Vice Golf built its name as the DTC brand that brought tour-level construction to a sub-$45 price. The harder question is which model fits your game. The Pro Air, Pro, Pro Plus, and Drive are not interchangeable. Each is built for a different swing profile. This guide breaks down what separates them and where the differences actually land.
Not sure which Vice ball fits your swing? Swing speed and short-game priority are the two decisions. Browse the Vice Golf collection at Erthe and we'll help you narrow it down.
The Vice Golf Lineup at a Glance
| Model | Construction | Cover | Compression | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Pro Plus | 4-piece | Cast Urethane | 100 | High swing speeds, maximum short-game spin |
| Vice Pro | 3-piece | Cast Urethane | 90 | Medium swing speeds, spin and distance balance |
| Vice Pro Air | 3-piece | Cast Urethane | ~75 | Soft feel, distance-first, lower short-game spin |
| Vice Drive | 2-piece | Ionomer | Low | Entry level, high-volume play |
All four ship direct from Vice's production to your door. No retail margin, no middleman markup. The cover material and compression are where the models diverge.
Vice Pro Air — The Soft-Feel Option
The Vice Pro Air is Vice Golf's softest current ball. It uses a 3-piece construction with a cast urethane cover and Vice's High Energy Speed Core (HESC), an optimized inner core built to maximize ball speed without adding compression. The result is a ball that feels soft off the face and carries well off the driver.
Where the Pro Air gives ground is short-game spin. In a 24-ball independent robot test, the Pro Air produced 4,788 RPM iron backspin with a 7-iron and 6,614 RPM off a wedge. Those are the lowest iron spin numbers of any urethane-cover ball tested. If you rely on iron and wedge spin to hold greens, that gap matters.
The Pro Air works best for players who score with distance and feel rather than short-game spin. If you want a softer ball at a urethane price, this is the Vice to choose. If you need spin control from inside 150 yards, step up to the Pro.
At Erthe, the Pro Air is in stock in two colorways: Vice Pro Air Golf Balls in Neon Lime ($41.99) and Vice Pro Air Golf Balls in Neon Pink ($41.99).
Vice Pro Air vs. Vice Pro: What Changes?
The Pro Air and Pro are both 3-piece urethane balls, but they serve different players. The Pro Air runs at lower compression and is built for soft feel and distance. The Pro runs at compression 90 with a firmer response and meaningfully higher iron and wedge spin. Choose the Pro Air if feel comes first. Choose the Pro if you want spin you can score with.
Vice Pro Air vs. Vice Pro Soft
The Vice Pro Soft was discontinued and replaced by the Vice Pro Air. Vice redesigned the core to improve ball speed while keeping the soft-feel profile. If you've been searching for the Pro Soft, the Pro Air is the direct replacement.
Vice Pro — The All-Around Model
The Vice Pro is the workhorse of the lineup. 3-piece construction, cast urethane cover, compression 90. It delivers a balanced spin-to-distance ratio that performs across a wide range of swing speeds. Vice positions it for medium swing speeds, and that hold up in testing.
The Pro generates more iron and wedge spin than the Pro Air without the firmness of the Pro Plus. It suits mid-handicap players who want urethane-cover performance without prioritizing a single metric. It's the Vice model with the widest player fit in the lineup.
At Erthe, the Pro is available in Vice Pro Golf Balls in Galaxy ($44.99), a patterned finish not widely available elsewhere.
Who Should Play the Vice Pro?
Players with driver swing speeds between 85 and 100 mph who want a balanced ball. The Pro gives enough short-game spin to be useful without the high compression demand of the Pro Plus. It's the model that makes sense before you've committed to either end of the spectrum.
Vice Pro Plus — The Tour-Level Option
The Pro Plus adds a fourth layer and pushes compression to 100. It's built for higher swing speeds and produces the highest short-game spin in the Vice lineup. The additional construction complexity pays off when you have enough clubhead speed to compress the ball fully.
Below 90 mph, the Pro Plus can feel overly firm and won't activate correctly. Above that threshold, it's the strongest Vice option for players who want tour-level short-game performance without a tour-level price.
Available at Erthe in Vice Pro Plus Golf Balls in Gold ($43.99).
Vice Drive — The Entry-Level Ball
The Vice Drive is a 2-piece ionomer ball at the budget end of the lineup. At $19.99/dozen, it's built for beginners and high-handicappers who lose balls frequently and don't need urethane construction yet. It's the right starting point before committing to a urethane model.
For players who want to sample multiple Vice models before settling on one, the Vice Golf 24-Ball Variety Pack ($79.99) spans the lineup in a single order.
How to Pick Your Vice Golf Ball
Two decisions narrow the choice.
Swing speed: Under 85 mph, the Pro Air. Between 85 and 100 mph, the Pro. Over 100 mph, the Pro Plus.
Short-game priority: If spin and stopping power drive your scoring, go Pro or Pro Plus. If feel and distance come first, go Pro Air.
For players who want a mix of Vice colors and models before committing, the Vice Golf 12 Ball Pack in Royal Gold Edition ($49.99) and Watermelon Bubblegum Edition ($49.99) are a low-commitment way to test the construction across colorways.
FAQ
What is the Vice Pro Soft?
The Vice Pro Soft was a soft-feel, low-compression Vice Golf ball that has been discontinued. Vice replaced it with the Vice Pro Air, which uses similar soft-feel construction with a redesigned core for improved ball speed. If you've been searching for the Pro Soft, the Pro Air is the current equivalent.
Is the Vice Pro Air good for beginners?
The Pro Air works for beginners who prioritize feel and distance over short-game control. Its urethane cover gives a premium feel at a sub-$45 price point. Beginners who lose balls frequently may find the Vice Drive at $19.99 per dozen a better starting point before committing to a urethane model.
What is the difference between Vice Pro Air and Vice Pro?
Both are 3-piece urethane balls, but they differ in compression and spin. The Pro Air runs at lower compression with a soft feel and lower iron and wedge spin rates. The Pro runs at compression 90 with higher spin from the irons and wedges. The Pro is better for players who need spin to hold greens. The Pro Air is better for players who want a softer, distance-first ball.
Does Vice Golf make quality golf balls?
Yes. Vice Golf's urethane-cover models offer genuine cast urethane construction and tour-level build quality at a direct-to-consumer price below $45 per dozen. The trade-off is between models: the Pro Air is soft but low-spin; the Pro Plus is high-spin but firmer. The build quality is consistent. The right fit depends on your swing.
