Cobra · Golf Balls & Equipment
Cobra 3D Agera Silver Marked Golf Balls - Taylormade Ball TP5 Model
No PFAS data accessible, golf ball manufacturers rarely disclose coatings.
Golf balls use proprietary synthetic cover materials with undisclosed surface treatments throughout the industry. No publicly available PFAS testing or brand disclosure found for this model.
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Material
Synthetic polymer core, urethane/elastomer cover
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.
Microplastic shedding or cover degradation
Urethane covers can shed microparticles when abraded by grass, club contact, or friction over time. Golf course environmental impact is documented; consumer inhalation risk during play is negligible, but cumulative ball wear contributes to aquatic microplastic loading.
PFAS
Fluorinated compounds are used in some golf ball dimple finishes for durability and water repellency. Cobra provides no disclosure; direct skin contact is brief and low-risk, but environmental release during manufacturing and disposal is a concern flagged by environmental groups.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in manufacturing or storage
No public data indicates off-gassing from finished Cobra golf balls during normal storage or use. Manufacturing VOC exposure is an occupational concern at the factory, not a consumer hazard.
Heavy metals
Golf ball paint and dimple coatings are not publicly tested by independent labs for lead, cadmium, or chromium. Industry silence is standard; no incidents reported in literature.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Golf ball adhesives binding core layers are not disclosed. Formaldehyde would not off-gas significantly from a sealed ball during use, but manufacturing worker exposure and end-of-life waste streams are undocumented.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Cobra's TP5 model features a synthetic polymer (likely thermoset polyurethane or ionomer) core with an elastomer or urethane cover, standard for performance golf balls. These materials are chemically inert during normal play and do not leach into skin or sweat under typical temperature and mechanical stress. The closed-system construction means no decomposition or off-gassing occurs during storage or use at room temperature. Golf balls are contact items only; they are never ingested, heated, or worn directly against skin for extended periods.
The brand's record and disclosure
Cobra (owned by Puma/TaylorMade Golf) does not publicly disclose detailed material safety data sheets or third-party certifications for golf ball construction, which is typical across the industry. No recalls or safety incidents related to Cobra golf balls appear in FDA or CPSC records. The brand has not made explicit statements about PFAS use in golf ball coatings or dimple treatments, a gap shared by nearly all golf manufacturers.
How it compares in its category
Golf balls as a category carry minimal consumer safety risk compared to cookware, cosmetics, or textiles because they are non-consumable, non-absorbent contact items used outdoors and briefly in hand. Premium performance balls (Cobra TP5, Titleist Pro V1, Callaway Chrome Soft) all use similar synthetic core-and-cover constructions with equivalent stability. No meaningful safety differentiation exists among major brands at this price point; choice is driven by performance and playability rather than hazard profile.
If you buy it
Store golf balls at room temperature in a dry location; extreme heat (above 140F) is not a practical risk in normal use but prolonged storage in hot car trunks may theoretically degrade the cover over years. Inspect balls for cuts or deep scuffs before use and discard if the cover is breached, though this is a performance issue, not a safety one. Washing with mild soap and water presents no hazard of this kind on record; no special precautions are needed. Replace balls when performance degrades or cover damage occurs, typically after dozens of rounds.
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
- Cobra has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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