Vice Golf · Golf Balls & Equipment
Vice Golf Pro Galaxy Golf Balls
No PFAS data available. Coating composition undisclosed.
Vice Golf doesn't disclose PFAS or coating details for Pro Galaxy balls. Standard golf ball covers may contain Teflon-family coating without verification.
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85/100 safety
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Material
Surlyn/polyurethane core with synthetic elastomer cover (typical golf ball 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.
Unknown / proprietary coating
A coating is recorded with no disclosed chemistry.
PFAS
Golf ball covers may contain water-repellent PFAS compounds; Vice does not disclose coating chemistry. No testing data available for this specific product line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic shedding
Golf balls degrade and fragment over years of play, especially in water hazards. Shed microplastics from synthetic covers could enter waterways; this is an environmental route, not a direct consumer health route during use.
Choking hazard (non-chemical)
Golf balls are a known choking hazard for children under 8, but this is a mechanical/design issue, not a chemical safety issue relevant to this analysis.
What’s reassuring
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
Polyurethane and Surlyn covers may release trace VOCs during manufacture and initial storage, but outdoor use and ventilation make exposure negligible. No reports of odor or health complaints tied to Vice balls.
Heavy metals
No evidence of lead, cadmium, or arsenic in golf ball dyes. This hazard class is not documented for any major golf ball brand and is unlikely given the polymer chemistry and manufacturing standards.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Vice Golf Pro Galaxy balls use a Surlyn or polyurethane cover over a synthetic elastomer core, standard construction for mid-range golf balls. These materials are durable polymers chosen for ball flight and wear resistance, not for skin contact or ingestion routes that trigger food-safety rules. The cover and core are not designed to leach into food, water, or skin under normal golfing use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Vice Golf is a direct-to-consumer brand without published third-party safety certifications or disclosed material testing for contaminants. The company does not publicly address PFAS, heavy metals, or volatile organic compounds in their ball construction. No recalls or safety incidents specific to Vice Golf balls are on record with the CPSC or other regulatory databases.
How it compares in its category
Golf balls from all major brands (Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Vice) use similar cover polymers and are not regulated as consumer products requiring material safety disclosure, unlike cookware or children's toys. No category-wide testing or transparency standard exists for golf ball composition. Vice's pricing and online sales model are typical of the segment and do not change material risk profile.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place; do not heat or cut open balls. Golf balls are not intended for children under 8 years old due to choking risk, but this is a design issue, not a chemical hazard. Normal play poses no dermal or inhalation exposure. Dispose in regular waste; do not incinerate.
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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