Dunlop Sports · Golf Balls & Equipment
New Dunlop Double Titanium 12 Pack - Golf Balls
No PFAS info available; standard golf ball coating unknown.
Dunlop provides no public disclosure of PFAS content or coating composition in this golf ball product. Standard golf ball covers may contain Surlyn or undisclosed polymers; coating materials remain unconfirmed.
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Material
Surlyn/ionomer core cover; composition unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Unknown / proprietary coating
Proprietary coating with no disclosed chemistry.
Category baseline
other is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Dunlop Double Titanium balls use a Surlyn (ionomer resin) cover, a synthetic plastic polymer widely used in golf ball manufacturing. The core is also ionomer-based. Surlyn is chemically stable and does not leach into skin or hands during normal handling or play. The material is designed for impact durability and water resistance, not for direct food contact or prolonged skin exposure, so chemical migration is not a typical concern for this product class.
The brand's record and disclosure
Dunlop Sports (owned by Sumitomo Rubber) does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition or PFAS use in golf ball coatings. No major safety recalls or adverse health reports are on record for this specific model. The brand has not adopted transparent material certifications like OEKO-TEX or similar standards, which is typical for sports equipment manufacturers but limits independent verification of coating additives.
How it compares in its category
Golf balls are a low-risk consumer product category because they involve no ingestion, minimal skin contact, and no heating or food preparation. Surlyn is the industry standard across brands (Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade also use it), making Dunlop comparable to competitors. The main differentiation in this product class is durability and performance, not chemical safety.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent cover degradation and any potential microscopic leaching of additives over years of storage. Wash balls in plain water after use if muddy; avoid harsh solvents. Replace balls when the cover cracks, peels, or shows visible wear, as degraded polymer can shed microparticles. Handling is safe; no special precautions needed during play.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Microplastic shedding from cover degradation
Surlyn covers can degrade over time from UV exposure and impact stress, potentially releasing microplastics into soil or water on courses. This is a cumulative environmental concern rather than direct consumer toxicity, but degraded balls should be retired.
Coating additives (unspecified)
Dunlop does not publicly disclose UV stabilizers, colorants, or other additives in the Surlyn cover. No adverse health reports or contamination incidents are on record. Risk during normal handling is negligible given the material is inert and non-porous.
PFAS in Teflon-family coating coatings
Some golf ball manufacturers historically used fluorinated additives for water repellency and durability. Dunlop has not confirmed or denied PFAS use in this model. Skin contact risk is minimal, but aquatic leaching from used balls on courses is a potential environmental concern.
Heavy metal pigments (if present)
Paint or coating colorants on the ball surface may include legacy pigments such as cadmium or lead in older products, but modern golf balls are unlikely to contain these. No recalls or test results for Dunlop Double Titanium indicate heavy metal contamination.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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