Vice Tour Golf ball compression, specs & review
The Vice Tour is a 98-compression, 3-piece golf ball with a surlyn cover, mid spin and a mid flight. A three-piece Surlyn-covered (tough, cut-resistant cover) ball that gauges a firm 98 compression and plays more like a urethane ball than a typical ionomer: MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test had it out-spinning 35 of 38 urethane models on high-swing-speed irons and beating most urethane balls for fast-speed driver distance, at a recreational price.
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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 Tour did in MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test
- Driver distance: 15th of 48 at an 86 mph swing (231 yards), 10th at 102 mph (289 yards) and 13th at 116 mph (320 yards).
- Driver spin at 116 mph: 2,307 rpm, the 24th-lowest of the 48 balls.
- 35-yard wedge spin: 4,538 rpm, the 12th-lowest of the 48 balls.
Source: MyGolfSpy 2026 ball test. Ranks out of 48 balls; distances in total yards.
What golfers told our quiz
When we run the answers from 2,698 finished quizzes through our current fitting engine, the Vice Tour lands in the top 3 for 6% of golfers. 69% of those golfers swing 85–99 mph, and the most common shot shape they reported was mostly straight with a slight right turn (50%).
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Self-reported answers from 2,698 finished quizzes, as of Oct 4, 2026.
A three-piece Surlyn-covered (tough, cut-resistant cover) ball that gauges a firm 98 compression and plays more like a urethane ball than a typical ionomer: MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test had it out-spinning 35 of 38 urethane models on high-swing-speed irons and beating most urethane balls for fast-speed driver distance, at a recreational price.
Who It’s For
The Vice Tour works across a wide range of swing speeds. It suits golfers who prioritize mid handicap, budget friendly, mid-to-high swing speed, recreational. In the Vice lineup, the Tour sits just firmer than the Vice Pro Plus and well above the Vice Pro on compression — the value all-rounder of the range.
Feel
With a compression of 98 and a surlyn cover, feel is solid but not harsh — Vice’s softened mid-acid Surlyn takes the edge off the click you get from cheaper ionomer balls.
Spin Profile
Expect mid-range driver spin and a wider pattern than the urethane Vices: driver dispersion was 27% and 46% wider than its group at 86 and 116 mph in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test. Around the green the Surlyn cover is where the price shows: chips release rather than check, though the wedge pattern was tight (dispersion 23% tighter than its group in that test) and the cover outlasts urethane.
Trajectory & Construction
A mid-flight window at moderate speeds that turns high when swung hard: at 116 mph its driver apex was 2nd of 48 in that robot test, with carry 7th. Three pieces under a Surlyn cover is an unusual recipe; in that test it produced 7-iron spin 21st of 48, in range of the urethane balls, for $10 more than the two-piece Vice Drive. Works best in warmer conditions.
Price & Value
At $29.99 per dozen (direct-to-consumer, no retail markup), the Tour delivers premium materials at a meaningful discount to the big brands.
Buy it if
- You want stable, balanced driver flight and a ball that survives cart paths and wedge grooves.
- You lose a few balls a round; at $29.99 it is $10 under the urethane Vice Pro and about half a Pro V1.
Skip it if
- Greenside spin is your scoring advantage — step up to the urethane Vice Pro Air or Vice Pro.
- You score in the 70s and want tour-grade bite on wedge shots.
Similar Balls
- Vice Drive — 95 compression, low-spin, $20
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Vice Tour golf ball?
The Vice Tour has a compression of about 98, which puts it in the high-compression range. That 98 is MyGolfSpy’s 2026 gauge reading; Vice rates it 85. At 98 it is the firmest ball Vice makes, a Surlyn ball that gauges firmer than the urethane Pro Plus, so it suits golfers who like a solid strike and don’t want to pay for urethane. 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 Tour?
The Vice Tour works across a wide range of swing speeds thanks to its 98 compression. It suits golfers who prioritize mid handicap, budget friendly, mid-to-high swing speed, recreational.
What swing speed is the Vice Tour designed for?
Vice rates the Tour for a balanced ratio of distance and spin at all swing speeds, and most mid-handicap swings compress it fine.
Does the Vice Tour have high greenside spin?
Greenside spin is moderate. The Surlyn cover is the trade-off: it out-spun most urethane balls on high-speed irons in that test, but on 35-yard wedges it flew high (apex 12th of 48) with spin in the bottom quarter of the field, so chips release.
Is the Vice Tour good in cold weather?
Not especially. It is not on our cold-weather list. At 98 it is the firmest Vice, and the Vice Pro Air at 72 is the one we list for cold.
How much does the Vice Tour cost?
MSRP is $29.99 per dozen.
Read more about the Vice Tour
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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