About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the golf balls, which I purchased with my own money in August 2022.

My take

The Stix + Vice Tour golf ball is a budget-friendly golf ball that competes with the likes of higher-end balls like Titleist Pro V1s and Callaway Chrome Soft. These golf balls are ideal for anyone looking to maintain their distance and have great touch around the greens—all while paying half the price of a high-end ball.

About the golf ball I own

• Model: 2022 Stix + Vice Tour Golf Ball
• Color: White

About me

• Average score: 79
• Handicap: 7
• Experience: 22 years of golf
• Right/Left-handed: Left-handed
• Typical shot shape: Fade
• Typical trajectory: High
• Club swing speed: 97mph

Test conditions

• When I bought this: August 2022
• Days tested: Two days
• Where I’ve used it: Practice green and one round at Cedar Chase Golf Course
• Weather and wind conditions 80 degrees, sunny, 10mph wind
• Turf conditions: Bent Grass, pristine greens, rough, and fairways
• Green speeds: Medium

How it performs

What I was looking for

I was looking for a budget-friendly golf ball that was durable, maintained distance compared to higher-end golf balls, and still maintained feel around the greens.

Why I chose this golf ball

I decided to choose this golf ball because I liked the price point and the reviews said it was a high-launching golf ball that didn’t compromise on distance. I also liked the style and glossy finish that the white ball has to offer, as I think it “pops” in contrast to the green grass around it.

What I love about it

• Distance: My distance was great and comparable when hitting a Titleist Pro V1 right after my first tee shot. The same went for hole number three, when I had a 145 yard pitching wedge shot and each landed within three yards of one another.
• Durability: The durability of the ball was good. I played 13 holes with one ball before losing it; it had no scratches, scuffs, or any other deterioration on it other than the “Stix” logo being a little worn from contact with the club.
• Color: The white, glossy finish with the two different logos make the ball appealing to the eye and easy to find when it lands in the rough or heather. I had two tee shots find their way into the heather and was able to find both—the white, glossy finish really pops out.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Feel: The feel is average. The ball has a harder outer shell that comes off the face hot, which produces great distance. But it lacks that overall feel and touch around the greens when chipping.
• Green Spin: The ball is harder than other high-end golf balls (Pro V1, Chrome Soft), and it is harder to spin the ball back. It did land softly, but I was never able to spin the ball backward, as every shot that landed on the green bounced forward.

Best shot with this golf ball

One shot that sticks out to me was during my first round testing these balls. I stepped up to hole 14: a 168-yard par 3 with an elevated, two-tiered green. The pin was on the top tier and I flushed a 7 iron. As the ball was tracking, I could see it was about 15 feet left of the pin. I couldn’t tell where the ball ended up, but once I approached the green, it landed perfectly pin high and trickled to about 15 feet past the hole. I had perfect distance control, and the best part of it was I made the putt for birdie.

Value for the money vs. other options

I believe these golf balls are a great option for any casual golfer looking for a new ball that will perform well with the big guys (Titleist Pro V1 and Callaway Chrome Soft). Distance-wise there was no difference, but if someone is looking for more feel and spin on approaches and around the green, then this probably isn’t the ball for them. The higher-end balls like the Pro V1 offer more spin and touch around the green, but like I said, for the casual golfer who wants a ball that doesn’t lack length or durability, this is a great option for $25 / dozen.

Final verdict

This is a quality golf ball that is durable and doesn’t compromise distance. Though it is not the softest and doesn’t offer the most spin on approach or on chip shots. However, for $25 / dozen, it is a good buy for that weekend golfer needing a new ball in their bag.