Ping Tour Glove
Golf glove; waterproof coating status unclear, brand silent on PFAS.
Ping Tour Glove uses treated leather or synthetic leather for water resistance, typical in golf apparel. Ping does not disclose how the waterproofing method works.
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Material
Leather or synthetic leather with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Ping Tour Glove is made of, ingredients and materials
Ping Tour Glove is constructed from leather or synthetic leather with a water-resistant treatment applied to the surface. The water-resistant coating is the primary chemical concern, as these finishes often contain fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or other polymer treatments to repel moisture. Leather itself is generally stable, but the durability of the water-resistant layer determines whether protective chemicals migrate to skin or degrade into microparticles over time.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Water-resistant coating degradation and migration
The durability of the water-resistant treatment is unknown. As the coating degrades over repeated wear and washing, chemical fragments or residues may transfer to skin, particularly in warm, sweaty conditions inherent to golf.
Contact sensitization or irritant dermatitis from coating or dyes
Synthetic leather or heavily treated natural leather can contain azo dyes or reactive chemical residues. Extended skin contact during golf, especially when sweating, may trigger irritation in sensitive individuals; brand does not provide allergen or chemical disclosures.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No recalls or reports of formaldehyde in Ping Tour Glove have been identified. However, leather finishing resins sometimes contain formaldehyde releasers; Ping has not disclosed whether its tanning or finishing process includes these compounds.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No specific heavy metal contamination has been reported for Ping gloves. Traditional leather tanning sometimes uses chromium; Ping has not disclosed whether its leather is chrome-tanned or whether excess chromium is present.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Ping has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry of water-resistant treatments used in the Tour Glove or committed to PFAS-free formulations. The brand does not appear on major transparency databases or sustainability reports that detail chemical restrictions. Without third-party certification (e.g., Bluesign, OEKO-TEX) or manufacturer transparency, the actual composition of the water-resistant coating remains unknown to consumers.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves in this price/performance tier typically use either wax-based or fluorinated water-resistant finishes. Competitors like Titleist and Callaway also rarely disclose coating chemistry publicly. Gloves marketed as 'all-weather' or 'water-resistant' are more likely to contain PFAS or other synthetic repellent chemicals than uncoated leather alternatives, which trade moisture resistance for transparency.
If you buy it
Wash the glove in cool water with mild soap after use to remove sweat and salt buildup, which can degrade the water-resistant coating faster. Avoid high heat or direct sunlight during storage to prevent coating breakdown. Replace when the water-resistant finish visibly peels or flakes, as degraded coating fragments may shed onto skin. If you experience persistent redness, itching, or contact dermatitis around the wearing area, discontinue use and consider an uncoated leather alternative.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Ping has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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