Vice Lightning Bolt pattern
The Vice Lightning Bolt pattern is a three-piece, double cover golf ball with 312 dimples, made by Vice Sporting Goods GmbH in Germany. Its manufacturer declares low with driver, medium with short iron spin. It appears on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective 2 September 2026 to 6 October 2026, under identifier RC2025-0795.
What the official list says
- Pole markingsWhat is printed on the two poles of the ball: usually brand and model.
- ViceLightning Bolt pattern in various colours
- Seam markingsWhat is printed on the equator: alignment line, number, minor text.
- Tour in white in double ended arrowLightning Bolt pattern in various colours
- Cover colour
- white
- Construction
- three-piece, double cover3P-2c
- Covers
- double cover
- Driver spin
- low
- Short-iron spin
- medium
- Spin profile
- low with driver, medium with short ironL-M
- Dimples
- 312
- Manufacturer
- Vice Sporting Goods GmbH
- Country
- Germany
- Identifier
- RC2025-0795
Data from the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A), edition effective 2 September 2026 to 6 October 2026. The list itself is the only valid source for a ruling. See the official list at The R&A ↗
Frequently asked
Is the Vice Lightning Bolt pattern conforming for competition play?
Yes: it is on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the official list.
How many pieces does the Vice Lightning Bolt pattern have?
According to the manufacturer it is a three-piece, double cover ball (code 3P-2c on the official list).
How many dimples does the Vice Lightning Bolt pattern have?
312 dimples, as declared by Vice Sporting Goods GmbH on the official list.
What is printed on the Vice Lightning Bolt pattern?
On the poles: Vice; Lightning Bolt pattern in various colours. On the equator: Tour in white in double ended arrow; Lightning Bolt pattern in various colours. Markings identify the ball on the conforming list; the play number does not count as a marking.