Lamkin · Golf Balls & Equipment
Lamkin Golf Grips Promotional. Black & White Poker Chip Golf Ball
Lower concern. Golf grip has no known PFAS drivers.
Lamkin golf grips are typical synthetic rubber products without water-repellent or non-stick coatings that commonly contain PFAS. No brand PFAS disclosure is available.
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Material
rubber grip with polymer construction
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.
Rubber degradation and VOC off-gassing
New synthetic rubber grips may emit trace volatile organics (odor) during initial curing, particularly if stored in warm conditions. This is cosmetic and temporary; proper ventilation during storage and use resolves any odor within days to weeks.
Microplastic shedding
Worn or degraded rubber grips may shed small particles; however, this occurs on the hand and is not ingested or inhaled at meaningful levels. No quantified risk to human health from this pathway has been established.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Carbon black and titanium dioxide are inert pigments approved for non-food consumer products. No testing or recalls for Lamkin grips on this front; risk of leaching or absorption is negligible for a hand-contact item with no ingestion pathway.
Source, FDA ↗Skin irritation or allergen response
Rubber grips are not known to cause contact dermatitis or sensitization in the general population. Individuals with latex allergy should confirm grip composition, though most modern golf grips use synthetic rubber rather than natural latex.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Golf grips do not use formaldehyde-based resins or adhesives as a rule. Assembly glues are minimal and cure fully during manufacturing; no off-gassing concern for end users has been documented.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Lamkin golf grips are constructed from synthetic rubber (typically elastomer blends) with polymer reinforcement, designed for durability and grip texture on club shafts. Unlike cookware or food-contact items, golf grips do not leach into food or drinking water and experience minimal skin contact beyond brief hand gripping during play. The black and white coloring is achieved through carbon black pigment and titanium dioxide or similar inert colorants, neither of which present notable hazards in this application. Rubber degradation from UV and temperature swings is cosmetic rather than a health concern for non-food items.
The brand's record and disclosure
Lamkin is a long-established golf equipment manufacturer with no known major product recalls or safety controversies in public health databases. The brand does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or third-party certifications for its grips, which is standard for the sports equipment category and reflects low regulatory scrutiny. No evidence of toxic substance violations or undisclosed heavy metal contamination has been reported. Like most golf grip makers, Lamkin provides minimal transparency on manufacturing processes or chemical testing, but this absence of disclosure does not indicate a hidden hazard.
How it compares in its category
Golf grips as a product category face no established chemical safety standards comparable to cookware or children's toys, so comparison baselines are limited. Rubber and synthetic polymer grips dominate the market and are considered inert for the duration of typical use (3-5 years). Competitive products from brands like Golf Pride, Winn, and SuperStroke use similar elastomer compositions and carry no documented health warnings. Lamkin grips are mid-range in quality and pricing, with no special safety advantage or disadvantage relative to peers.
If you buy it
Store grips in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow cosmetic degradation and preserve tackiness. Grips typically need replacement every 1-2 years depending on use frequency; worn grips should be removed and disposed of as general waste (not hazardous). Wash hands after extended play if grip residue accumulates, though no skin irritation has been linked to standard rubber grips. No special cleaning solvents are needed; mild soap and water suffice for maintenance.
What we don’t know
- 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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