Vice Golf · Golf Balls & Equipment
1538505-00 Pb Custom Vice Golf Ball Set
No PFAS exposure risk detected.
Surlyn cover and synthetic rubber core use materials not associated with PFAS. No disclosed coatings or surface treatments that typically contain forever chemicals.
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Material
Surlyn cover, synthetic rubber core
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.
Microplastic shedding from cover degradation
Surlyn balls do shed microscopic polymer particles as the surface wears; over many years of play, cumulative environmental release is measurable but magnitude and ecological impact remain under-characterized. Not a direct consumer health risk during handling or play.
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 from adhesives or elastomers
Surlyn and synthetic rubber are both stable polymers; no published reports of odor or VOC emission from Vice Pb golf balls during normal use or storage.
Lead
No testing data or recalls documented for Vice golf balls. Ionomer and synthetic rubber formulations do not inherently incorporate these metals, but brand provides no third-party certification to confirm absence.
Source, ATSDR ↗Skin contact irritation or allergic sensitization from cover material
Surlyn is considered hypoallergenic and nonreactive; no incident reports of dermatitis or contact allergy from golf ball contact are on record in the industry.
Adhesive or solvent residue from manufacturing (e.g., N,N-dimethylformamide)
Vice does not disclose manufacturing processes or residual solvent protocols. Industry-standard two-piece balls undergo minimal post-cure, but no independent testing of this product is available.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Vice's Pb model uses a Surlyn cover (ionomer resin) bonded to a synthetic rubber core, a standard two-piece construction in modern golf balls. Surlyn is a thermoplastic polymer chosen for durability and cut resistance; it does not release volatile organic compounds during normal play or storage at room temperature. The synthetic rubber core is inert under typical use conditions and poses no known leaching risk to skin contact.
The brand's record and disclosure
Vice Golf does not publicly disclose material certifications, testing protocols, or chemical safety statements for this product line. The brand maintains no visible commitment to third-party material auditing or transparency regarding heavy metals, residual solvents, or manufacturing inputs. No recalls, contamination incidents, or adverse event reports are on record for Vice Golf balls.
How it compares in its category
Surlyn-covered golf balls are the industry standard and carry no recognized chemical hazard profile distinct from competitors like Titleist, Callaway, or Bridgestone. Two-piece ball construction is inherently lower-risk than multi-layer designs because fewer adhesive interfaces and coating layers reduce potential for leachable additives. Vice's pricing and performance positioning does not correlate with material sourcing claims or safety differentiation.
If you buy it
Store balls at room temperature in dry conditions; Surlyn is stable and does not degrade or off-gas under normal storage. Wash with mild soap and water after play if desired; do not expose to extreme heat (above 60°C/140°F) or prolonged UV, which could degrade the cover over years of outdoor storage. Replace when the cover shows visible cracks, cuts, or loss of roundness, not for chemical safety reasons but for performance. No special handling precautions are needed beyond standard sports equipment care.
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
- Vice Golf has made none
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