IS THE PRO-V1 DEAD!? VICE PRO PLUS vs TITLEIST PRO-V1!

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THE END OF THE EXPENSIVE PRO-V1!? VICE PRO PLUS vs TITLEIST PRO-V1! Which golf ball should you use? what golf ball should you buy? should you use expensive titleist pro-v1 golf balls? budget Costco Kirkland signature golf balls? or maybe even the online phenomenon which is Vice golf balls, in this video I compare the Vice Pro Plus with the Titleist Pro V1. We all know that the Titleist Pro-V1 and Titleist Pro-V1x have been the benchmark for golf balls for a very long time, we have had Taylormade TP5 and Taylormade TP5x looking like knock them off the top as the best golf ball you can buy, Callaway Chromesoft and Callaway Chromesoft X have been a fan favourite for a number of years now also... but what about VICE Golf balls? we know they are cheap golf balls, excellent value golf balls, and good golf balls, but are they the new best? lets find out... and lets do it now!

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@kyshapka 3 жыл бұрын

The Vice Pro Plus compares more to the ProV1X. That would explain the feel difference. Anyway, I play the Vice Pro and love it. Great ball.

@alexetchesgolf 3 жыл бұрын

If I had a pint of beer for everytime you said “golf ball”! ...I’d be sloshed!

@alexetchesgolf 3 жыл бұрын

Swinging really good today!

@chrissellings 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexetchesgolf who you or Robbo? I want to see you do a long drive vid with James. Give him a head start!

@neiltaylor1765 3 жыл бұрын

Next review watch with a bottle of vodka and a shot glass? Good drinking game potentially 🍻🍻

@spcyman7209 3 жыл бұрын

Neil Taylor I’m in. It’s Friday 👍

@mikeowen6445 3 жыл бұрын

@@neiltaylor1765 liver failure

@robhutton2661 3 жыл бұрын

I think ball tests should always be carried out on a course. Got to see how they fly in varying wind conditions, how the bounce, how they land and also spin.

@jameshuntington5330 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review James. I use Vice and I love them. At first I was a little sceptical, but having bought them and used them consistently over the summer I'm in love. I like supporting the brand and the quality is great. They work well for me, and free personalisation (offers come a couple of times a year) is brilliant. Please get these out on the course for a "real life" review.

@jonhough7447 3 жыл бұрын

Really interested in seeing it out on the course. Thanks for your work, really enjoy the channel.

@anthonycollins9758 3 жыл бұрын

Always entertaining:-) and informative!

@timquinton5530 3 жыл бұрын

Hey James, great channel, love your enthusiasm for the game! I've heard from a bunch of your fellow KZfaqrs that one of the main selling points (and strong points) of the Pro V1 is the consistency in the manufacturing process. Each ball is high quality, ie good quality control. Some other manufacturers' balls, not so much. So that may be why Titleist has been the gold standard for a while now. You know you're getting a great ball every time. Keep those reviews and comparisons coming!

@brentcolby7670 3 жыл бұрын

James i am a 9 handicap and used to play pro v1x, i switched to the vice pro plus and absolutely love them. plus free monograming. i wont go back.

@jafo9909 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see it against the Snell MTB-X. I find it goes further

@davegrindey7823 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James this is exactly what I asked for. 👍🏻 Last season I mainly played Chromesoft but got a good deal on the Vice Pro Plus and have stuck with them this year.

@frankdiciaula3194 3 жыл бұрын

Hey James, thanks for doing the review! I’m fortunate I don’t lose a lot of balls throughout the season so I’m going to spend a little more and go with the Pro V1s. They’ve always performed the best for me and there doesn’t look like a reason to change.

@gavinhumphreys6152 3 жыл бұрын

Just started using TP5’s recently, really enjoying them

@justinsmith2918 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always sir! I use TP5 but I have used ProV-1 and tried Vice but I do love my TP5's lol

@jasonleebryant 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video James. Loving the content, although you could wind up Foxy a bit more 🤣

@johnharris2353 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the human aspect of your videos. Leaving the shank in, instead of taking it out. I think that really provides a relatable feeling to your videos. Well done, I enjoyed the comparison. I’m curious what you think of the Snell MTB-X as a comparison for a lower cost ball to the pro-v.

@charleshuffman1019 3 жыл бұрын

Tp5 right now but I just got vice and some snell's to try. Love the ball vs ball vids. Ty.

@christophergreen6093 3 жыл бұрын

I started playing the Bridgestone bx ball this year and love it!!!! I do not need spin and this is great!!! I think the b-xs is a great choice for those that do.

@alanl902 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s see these out on the course. Would like to see compared to some others as well. Should do a comparison on “distance” balls, see which one goes further and how they work/don’t work around the greens.

@rglover2410 3 жыл бұрын

Been playing the Vice Pro Plus this season. Absolutely love it! They’re even cheaper when you buy them as Pearl grade lake balls 😄

@BlindZombee 3 жыл бұрын

would love to see you test the pro-v1 against the Snell MTB-x which feels lovely but god knows which is actually a better ball. I know your mate Chris is a fan of the Snell!

@jonathansheehan1467 3 жыл бұрын

Hello James, Great video and very interesting test and comparison's. I was given one as a little token by captain on their captains day and yet to play it. I am now playing with the seed sd-01 pro 1. A very good lower cost ball too. Have you tried these yet?

@davidjohnson5451 3 жыл бұрын

I currently play the Bridgestone e6 soft. Hit a few Srixon Qstars this year. Love the feel of both. I can not get myself to pay $48-$51 per dozen for ProV1 here in the states. Great video. Thanks

@warrenburch6545 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently using the Srixon Q-star Tour balls. I like the way they play.

@simonhobbs9097 3 жыл бұрын

Need to test them on the course James.

@williammathew9162 3 жыл бұрын

I have used several premium balls but in my opinion the Bridgestone Tour B XS is the best ball on the market. Distance is great, spin is consistent and predictable around the greens, and feel off the face is awesome. Love playing them and will continue

@dewightsupplee8757 3 жыл бұрын

Put the Pro V 1 against the Tiger " Bridgestone ".

@DIFFIEH 3 жыл бұрын

They are all the bloody same ffs! Us amateurs need to stop thinking this is going to make a blind bit of difference!

@dewightsupplee8757 3 жыл бұрын

They are not the same! If you found the right ball for your swing, you would be a better amateur.

@stevenpulley7648 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I've used Ttitleist Pro V1 forever and "Yes" they are expensive. I recently tried the Vice Pro and have been looking for an evaluation between the two. So again thanks for the video. I have reently gone to the practice range and between the two, I think Titleist does better around the green than Vice. MAybe because I've used Titleist for so long and become use to it. I will give more content as I progress. Talk soon.

@tonymoss2484 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and probably reflects how I felt when I stuck them in the bag for a try. Agree with others, try Snell MTB-X, I tried these, felt they performed at least as good as ProV1 and have kept them in the bag👍🏻

@justinstephenson9360 3 жыл бұрын

James being an archetypical Yorkshire - lose a few too many golf balls and no meal out for the wife!

@tommiethatcher7265 3 жыл бұрын

Great ball comparison James and with those numbers with the titleist especially with the driver I would like to see you do a head to head with the taylormade you are currently gaming. I would definitely enjoy watching you use the vice out on the course. I have found some vice golf balls out on our course and I do find them to be a harder feeling ball

@golf007sd2 3 жыл бұрын

I recently got these balls and so far loving it. I play the Bridgestone 2020 Tiger ball, the Kirkland, and now the Pro+.

@michaelackley1560 3 жыл бұрын

As I usually comment on ball testing Maxfli tour for performance and feel. Enjoyed as usual.

@andreasball4845 2 жыл бұрын

James, another great video! Could you please make a review about the Vice Tour Ball? There are hardly any reviews out there about this ball and I’m very interested in your opinion.

@robmac9733 3 жыл бұрын

Great review James. I used Pro V1x for years and was off scratch for many years. I am not a long hitter at all but my short game was always very good - even if I say so myself. Changed to Vice after having an enforced break from golf due to injury - because of cost of losing balls from wayward shots being more likely. I just cannot get them to "drop and stop" on the green like you can with a ProV1x. They will spin for sure and putting there is no difference. But for Wedges or pitching into greens, I just cannot get the performance. So I agree you get what you pay for. I would say for a mid to high handicapper Vice is a great choice. Below that if you spin the ball into greens - ProV1 or ProV1x is very hard to better.

@marcst.7759 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the "Marcel Siem/Seem" joke!!! :D

@andyran 3 жыл бұрын

I play ProV1x buy them once a year 4 dozen for the price of 3 = £2.60 per ball... Everyone always forgets they do the bulk deals too 😒

@davidrowney6343 3 жыл бұрын

The vice gets down to $24/dozen which is $2/ball. $2.60 is a great price for a prov1 though

@andyran 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidrowney6343 Great price at $2 a ball! Note my costs are UK Sterling. Might work out closer to $2 a ball in the US

@collink7145 3 жыл бұрын

@@andyran conversion goes the other way. £2.60 is about $3.36 USD at the time of this comment

@yanistsiopani2120 3 жыл бұрын

Where and when do these offers come up please bud? I'm in the UK too... contemplating trying the Snell!

@andyran 3 жыл бұрын

@@yanistsiopani2120 American golf or direct from titleist. Most places show the offers when they are on. Usually march time

@ryanmarshall1952 3 жыл бұрын

Using Taylormade Project A, going to try the TP5 to see what the difference is.

@garyhague5882 3 жыл бұрын

Been using Callaway super soft as I had about 6 dozen but now moving to Titleist trufeel. They cost about the same but I think I get better feel around and into the green.

@liamainsworth1023 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see the difference between the slazinger you tested out on the course and the tp5 pix on your monitor

@troyrambo6804 3 жыл бұрын

I just started using the Snell ball. I do not like Titleist. I also play the Callaway Chrome soft x, which is also a great ball.

@Athon08 3 жыл бұрын

Got some Snell MTB X with my plumbing company name and number on them....should have done this sooner. 5 weeks in and I’ve only lost 2....free advertising. Can’t advertise when you don’t lose them though 🤣🤣

@jimaverill1659 3 жыл бұрын

ProV1X everything about it is cool ....the sound the feel when you make contact

@TheHodgson8 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely set of balls there James. Good video

@nickhales8612 3 жыл бұрын

At the moment I’m trying out the Cut DC. I think it’s showing up quite well against a pro v1. Have to say I also tried the Cut blue but felt it was a little too firm/clicky off the club face. Dc Spin not quite as consistent as a pro v1, but that’s more down to the user than the ball, me thinks!!

@jacobgallaugher 3 жыл бұрын

I use OnCore balls. Changed to them just this year after they offered me a free sleeve and I hit them better than any other ball I've ever gamed. I'd be interested to see you hit them in comparison to the Pro-V1s.

@maz_mtb3266 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking at these and Snell golfballs. Probably play some next season, snows about to fly here and I have enough golfballs to lose yet this year. haha

@rosscowan3612 3 жыл бұрын

TP5 or TP5 pix for me, beats a pro v1 hands down! Softer, more responsive around the greens, great distance and durable!! Great video 🏌️‍♂️

@simonevans7559 3 жыл бұрын

I've just started gaming the vice pro. Great ball

@mh_golfer 3 жыл бұрын

I had similar results with the Vice golf balls, they were great with my wedges and irons, but just weren't getting it done off the tee. I didn't mind the 5 yards I lost on good hits too much, it was the balls that were slightly mishit that in my opinion were losing a good 10 to 20 yards more than I was losing on mishits compared to Snell and TP5 golf balls.

@markwoodward1716 3 жыл бұрын

Titleist NXT Tour S was my rock of choice until they stopped making them. After lots of experimentation I landed on Bridgestone E12 Soft. After your review last week, I bought a dozed TM Soft Response. First round with them was Sunday; LONG and straight, but the cover did not hold up well. One tree, one cart path, a couple wedges; 3 balls to get through one round. Going to play a round today with Titleist Velocity. Still searching but E12 is still the winner so far.

@Deacon4105 3 жыл бұрын

I really loved the vice balls I brought a while back but I always end up needing buy balls 30 mins before my round because I’m a very lazy golfer and always forget something so I never ended up playing with them consistently but they were really good golf balls

@dogwatergolf5345 3 жыл бұрын

You and Chris use it for short game Saturday as a comparison around the greens

@andylinacre8231 3 жыл бұрын

Bought a dozen a few weeks ago , ok for 6 six holes then it looked tired , strange to putt with ! Take them on the greens at your local place & see what you think , do you think they will be around in 5years time ?? Good show 👍👍

@joeygreear7099 3 жыл бұрын

Bridgestone Tour B RX has performed the best for me so far. Tried several different ones this year to find what’s best for me.

@Bahanaman75 3 жыл бұрын

Playing the Seed Golf Pro-One. A brilliant ball from an Irish company.

@christomkinson2143 3 жыл бұрын

I'm playing the seed ball at the moment , the introductory offer was too good to turn down . I would definitely love to see you review the seed ball . It worked out about £25 delivered for 12 and you get 100 tee's with your first purchase. Always wanted to try the vice but I'm liking the seed and they are slightly cheaper

@paulcromie5785 3 жыл бұрын

I am now on to my second delivery of seed and they are fantastic

@Mungo-ul9pv 3 жыл бұрын

I was using the vice pro plus and was loving them but not been able to buy them for an age so now using Bridgestone RXS

@TheFlaco1971 3 жыл бұрын

I've bene trying the Srixon Q-Star...good bang for the buck! The Z-Star is very good too!

@brianelswick7374 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't used Vice yet, but I've been testing out Snell MTB-X, Snell MTB Black, and OnCore ELIXR which all perform well. I just need to make a decision at some point (before next season at this point).

@johnwaller5494 3 жыл бұрын

I use bridgestone bxs tiger ball really nice feel throughout the round

@jeremytjensvold9936 3 жыл бұрын

I use the Vice Pro and I love them..

@langers1972pl 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning James, any chance of putting the seed ball up against the pro v. Cheers.

@jpbbridger7966 3 жыл бұрын

Just switched from a Pro v1 to a Bridgestone B XS. I found a B XS in the rough, tried it & have bought a dozen. Performs just as good as a Pro v1 but gives me some extra yards off the tee. Also seems to have a similar soft feel with a wedge. Bonus is the price at £34.95 a dozen.

@rickhammel9541 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying out the Vice Pro Plus, and have to say I'm very impressed. Hit a few drives in the 320-330 range yesterday, and even a 3 wood went around 310. I was outdriving my son almost every hole, and on the last driver hole, I had him by 25 yards, and he said, "it must be my ball!" He was playing the ProV1X, lol

@Softouch333 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear as my Vice Pro Plus just arrived. Price increase for my Pro V1X had me looking, and I’m giving the Neon Red a try because of ailing eyes. Can’t get that in a Titleist :)

@slicerjohn1897 3 жыл бұрын

You should definitely see how they play on the course maybe even using both balls Texas style.

@michaelmoss3749 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve played both the Snell MTB-X and MTB-Black. The “X” sounds and feels really hard but really flies. Probably 5-7 yards farther than any other ball, including the ProV1 I’ve hit. The “Black” is softer and flies comparable to the ProV1. The big thing I noticed is both Snell balls don’t “ballon” when you hit them. They have great penetrating flight. $32.99 (US) per dozen.

@stephenbeach1933 3 жыл бұрын

James, a dozen TP5-Pix at AG £39.99 at the mo, that's £3.33 each and halfway between the ProV1 and the Vice PP for 12 and i love the line up and the way the ball looks when you putt on on line (and it sometimes goes in) But, if i find a Vice pro, or a ProV1 they both get used without hesitation..!

@Gatorgolfusa 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Cut golf balls premium performance half the price! I've got a few Vice Drive golf balls in my bag and they are decent but I'm not worried if I hit one OB! CHEERS 🐊🏌️‍♂️⛳🇺🇸👌

@voyager8195 3 жыл бұрын

Should be looking at smash factor for truer results some bad strikes and one at 1.5?

@garthsampson2988 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing pro v 1 for years and just ordered 5 dozen vice pro plus. Great review James. I’ll be interested to see what kind of results I get compared to yours. 👍

@wrexinator03 3 жыл бұрын

Garth Sampson the pro feels much closer to the prov1 than the plus. The plus feels more like the prov1x

@garthsampson2988 3 жыл бұрын

wrexinator03 thanks for the info. I’m still interested to see how a four piece ball feels compared to a three piece. If I don’t like them I’ll definitely try the pro as well.

@robh316 3 жыл бұрын

Iam using the Bridgestone tour bxs ball best ball I've ever used I'd like to see you test them James I'd bet you would start playing them

@josephtamulonis9200 3 жыл бұрын

Your fore left is so consistent. Any thoughts going one or more ticks over towards open on the loft sleeve. It'll take your launch down a little, but might help with the overdraw to the left--maybe turn it into a baby push draw?

@prufrok 3 жыл бұрын

Good golfers fix their swing, not monkey around with adjustments

@josephtamulonis9200 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, but I wouldn't say it if his swing wasn't nearly 100% consistent. If he was in a good fitting with that level of consistency they would probably tell him he has the right shaft and maybe the right head and make tiny adjustments to help out his ball flight. That's all I'm saying.

@martinbarnes8248 3 жыл бұрын

Have been toying with the idea of these ‘bulk-but’ balls for a while, so this helps. What about testing Pearl Pure Pro?

@leedsumitedkennethbrown3456 3 жыл бұрын

I play with the Snell MTB X golf balls you tested the MTB X black golf balls swear I get an extra 20 yards using these balls and they are great round and on the greens

@curtismelick2513 2 жыл бұрын

The Snell mtb black is worthy of a test as well

@djason9 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to see a video comparing the TP5’s to the Vice balls.

@timdetrick3837 3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing an on course comparison between a few golf balls. Vice pro and vice drive, tp5, and snell golf balls

@richardnutt7618 3 жыл бұрын

I am using Callaway hex tour soft from Costco at the moment similar price to Kirkland seems a good ball

@richardmerry9319 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to add the £4.99 shipping to the vice golf ball so they cost about the same as pro v1 for a dozen

@mh_golfer 3 жыл бұрын

Not if you buy 5 boxes than it is like $28 vs $44 a box and you get free shipping.

@louissmith5298 2 жыл бұрын

I'd take the higher spin on approach shots for 5 yards less off the tee every day of the week. For me it really comes down to greenside bite and putting. All premium balls go long and straight and stop quick when struck well, but I notice some balls have more grab on chips near the green. Ive found the srixon xv to absolutely zip around the greens, noticably more than any other ball for me. No difference anywhere else but pulls up like it has disc brakes on chips.

@inzanity812 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered a couple sample boxes from vice and used them all thoroughly. I thought I'd like the pro since I use regular pro v1 but I ended up playing best by far with the pro soft.

@malks71 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a uv torch and walk the golf courses with in distance from my house ..Titleist , Vice , TP5s , Callaway and Srixon in abundance I’ve that many I give them away or sell them on 👍🏻

@sievans79 3 жыл бұрын

I used to play Vice Pro or Pro Plus, loved the Yellow they use. Buying 5 dozen used to work out at £1.67 a ball, think they've raised their prices a little too much. No doubt still decent value, but it's into Bridgestone territory now so not a straightforward choice for me anymore. So I've gone to Inesis 900. 👍🏻

@ivyfalls1 3 жыл бұрын

Vice has become the ball for the younger, hipper, golfer. I have played the ProPlus for a couple of years and I feel it performs as well as the ProV1. 8 Handicap here.

@reddoggod1969 3 жыл бұрын

Srixon Q-star Tour 3 Love them

@fretless05 3 жыл бұрын

I use Cut Grey golf ball; they're another brand that claims to compare to premium balls at far lower prices. As a mid-teen handicapper, I don't know that the difference between them and the Pro-V1s is at all important, but I'd love to see you compare the two. Cut grey (non-bulk) are $20 US, which are substantially less than the Pro-V1s.

@thechado7868 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I see them a lot lately myself. They do feel like a decent ball expecially for the price

@douglaslunsford7052 2 жыл бұрын

Currently using Vice Tour, but going to the Vice Pro.

@muffin0079 3 жыл бұрын

Which balls are you rocking atm James? TP5? I’m undecided between pro v1x and left dash pro v1x. Or tp5x. Tried Bridgestone tour b x and they were good but not as good as titleist for me. Want a ball that does well in the wind as never stops here

@pir8grd 3 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see more budget golf ball reviews. It’s by far the most consumed product in the game. While I love the club reviews, I think people would love videos on something they buy more of every few rounds than something like a $500 driver that they will be buying once every few years.

@connorrake269 3 жыл бұрын

Used to use the Vice Tour ball and I did really like it but typically back to the Pro V since lockdown was lifted 🤷🏼‍♂️

@inzanity812 3 жыл бұрын

The tour ball felt much more like a srixon z star to me.

@connorrake269 3 жыл бұрын

@@inzanity812 good to know, never used the Srixons before!

@johnmac4769 3 жыл бұрын

I use the Srixon Zxv. A great ball at a better cost than the ProV1x. Goes far with good control around the green.

@lexxwhite747 3 жыл бұрын

Where I live in Canada, after shipping costs the vice balls are still over 50 dollars a dozen, factor in the wait time and I'll pop down the street for my chrome softs anyday

@msalzberg4962 3 жыл бұрын

That's high. In the US, shipping is $7, and buying 5 dozen is $27/dozen, so, with shipping it's just over $28/dozen (when buying in bulk).

@richardjacobs7632 3 жыл бұрын

They are a nice ball for sure James!

@ybach64 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a review of the seed golf balls

@shawntaylor7442 3 жыл бұрын

I still use Strata tour ultimate. They are basically ancient at this point, but they are still a premium ball IMO. If you could manage to find some, I'd love to see a modern review. They were marketed as a Pro V1 competitor 🤷‍♂️

@spcyman7209 3 жыл бұрын

A few of my mates have been gaming Vice for a few years and have no intention of changing. Perhaps it’s for the spin around firm Links greens 🤷‍♂️

@coreyvaillancourt 3 жыл бұрын

Snell MTB X and MTB Black are the best direct to consumer balls on the market. They don’t scuff unless you drill it into a tree and even then sometimes it’s not even a big scuff. Also the performance is just as consistent as any major oem ball. Highly recommend 👍🏼 also cut makes a decent ball for $20 usd a dozen but they scuff easy.

@home4ya 3 жыл бұрын

love to see prov1 vs Cally ERC and TM Response

@pteddywilliams4075 3 жыл бұрын

Am using the Bridgestone tour B X golf balls as I use to use the pro v1x but I think there very expensive for what they are considering the Bridgestone golf balls are the same quality and game play

@lachlanryan436 3 жыл бұрын

would love to see a test with practice balls. I am currently playing with the TP5x pix practice balls. got them for $20 a dozen here in the US. Everything I read is they are only cosmetic differences that you can hardly tell. So probably a boring test if they are the same ball haha