternatives.
If you buy it
Wear gloves on your dominant hand; contact with skin is indirect and brief during each swing, minimizing exposure to coating or tanning residues. Hand wash in cool water after use to extend the water-repellent finish; avoid heat (dryers, direct sun) which can degrade synthetic backing and accelerate coating wear. Replace when the leather cracks, seams separate, or the back loses elasticity (typically every 1-3 seasons for regular players). Store in a dry bag; damp storage encourages mold and microbial growth on the synthetic interior, a common complaint in golf glove reviews.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bridgestone has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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