There has been a flood of new golf ball companies coming onto the market over the past few years. Some of them are complete garbage but a lot of them are quite good.
In this post, I’m going to be comparing the Vice Pro Plus golf ball to the Pro V1X from Titleist and talking about which one you should be playing.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Using a driver, mid-iron, and wedge, we found both of these golf balls to be very similar
- Both balls have a similar compression rating and feel similar
- The Pro V1x was around 5 yards longer on average with the driver
- Both balls were the similar with a mid-iron
- The Pro V1x spun a bit more around the green
- The Pro Plus is quite a bit cheaper
If you don’t mind sacrificing a bit of distance with your driver and a bit of spin with your wedge, then why not give the Pro Plus a try? Everything else was very similar, and for me, the extra cost isn’t worth it. For some people, it could be so that’s really going to come down to you.
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Feel & Quality
Since both balls have a similar compression rating (~97), they feel similar off the tee and around the green. The high compression rating makes them feel firm, which is ideal for people who swing the club fast (105+ MPH).
The main difference between them is the quality of the ball. The reason Titleist balls are more expensive than other brands is that their quality control is better.
They’re probably the most consistent balls on the market and tend to have the highest quality covers. The Pro Plus is a lot cheaper, but the cover gets scratched up noticeably faster.
Driver Stats
With the driver, most of the numbers were very similar between both balls. Ball speed, launch angle, spin, and dispersion were all too close to pick a winner. I’m not saying that’s going to be the case for you, but from our testing it was.
The one main difference between them was the distance. For me and my swing, the Pro V1X was around 5 yards longer on average. It’s nothing to brag about, but I’ll take any sort of extra yards I can get.
If you have a slower swing speed, you probably shouldn’t use either of these balls. There are better options on the market and there are balls out there that are longer for me and my swing (95-100 MPH).
If you have a faster swing speed then you could get slightly different numbers, but I do think they’ll be very similar between the balls.
Mid-Iron Stats
With a mid-iron, the numbers were quite similar again and there was only one noticeable difference. The distance, ball speed, launch angle, and shot dispersion were all really close (yardage was almost identical).
The only real difference I could see was with the spin. If you’re an average player then this probably won’t matter much, but for some people, it could be important.
From our testing, the Pro V1X ball had around 400 RPM more spin than the Pro Plus.
It wasn’t enough to impact my distance or ball flight but it could give you a little more stopping power on the green. This isn’t something that matters too much to me but it’s what a lot of people are looking for.
Wedge Stats
With a wedge, it was a little bit different than the rest because all of the numbers were essentially the same. All of the stats were slightly different but they were close enough to call it a tie. They could be a bit different for you though.
The distance was about a yard longer on average with the Pro Plus. The shot dispersion was essentially the same. The Pro V1X had around 400 more RPM and the launch angle was a bit higher with the Pro Plus.
Again, the numbers could make a difference to some players but for me, it didn’t really matter. Some people want the most spin possible for stopping the ball on the green while others want a bit less. The choice is up to you.
The Verdict
Overall, both are good golf balls and are suited for a specific player. Other balls on the market fit my game better but the Pro V1X is one of the most popular balls out there for a reason.
If you’re sick and tired of spending a fortune on them and are fine losing a bit of distance and spin then why not give the Pro Plus a try?
Everything else was pretty much the same with all three clubs, but the big difference is the price. A dozen Pro Plus will be around $13 cheaper than a box of Pro Vs. If you do buy 5 dozen Pro Plus, the price drops by quite a bit.
Let’s hear from you – Have you used both of these balls, and if so, which one did you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
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