PXG · Golf Balls & Equipment
PXG Magnetic Ball Marker and Cap Clip
Lower concern. Simple marker and clip unlikely to contain PFAS.
Golf ball marker and clip made from basic plastic and metal. No known PFAS applications in this simple accessory type. Brand provides no PFAS disclosure.
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Plastic cap clip, metal magnetic ball marker
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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
The PXG ball marker is a metal magnetic golf accessory with a plastic cap clip. Metal markers (typically zinc alloy or steel) and plastic clips are inert under the low-stress conditions of a golf ball marker. No heating, food contact, or prolonged skin exposure occurs, eliminating most plastic-leaching and coating-degradation pathways that affect cookware or food storage products.
The brand's record and disclosure
PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) is a premium golf equipment brand owned by Ping. No public safety disclosures, certifications, or controversies regarding ball markers or clip components are on record. The brand does not maintain a published materials or chemical safety statement, but the product category (non-food, non-wearable accessory) does not typically trigger regulatory scrutiny.
How it compares in its category
Golf ball markers and clips are among the lowest-hazard accessories in consumer sports equipment. Competitors (Titleist, Callaway, Scotty Cameron) use identical material approaches without reported safety issues. The product involves no thermal cycling, no ingestion risk, and minimal contact with skin or mucous membranes, making it safer than most apparel, cookware, or personal-care items.
If you buy it
No special care is required beyond basic use. Rinse occasionally to remove dirt or salt spray if used in coastal conditions. The clip should not be exposed to extreme heat (e.g., left in a hot car for days) or bent repeatedly, which could crack the plastic or weaken the magnetic connection. Replace if the clip cracks or the magnet loses strength.
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.”
Plastic leaching (BPA/phthalates)
No food or beverage contact occurs. Clip material is not designed to contact skin for extended periods. Risk is theoretical only.
Metal coating degradation or corrosion
Golf ball markers endure outdoor moisture but do not rely on food-contact-safe coatings. Zinc alloy or plated steel is standard; surface wear is cosmetic, not hazardous.
Microplastic shedding from plastic clip
Repeated flexing or cracking of the plastic clip could generate microplastics. Impact is negligible unless fragments contact food or water supplies during washing.
Magnetic field health effects
Golf ball markers use weak permanent magnets (typically neodymium). Magnitudes are too low to pose health risk at normal handling distances and are used safely in cardholders and medical devices.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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