Lamkin · Golf Balls & Equipment
Crossline 360 Black Golf Grip
Lower concern, but no public PFAS disclosure from Lamkin.
Golf grips are typically synthetic rubber without intentional PFAS additives. Lamkin provides no public PFAS statement for this model.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Synthetic rubber grip
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Crossline 360 Black Golf Grip is made of, ingredients and materials
The Crossline 360 is a synthetic rubber grip, a common material for golf club handles that balances durability, moisture resistance, and tactile feedback. Synthetic rubber (typically elastomer compounds) does not rely on lead-based pigments, cadmium, or reactive coatings common in ceramic or metal-based grips. The material is designed to remain stable during normal use (hand contact, moisture, temperature swings on the course) without significant leaching concerns under typical grip conditions.
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.
Grip degradation and microparticle release
Over years of heavy use, synthetic rubber can crack, fray, or shed small particles; this is a wear-and-tear issue rather than a toxicological hazard, but degraded grips should be replaced for both performance and to avoid inhaling or ingesting fragments. The rate of degradation is material-typical and not accelerated by known defects in this product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Synthetic rubber grips may emit trace VOCs during manufacturing or early use; no reports of significant off-gassing or odor complaints for the Crossline 360 have been documented. Normal ventilation during use (outdoor setting) mitigates any theoretical exposure.
Heavy metals
Black synthetic rubber grips do not inherently require lead, cadmium, or antimony-based pigments; modern formulations use organic or non-toxic inorganic colorants. No recalls or testing data for Lamkin grips indicate contamination in this category.
Source, FDA ↗Leaching into skin or hand contact surfaces
Synthetic rubber is not formulated to release significant chemical compounds into sweat or moisture under normal grip use. The material is designed for direct skin contact and does not rely on adhesives, coatings, or reactive resins that could leach.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Lamkin is an established grip manufacturer with a long history in golf equipment; no public safety recalls or hazard disclosures have been identified for this product line. The brand has not published material safety data sheets or PFAS statements specific to consumer grips, which is typical for the sports equipment category. No certifications (e.g., FDA, EU toy safety) are standard or required for golf grips sold to adults, so absence of third-party labeling does not indicate a deficiency.
How it compares in its category
Synthetic rubber grips are the mainstream choice in golf and occupy the lower-concern zone compared to leather grips (which may contain chromium tanning residues) or older wrapped or painted grips (which might have lead-based finishes). The Crossline 360's material class presents no known trade-off between performance and chemical safety; it is functionally equivalent to competitors from Winn, Golf Pride, and other major manufacturers in the same material category.
If you buy it
Grips wear through normal use and should be replaced every 1-2 years depending on play frequency and climate; replacement is straightforward and inexpensive. Store grips indoors at room temperature to avoid UV degradation or extreme heat, which can cause minor surface cracking over time. Hand contact with sweat and sunscreen is normal and poses no identified chemical risk with this material. Clean with warm soapy water if desired; no special treatments or coatings are necessary to maintain safety.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Lamkin has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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