Vice Golf · Golf Equipment & Balls
Vice Drip Golf Balls
Golf balls unlikely to contain PFAS. Brand silent on composition.
Vice Golf balls are elastomer-covered polymer products with no known PFAS use in standard golf ball manufacturing. No brand PFAS disclosure available, but material category carries lower concern than coatings or treated textiles.
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synthetic polymer core with urethane/elastomer cover
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 Drip balls use a synthetic polymer core (typically ionomer or polybutadiene) wrapped in a urethane elastomer cover, a standard construction across the golf ball industry. Urethane is a durable, non-toxic elastomer when cured; it does not leach chemicals during normal use or contact with skin, clubs, or grass. The synthetic core materials are inert during play and do not degrade from UV exposure, moisture, or temperature swings typical of golf environments. This material combination is chemically stable and poses no known respiratory, dermal, or ingestion risks during normal handling and play.
The brand's record and disclosure
Vice Golf does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing, manufacturing certifications, or chemical composition beyond general product descriptions. The brand has no known product safety recalls, hazardous substance violations, or regulatory actions on record. Like most golf ball manufacturers, Vice does not independently test for or publicize PFAS content; the assessment that golf balls are unlikely to contain intentional PFAS is based on the absence of water-repellency or stain-resistance applications typical of PFAS use cases. Transparency on heavy metals in pigments (if present) is not documented.
How it compares in its category
Vice Drip balls use materials and manufacturing methods consistent with major competitors (Titleist, Callaway, Bridgestone); no brand in the category is significantly ahead on chemical disclosure. Urethane covers are the industry standard and are generally considered safer than older surlyn-only designs. Vice's price point (budget to mid-range) does not correlate with lower safety standards; material science in golf balls is mature, and cost differences reflect performance (compression, spin) rather than safety risks. No established evidence suggests Vice balls pose greater or lesser hazards than Titleist Pro V1, Callaway Chrome Soft, or Bridgestone Tour B.
If you buy it
Golf balls require no special storage or maintenance; urethane covers tolerate water, sunlight, and temperature variation without degradation or leaching during normal play. Replace balls when the cover develops visible cuts, scuffs, or loss of paint, as performance declines but no safety issue arises. Avoid prolonged storage in extreme heat (above 140F) or direct sunlight for years, though this is a performance concern, not a safety one. Wash with mild soap and water if desired; no special cleaning agents are needed or recommended.
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.”
Urethane cover degradation and particulate release
Urethane elastomers are chemically stable and do not fragment into microplastics or toxic particles during normal golf play. Visible cover damage (cuts, peeling) may shed small urethane flakes but poses negligible inhalation or ingestion risk in an outdoor sports context.
Synthetic polymer core leaching (ionomer or polybutadiene)
Cured synthetic polymer cores are inert and do not leach monomers, plasticizers, or heavy metals during contact with skin, water, or grass. No chemical migration has been documented or reported for any major golf ball brand.
Heavy metals in cover pigments or coatings
Vice Drip balls are painted with standard golf ball inks and pigments; no independent testing or brand disclosure exists on lead, cadmium, or chromium content. Historical golf equipment has not been a source of heavy metal exposure in pigments, and no recalls or warnings specific to Vice or peer brands are on record.
PFAS in water-resistance or durability treatments
Golf balls are not treated with water-repellent finishes that would require PFAS. The urethane cover itself provides hydrophobic properties; no functional need or industry precedent for intentional PFAS application exists in this product category.
Off-gassing or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during storage or play
Cured urethane and synthetic polymers do not off-gas significantly at room temperature or during normal outdoor use. Indoor storage of sealed balls poses no VOC concern.
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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