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

My take

The Stix + Vice Drive golf ball is a budget-friendly golf ball that competes with higher-end balls, like the Titleist Pro V1 and Callaways 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 golf ball.

About the golf ball I own

• Model: 2022 Stix + Vice Drive golf ball
• Color: White

About me

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

Test conditions

• When I bought these: November 2022
• Days tested: 2
• Where I’ve used it: Practice green, one round at The Meadows Golf Course
• Weather and wind conditions 55 degrees, slightly windy
• 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 and maintained distanced compared to higher-end golf balls (Titleist ProV1, Callaway Chrome Soft, etc.) while maintaining feel around the greens.

Why I chose this golf ball

I decided to test 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 white ball's style and glossy finish as I think it “pops” in contrast with the green grass around it.

What I love about it

• Distance: My distance is great and comparable when hitting a Titleist Pro V1 right after my first tee shot. The same went for hole number 3 when I had a 145-yard pitching wedge shot, and each landed within three yards of one another.
• Durability: The durability of the ball is good. I played 13 holes with one ball before losing it, and it had no scratches, scuffs, or any other deterioration besides 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 the ball lands in the rough or heather. I had two tee shots find their way into the heather and found both, as the white glossy finish allows the ball to pop out visually.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Feel: The feel is average. It has a harder outer shell that comes off the face hot, which produces great distance, but 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. When I tested it out, it landed softly, but I could never 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 hitting a 110-yard approach shot into the green. The ball two bounced and checked six feet from the hole. In most cases, one sacrifices spin on the greens with a “cheaper” ball, but these balls do a good job maintaining their feel.

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