Vice Pro Plus Golf Balls (One Dozen)

Product Information

Ideal for golfers who prioritize finesse and touch in their game, the Vice Pro offers a well-rounded performance at a competitive price point. As you can see, not a whole lot has changed between models. Like the original, the 2020 Vice Pro is a three-piece performance golf ball with a urethane cover. It’s manufactured by Foremost in Taiwan and features the 318-dimple design common to many Foremost-made balls. It’s the same pattern used on the OnCore ELIXR we reviewed earlier, though we should note that the latest generation of Foremost-made balls features thinner covers. That should lead to more greenside spin and, indeed, that’s among the benefits listed by Vice. The additional mantle layer contributes to a higher initial ball speed, leading to more distance off the tee. The Pro Plus features a lower, more penetrating ball flight, making it advantageous in windy situations.

The urethane cover imparts excellent greenside spin, allowing players to execute delicate shots around the green. In total, 11 percent of our 2020 Vice Pro sample was flagged as bad. That’s a modest improvement over the prior generation. Core Consistency This extra layer enhances the ball’s overall durability and spin characteristics, making it more suitable for golfers who demand greater control and consistency. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of these two popular golf balls, comparing their performance, characteristics, and suitability for a host of golfers. Vice Pro Review: While off-center cores are easily recognizable, the experts we’ve worked with in developing our Ball Lab standards agree these seemingly small inconsistencies in the outer layers will often have a more significant performance impact than cores that are slightly off-center.

Or perhaps players who prefer a more robust golf ball that can withstand the rigors of multiple rounds. Vice Pro vs. Pro Plus: What are the Differences? Given the nature of direct-to-consumer business, we can’t be absolutely sure but it stands to reason that Vice is among the most popular brands in its segment. It’s fair to say its balls have been among the most requested for Ball Lab.

Additionally, the lower trajectory of the Pro Plus can help golfers better navigate challenging course conditions, such as strong winds or tight fairways. Conclusion Vice Pro plus balls boast a 4 piece model. The cover is Urethene, which provide softness and feel around the greens.They weren’t the most forgiving ball on the market but I’ll definitely say they were more forgiving than a ProV (for me anyway). I’m not saying that’ll be the case for you but it was for me and I’ve read other people say the same. That holds true here as both versions of the Vice Pro were rated on the higher end of the average range. Both the VICE Pro and Pro Plus use an “extra-thin cast urethane cover for maximum feel and short game spin.” In my launch monitor testing, I found that both are comfortably in the expected range of other Tour-style balls for wedge spin. The True Price will always be equal to or greater than the retail price. The greater the difference between the retail price and the True Price, the more you should be concerned about the quality of the ball.

Both balls are designed using a multilayer composition, a critical component for optimizing performance across criteria like distance, spin, and feel. I really liked the way these balls felt at impact and it made me feel like I had a pretty good amount of control. They were softer than the Vice Tour balls and harder than the Vice Pro Soft. If I needed to put a bit of draw on the ball I felt like I could and it felt really smooth on the greens and distance control was solid. VICE offers the Pro Plus in three colors – white, Neon Red, and Neon Lime. The Pro is offered in those three colors plus Shade (grey) and unique Drip patterns. In terms of distance, I hit the ball 4-5 yards longer with the Vice Pro Plus (compared to a ProV1x). I don’t normally play with Titleist balls but wanted to compare them because people were saying they’re quite similar. That alone would be enough for me to switch balls.As MyGolfSpy testing shows, ball speed is not the only way to achieve distance. It can also be done through spin reduction. While it’s unquestionable that soft golf balls are slow, soft balls also don’t spin. This is welcome news for golfers who prefer the softest feel possible without sacrificing performance. For these players, the Vice Pro Soft is a three-piece cast urethane ball that provides premium performance with a lower compression number. Whether you have a slightly slower swing or just prefer a softer feel, the Pro Soft could be the best Vice golf ball for you. If you’re looking for golf balls to buy, the market is replete with options. This sometimes leaves golfers with the arduous task of choosing the perfect ball for their game. Simultaneously, the ionomer mantle and resilient core ensure the ball retains adequate distance potential, making it a well-rounded option for golfers of various skill levels. For both iron and driver shots, Pro Plus balls provides a tiny bit less spin, and had a lower flight and "stop dead" experience. Comparing the Pro Plus to the top selling ball in golf, I saw slightly less spin on pitches and half wedges, but the difference was very small – less than 5%. With the Vice Pro, the wedge spin was very slightly lower than the Pro Plus, again less than a 5% difference at most. Overall, I would rate both balls as average among Tour-style balls for short game spin.