Ball Mix - 1 Dozen Good vs 2026 Stars & Stripes Ball Marker: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

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Ball Mix - 1 Dozen Good

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

B 81/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

Rubber, synthetic polymer core; urethane/elastomer cover

Confidence

72%

PossibleMicroplastic shedding during use

Why this gradeBuy

PXG

2026 Stars & Stripes Ball Marker

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

B 81/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

Metal (likely zinc alloy or similar) with enamel or paint finish

Confidence

72%

PossiblePaint or enamel degradation over time

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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