Okay, so I’ve been seeing these Vice Black golf balls pop up on my Instagram feed, and I finally caved and bought a dozen. Here’s how it went down, from start to finish.
The Temptation
First off, I’m a sucker for good marketing. These things looked sleek. All black, minimalist logo… I was intrigued. I kept seeing ads, and you know how it is – you see something enough times, and you start thinking, “Maybe I do need that.”
The Purchase
I went on their website, which, I gotta say, was pretty slick too. Super easy to navigate. I found the Vice Pro Zero, the model with the black matte, and added a dozen to my cart. Checkout was smooth, no weird hoops to jump through. Entered my address, Boom, done, paid. I got a confirmation email almost immediately. Standard stuff, but it felt…reassuring.
The Wait
This is the part I always hate. The waiting. I tracked the package like a hawk, I wanted to start my testing. It took like five days to arrive, which felt like an eternity. When I did get a notification from my local post office, I rushed to get my hand on it.
The Unboxing
The box arrived, and honestly, the packaging was nicer than I expected. The golf balls came in a neat little black box, very minimalist, very…Vice. I ripped that sucker open and there they were – a dozen matte black golf balls staring back at me. They looked even cooler in person. Almost too pretty to hit.
The First Tee
I took them straight to the course the next day. I teed one up, took a practice swing, and let it rip. I swear, it felt different. I don’t know if it was psychological, but it felt like I got more distance. And the sound? A really satisfying thwack. More solid than my usual balls.
The Round
I played a full 18 holes with these things. My impressions?
- Distance:I felt that I consistently gained a few extra yards off the tee. Not a huge difference, but noticeable.
- Feel:They felt really soft off the clubface, which I liked. Good feedback.
- Durability:I was expecting the black to scuff up easily, but they held up surprisingly well. After 18 holes, they still looked pretty good, just a few minor marks.
- Visibility:This was my biggest concern. Black ball, green grass…would I lose them? Surprisingly, they were pretty easy to spot. The matte finish actually helped them stand out.
The Verdict
After a full round, I’m honestly impressed. These Vice Black balls are more than just a pretty face. They perform well, feel great, and they’re surprisingly easy to keep track of. Will I keep using them? Absolutely. I might even buy a few more dozen, just in case they decide to stop making them. You know, gotta stock up!
