Vice Drive Golf Balls: Budget Distance That Holds Up

Vice Drive golf balls are Vice Golf's entry level ball: a two piece distance ball with a durable Surlyn cover, built for golfers who want a straight, long flight and a cover that survives cart paths and trees. They sell for less than most name brand balls, which makes them a favorite for high handicappers, casual players, and anyone who loses a few balls per round.

We print on a wide range of value and premium balls, and customers ask us about Vice all the time, usually with one question: is the cheapest Vice ball actually good? Here is what the Drive is, how it compares to the rest of the Vice lineup, and who should (and shouldn't) play it.

What Are Vice Drive Golf Balls?

The Drive sits at the bottom of the Vice lineup in price, not in usefulness. According to Vice Golf's product page, the ball uses:

• Two piece construction with a single core and cover
• An Energy Speed Core built for ball speed and distance
• An enhanced DuPont Surlyn cover for durability
• A 312 dimple pattern designed for a stable, efficient flight
• Colors: white, yellow, and pink

Vice lists the Drive at $19.99 for a single dozen on its site, with lower per dozen pricing on multi dozen packs. That puts it in the same value range as other two piece distance balls.

Why Two Piece and Surlyn Matter

A two piece ball with an ionomer (Surlyn) cover generally spins less off the driver than a multi layer urethane ball. Lower spin means less sidespin on mishits, so slices and hooks tend to curve less. The trade off is less spin and bite around the green. If you want a deeper look at cover materials, our guide to Surlyn vs urethane covers explains it in about a minute.

Vice Drive Golf Balls vs the Vice Lineup

Here is how the Drive fits into the Vice family. Use it to decide whether to save money or step up.

Vice itself describes the Tour as offering more backspin and control than the Drive, while still using a Surlyn cover. If you are torn between the two premium Vice models, see our comparison of Vice Pro Air vs Vice Pro.

How Vice Drive Golf Balls Perform

Here is what to expect on the course, based on the ball's design and what customers tell us after playing it.

Off the Tee

This is where the Drive earns its name. The low spin, speed focused design helps produce a penetrating flight with good roll. Golfers who fight a slice often notice straighter misses compared with a softer, spinnier ball.

Approach Shots

Expect the ball to release more after landing. You won't get the one hop and stop action of a urethane ball, so plan to land short irons a little shorter and let them run.

Around the Green

Chips and pitches will roll out more than with a tour ball. For most higher handicap players, that is a fair trade. Consistent contact matters more than extra spin at that level.

Durability

A Surlyn cover resists scuffs and cuts well. That is the quiet advantage of the Drive: it keeps looking playable after hits that would scar a soft urethane cover.

Who Should Play Vice Drive Golf Balls?

Good fit:

• Beginners and high handicap golfers
• Players who lose several balls per round
• Golfers who want a straighter ball off the tee
• Range sessions, scrambles, and casual rounds

Consider something else if:

• You need wedge spin to hold firm greens
• You have a fast swing speed and want tour level control (look at Vice Pro or Pro Plus)

New to the game? Our guide on the best golf balls for beginners explains why a two piece ball like the Drive usually beats a tour ball for newer players.

How the Vice Drive Stacks Up Against Other Value Balls

The Drive competes in a crowded tier. Titleist Velocity, Callaway Warbird, TaylorMade Distance+, Pinnacle, and Nitro all chase the same golfer: someone who wants distance, durability, and a fair price. The differences mostly come down to feel, brand preference, and price per dozen.

What makes the Drive stand out is the direct to consumer model. Vice built its brand selling direct to golfers through its own site, which helps keep pricing low, and multi dozen packs drop the per dozen cost further. If your group already likes the Vice look, the Drive gives you that brand at value pricing. If brand recognition matters more to your audience, a Titleist or Callaway distance ball may land better as a gift.

Custom Vice Golf Balls for Gifts and Events

Vice has a clean, modern brand look that younger golfers recognize, which makes it a good fit for branded gifts. From a printing standpoint, the Drive's white Surlyn cover takes a logo well, with bright, crisp color. The yellow and pink versions work nicely with dark logos but need the same contrast care as any colored ball.

A few tips from our print floor:

• Choose white for full color logos. You get the most accurate color match.
• Use dark ink on yellow or pink. Light inks lose contrast.
• Keep text short. A name or two to three words reads best on a dimpled surface.
• Order a test sleeve if the color match matters for your brand.

Browse our custom Vice golf balls to see which Vice models we currently print. Want to step up in spin for your better golfers? The Vice Tour golf balls are the next rung up. Buying for a big group on a tight budget? Compare options in our cheap custom golf balls collection.

Before any tournament, confirm your model on the USGA and R&A List of Conforming Golf Balls, since Vice updates models over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Vice Drive golf balls good?

Yes, for the right player. The Vice Drive is a durable two piece distance ball with a Surlyn cover that suits beginners, high handicaps, and golfers who lose balls often. Better players who want greenside spin should look at Vice Pro models.

What is the difference between Vice Drive and Vice Tour?

The Drive is a two piece ball built for distance and durability. The Tour is a three piece ball, still with a Surlyn cover, that adds more backspin and control. The Tour costs a bit more per dozen.

Do Vice Drive golf balls spin a lot?

No. The Drive is designed for low driver spin to help reduce hooks and slices. It also spins less around the green than urethane covered balls, so expect more roll on chips.

What colors do Vice Drive golf balls come in?

Vice lists the Drive in white, yellow, and pink. Availability can change by season, so check current stock.

Can I get Vice Drive golf balls with a custom logo?

Custom printing is available on Vice balls. White covers give the best color accuracy for full color logos, while yellow and pink covers work best with dark ink.