Vice Drive Golf ball compression, specs & review
The Vice Drive is a 95-compression, 2-piece golf ball with a surlyn cover, low spin and a high flight. A two-piece Surlyn-covered (tough, cut-resistant cover) distance ball with 95 compression designed to maximize trajectory and reduce spin for beginners and budget-conscious golfers seeking forgiveness and durability at the lowest price in the Vice lineup.
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Compression
How soft the ball feels. Lower numbers (70–80) compress easier and help slower swings get distance. Higher (90+) rewards faster swings.
Cover
Surlyn is tough and cheap — great for distance and durability. Urethane is softer and grips wedges for more spin around the green.
Layers
2-piece: simple, long, straight. 3-piece and 4-piece add layers for more feel and spin control on approach shots.
Trajectory
How high the ball flies. Low = flatter flight with more roll. High = peaks up and lands soft. Mid = balanced.
Spin
Low spin = straighter shots, less curve, more roll. High spin = more control and stopping power on the green (but also magnifies slices/hooks).
Tier
Price bucket. Value = budget-friendly distance balls. Mid = solid all-around. Premium = tour-level spin and feel, costs more per dozen.
Best For
Try a sleeve first — ~$5 for 3 balls before committing to a dozen.
What golfers told our quiz
When we run the answers from 2,698 finished quizzes through our current fitting engine, the Vice Drive lands in the top 3 for 2% of golfers. 63% of those golfers swing 85–99 mph, and the most common shot shape they reported was mostly straight with a slight right turn (43%).
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Self-reported answers from 2,698 finished quizzes, as of Oct 4, 2026.
A two-piece Surlyn-covered (tough, cut-resistant cover) distance ball with 95 compression designed to maximize trajectory and reduce spin for beginners and budget-conscious golfers seeking forgiveness and durability at the lowest price in the Vice lineup.
Who It’s For
The Vice Drive is built for beginners and budget-minded golfers rather than a swing-speed band. It suits golfers who prioritize beginners, high handicap, budget friendly, distance. In the Vice lineup, the Drive sits firmer than the Vice Pro and softer than the Vice Pro Plus.
Feel
With a compression of 95 and a surlyn cover, feel is firm and explosive, with a crisp click at impact that fast swingers tend to like.
Spin Profile
Expect low driver spin, which is the design brief; the Drive was not part of MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test, so there are no independent spin numbers for it. Around the green the Surlyn cover is built to last rather than to grip; chips will release, and the ball will survive a cart path that would scuff a urethane cover.
Trajectory & Construction
A high-launching ball by design; Vice pairs the height with low spin so the flight goes up and then out rather than climbing and stalling. The two-piece Surlyn build is Vice’s entry ball; the same cover material sits on the three-piece Vice Tour for $10 more. Works best in warmer conditions.
Price & Value
At $19.99 per dozen (direct-to-consumer, no retail markup), the Drive delivers premium materials at a meaningful discount to the big brands.
Buy it if
- You are new to the game or lose a lot of balls and want the cheapest way to buy Vice direct.
- You want a firm, low-spin flight and a cover that outlasts a urethane ball.
- Each lost ball costs about $1.67 here versus $3.33 for a Vice Pro.
Skip it if
- You want a soft feel. At 95 compression it feels firm, even though firmer balls tended to be faster off the driver at every swing speed in robot testing.
- You want wedges to check; Vice’s own urethane balls, the Vice Pro and Vice Pro Air, are the ones for that.
Similar Balls
- Vice Tour — 98 compression, mid-spin, $30
Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Vice Drive golf ball?
The Vice Drive has a compression of about 95, which puts it in the high-compression range. At 95 it is a firm ball for a beginner-marketed dozen, firmer than the Vice Pro at 89, so expect a solid click rather than a soft feel. It is one of several specs the BallCaddie fitting quiz weighs against your swing speed, usual miss, feel preference and budget.
Who should play the Vice Drive?
The Vice Drive is built for beginners and budget-minded golfers rather than a swing-speed band. It suits golfers who prioritize beginners, high handicap, budget friendly, distance.
What swing speed is the Vice Drive designed for?
Vice markets it to beginners and budget-minded golfers rather than a swing-speed band; our catalog lists it for beginners, high handicaps and distance. At 95 compression it is firm for that audience, but firmness does not stop a slower swing from compressing it; pick it on price and durability.
Does the Vice Drive have high greenside spin?
Greenside spin is moderate. The Surlyn cover is chosen for cut resistance and distance, and Vice’s own Pro line exists for golfers who want wedge bite.
Is the Vice Drive good in cold weather?
Not especially. We don’t flag it for cold. At 95 compression it is a firm ball to start with; the softer Vice Pro Air is the Vice ball we list as cold-weather suitable.
How much does the Vice Drive cost?
MSRP is $19.99 per dozen.
Read more about the Vice Drive
Vice golf ball compression chart: the five adult models by swing speed, spin, and price, with robot-test data and how the Pro Plus undercuts a Pro V1x.
Where pro shops, leagues, and bulk buyers get golf balls cheapest: Vice and Snell volume tiers, used 5-dozen lots, Costco, and logo minimums, per ball.
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