Vice Tour golf balls sit in a sweet spot a lot of golfers overlook. They cost noticeably less than a urethane tour ball, yet they give you a three-piece build, a soft ionomer cover and more greenside bite than a basic two-piece distance ball. We print Vice balls every week, and the Tour is the model we recommend most often to people who want a "real" golf ball without paying for the Pro line.
This guide covers what the Vice Tour is made of, who it suits, how it stacks up against the rest of the Vice lineup, and what to know before you order a custom printed dozen.
What Are Vice Tour Golf Balls?
The Vice Tour is Vice Golf's three-piece ionomer ball. Here is what the brand lists on its official Vice Tour product page:
- Construction: three pieces, built around a size-optimized High Energy Speed Core
- Cover: Surlyn, an enhanced mid-acid ionomer, chosen for durability and a soft feel
- Dimples: 312 dimple pattern
- Compression: Vice currently lists it at 85
- Target player: average swing speeds, though Vice says faster swingers can play it too
That last point matters. The Tour is not a niche ball. It is designed as an all-rounder that gives most amateurs a balanced mix of distance off the tee and control into greens.
Does it really spin like a tour ball?
Let's be straight with you. No ionomer cover spins exactly like cast urethane around the greens. What the Vice Tour does is close part of that gap. Golf Digest's breakdown of the Vice lineup describes it as a three-piece design with a resilient mantle layer and a softer cover meant to add short-game spin compared with typical ionomer balls.
So the honest version of "tour spin without tour pricing" is this: more stopping power than a two-piece distance ball, at a price well below the Pro models.
Vice Tour vs the Rest of the Vice Lineup
Vice keeps its lineup simple, which makes choosing easier. The table below uses the construction and cover details Vice and Golf Digest have published. Compression numbers can shift between model years, so treat them as a guide.
|
Model |
Pieces |
Cover |
Best For |
|
Vice Drive |
2 |
Ionomer |
Beginners and budget distance |
|
Vice Tour |
3 |
Surlyn (ionomer) |
Average swing speeds wanting feel and durability |
|
Vice Pro Air |
3 |
Cast urethane |
Moderate swing speeds wanting launch and spin |
|
Vice Pro |
3 |
Cast urethane |
Balanced performance at most speeds |
|
Vice Pro Plus |
4 |
Cast urethane |
High swing speeds |
If you are stuck between the two lower-compression urethane options, our comparison of the Vice Pro Air vs Vice Pro breaks down the feel and launch differences.
Where the Tour fits
Think of the Vice Tour as the bridge in the lineup. It steps up from the Drive with an extra layer and a softer cover, and it steps down from the Pro family by swapping urethane for a tougher ionomer shell. For a lot of weekend players, that trade is exactly right.
Who Should Play Vice Tour Golf Balls?
The Vice Tour works best for golfers who fit one or more of these descriptions:
- Mid handicappers who want a softer feel than a hard distance ball but lose too many balls to justify urethane prices
- Average swing speed players who find firmer tour balls clicky off the putter face
- Golfers who value durability, since an ionomer cover shrugs off cart path scuffs better than a thin urethane skin
- Groups and events that want a recognizable direct-to-consumer brand without premium pricing
It is probably not the right pick if you are a low single digit player who relies on one-hop-and-stop wedges. In that case, a urethane ball like the Vice Pro or Pro Plus earns its extra cost.
The cover question, simplified
If you want the full story on why cover material drives greenside spin, our guide to ionomer vs urethane covers explains it in plain language. The short version: urethane is softer and grabs the grooves more, ionomer lasts longer and usually spins less.
What We See When Printing Logos on the Vice Tour
This is where our hands-on experience comes in. The Vice Tour prints cleanly for a few reasons:
- The cover is durable. Surlyn holds up well to handling, so printed logos tend to stay sharp through more rounds than you might expect.
- The white is bright and consistent. Full color logos and photos pop on the standard white Vice Tour.
- It is a brand people recognize. Customers ordering for golf leagues, member guest events and company outings often tell us they picked Vice because younger players know the name.
A few tips from our print floor:
- Keep fine text at a readable size. Small serif fonts can fill in on any dimpled surface.
- Use high resolution artwork (vector files are ideal) for the cleanest edges.
- Simple, bold logos read best from a few feet away, which is how most people see a ball on the course.
If you are building a logo ball for the first time, our walkthrough on how custom printed golf balls are made shows what happens between artwork upload and delivery.
Vice Tour Buying Checklist
Before you order, run through this quick list:
☐ Swing speed: average or moderate? The Tour fits. Very fast? Look at the Pro Plus.
☐ Short game priority: if wedge spin is your top concern, step up to urethane.
☐ Durability: play a lot of courses with cart paths and trees? Ionomer is your friend.
☐ Budget per dozen: the Tour sits well below the Pro models, which Golf Digest noted when covering the lineup.
☐ Purpose: personal play, gifts, or branded giveaways? All three work well with this model.
☐ Artwork: is your logo ready in a clean, high resolution format?
How to Order Custom Vice Tour Golf Balls
You can personalize the Vice Tour golf balls with a name, initials, a logo or a photo. The process is simple:
- Choose the Vice Tour from our custom Vice golf balls collection.
- Upload your artwork or type your text.
- Preview the design on the ball before you buy.
- Pick your quantity and check out.
Want to compare Vice against other brands before committing? Browse our full range of custom golf balls to see Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Srixon and more side by side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Vice Tour golf balls good for average golfers?
Yes. Vice designed the Tour for average swing speed players. Its three-piece build and soft Surlyn cover give most amateurs a good balance of distance, feel and durability.
What cover does the Vice Tour have?
The Vice Tour uses a Surlyn cover, which is an enhanced mid-acid ionomer. It is more durable than urethane and softer than many basic distance ball covers.
Is the Vice Tour a urethane ball?
No. The Vice Pro, Pro Plus and Pro Air use cast urethane covers. The Vice Tour uses an ionomer cover, which is why it costs less and resists scuffs better.
What is the compression of the Vice Tour golf ball?
Vice currently lists the Vice Tour at a compression of 85. Older model years were reported at different numbers, so check the box or the Vice site for the version you are buying.
Can I put my logo on Vice Tour golf balls?
Yes. You can add a logo, text or photo to Vice Tour golf balls, preview the design online, and order the quantity you need for personal use, gifts or events.
