Vice Drive vs Wilson Staff
The Vice Drive is a two-piece with 312 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin golf ball; the Wilson Staff is two-piece with 302 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in dimples, short-iron spin. 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 | Wilson Staff | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 312 | 302 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | medium | low |
| Manufacturer | Vice Sporting Goods GmbH | Wilson Sporting Goods |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Colours on the list | white, pink, yellow | white |
| Entries on the list | 4 | 1 |
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 · 302
- Short-iron spin: medium · low
- Manufacturer: Vice Sporting Goods GmbH · Wilson Sporting Goods
- Country: Germany · United States
- Colours on the list: white, pink, yellow · white
- Entries on the list: 4 · 1
Where they match
- Construction: two-piece
- Covers: single cover
- Driver spin: low
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the Vice Drive declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Wilson Staff releases more on landing.
- 312 dimples versus 302: 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 Wilson Staff differ?
Dimples: 312 versus 302; Short-iron spin: medium versus low. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Vice Drive or the Wilson Staff?
The Vice Drive: 312 dimples versus 302.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The Vice Drive, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (medium versus low).
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.