Lamkin · Golf Balls & Equipment
UTx Green Golf Grip
Golf grip with no PFAS disclosure; material risk unclear without testing.
Lamkin UTx Green Golf Grip material composition is not publicly disclosed. Standard golf grips typically use elastomers without intentional PFAS, but no independent verification or brand statement available.
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Material
Elastomer grip, likely rubber or synthetic polymer blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What UTx Green Golf Grip is made of, ingredients and materials
The UTx Green Golf Grip is described as an elastomer blend, typically a synthetic rubber or thermoplastic rubber compound designed for durability and moisture absorption during play. The exact polymer composition and any additives (plasticizers, colorants, UV stabilizers) are not publicly disclosed by Lamkin. Elastomer grips degrade from UV exposure, friction, and repeated flexing over months to years, and degradation products are not well-characterized in published literature. Without material safety data sheets or testing disclosures, the presence of heavy metals, phthalates, or other migrating additives cannot be ruled out.
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.
Phthalates
Synthetic rubber and thermoplastic elastomer formulations often include plasticizers to achieve flexibility and grip; specific additives in Lamkin's elastomer blend are not disclosed, so migration potential under skin contact and sweat exposure cannot be assessed without testing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
The 'Green' color variant may use organic or inorganic pigments; cadmium, lead, or chromium in colorants are not ruled out without material disclosures or third-party testing, though skin contact on a grip is episodic rather than chronic.
Source, FDA ↗Degradation products from UV and thermal stress
Golf grips are exposed to sunlight, heat, and mechanical stress; elastomers can fragment or leach monomers and additives as they age, but no published data exists on specific breakdown products from Lamkin grips or safe exposure limits for golfers.
Microplastic generation during wear
Repeated hand contact and friction can dislodge microscopic elastomer particles; these are shed onto hands and potentially ingested, but environmental and health impact of grip-sourced microplastics is not quantified in scientific literature.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
New elastomer grips may emit odors from residual solvents or uncrosslinked oligomers; no recalls or odor complaints are on record, and exposure is brief during handle contact.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Lamkin is an established golf equipment manufacturer but does not publicly disclose material safety certifications, toxicology data, or PFAS testing for its grip products. No recalls or safety controversies specific to Lamkin grips are on record in major consumer safety databases. The brand's silence on material composition and chemical safety is typical for the golf equipment industry, where transparency is limited compared to apparel, cookware, or personal care sectors.
How it compares in its category
Golf grips are a niche product category with minimal regulatory oversight and few third-party safety certifications. Most competitors (Golf Pride, Winn, SuperStroke) similarly do not disclose elastomer formulations or PFAS/heavy metal testing. Winn grips marketed as corded or textured variants may involve different additives but face the same transparency gap. No grip brand in the market currently leads on published chemical safety data.
If you buy it
Replace grips every 1 to 3 years depending on play frequency and climate; UV and sweat exposure accelerate hardening and surface cracking. Wash grips with mild soap and water after play to remove dirt and salt residue; avoid prolonged sun exposure when not in use. Inspect for visible cracking, peeling, or loss of tackiness; these indicate material breakdown and are cues to replace. If you have known sensitivities to rubber compounds or synthetic polymers, contact Lamkin directly for unredacted material safety data before purchase.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 55% 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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