Vice Pro: the pros and cons

[wantacigar]

1 hour ago, scott406 said:

Thank you for posting this

 

Will be showing this to my wife and telling her to be thankful who she married

 

I thought I had a problem with 4 dozen golf balls

Little do I know

That photo doesn't include the 3 dozen Vice Pro Drip that I split a 5+1 deal with a friend or the 4 dozen TP5 I'm selling to pay for the Vice Pro Drip.  I also have 3 dozen Callaway Diablo Tour and Top Flite Gamer I bought for my son when we go golfing.  

 

I need help.  I know.

[scott406]

8 minutes ago, wantacigar said:

That photo doesn't include the 3 dozen Vice Pro Drip that I split a 5+1 deal with a friend or the 4 dozen TP5 I'm selling to pay for the Vice Pro Drip.  I also have 3 dozen Callaway Diablo Tour and Top Flite Gamer I bought for my son when we go golfing.  

 

I need help.  I know.

No supply chain issues for you

 

[wantacigar]

2 hours ago, scott406 said:

No supply chain issues for you

 

Not in the least!  I'm stocked for at least 3 years.  But I know I'll be buying some on Black Friday.  I need some Neon Green

🤦‍♂️

[Marty86]

5 hours ago, scott406 said:

Thank you for posting this

 

Will be showing this to my wife and telling her how lucky she is who she married

 

I thought I had a problem with 4 dozen golf balls

Little do I know

 I mean I purchased 16 dozen back during the black friday sales week. 🤣

[scott406]

26 minutes ago, wantacigar said:

Not in the least!  I'm stocked for at least 3 years.  But I know I'll be buying some on Black Friday.  I need some Neon Green

🤦‍♂️

Lets not forget the new Snell Ball is coming in April

Will need to stock up on that

And then Srixon will have the Father's Day 3for2 deal

Will need some of those

Then when the old models go on sale

Got to get a few of those

 

 

I see how this snowballs into that pic from earlier

 

[wantacigar]

15 hours ago, scott406 said:

Lets not forget the new Snell Ball is coming in April

Will need to stock up on that

And then Srixon will have the Father's Day 3for2 deal

Will need some of those

Then when the old models go on sale

Got to get a few of those

 

 

I see how this snowballs into that pic from earlier

 

I've never played Srixon.....hmm🤔

[Tanner25]

On 3/9/2023 at 3:59 PM, scott406 said:

Lets not forget the new Snell Ball is coming in April

Will need to stock up on that

And then Srixon will have the Father's Day 3for2 deal

Will need some of those

Then when the old models go on sale

Got to get a few of those

 

 

I see how this snowballs into that pic from earlier

 

 

Add the yellow Wilson Triad.

[gioreeko]

On 3/10/2023 at 4:05 AM, wantacigar said:

I've never played Srixon.....hmm🤔

Great balls, Z star XV really similar to the Snell MTB X, and  the diamond is really good too, feels a little softer. 

[wantacigar]

Played entire 18 yesterday with the same Vice Pro Neon.  Front 9 I was horrible shooting +13.  Several sand traps, thin chips and horribly blading my irons.  Back 9 I figured out what I was doing wrong and shot +4 with crisp irons and wedges.  The ball did not show any cuts or extreme damage.  The ball actually far exceeded my expectations.  The white are usually great but heard the neon paint kinda wears a little more.  

I will have photo coming soon.  Left the ball in my car 🤦‍♂️

Edited March 13, 2023 by wantacigar
Added photos

[J_Tizzle]

I'll just agree with what others have said.  Good ball, the color does chip off if you get the colored balls.  I had played the Pro V1 yellow ball for years and thought I'd just give these a try for fall/winter balls and thats my only complaint. 

 

The color just seems like its a coating that will chip off, while the yellow in the Pro V1 is like in the cover.  So I could play multiple rounds with a yellow Pro V1 and it looks about the same after 5 holes as it does after 54 holes, can't say the same for the Vice.  If I get a full round out of a Vice without it looking like I put it through a grinder I'm surprised.  The pond next to 18 on my course has about a dozen beat of lime Vice balls in it as we speak from when I just putt out on 18 and toss it in there (and I've maybe hit a few others in there on my own accord).

[wantacigar]

On 3/13/2023 at 10:31 AM, wantacigar said:

Played entire 18 yesterday with the same Vice Pro Neon.  Front 9 I was horrible shooting +13.  Several sand traps, thin chips and horribly blading my irons.  Back 9 I figured out what I was doing wrong and shot +4 with crisp irons and wedges.  The ball did not show any cuts or extreme damage.  The ball actually far exceeded my expectations.  The white are usually great but heard the neon paint kinda wears a little more.  

I will have photo coming soon.  Left the ball in my car 🤦‍♂️

I'm upset.  I was playing my second round with the above pictured ball and was finishing my twilight round yesterday on the 16th hole due to darkness.  Hit a really nice drive and rolled through the fairway just into the rough behind a bunker and COULD NOT FIND THIS DAMN BALL!  I was intending to post pictures of it after 34 holes and the ball was in good enough shape to go another 9 holes AT LEAST.  Alas, it was for naught for I have lost the grail. 😜😆.  Seriously, the ball held up very nicely.  

[IndyArcher]

2 minutes ago, wantacigar said:

I'm upset.  I was playing my second round with the above pictured ball and was finishing my twilight round yesterday on the 16th hole due to darkness.  Hit a really nice drive and rolled through the fairway just into the rough behind a bunker and COULD NOT FIND THIS DAMN BALL!  I was intending to post pictures of it after 34 holes and the ball was in good enough shape to go another 9 holes AT LEAST.  Alas, it was for naught for I have lost the grail. 😜😆.  Seriously, the ball held up very nicely.  

 

My theory is, if I lose one, I should probably order 2 dozen more! Just in case you know!

[wantacigar]

2 minutes ago, IndyArcher said:

 

My theory is, if I lose one, I should probably order 2 dozen more! Just in case you know!

I did. 🤦‍♂️

 

[MtlJeff]

One hilarious, but 100% true anecdote here

 

I hit the regular Vice Pro further than the "Paint drip" Vice Pro. This is not random or chance--I have now tested them side by side in 4 different trackman sessions. Both are 2022 model Vice Pros 

 

Supposed to be the same ball. I don't know if this is just manufacturing tolerances or they put actual paint on the ball and it weighs it down (note-LOL)

 

I'm like 1-2 yards carry on average longer with every club. 

 

Edited March 31, 2023 by MtlJeff

[wantacigar]

2 hours ago, MtlJeff said:

One hilarious, but 100% true anecdote here

 

I hit the regular Vice Pro further than the "Paint drip" Vice Pro. This is not random or chance--I have now tested them side by side in 4 different trackman sessions. Both are 2022 model Vice Pros 

 

Supposed to be the same ball. I don't know if this is just manufacturing tolerances or they put actual paint on the ball and it weighs it down (note-LOL)

 

I'm like 1-2 yards carry on average longer with every club. 

 

C'MON!!  I just bought 3 dozen drip.  Now I got that in my head.

[MtlJeff]

18 minutes ago, wantacigar said:

C'MON!!  I just bought 3 dozen drip.  Now I got that in my head.

 

LOL just remember me when you hit the lip of a bunker on an approach. 

 

Note--I am still gonna use them

[llewol007]

I currently play the vice pro plus in green for about two years now. I play it because of the color since I can spot my ball right away. Price is great and performance is good enough for my game. The color is fine but the wear and tear does not hold up as much as a ball twice the price. I usually use the same ball for two to three rounds unless I lose them. For the price point, I’m more carefree about losing a ball or when I switch them out. I just throw them in my shag bag and grab another one. Best ball for me at this point. Now if The Prov’s came out with the same exact color, I’d probably switch over. 

Edited April 11, 2023 by llewol007

[me05501]

On 3/7/2023 at 5:49 PM, wantacigar said:

Vice Pro order delivered. I have a problem. That's what my wife keeps telling me
 

 

 

 

Like...why? I don't understand being 5 years ahead on balls. What if Vice releases a new Pro next year that everyone likes better? 

[Ger21]

1 hour ago, me05501 said:

I don't understand being 5 years ahead on balls.

That's one season worth for some people.

[me05501]

1 minute ago, Ger21 said:

That's one season worth for some people.

 

Hmm. Those people might want to take up Pickleball instead. 

[wantacigar]

1 hour ago, me05501 said:

 

 

Like...why? I don't understand being 5 years ahead on balls. What if Vice releases a new Pro next year that everyone likes better? 

I added 3 doz. blue and red drip to that pile.  Friend wanted to do a 5+1 split.  He said "Who needs more than 3 dozen balls?"  BLASPHEMY!  

 

[IndyArcher]

2 hours ago, me05501 said:

 

 

Like...why? I don't understand being 5 years ahead on balls. What if Vice releases a new Pro next year that everyone likes better? 

 

Ah, yes, the new Vice Am+. "Shorter is Better!" in honor of the new USGA upcoming rule change!

[Austincountyag]

I orderded the 24 pack of vice pro's off amazon. Does anyone know if I got the new ball or the 2016 version?

[phizzy30]

Dean makes a great ball, but I've decided to go with the Vice Pro Plus because of the supply chain issues.  Still have 2 boxes of left dash and 2 boxes VPP shade go through but when I'm down to my last box, I will be ordering more VPP. 

[hammergolf]

30 minutes ago, Austincountyag said:

I orderded the 24 pack of vice pro's off amazon. Does anyone know if I got the new ball or the 2016 version?

I think this are the 2016 model.

[AmazinBlue]

The Vice Pro has become my ball of choice for 2023. I used to play the TM Tour Response, which is a great ball.  But it's now $42.99/dz and I am able to get the Vice Pro for $29.99/dz and I think it's a better ball.  The durability is not an issue, I play 3 rounds with one Vice pro before it rolled back off a green into a pond during a par-3 tournament last weekend. I love the lime green/neon color.  I get all the spin I want, or lack of it off the tee.  It's the perfect ball for me.

[Austincountyag]

15 minutes ago, hammergolf said:

I think this are the 2016 model.

Do these play the same as the new model? skimming recent threads I cant find much info on the older ball?

[hammergolf]

4 minutes ago, Austincountyag said:

Do these play the same as the new model? skimming recent threads I cant find much info on the older ball?

Very similar performance but has a less durable cover. Still really good ball, especially at the price.

[Goober8]

3 hours ago, Austincountyag said:

I orderded the 24 pack of vice pro's off amazon. Does anyone know if I got the new ball or the 2016 version?

I’m pretty sure they 24 pack is the old ball… I know the sams club is. 

[Augie53]

17 hours ago, Goober8 said:

I’m pretty sure they 24 pack is the old ball… I know the sams club is. 

Really?  I wished I wouldn't have read this (while staring at a stack of Vice Pro double dozens purchased at Sam's Club).