Is Nike Golf PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Nike Golf averages F (63/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Nike Golf C or better, safest first
Nike Golf
Nike Power Distance Long Golf Balls
Synthetic rubber/elastomer golf ball core and cover
Lower concern. Golf balls pose minimal PFAS exposure risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nike Golf
Ball Mix - 1 Dozen Good
Rubber, synthetic polymer core; urethane/elastomer cover
Golf balls present minimal PFAS exposure risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nike Golf
Nike PD Soft
Surlyn ionomer cover, soft polymer core
Golf ball with standard polymers, lower concern than coated apparel.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Nike Golf
Nike Golf Ball
Synthetic rubber/elastomer core, urethane/polyurethane cover
Lower concern. Golf balls rarely use PFAS; no evidence of intentional PFAS use.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Nike Golf
Nike 36-Count Mint Recycled Golf Ball
Recycled rubber/synthetic polymer with coating
Skip; golf ball coatings often use water-repellent coating treatments containing PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nike Golf
Nike NDX Turbo Distance Golf Balls
Surlyn/synthetic polymer core with dimple coating
Golf ball waterproof coatings often contain PFAS; Nike discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nike Golf
9-pack Golf Balls; Chromax Metallic, Nike Juice Plus 312, & Nitro
Synthetic polymer cover, waterproof coating unspecified
Golf balls likely treated with water-resistant coatings; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nike Golf
Nike PD Long
Golf ball, synthetic polymer core/cover
Limited public PFAS info on golf balls.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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