Vice Pro Soft vs Vice Pro Plus
The Vice Pro Soft is a three-piece with 318 dimples, low with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the Vice Pro Plus is four-piece with 336 dimples, low with driver, high with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in construction, covers, 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 Pro Soft | Vice Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | three-piece | four-piece |
| Covers | double cover | triple cover |
| Dimples | 318 | 336 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | high | high |
| Manufacturer | Vice Sporting Goods GmbH | Vice Sporting Goods GmbH |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Colours on the list | green, red, white, orange | gold, green, red, white, yellow |
| Entries on the list | 5 | 13 |
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
- Construction: three-piece · four-piece
- Covers: double cover · triple cover
- Dimples: 318 · 336
- Colours on the list: green, red, white, orange · gold, green, red, white, yellow
- Entries on the list: 5 · 13
Where they match
- Driver spin: low
- Short-iron spin: high
- Manufacturer: Vice Sporting Goods GmbH
- Country: Germany
Which one suits you?
- The Vice Pro Plus has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The Vice Pro Soft is simpler.
- 318 dimples versus 336: 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 Pro Soft and the Vice Pro Plus differ?
Construction: three-piece versus four-piece; Covers: double cover versus triple cover; Dimples: 318 versus 336. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Vice Pro Soft or the Vice Pro Plus?
The Vice Pro Plus: 336 dimples versus 318.
Which spins more with a short iron?
Both declare high 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.