Ddh I.c.e. Golf Balls vs SD Tour Golf Balls: which is safer?
Dunlop Ddh I.c.e. Golf Balls is the clear pick. Spalding SD Tour Golf Balls carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
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
F 50/100
Overall grade
F 46/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Synthetic polymer cover, core composition unspecified
Confidence
45%
PossibleSynthetic polymer cover degradation and microplastic shedding
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