Vice Pro Plus Golf ball compression, specs & review
The Vice Pro Plus is a 97-compression, 4-piece golf ball with a urethane cover, high spin and a mid flight. A four-piece cast urethane (soft, grippy cover) tour ball that gauges 97 compression and delivers exceptional greenside control at a direct-to-consumer price. MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test measured it among the highest-spinning balls in the field off the driver (tied-highest at fast swing speeds) with a high driver flight — expect spin through the whole bag, from tee shots that climb to wedges that bite.
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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.
How the Vice Pro Plus did in MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test
- Driver distance: 43rd of 48 at an 86 mph swing (226 yards), 30th at 102 mph (286 yards) and 14th at 116 mph (319 yards).
- Driver spin at 116 mph: 2,508 rpm, the highest of the 48 balls.
- 35-yard wedge spin: 5,531 rpm, the 17th-highest of the 48 balls.
Source: MyGolfSpy 2026 ball test. Ranks out of 48 balls; distances in total yards.
What golfers told our quiz
38% of the 2,698 golfers who finished our quiz want maximum control around the green. The Vice Pro Plus is rated high-spin with a urethane cover.
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A four-piece cast urethane (soft, grippy cover) tour ball that gauges 97 compression and delivers exceptional greenside control at a direct-to-consumer price. MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test measured it among the highest-spinning balls in the field off the driver (tied-highest at fast swing speeds) with a high driver flight — expect spin through the whole bag, from tee shots that climb to wedges that bite.
Who It’s For
The Vice Pro Plus is built for faster swing speeds (105 mph and above). It suits golfers who prioritize tour players, high swing speed, shot shaping, advanced amateurs. In the Vice lineup, the Pro Plus sits firmer than the Vice Pro.
Feel
With a compression of 97 and a urethane cover, feel is firm and explosive, with a crisp click at impact that fast swingers tend to like.
Spin Profile
Expect a lot of driver spin, more than any other ball MyGolfSpy tested at 86 and 116 mph, and a flight that climbs with it. Around the green the cast urethane cover gives you tour-level bite, and its 35-yard wedge dispersion in that test was 58% tighter than its group.
Trajectory & Construction
Not a penetrating flight: it launched low (43rd of 48 for launch angle at 102 mph) but spun so much that its apex was 1st of 48 at 86 mph in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test. The four-piece cast urethane build launches low (47th of 48 for 7-iron launch angle in that test) and spins hard, so its height comes from spin rather than launch. Works best in warmer conditions.
Price & Value
At $41.99 per dozen (direct-to-consumer, no retail markup), the Pro Plus delivers premium materials at a meaningful discount to the big brands.
Buy it if
- You swing 105+ mph and your driver spin is too low; this was the highest-spinning driver ball at 116 mph in that robot test, with dispersion 59% tighter than its group.
- You shape shots and want the ball to answer; we list it for shot shaping, and it out-spun the other three Vices MyGolfSpy tested on driver, 7-iron and wedge.
- You want a four-piece tour ball for $16 less than a Pro V1x.
Skip it if
- You want a soft feel. At 97 compression it feels firm, even though firmer balls tended to be faster off the driver at every swing speed in robot testing.
- You play cold-weather golf; the Vice Pro Air is the Vice ball we list as cold-suitable.
Similar Balls
- Titleist Pro V1x — 102 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash — 105 compression, mid-spin, $58
- Callaway Chrome Tour X — 99 compression, high-spin, $58
- TaylorMade TP5x — 98 compression, mid-spin, $58
Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Vice Pro Plus golf ball?
The Vice Pro Plus has a compression of about 97, which puts it in the high-compression range. At 97 it is the firmest urethane ball Vice makes, and Vice pairs that with four layers and a high-spin design, so it suits fast swingers who want tour-ball bite at a direct price. 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 Pro Plus?
The Vice Pro Plus is built for faster swing speeds (105 mph and above). It suits golfers who prioritize tour players, high swing speed, shot shaping, advanced amateurs.
What swing speed is the Vice Pro Plus designed for?
Vice aims it at fast swingers, and the test data agrees: at 116 mph in the robot data it carried 291 yards, 6th of 48. A slower swing compresses it fine, but at 86 mph all that spin sent it to the highest apex in the field and 43rd of 48 for total distance, so it is a poor fit there.
Does the Vice Pro Plus have high greenside spin?
Yes. It spun 6,610 rpm on a 7-iron at 80 mph club speed in that test, 2nd of 48, and its 35-yard wedge spin was inside the top half.
Is the Vice Pro Plus good in cold weather?
Not especially. Not one we list for cold. At 97 compression it is the firmest urethane ball Vice makes, and it already launches low (39th of 48 at 86 mph in that test), so a cold round is not where it shows best.
How much does the Vice Pro Plus cost?
MSRP is $41.99 per dozen.
Further reading
- Vice Pro Plus vs Pro V1 — full head-to-head on construction, price, and performance
- Best value golf ball in 2026 — where Vice Pro Plus ranks among DTC alternatives
Read more about the Vice Pro Plus
Vice Pro Plus vs Pro V1: the Pro Plus is a firm 4-piece ball that plays closer to the Pro V1x. Compression, spin, price, and which swing speed each one fits.
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.
12 golf ball brands ranked for 2026 using new Ball Lab quality scores, robot-test picks, tour usage and who makes each ball, plus which brand fits your swing.
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Specific golf ball recommendations organized by driver swing speed — from under 75 mph to over 105 mph, with budget and premium options for each bracket.
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