Vice Pro Plus golf balls are the firmest, most tour oriented ball in the Vice lineup: a four layer design with a cast urethane cover, a 100 compression rating, and a mantle system built to keep driver spin down while giving you plenty of bite around the green. If you swing fast and want tour ball spin without paying tour ball retail, it is one of the best value picks out there. If you swing at an average pace, there is a better Vice ball for you.
We print on Vice balls regularly, and the Pro Plus is the one customers ask about by name. Usually the question is "is it really that different from the Pro?" This guide answers that, lays out the specs, and helps you decide whether the Pro Plus fits your swing or your next logo order.
Vice Pro Plus Specs at a Glance
Here is what Vice lists for the current Pro Plus, verified against the official Vice Pro Plus product page:
- Construction: 4 layers (core, inner mantle, outer mantle, cover)
- Cover: Cast urethane, which Vice calls its thinnest urethane cover
- Compression: 100
- Dimples: 336
- Inner mantle: Surlyn
- Outer mantle: Dow HPF1000 magnesium ionomer
- Target player: High swing speed golfers who want maximum greenside spin
- Colors: White plus several high visibility options such as neon lime
That extra mantle layer is the headline. Most balls in this price range stop at three pieces. The Pro Plus adds a second mantle so the ball can behave differently depending on how hard you hit it.
How the Four Layers Work Together
Think of each layer as having one job.
- The core is built for speed. When a fast swing compresses the ball fully, the core returns that energy as ball speed.
- The Surlyn inner mantle helps keep spin down on full driver swings, which is where most fast swingers lose distance.
- The HPF1000 outer mantle adds resiliency, so the ball feels a little softer than the 100 compression number suggests while still pushing ball speed.
- The cast urethane cover grabs the grooves on wedges and short shots. That is where the spin you see on a chip or a pitch comes from.
The result is a ball that tries to give you two personalities: low spin off the driver, high spin from 100 yards and in. That is the same basic recipe every premium tour ball follows.
Vice Pro Plus vs Vice Pro vs Vice Pro Air
The most common mix up we see is people ordering the Pro Plus because "plus" sounds better. It is not better for everyone. It is firmer. Golf Digest's rundown of the Vice lineup describes the Pro Plus as the firmest of the three Pro models and the only one with four layers.
|
Model |
Layers |
Cover |
Relative compression |
Built for |
Short game spin |
|
Vice Pro Plus |
4 |
Cast urethane |
Firmest (100) |
Fast swing speeds |
Highest in the Pro family |
|
Vice Pro |
3 |
Cast urethane |
Mid |
Moderate to fast swings, all around play |
High |
|
Vice Pro Air |
3 |
Cast urethane |
Softest |
Moderate swing speeds, distance and feel |
High |
A simple way to choose:
- You hit driver hard and your current ball balloons or spins off line: Pro Plus.
- You are a solid player with an average to above average swing: Pro.
- You want a soft feel and more help getting the ball in the air: Pro Air.
We wrote a deeper comparison of the two softer options in Vice Pro Air vs Vice Pro if you are between those two.
Who Should Play Vice Pro Plus Golf Balls
The Pro Plus rewards speed. If you cannot compress a 100 compression ball, you will feel it as a firm, clicky strike and you may lose carry distance compared to a softer ball. Our guide to low compression vs high compression golf balls explains why so many golfers play a ball that is too firm for their swing.
Good fit
- Low handicap players with fast driver speed
- Golfers who already play a firm tour ball and want a lower price per dozen
- Players who hit a lot of full wedge shots into greens and want them to check
Probably not a fit
- Golfers with moderate or slower swing speeds
- High handicappers who lose a lot of balls per round
- Anyone who prefers a very soft feel off the putter face
What about durability?
Cast urethane is softer than an ionomer cover, and thin urethane can scuff on a hard wedge strike or a cart path bounce. That is normal for any tour style ball. If you want the full breakdown of cover materials, our ionomer vs urethane cover guide covers it in about two minutes.
Custom Printed Vice Pro Plus: What We See
Vice balls take custom printing well. The urethane cover gives a smooth print surface, and bright colors like neon lime make a logo pop in a way white balls cannot.
A few notes from our print floor:
- Color balls make a bigger statement. A dark one color logo on a neon ball reads from across the green.
- Keep fine text large enough. Thin fonts under a certain size lose detail on any dimpled surface. Bold, simple marks hold up best.
- Match the ball to the audience. For a group of competitive players, the Pro Plus lands well. For a mixed field, the Pro or Pro Air may be a safer gift.
You can compare the full Vice range, including the Pro Plus, on our custom Vice golf balls collection. If you are building a premium gift across several brands, our premium golf balls collection puts the Pro Plus next to other tour caliber models so you can compare before you order.
Vice Pro Plus Buying Checklist
Before you order a dozen or a few hundred, run through this list:
- Check your swing speed. If you are not sure, a launch monitor session at a local range or shop will tell you in a few swings.
- Pick your color. White for tradition, neon or colored options for visibility and logo contrast.
- Decide on personalization. Name, initials, logo, or a short message.
- Order a test sleeve first if you are switching balls mid season.
- For events, consider the field. A firm ball suits competitive groups more than casual ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Vice Pro Plus?
Vice lists the Pro Plus at a 100 compression rating, which makes it the firmest ball in the Vice Pro family. It is designed for golfers with high swing speeds who can fully compress the core.
How many layers does the Vice Pro Plus have?
The Pro Plus has four layers: a speed core, a Surlyn inner mantle, an HPF1000 magnesium ionomer outer mantle, and a thin cast urethane cover.
Is the Vice Pro Plus better than the Vice Pro?
Not for everyone. The Pro Plus is firmer and built for faster swings, with the most greenside spin in the Pro family. Golfers with moderate swing speeds usually get more from the three layer Vice Pro.
Is the Vice Pro Plus a good ball for high handicappers?
Usually not. High handicappers tend to have slower swing speeds and lose more balls, so a softer, more forgiving ball at a lower price per dozen is typically the smarter choice.
Can you get Vice Pro Plus golf balls with a custom logo?
Yes. We print logos, names, and messages on Vice Pro Plus golf balls, and the colored versions give a logo strong contrast on the course.
