Vice Golf · Golf Equipment & Balls
1538505-00 Pb Custom Vice Golf Ball Set
Golf balls lack PFAS exposure risk. No PFAS concerns identified.
Vice Golf balls use standard Surlyn and synthetic rubber, materials not associated with PFAS. No disclosed coatings, waterproofing, or surface treatments that typically contain forever chemicals.
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Surlyn cover, synthetic rubber core
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
Vice's Pb model uses a Surlyn cover (ionomer resin) bonded to a synthetic rubber core, a standard two-piece construction in modern golf balls. Surlyn is a thermoplastic polymer chosen for durability and cut resistance; it does not release volatile organic compounds during normal play or storage at room temperature. The synthetic rubber core is inert under typical use conditions and poses no known leaching risk to skin contact.
The brand's record and disclosure
Vice Golf does not publicly disclose material certifications, testing protocols, or chemical safety statements for this product line. The brand maintains no visible commitment to third-party material auditing or transparency regarding heavy metals, residual solvents, or manufacturing inputs. No recalls, contamination incidents, or adverse event reports are on record for Vice Golf balls.
How it compares in its category
Surlyn-covered golf balls are the industry standard and carry no recognized chemical hazard profile distinct from competitors like Titleist, Callaway, or Bridgestone. Two-piece ball construction is inherently lower-risk than multi-layer designs because fewer adhesive interfaces and coating layers reduce potential for leachable additives. Vice's pricing and performance positioning does not correlate with material sourcing claims or safety differentiation.
If you buy it
Store balls at room temperature in dry conditions; Surlyn is stable and does not degrade or off-gas under normal storage. Wash with mild soap and water after play if desired; do not expose to extreme heat (above 60°C/140°F) or prolonged UV, which could degrade the cover over years of outdoor storage. Replace when the cover shows visible cracks, cuts, or loss of roundness, not for chemical safety reasons but for performance. No special handling precautions are needed beyond standard sports equipment care.
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.”
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from adhesives or elastomers
Surlyn and synthetic rubber are both stable polymers; no published reports of odor or VOC emission from Vice Pb golf balls during normal use or storage.
Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, antimony) in cover or core pigments
No testing data or recalls documented for Vice golf balls. Ionomer and synthetic rubber formulations do not inherently incorporate these metals, but brand provides no third-party certification to confirm absence.
Skin contact irritation or allergic sensitization from cover material
Surlyn is considered hypoallergenic and nonreactive; no incident reports of dermatitis or contact allergy from golf ball contact are on record in the industry.
Microplastic shedding from cover degradation
Surlyn balls do shed microscopic polymer particles as the surface wears; over many years of play, cumulative environmental release is measurable but magnitude and ecological impact remain under-characterized. Not a direct consumer health risk during handling or play.
Adhesive or solvent residue from manufacturing (e.g., N,N-dimethylformamide)
Vice does not disclose manufacturing processes or residual solvent protocols. Industry-standard two-piece balls undergo minimal post-cure, but no independent testing of this product is available.
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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