Vice Golf · Golf Balls & Equipment
Vice Golf Pro 24-Pack Golf Balls
No PFAS disclosure. Waterproof golf balls may contain water-repellent coating treatment.
This ball features a waterproof coating, but Vice Golf hasn't disclosed PFAS status. Golf ball coverings commonly contain waterproof treatments with PFAS.
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Material
Surlyn/synthetic polymer cover with waterproof coating
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Vice Golf has not disclosed whether the waterproof finish uses legacy PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) or newer alternatives. Golf balls are not ingested, so dermal and inhalation risk is low during use, but environmental persistence remains a concern after disposal.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Surlyn covers are durable and do not shed microplastics under normal play conditions. Visible degradation occurs as dimple wear rather than flaking or fragmentation, minimizing particulate exposure.
Heavy metals
No reports of cadmium, lead, or other heavy metals in Vice Golf ball pigmentation. Surlyn and standard ball paint formulations are not known to contain these substances.
Source, FDA ↗Off-gassing from polymers or coatings
Surlyn and standard waterproof coatings do not off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at room temperature or during outdoor storage. Risk is negligible during typical use.
Ingestion or choking risk (if swallowed)
Golf balls are solid, non-toxic objects; risk applies only to young children or pets, not to intended adult users. Surlyn is non-toxic if ingested in small quantities, though balls are not meant to be consumed.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Vice Pro 24-Pack balls use a Surlyn synthetic polymer cover, a thermoplastic material that is chemically inert and does not leach into skin or hands during normal use. The waterproof coating applied to the cover is the primary chemical exposure point; manufacturers in this category typically use fluorinated water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatments, though Vice has not publicly disclosed which type. Surlyn itself has a long safety history in consumer sports equipment and does not degrade easily during typical golf play, meaning cover integrity remains stable across a season of use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Vice Golf has not published material safety data sheets or chemical disclosure statements for its ball covers, and does not publicly commit to PFAS-free manufacturing. The brand maintains a consumer-focused marketing presence but does not highlight safety certifications or third-party testing of coatings. No recalls, safety incidents, or regulatory violations specific to Vice Golf balls are on record in public databases. This silence on waterproofing chemistry is typical across the golf ball industry rather than a Vice-specific concern.
How it compares in its category
Golf balls across price tiers (Titleist, Callaway, Bridgestone, Srixon) use similar synthetic covers and water-resistant treatments; Vice's Surlyn formulation and presumed water-repellent coating sit in the standard middle of the safety profile for the category. Premium balls and budget balls alike rely on fluorinated or alternative water repellents, and no major brand has committed to PFAS-free waterproofing disclosure. Vice's transparency gap matches most competitors rather than standing out as worse.
If you buy it
Handle and store golf balls normally; Surlyn is not known to off-gas or leach under room temperature or outdoor conditions. Do not heat, boil, or microwave balls, as extreme temperatures could theoretically degrade the coating and release volatile compounds, though this is not a realistic use scenario. Replace balls when dimple patterns visibly erode or covers crack, which typically occurs after one to three seasons depending on play frequency. Wash with plain soap and water; harsh solvents are unnecessary and may damage the waterproof coating faster.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Vice Golf has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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