Ddh I.c.e. Golf Balls vs SD Tour Golf Balls: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Dunlop
Ddh I.c.e. Golf Balls
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Synthetic rubber and resin core, elastomer cover
Confidence
72%
PossibleElastomer and resin degradation
PossibleMicroplastic shedding
Spalding
SD Tour Golf Balls
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Synthetic rubber/surlyn cover, solid core
Confidence
72%
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from cover degradation
PossibleMold or bacterial contamination from storage
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