Are Vice Golf Balls Good?
If you have played golf within the past two years, there is a good chance you have come across Vice golf balls. Published compression numbers for Vice balls are in our golf ball compression chart.
Vice Golf sells a range of five golf balls, from the two-piece Surlyn Vice Drive to the four-piece cast urethane Vice Pro Plus, usually at a lower price than the premium tour balls they are compared with.
We have not tested this product ourselves; this page summarises the maker's published specifications.
Vice has worked with a few popular YouTubers, such as Erik Anders Lang and Andrew Rice. With all of the hype around the company you may be asking yourself,
“Are Vice golf balls any good?”
This page does not answer that from our own testing. Instead, it summarises how Vice describes each ball, and you can read each ball's own review page for its specifications. If you are looking to try a new golf ball that may save you some money, the range is worth a look.
Which Vice Golf Ball Suits You?
Which Vice golf ball suits you depends on your swing. Vice designs the Vice Drive for slower swing speeds and golfers who want distance with a lower-spin ball.
Vice designs the Vice Pro Plus for more advanced players who want spin and control around the greens.
Vice Golf also offers a ball recommender tool on its website, where you answer a few questions and are given a suggested ball.
Which Vice Golf Ball Should I Use?
Vice Pro
The Vice Pro is a 3 piece golf ball with a cast urethane cover. It is designed for ball speed and distance off the tee, with feel and spin around the greens.
Read Our Review: Vice Pro Golf Ball Review
Vice Pro White Golf Balls (One Dozen (12 Golf Balls))
Vice Pro Plus
The Vice Pro Plus is a four piece golf ball, designed for higher swing speed and more advanced players who want control.
Read Our Review: Vice Pro Plus Golf Ball Review
Vice Pro Plus Golf Balls White, One Dozen(Packaging may vary)
Vice Pro Soft
The Vice Pro Soft is a three piece golf ball with a cast urethane cover. It is designed for high to mid handicap players with slower swing speeds who want forgiveness off the tee and control around the greens.
Read Our Review: Vice Pro Soft Golf Ball Review
Vice Golf Pro Soft Golf Balls, White (One Dozen)
Vice Tour
The Vice Tour has a 3-piece construction with a Surlyn cover, while the Vice Pro Plus has a 4-piece construction with a cast urethane cover. The Vice Tour is designed for mid handicap players who want distance but need help compressing the ball.
Read Our Review: Vice Tour Golf Ball Review
Vice Tour Golf Balls (Generation 1, White)
Vice Drive
The Vice Drive is a two-piece Surlyn golf ball designed for beginners, seniors, and players with slower swing speeds who want help gaining distance. It is one of the lower-priced balls in the Vice range.
Read Our Review: Vice Drive Golf Ball Review
Vice Drive Golf Balls (Package May Vary)
Vice Variety Pack
Not sure which golf ball to choose? Vice sells a Variety pack that includes two balls of each model, so you can try the full range.
Vice Golf Ball Select Variety Pack (10 Balls Total: Includes 2 of Each Style; Vice Pro Plus
How Do Vice Golf Balls Compare With the Pro V1 and Pro V1x?
Vice positions the Vice Pro and Vice Pro Plus as alternatives to the Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x at a lower price. Vice publishes its own test results comparing its balls with premium competitors on ball speed and spin; these are Vice's figures, not ours. The price difference is shown in the table below.
Are Vice Golf Balls Legal?
Yes, all VICE Golf balls are USGA and R&A conforming and can therefore be played in any tournament worldwide. Illegal golf balls can sometimes be heavier than allowed.
They may have too many dimples or too few. They may have an illegal dimple pattern or may be too big or too small.
The USGA requires balls to be 1.68 inches in diameter and weigh no more than 1.62 ounces. Vice golf balls are 100% legal and are allowed in all tournaments and competitive events.
Where To Buy Vice Golf Balls
Vice Golf balls are available on Amazon. Here is a price breakdown for the Vice Pro and the Titleist Pro V1.
Where to Buy Vice Pro Plus Golf Balls
| Price Per Dozen | Vice Pro | Titleist Pro V1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dozen | $34.95 | $52 |
| 2 Dozen | $34.95 | $52 |
| 3 Dozen | $29.95 | $52 |
| 4 Dozen | $29.95 | $52 |
| 5 Dozen | $24.95 | $52 |
Based on the prices in the table, buying a single dozen is roughly 25% cheaper than the Pro V1 listing, and buying five or more dozen is nearly 50% cheaper. Prices change, so check the current listing.
See all of Vice’s models.
Related: 2-piece vs 3-piece vs 4-piece golf balls, with Vice examples.