Men's Opti Color Golf Gloves vs Comp Glove: which is safer?
Mizuno Comp Glove is the clear pick. Callaway Men's Opti Color Golf Gloves carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Callaway
Men's Opti Color Golf Gloves
PFAS grade
F 40/100
Overall grade
F 32/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Leather palm with synthetic back, water-resistant treatment
Confidence
45%
PossiblePFAS in water-resistant coating
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from synthetic back
Our pick
Mizuno
Comp Glove
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Leather/synthetic leather athletic glove
Confidence
65%
PossibleFormaldehyde in dyes or chemical treatments
PossibleMicrobe growth if left damp
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