Vice Drive vs TaylorMade Distance
The Vice Drive is a two-piece with 312 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin golf ball; the TaylorMade Distance is two-piece with 342 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in dimples. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Vice Drive | TaylorMade Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 312 | 342 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | medium | medium |
| Manufacturer | Vice Sporting Goods GmbH | TaylorMade Golf Company |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Colours on the list | white, pink, yellow | green, orange, pink, white, yellow |
| Entries on the list | 4 | 5 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Dimples: 312 · 342
- Manufacturer: Vice Sporting Goods GmbH · TaylorMade Golf Company
- Country: Germany · United States
- Colours on the list: white, pink, yellow · green, orange, pink, white, yellow
- Entries on the list: 4 · 5
Where they match
- Construction: two-piece
- Covers: single cover
- Driver spin: low
- Short-iron spin: medium
Which one suits you?
- 312 dimples versus 342: that is what each manufacturer declares; the number alone does not say which flies better.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
Where to buy them
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Frequently asked
How do the Vice Drive and the TaylorMade Distance differ?
Dimples: 312 versus 342. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Vice Drive or the TaylorMade Distance?
The TaylorMade Distance: 342 dimples versus 312.
Which spins more with a short iron?
Both declare medium short-iron spin.
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are 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 list.