TaylorMade · Golf Balls & Golf Equipment
TaylorMade Men's TP Golf Glove
Golf glove with water-resistant coating; PFAS status unclear from brand.
TaylorMade TP gloves use treated leather or synthetics for water resistance, but the brand makes no public PFAS disclosure. Water-resistant golf gloves often contain water-repellent coating coatings that may include PFAS, though not confirmed here.
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Material
Leather, synthetic, microfiber with water-resistant finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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
TaylorMade TP gloves combine genuine leather (typically sheepskin or cabretta for the palm) with synthetic microfiber backing and a water-resistant coating applied to the outer surface. The water-resistance treatment is the primary chemical concern; TaylorMade does not publicly disclose whether this coating contains PFAS or alternative hydrophobic agents. Leather itself carries minimal inherent toxicity risk when properly tanned, though the tanning process chemicals used vary by supplier.
The brand's record and disclosure
TaylorMade has not published material safety data, chemical composition disclosures, or PFAS policies for sporting goods products. The brand maintains no visible third-party certifications (Leather Working Group, bluesign, etc.) for the TP glove line. No recalls or regulatory actions specific to this glove model are on record. This silence on water-resistant coating chemistry is typical of golf equipment manufacturers but leaves end-users without verification of safer alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Golf gloves are a niche category with minimal regulatory oversight; most competitors (Callaway, Ping, FootJoy) similarly lack public PFAS or chemical disclosure. Leather/microfiber hybrids like the TP are standard construction; all-synthetic alternatives exist but are less common at the premium tier. The water-resistant finish is standard across performance gloves and uniformly undisclosed across the category, making this product neither worse nor exceptionally better than peers.
If you buy it
Wash the glove by hand in cool water with mild soap after use; avoid hot water, bleach, or machine washing, which can degrade both the leather and coating. Replace the glove every 12-18 months or when the palm shows visible wear, as degraded coating may shed microfibers or coating particles into your hands. Store in a dry location away from direct heat or UV to extend the water-resistant treatment. If you have known sensitivities to fragrance or chemical treatments, consider requesting a sample or contacting TaylorMade for coating details.
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.”
Water-resistant coating composition (PFAS or alternative)
TaylorMade does not disclose whether the water-resistant finish uses PFAS-based or fluorine-free chemistry. Given the 40/100 PFAS safety grade assigned to this product, a PFAS-containing coating is plausible but unconfirmed; hand contact is the primary exposure route.
Leather tanning chemical residues
Sheepskin and cabretta leather used in golf gloves are typically chrome-tanned or vegetable-tanned by major suppliers; no specific safety recalls or heavy metal contamination reports exist for TaylorMade TP gloves. Standard leather safety is adequate for hand-contact applications.
Synthetic microfiber shedding
Microfiber backings can shed microfibers under friction and abrasion, especially as the glove ages. The amount is minimal but accumulates with repeated use; no published data exists on microfiber content or shedding rates for this specific model.
Coating degradation and particle release
Water-resistant coatings degrade with sweat exposure, UV, and repeated washing. As the coating flakes or wears, users may inhale or ingest microscopic particles; the composition of degradation products is unknown due to lack of coating disclosure.
Fragrance or chemical sensitivizers in treatment
No reports of contact dermatitis or allergic reactions specific to TP gloves exist in available sources. However, untreated leather or synthetic textiles treated with antimicrobial/odor-control chemicals can trigger reactions; TaylorMade does not list treatment additives.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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.
Safer alternatives in Golf Balls & Golf Equipment
Mizuno
Comp Glove
Leather/synthetic leather athletic glove
No known PFAS risk, but Mizuno discloses nothing about treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Mizuno
Cabretta Leather Golf Glove
Cabretta leather, likely with standard leather tanning and finishing
Lower concern. Leather glove lacks water treatment trigger.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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