Finally got the chance yesterday to try the new vice tour and it’s perfect for high handicappers with high swing speeds like myself. It flies well in the air, it goes a mile especially with driver and it has good stopping power on the greens. Hit about a 120 yard shot and it spun back about 5-10 yards to my surprise. Feels great off each club and the putter. Highly recommend this golf ball!
Hey that's awesome. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and watch. It is a firmer golf ball so the faster swing speed makes sense. I actually had really good success with it as well. It's really easy on the wallet and if you lose one it's no big deal.
Love this ball. As a high handicapper this makes golf fun again by staying out of the woods and going far. Stops well enough to hold a green. Love the feel. Thank you!!!
Just wanted to say -- you're the man. Thanks to your review I went out and got a dozen Vice tours...really fit my game well, and I liked them so much I even played them when I went to pebble beach with my dad! Wonderful feel. Will probably buy more. Keep doing what you're doing!!!
I've played the Plus for a couple of years now. A few months back I switched to the Air. I liked it but I do like a more firmer feeling ball. I am trying the Pro for the next few rounds. Then, I am trying the Tour. Great video as usual.
Nick, figures don't lie. Your reviews are unbiased. You give your honest opinion. Vice are obviously working hard on improving what they can. You used so many superlatives, if the next vice ball is better, how will you describe it? Thanks for a great review and looking forward to the next vice ball review. I have eye surgery tomorrow in Jomtiem hospital so maybe watch it a day or two later.
Wow!!! I thought the Chrome Tour numbers were impressive, but at that price point that is incredible. And it does appear you may be playing better as did not mention many mishits. Could you also note some of the swing speeds(at least 7 and drivers)? I think it would be interesting to see the ratios of swing to ball speed and how much that is affected, plus proving you can keep your swing with great results from the ball which is the ultimate goal.
Thanks for these reviews. We have pretty comparable distances, so it's really helpful. I'll wait for your Pro Air review, but for the price sounds like I'll be loading up on Tours.
Tried the previous vice tour model that’s right before this one and I must say I enjoyed it. I compared it with my usual Bridgestone e12 contact golf ball and I definitely got more distance than my Bridgestone ball since the vice tour has a higher compression rating. Since my swing speed is high, I need a higher compression golf but still have forgiveness to it like the tour does. This is my kind of golf ball. I look forward to trying to newer vice tour ball too! Also, I liked the feel of the golf ball too and got good spin on it still. Putting with it was nice as well.
It definitely is a firmer golf ball. Which is kind of cool considering its price point. Kind of a balance of performance and price for faster swingers. Definitely give the new one a try and please let me know what you think 😃
Hey mate thanks for the Review love them I'm at 87.5mph swing and looking for a new ball after Wilson shelved the WS Professional... Anyway thought I'd mention that VICE has multiple Alignment options in the Customisation section. Personally I wish the ball had None as I Putt with a Blank Ball only facing me if possible.
Thanks for the great reviews! This new Vice Tour and the Wilson Zip are my two favorites. My driver swing speed low 90's (I'm 60). The 2024 Tour has better check-up on chipping and is crazy straight off the tee. I still give the edge to the Zip, however, as it has such great distance and high launch that it sticks on long approach shots. And the Zip price is still unbeatable for the quality;. Hope they keep making it!
The zip is the all-rating king for forgiveness. I have never tested a ball better. The tour is probably around a 6:00 or 7 out of 10 on for forgiveness
Thanks for the review, I'm super interested in the 3 piece surlyn market, trying to find a unicorn ball with some check, durability, and a price point I can stomach. I would love to see this against the Maxfli Trifli, and possibly the Cut Color models. As far as the numbers, yes they don't lie, but also some things just work better for some people. Like me and drivers, I know that in theory they all should perform roughly the same, yet in multiple fittings, taylormade and Callaway just perfomed better for me.
I currently game the ERC (my personal unicorn 😊) and absolutely love the performance of having just enough spin and great distance/forgiveness. I'm getting some of these new Tours ASAP to give them a head-to-head with the ERC.
Do these go as straight as the previous year? Started using the tours but the previous model and my drives have been hitting the fairway often. Thanks for the review!
I think the accuracy has improved across the entire vice lineup for 2024. I didn't notice any major disparities in any of the models I tested this year
Absolutely. This year there will be plenty of reviews. I'm going to attend to review the majority of what we already have to see how they do with a new monitor
Vice tour is my favorite ball by a mile prior to them I was using chrome soft x ls. These are cheaper, I like the feel more and I think they’re more durable as well. My short irons and wedges get good height and my distance with driver is a bit more than it was with the chrome soft x ls. Really a top tier ball in every way
For sure. I definitely like this ball more than the 2024 Callaway lineup for sure. Vice made improvements while Callaway experimented with some questionable decisions
@@GolfBallAddict to me it feels harder than a regular chrome soft but also a bit softer than a typical tour ball. I dont feel it mush with my driver like a chrome soft but I feel some compression/springiness not like I’m hitting a rock. My 7i swing is 90 and I feel like I finally found the sweet spot for my swing speed plus the sound and feel off my putter is great. My driver is a good bit over 105 but I still prefer a slightly softer ball feel. I’m a fan of the chrome soft and the srixon soft feel but I feel like the vice tour goes further without really sacrificing any forgiveness
The entire vice lineup seems to be a little bit softened up from the previous model. You'll notice a slightly softer feel. You'll also notice a lot more bouncy ball effect. Ball really springs off the club well. As far as the performance, the new models are light years ahead of the old models. I absolutely love them. Please let me know any feedback you have once you try them out
I’ve played the Bridgestone E6 forever, as I found that it was the best budget ball for my game long enough, soft enough. How do you feel the vice tour compares to the Bridgestone?
The tour is going to be a lot firmer. You're going to be able to bend it more and it will have a little more spin and check up. But it's definitely a different type of ball. If you like the soft explosiveness of the e6, it might be a drastic change going to a firmer clickier golf ball
I've just started trying the Spalding SD Tour line. 3 piece urethane. It is a pretty solid ball and like $18 a dozen on Amazon. So far so good. The only negative is the cover is soft so if you're using a sand wedge a lot, it will scuff.
@@TS_EsquireI’ve made a few requests for this ball myself. He said wasn’t very happy with it and even broke one. I personally love the ball. After his top 100 I gave the Wilson Zip a try and wasn’t as good as the SD Tour
@@PJae00 Well, you can thank me for the Zips, even though you didn't like them. I started using them and loved them and recommended them a few times and then he reviewed them and they have caught on like wildfire on his channel. I suspect your swing speed is too fast for the zips. Once I started swinging faster, the felt too mushy on the driver. I think once he gets around to the Spalding Balls, he will like them. He might have just gotten a bad batch.
@@TS_Esquire i still have plenty of sleeves to go through with the Zips so I won’t cement my thoughts on them just yet. I feel I just needed to adjust getting used to using a 2 piece ball again. If I were to make two separate rankings for 2 piece and 3 piece balls, the Zips (so far) would rank pretty good on a 2 piece list.
Took a bit of a gamble on the 2023 model on a 6 for price of 5 dozen deal, impressive so far for £17 a dozen. Find similar increased iron distance numbers to what you are finding here but it’s not just low spin rockets, you still get enough control with it. Durability is pretty average
I found the durability of the Vice Tours to be an issue. I find they cut easily on iron shots. I played the Pro and the Pro Plus and never had a single issue.
Hmm interesting. I know this might be a weird question, but are you sure it was the 2024 version? When I tested I didn't have any issues at all. Of course it's going to depend on the person, the day, the batch, and the clubs they're using. Lots of factors. I was just curious though
I just don’t see how your reviews are relevant. 6800 spin with a 9 is not the ball, it’s your ball striking, even with your “game improvement” Hot Metals you should be at 8000 with your 9i
So a couple things here. Let's start with the 8000 on a 9-iron. You have to keep in mind that every iron set is lofted different. The game improvement iron says nowadays are much more stronger lofted than they used to be. This will increased ball distance but also decrease the spin. I don't have any issues with my ball striking. I've been testing golf balls with the hot metals for over 2 and 1/2 years and never once have even come close to sniffing 8,000. Maybe if you had a swing speed fast enough to really compress the living heck out of the ball, like maybe 110 to 115 mph like the pros, I can see that being a possibility. But I've looked at billions of data sheets over the last few years and I can promise you that the average golfer is not getting 8000 with a nine iron My golf reviews are directed toward the average golfer with a medium fast swing speed. My data reflects that. It honestly sounds like you're comparing me to a tour pro or someone who swings 115 mph. I'm not Rick shiels, I'm not Grant horvac, I'm an average golfer with a channel aimed at the average golfer. That's why my reviews are relevant. Over 11,000 people have now subscribed because they all trust me when it comes to my golf ball reviews. Not to mention almost 2 million lifetime views. I'm not trying to flex on you it's just that I'm trying to prove my point. But I understand man, if the channel ain't for you it ain't for you. Sometimes this happens. It's a specific target market and not everyone fits in that
@@GolfBallAddict I completely understand everything you’ve said and just as educated as you are if not more when it comes to these statistics. My point is, the average golfer such as yourself, idk what you are referring to, 18 hcp??? Shouldn’t be doing spin rate, ball speed, etc. when the ball striking is inconsistent. I’m very well aware of the lofts/tech in game improvement irons, what’s the descent angle of your 9i then? Because that’s the entire point of game improvement, less spin, higher flight/steeper descent to stop the ball? The point is, using those clubs and giving an opinion of golf balls, especially the good ones/4 piece are completely irrelevant if you aren’t playing to the standard/recommendations of said ball. Just stick to 2 and 3 piece balls
Finally got the chance yesterday to try the new vice tour and it’s perfect for high handicappers with high swing speeds like myself. It flies well in the air, it goes a mile especially with driver and it has good stopping power on the greens. Hit about a 120 yard shot and it spun back about 5-10 yards to my surprise. Feels great off each club and the putter. Highly recommend this golf ball!
Hey that's awesome. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and watch.
It is a firmer golf ball so the faster swing speed makes sense. I actually had really good success with it as well. It's really easy on the wallet and if you lose one it's no big deal.
Love this ball. As a high handicapper this makes golf fun again by staying out of the woods and going far. Stops well enough to hold a green. Love the feel. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback. 😃
Just wanted to say -- you're the man. Thanks to your review I went out and got a dozen Vice tours...really fit my game well, and I liked them so much I even played them when I went to pebble beach with my dad! Wonderful feel. Will probably buy more. Keep doing what you're doing!!!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the positive feedback. Makes all this worth it 😃
Thanks for your awesome reviews. Looking forward to the new snell 2.0 3.0 and 4.0 reviews and numbers.
I'm super excited for those too. Just got them in the mail the other day. They look and feel phenomenal
You should redo all the balls in the top 10 on your new launch monitor so the numbers are more equal.
Oh don't worry I definitely intend to
I've played the Plus for a couple of years now. A few months back I switched to the Air. I liked it but I do like a more firmer feeling ball. I am trying the Pro for the next few rounds. Then, I am trying the Tour. Great video as usual.
Thank you very much. If you prefer the firmer feel then I definitely recommend giving the tour a try as well. Feels a lot like the Pro Plus
@@GolfBallAddict Thanks. I did try the Tour. Even though my swing speed is 90mph, I like the Plus and I'm sticking with it. I always try everything.
Nick, figures don't lie. Your reviews are unbiased. You give your honest opinion. Vice are obviously working hard on improving what they can. You used so many superlatives, if the next vice ball is better, how will you describe it? Thanks for a great review and looking forward to the next vice ball review. I have eye surgery tomorrow in Jomtiem hospital so maybe watch it a day or two later.
Thank you very much John. I appreciate you as always. I'll be praying for successful surgery for you.
Wow!!! I thought the Chrome Tour numbers were impressive, but at that price point that is incredible. And it does appear you may be playing better as did not mention many mishits.
Could you also note some of the swing speeds(at least 7 and drivers)? I think it would be interesting to see the ratios of swing to ball speed and how much that is affected, plus proving you can keep your swing with great results from the ball which is the ultimate goal.
Great ideas. I don't mind doing that at all
Thanks for these reviews. We have pretty comparable distances, so it's really helpful. I'll wait for your Pro Air review, but for the price sounds like I'll be loading up on Tours.
Amazing price and value for what you're getting. Super impressed. I don't want to give anything away but the air is awesome too
Tried the previous vice tour model that’s right before this one and I must say I enjoyed it. I compared it with my usual Bridgestone e12 contact golf ball and I definitely got more distance than my Bridgestone ball since the vice tour has a higher compression rating. Since my swing speed is high, I need a higher compression golf but still have forgiveness to it like the tour does. This is my kind of golf ball. I look forward to trying to newer vice tour ball too! Also, I liked the feel of the golf ball too and got good spin on it still. Putting with it was nice as well.
It definitely is a firmer golf ball. Which is kind of cool considering its price point. Kind of a balance of performance and price for faster swingers. Definitely give the new one a try and please let me know what you think 😃
@@GolfBallAddictabsolutely! I’ll definitely come back to this video to comment how it went with the newer version when I get them!
Hey mate thanks for the Review love them I'm at 87.5mph swing and looking for a new ball after Wilson shelved the WS Professional... Anyway thought I'd mention that VICE has multiple Alignment options in the Customisation section. Personally I wish the ball had None as I Putt with a Blank Ball only facing me if possible.
Thank you for the feedback on this. I had no idea. I need to check that and see if those options or any better
Tour performed amazing with a 100+ swing speed. Distance was great and putting is on par with my favorite feel
That's awesome. I have noticed that the regular tour is a little firmer but also a little more explosive.
I'd love to see the outline Vice logo on some of the more premium balls (Pro, Pro Plus)! Great review!
Definitely. I honestly want to play around with the customizer tool
Thanks for the great reviews! This new Vice Tour and the Wilson Zip are my two favorites. My driver swing speed low 90's (I'm 60). The 2024 Tour has better check-up on chipping and is crazy straight off the tee. I still give the edge to the Zip, however, as it has such great distance and high launch that it sticks on long approach shots. And the Zip price is still unbeatable for the quality;. Hope they keep making it!
How is the Vice Tour forgiveness versus the zip?
Anytime. Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I wish the zip wasn't getting discontinued it really eats me up
The zip is the all-rating king for forgiveness. I have never tested a ball better. The tour is probably around a 6:00 or 7 out of 10 on for forgiveness
I think they made the Zip too good. Eating into the sales of thier "Premium" balls. Hoping the "Smart-Core" is similar. @@GolfBallAddict
Thanks for the review, I'm super interested in the 3 piece surlyn market, trying to find a unicorn ball with some check, durability, and a price point I can stomach. I would love to see this against the Maxfli Trifli, and possibly the Cut Color models.
As far as the numbers, yes they don't lie, but also some things just work better for some people. Like me and drivers, I know that in theory they all should perform roughly the same, yet in multiple fittings, taylormade and Callaway just perfomed better for me.
Can do. I wouldn't mind trying some caparisons. Right now it's hard to imagine anything beating this model but you never know
I currently game the ERC (my personal unicorn 😊) and absolutely love the performance of having just enough spin and great distance/forgiveness. I'm getting some of these new Tours ASAP to give them a head-to-head with the ERC.
Do these go as straight as the previous year? Started using the tours but the previous model and my drives have been hitting the fairway often. Thanks for the review!
I think the accuracy has improved across the entire vice lineup for 2024. I didn't notice any major disparities in any of the models I tested this year
I am enjoying all of your great content. Are you planning to do the new Maxfli tour and tour x sometime?
Absolutely. This year there will be plenty of reviews. I'm going to attend to review the majority of what we already have to see how they do with a new monitor
Vice tour is my favorite ball by a mile prior to them I was using chrome soft x ls. These are cheaper, I like the feel more and I think they’re more durable as well. My short irons and wedges get good height and my distance with driver is a bit more than it was with the chrome soft x ls. Really a top tier ball in every way
For sure.
I definitely like this ball more than the 2024 Callaway lineup for sure. Vice made improvements while Callaway experimented with some questionable decisions
@@GolfBallAddict to me it feels harder than a regular chrome soft but also a bit softer than a typical tour ball. I dont feel it mush with my driver like a chrome soft but I feel some compression/springiness not like I’m hitting a rock. My 7i swing is 90 and I feel like I finally found the sweet spot for my swing speed plus the sound and feel off my putter is great. My driver is a good bit over 105 but I still prefer a slightly softer ball feel. I’m a fan of the chrome soft and the srixon soft feel but I feel like the vice tour goes further without really sacrificing any forgiveness
Can’t wait for pro air review. I want to replace my Chrome $oft $$$$. Your review will be my deciding factor for purchase.
Well it's looking pretty good so far 😃
Thanks for video. With the TOUR trying to be more of a contender, I HAVE to believe they will be coming out with more designs. At least, I hope so.
Not a problem. I hope you're right. The other designs are so awesome that I hope they at least incorporate something with the tour here and there
I’m a 14 handicap and just ordered 3 dozen of these. Hyped!
Please let me know how you like them! 😀
@@GolfBallAddictso coming back to this - shot an 83 my best round ever with the tour. Insane ball!
Alright! Hopefully you can test the rest and get these types of results. Vice brings the spice!
For sure. I'm very excited about these results
Sounds like a good ball to try! Thanks
Definitely worth it.
Just ordered 5 dozen of these! Really liked the old model. How would you compare the two?
The entire vice lineup seems to be a little bit softened up from the previous model. You'll notice a slightly softer feel. You'll also notice a lot more bouncy ball effect. Ball really springs off the club well. As far as the performance, the new models are light years ahead of the old models. I absolutely love them. Please let me know any feedback you have once you try them out
@@GolfBallAddict I absolutely will! Thanks for all the videos you make. Some of the most informative out there by far.
I’ve played the Bridgestone E6 forever, as I found that it was the best budget ball for my game long enough, soft enough. How do you feel the vice tour compares to the Bridgestone?
The tour is going to be a lot firmer. You're going to be able to bend it more and it will have a little more spin and check up. But it's definitely a different type of ball. If you like the soft explosiveness of the e6, it might be a drastic change going to a firmer clickier golf ball
Gonna try some vice tours, they arrive on Friday!
That's awesome please let me know how you like them
@@GolfBallAddictwill do!
@@GolfBallAddictwhen striking with irons, are they a softer feel compared to the Vice Pro or Vice Pro Plus?
@@GolfBallAddictjust realized I purchased the 2020 model on Amazon but I’ll still let you know how I like them.
This or the cut grey/blue/blue dc? I don't know my swing speeds but shoot mid to high 90s on average and my typical drive is 275-295
At this moment I still have to recommend the vice. Keep in mind the next week are brand new cut reviews coming out so it might change
Solved the alignment tool issue for you. Vice tour tee to green, q star divide to putt :)
Now you're using 100 percent of your brain. 😀
Love that. I also dig the Callaway 360 model.
Interesting. I've always hated the tour line. I would have picked the pro and even drive over the tour. I might have to give this another try.
I agree with you. I've never really liked the tour line at all. Didn't care for how it felt or perform. However the new ball changes that quite a bit
On this 7 iron you show avg high, but on the maxfli straightfli that had a higher spin with 7 iron, you show that as low below avg?
Those averages change over time. Every time a new ball is reviewed the average is affected
WE WANT AIR!!, WE WANT AIR!!, WE WANT AIR!! 😂…. Good vid bro🤙🏾
Lol thank you. You all will not be disappointed
You should check out the legato, 3 piece with urethane cover, 24.95 amazon real good price.
It's coming very soon. Lots of request
I've just started trying the Spalding SD Tour line. 3 piece urethane. It is a pretty solid ball and like $18 a dozen on Amazon. So far so good. The only negative is the cover is soft so if you're using a sand wedge a lot, it will scuff.
@@TS_EsquireI’ve made a few requests for this ball myself. He said wasn’t very happy with it and even broke one. I personally love the ball. After his top 100 I gave the Wilson Zip a try and wasn’t as good as the SD Tour
@@PJae00 Well, you can thank me for the Zips, even though you didn't like them. I started using them and loved them and recommended them a few times and then he reviewed them and they have caught on like wildfire on his channel. I suspect your swing speed is too fast for the zips. Once I started swinging faster, the felt too mushy on the driver. I think once he gets around to the Spalding Balls, he will like them. He might have just gotten a bad batch.
@@TS_Esquire i still have plenty of sleeves to go through with the Zips so I won’t cement my thoughts on them just yet. I feel I just needed to adjust getting used to using a 2 piece ball again. If I were to make two separate rankings for 2 piece and 3 piece balls, the Zips (so far) would rank pretty good on a 2 piece list.
Took a bit of a gamble on the 2023 model on a 6 for price of 5 dozen deal, impressive so far for £17 a dozen. Find similar increased iron distance numbers to what you are finding here but it’s not just low spin rockets, you still get enough control with it. Durability is pretty average
There are significant improvements. Please try the new models when you can I think you'll love them
@@GolfBallAddict yeah I no doubt will but I’ve got 72 balls to try and lose first 😀plus all the other balls I’ve accrued
Why would they make a grey ball and not yellow or something else? Every other ball has some kind of color except this one
I heard they came out with a black and red drip model. But honestly the gray model is a little strange for me
$14.08/dz on Amazon today. Max four dozen.
That's going to be the old model. Previous generation. Still a good Ball but not nearly as good as the new one
Argh! Thought I found a steal.
I found the durability of the Vice Tours to be an issue. I find they cut easily on iron shots. I played the Pro and the Pro Plus and never had a single issue.
Hmm interesting. I know this might be a weird question, but are you sure it was the 2024 version? When I tested I didn't have any issues at all. Of course it's going to depend on the person, the day, the batch, and the clubs they're using. Lots of factors. I was just curious though
@@GolfBallAddict definitely has not been the case for me. I play whole rounds with the same ball and if I don’t it’s because I hit it in the desert…
In other news, did you catch the new episode of MHA?
Not yet. I have to wait to watch it with my wife. The suspense is killing me
@@GolfBallAddict I won’t spoil anything then. But the animation is god tier
I like Vice, a lot, but the new golf ball box SUCKS!
Yeah I miss their designed ones
Good thing we don’t smack the box around. Haha
I just don’t see how your reviews are relevant. 6800 spin with a 9 is not the ball, it’s your ball striking, even with your “game improvement” Hot Metals you should be at 8000 with your 9i
So a couple things here.
Let's start with the 8000 on a 9-iron. You have to keep in mind that every iron set is lofted different. The game improvement iron says nowadays are much more stronger lofted than they used to be. This will increased ball distance but also decrease the spin.
I don't have any issues with my ball striking. I've been testing golf balls with the hot metals for over 2 and 1/2 years and never once have even come close to sniffing 8,000. Maybe if you had a swing speed fast enough to really compress the living heck out of the ball, like maybe 110 to 115 mph like the pros, I can see that being a possibility.
But I've looked at billions of data sheets over the last few years and I can promise you that the average golfer is not getting 8000 with a nine iron
My golf reviews are directed toward the average golfer with a medium fast swing speed. My data reflects that. It honestly sounds like you're comparing me to a tour pro or someone who swings 115 mph. I'm not Rick shiels, I'm not Grant horvac, I'm an average golfer with a channel aimed at the average golfer.
That's why my reviews are relevant. Over 11,000 people have now subscribed because they all trust me when it comes to my golf ball reviews. Not to mention almost 2 million lifetime views. I'm not trying to flex on you it's just that I'm trying to prove my point.
But I understand man, if the channel ain't for you it ain't for you. Sometimes this happens. It's a specific target market and not everyone fits in that
@@GolfBallAddict I completely understand everything you’ve said and just as educated as you are if not more when it comes to these statistics. My point is, the average golfer such as yourself, idk what you are referring to, 18 hcp??? Shouldn’t be doing spin rate, ball speed, etc. when the ball striking is inconsistent. I’m very well aware of the lofts/tech in game improvement irons, what’s the descent angle of your 9i then? Because that’s the entire point of game improvement, less spin, higher flight/steeper descent to stop the ball? The point is, using those clubs and giving an opinion of golf balls, especially the good ones/4 piece are completely irrelevant if you aren’t playing to the standard/recommendations of said ball. Just stick to 2 and 3 piece balls
@@l26c64. I think GBA reviews are totally relevant because higher hdcp players often play lower hdcp balls.
@@CoconutPoint-b2m why do you need someone to tell you what you already know? You’re missing the point