Empower Matte Neon Golf Balls, 12 Pack, Multi Color vs Staff Zip Golf Balls: which is safer?

Wilson Staff Zip Golf Balls is the clear pick. Top Flite Empower Matte Neon Golf Balls, 12 Pack, Multi Color carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Top Flite

Empower Matte Neon Golf Balls, 12 Pack, Multi Color

PFAS grade

F 50/100

Overall grade

F 42/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Synthetic resin cover, unknown coating/finish

Confidence

35%

PossibleCoating degradation and microparticle shedding

PossibleBacterial or mold growth if contaminated or stored wet

Why this grade

Our pick

Wilson

Staff Zip Golf Balls

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

C 77/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Synthetic rubber/elastomer cover, solid core

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing

PossibleIngestion hazard (choking)

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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