Callaway · Golf Balls & Equipment
Callaway Chrome Soft 360 Triple Track Golf Balls
No public PFAS disclosure. Golf balls not typical PFAS category.
Callaway hasn't publicly disclosed PFAS in this ball formulation. Golf balls aren't a documented PFAS exposure route like apparel or cookware.
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Material
Synthetic rubber/polymer core, surlyn cover, proprietary paint
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.
Unknown / proprietary coating
A coating is recorded with no disclosed chemistry.
Polymer degradation and microplastic shedding
Surlyn cover may develop surface wear over extended play (100+ rounds), producing microscopic particles. Impact is environmental (water exposure) rather than consumer health, and no ingestion pathway exists during normal use. Risk is negligible for humans; not established as a direct safety concern.
What’s reassuring
Paint and topcoat leachables (external contact)
Proprietary paint is not specified; standard urethane or polyurethane topcoats on golf balls are inert during skin contact and do not leach under normal use. No reports of dermatitis or chemical exposure from handling Chrome Soft 360 or comparable products.
Core material stability and compression
Synthetic rubber/polymer cores are chemically stable and do not off-gas or degrade into vapors or leachates during play. Core compression during impact is mechanical, not chemical, and poses no inhalation or absorption risk.
Heavy metals
No reports of lead, cadmium, or other toxic pigments in Callaway Chrome Soft 360 paint. Standard golf ball pigments (iron oxides, titanium dioxide) are typically non-toxic; external contact during play does not constitute a skin absorption hazard.
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What it's made of and why it matters
Callaway Chrome Soft 360 uses a synthetic rubber or polymer core wrapped in a Surlyn cover (a thermoplastic resin) with proprietary paint topcoats. These materials are inherently non-volatile and non-migratory during normal recreational use; unlike cookware or food-contact plastics, golf balls do not heat above skin temperature or contact mucous membranes. The multi-layer construction (core, cover, paint) is designed for durability and does not break down into particles during standard play.
The brand's record and disclosure
Callaway has no public safety disclosures, recalls, or controversies related to the Chrome Soft 360 line. The brand does not routinely publish material safety or chemical composition statements for golf balls, which is typical across the industry. No third-party testing or certifications (e.g., environmental, toxicological) have been reported for this product. Absence of disclosure reflects industry norm rather than a specific red flag for this category.
How it compares in its category
Golf balls are a low-hazard consumer product category; synthetic polymer construction is universal across major brands (Titleist, TaylorMade, Bridgestone). Chrome Soft 360 sits in the mid-to-premium segment and uses standard materials with no known differentiation in safety profile. No category-wide safety issues, recalls, or hazard alerts have been established for modern golf balls.
If you buy it
Golf balls require minimal care; rinse with water and mild soap after use to extend cosmetic appearance. Do not expose to prolonged direct sunlight or extreme heat (above 140 F) for extended periods, as paint may fade or cover may slightly soften, but structural integrity remains intact for play. Replace if cover cracks, peels, or dimple pattern degrades. Storage in cool, dry conditions (room temperature) is sufficient; no special handling needed.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Callaway has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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