Vice Drive Golf Balls (Dozen)

The Vice Drive is a $19.99 two layer Surlyn distance ball sold direct by Vice, with the price dropping to $15.82 a dozen in a six dozen pack.

Why it made the list

The Vice Drive is the cheapest ball on our high handicap list by a wide margin, and it held its own in testing. Independent Golf Reviews, which updated its high handicap ball test on Oct 2, 2026, named it the best direct to consumer ball for high handicappers. Its 12 handicap tester, swinging about 95 mph, drove it 239 yards, 4 yards past the Callaway Supersoft, and its average tester carried a 7 iron 155 yards. At $19.99 a dozen, about $1.67 a ball, it costs 20% less than most name brand value balls.

What it does well

• A 312 dimple pattern is designed to improve aerodynamics for more distance.
• Vice raised the compression and made the cover slightly harder for better energy transfer, lower spin and higher ball speed.
• The enhanced DuPont Surlyn cover is very cut resistant, so the ball lasts.
• A tapered alignment aid with crisp edges helps you aim on the tee and line up putts.

Who it’s for

It suits high handicappers who lose four or more balls a round, golfers who swing at least 85 mph and want distance over feel, and anyone who likes buying in bulk to lower the price per ball.

Who should skip it

Slow swingers should choose a softer ball. Vice describes the Drive as high compression, and Independent Golf Reviews lists it at 95, so it feels firm and needs speed. Golfers who want spin around the green should also look elsewhere: Independent Golf Reviews’ average tester measured 7,000 rpm of wedge spin, below the TruFeel and Soft Feel.

Key specs, explained

The two layer build pairs a core with a Surlyn cover, the most durable and lowest cost construction. A firm, high compression core rebounds fast at higher swing speeds, which is where the Drive gets its distance. Surlyn is a brand of ionomer, the same family of cover used on most value balls, and it trades greenside spin for toughness.

How it compares

The Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $26.99, feels much softer and spins less off the driver. The Callaway Warbird Distance+ Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $21.99 and is another firm distance ball from a major brand. The Vice Drive is the cheapest of the three, especially in bulk.

Good to know

Vice sells the Drive only through its own site and select retailers, and its pricing changes with promotions. In early November Vice listed one dozen at $19.99, three dozen at $49.95 ($16.65 a dozen) and six dozen at $94.92 ($15.82 a dozen), and you can mix colors in a bundle. Vice says orders ship within two business days.

Questions about the Vice Drive

Is the Vice Drive good for high handicappers?

Yes, for high handicappers who swing at least 85 mph and lose a lot of balls. Independent Golf Reviews named it the best direct to consumer ball for high handicappers.

Is the Vice Drive a soft ball?

No, it is a firm, high compression ball. Slow swingers get a better feel from a low compression ball.

How much does the Vice Drive cost in bulk?

Vice listed six dozen at $94.92 in early November. That is $15.82 a dozen.