Description
Vice Drive – 1 Dozen
If you are looking for a distance focused ball that does not punish your wallet, the Vice Drive fits the bill. It is designed to keep spin down in the long game while helping you launch it on a higher window, which can be handy when a cool Canadian morning makes the ball feel like it is flying into a headwind that came straight off Lake Ontario.
Long game spin and flight
Off the tee and on longer approach shots, the Vice Drive is tuned for low spin with an increased trajectory. The result is a strong, stable flight that is aimed at helping you chase maximum distance. If you have ever tried to squeeze out a few extra yards on a damp fairway at Glen Abbey or when you are playing into the breeze at Cabot Links, that higher flight can help you keep the ball moving downrange.
Short game control and rollout
Compared with the Vice Pro Air, the key difference is in short game spin. With the Vice Drive you should expect slightly more roll once the ball lands on the green. That can be a plus when greens are soft from a late spring thaw, but it also means you will want to plan your landing spot with a bit more intention. Think of it as a friendly reminder to use the ground like a local, just like a bump and run on a tightly mown area at a parkland course in the GTA.
- Distance focused performance with low long game spin.
- Higher trajectory helps carry in cooler Canadian air.
- Slightly more green roll than Vice Pro Air.
- Medium to firm feedback for confident strikes.
- Best fit for low to medium swing speeds.
Who it suits for swing speed
Players with lower to medium swing speeds tend to get the biggest benefit, especially when they want more distance without having to swing out of their toque. That said, the Vice Drive can work for any swing speed golfer who simply wants a maximum distance option at a great price point. If your main goal is to keep the long game efficient and playable, these golfballs are an easy choice to test.
Feel and feedback
The Vice Drive delivers a medium to firm feel at impact. You get clear feedback off the clubface, which can help you learn what a centred strike feels like. That firmness is also one of the bigger feel differences compared to the Vice Pro Air, so if you prefer a crisp response on full shots, this ball will feel familiar quickly. On chips and putts, the feedback stays direct, which is useful when you are trying to dial in pace on faster greens in mid summer.
How to play it like a pro buddy
Start by using it for your tee shots and long approaches where the low spin, higher flight design shines. Around the green, aim a touch closer to your landing spot and allow for that extra release. On firm late season greens, give yourself more room to run it up, and on soggy shoulder season rounds, trust the ball to carry and then check up a bit less than a higher spinning option. Keep it simple, commit to the target, and let Vice do what it is built to do.
