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Why We Like It
- The wider-shape, shallower face design targets average golfers who struggle to launch the ball consistently with their lowest-lofted, off-the-deck clubs.
- A high-strength, thin and lightweight C455 forged steel-alloy face insert not only boosts potential ball speed, it saves mass that’s pushed to the rear of the head for a higher launch and better stability on off-center hits.
- The internal weighting favors the heel side of the head to counteract a slicing ball flight and to make the clubhead easier to control.
- Like all Vice woods, the hybrids are built with a lighter weight to help average golfers increase clubhead speed, elevate launch and square the face at impact.
- The 5-hybrid also features a slightly closed face angle to help weaker players square the face at impact.
- 19, 22, 25 degrees (fixed hosel)
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a confidence‑building club with outstanding ball speed, long carry and a mid-to-high penetrating launch. The V‑rail sole and low, heavy mass produced excellent turf interaction; the bold center circle, face milling and matte finish made alignment easy. Well‑struck shots were consistent, high-performing, and fun to hit — off‑center strikes, however, tended to lose distance and forgiveness.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a mid-launch, penetrating (slightly lower) ball flight that excels off the tee and in wind, with exceptional distance and tight dispersion. The visible sweet spot at address inspires confidence; the head’s bold V sole and groove-free face look unconventional but don’t harm performance. Strikes feel soft and solid; the club is light yet sturdy. Performs best on center hits — one drawback is limited forgiveness and difficulty launching off-center, so a deliberate swing helps.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted excellent turf interaction from the V-shaped sole, a heavy head that powers through grass and a minor shaft offset that aids release. Many praised the club’s explosive ball speed, long carry, high launch and focused feel—quiet yet firm—and found the bold face circle and psychedelic etching an easy alignment aid. Finish and feel were appreciated. One downside: a few saw inconsistent distance with wider dispersion on mis-hits.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted it's forgiving and produces a reliably straight, boring trajectory—attempts to shape the ball tended to run straight with a slight tail. Struck well, it delivers frozen-ropes: electric, crisp impact, high launch and excellent carry and distance; a heavy low‑CG mass wants to race through the turf. Aesthetically pleasing with understated matte black and neat face/sole milling. One caveat: off-center strikes often flew low and lost distance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The appearance of the club with the color scheme is a bit jarring at first, but it's quickly forgotten when you see how far, how straight, and how high the ball travels. It's so easy to hit. I felt like I was in total command, and it could rescue me from any situation.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
I had difficulty launching the ball. Most of my shots were low. Visually it's more graphic than your average hybrid.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The smidge of offset from the shaft into the club was minor but noticeable. It gave me the comfort level to feel like I could turn it over. I liked that.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Very forgiving, and I got a boring trajectory on almost every shot. Trying to work the ball was difficult. When I attempted to hit a fade or draw, the ball went straight with a slight tail at the end, which is probably what I need.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Electric off the face with good carry. Impact was crisp.
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Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The appearance of the club with the color scheme is a bit jarring at first, but it's quickly forgotten when you see how far, how straight, and how high the ball travels. It's so easy to hit. I felt like I was in total command, and it could rescue me from any situation.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
I had difficulty launching the ball. Most of my shots were low. Visually it's more graphic than your average hybrid.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The smidge of offset from the shaft into the club was minor but noticeable. It gave me the comfort level to feel like I could turn it over. I liked that.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Very forgiving, and I got a boring trajectory on almost every shot. Trying to work the ball was difficult. When I attempted to hit a fade or draw, the ball went straight with a slight tail at the end, which is probably what I need.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Electric off the face with good carry. Impact was crisp.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Very easy to launch but not great in terms of distance. A safe, easy club if you want to repeat the same shot.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Goes shorter than I expected, but it launches the ball high, which is nice for landing it where you need to. In terms of mis-hits, the dispersion was pretty wide, so I really can't give it good marks for consistency.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It has a nice mid-launch, which is great off the tee or on a windy course.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I like the proportions, understated matte black, and some of the cool milling on the face and sole. Good swings were rewarded with frozen ropes, but off-center hits lost distance and accuracy. Tended to dig a little, too.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love it. Highest ball speed I got off any club this session. Long and consistent, too. I felt I could really go after it. The feel is quiet but firm. I love the circle on the face. It's so noticeable at address and helped me focus on impact.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
A touch closed at address, which made me catch it on the heel initially. A deliberate swing is better with this hybrid. Good for someone who wants to take the right side of the course out of play.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I like it when I can see the sweet spot at address because usually I can't see the face at all. Gives me confidence and comfort. Overall, exceptional distance, and the dispersion was tight enough. Awesome hybrid.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
A bit of offset on it. No options for adjustability made it tough to dial in. Center strikes were good, but mis-hits flew low. Firm across the face.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
It has a heavy bottom that wants to race through the turf. When successful, it produces a really nice flight, great launch, and superior distance. The off-center hits were a mixed bag of wide dispersion, low flight, and subpar distance.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Appears to have a bit of a deeper face, which can be intimidating at a dress, but the ball launched pretty consistently. Powerful feel and boring trajectory.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Has a heavier feel and smaller head size. A good mid to high penetrating ball flight. Dull sound at impact, but it doesn't affect the performance.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Maybe not as distance-producing compared to other hybrids but consistent in strikes across the face. A little lighter than most clubs, too.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Gorgeous club and efficient, too. Penetrating ball flight that is slightly lower but farther than others. Even though the overall weight was light, it felt sturdy.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
A noticeably softer strike through the turf. Ball flight was significantly lower than I would expect from a hybrid.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Performs as well as anything on center strikes, but off-center hits are not very forgiving. I struggled to get this one in the air. Not a good option for a low-launch player, but if you're trying to get the ball down and moving forward, this could be the club. More of an off-the-tee hybrid than an off-the-deck hybrid.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
The circle on the face is unusual. People will love it or hate it. I happen to love it. I found it easy to align and focus on hitting the center of the face. Performance was inconsistent and produced too much variation in terms of direction and distance. Well-struck shots were low-spinning and flew lower than I would like.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Not loving the big circle on the face for the sweet spot or the Vice logo as the alignment aid. I prefer something more minimal, but the matte finish is nice. The ball feels soft and smooth off the face, like I'm flushing it, but I see inconsistencies in distance.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
It was firm-feeling but plenty of distance with these kind of low-flying missiles.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
I found it difficult to launch the ball off the turf. Just felt heavy through impact, and distance was a little shorter than I expected.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Left me astonished at impact. It was a rocket. I mean, consistent, powerful, driving shots. I gained confidence with every swing, and my launch-monitor numbers were exceptional. Dispersion was narrow, too.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I don't love the circle in the center of the face at address. I know it's helpful for setup, but I don't really want to be questioning if I have it in the right place. I like to be a bit more empty in the head when I'm preparing to hit a golf shot.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
This was a ton of fun to hit, and it was the longest of the category. The design almost seems psychedelic with the etching on the face but makes it easy to line up your shot. The ball catapults off the club with a high trajectory.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
For me, the best aspect was the turf interaction. It might be attributable to the V on the sole, almost like the old rail from Cobra. Works very well. Keeps the weight low. It's a heavy head, and that helped me power through the grass.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
The head design looks pretty sick with the big V on the sole. As for the face, I was hesitant about the sweet spot having no grooves, but it really doesn't affect performance. It just looked odd to me. Great feel, though.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The appearance of the club with the color scheme is a bit jarring at first, but it's quickly forgotten when you see how far, how straight, and how high the ball travels. It's so easy to hit. I felt like I was in total command, and it could rescue me from any situation.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
I had difficulty launching the ball. Most of my shots were low. Visually it's more graphic than your average hybrid.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The smidge of offset from the shaft into the club was minor but noticeable. It gave me the comfort level to feel like I could turn it over. I liked that.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Very forgiving, and I got a boring trajectory on almost every shot. Trying to work the ball was difficult. When I attempted to hit a fade or draw, the ball went straight with a slight tail at the end, which is probably what I need.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Electric off the face with good carry. Impact was crisp.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I like the proportions, understated matte black, and some of the cool milling on the face and sole. Good swings were rewarded with frozen ropes, but off-center hits lost distance and accuracy. Tended to dig a little, too.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
A bit of offset on it. No options for adjustability made it tough to dial in. Center strikes were good, but mis-hits flew low. Firm across the face.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
It has a heavy bottom that wants to race through the turf. When successful, it produces a really nice flight, great launch, and superior distance. The off-center hits were a mixed bag of wide dispersion, low flight, and subpar distance.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
The circle on the face is unusual. People will love it or hate it. I happen to love it. I found it easy to align and focus on hitting the center of the face. Performance was inconsistent and produced too much variation in terms of direction and distance. Well-struck shots were low-spinning and flew lower than I would like.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Not loving the big circle on the face for the sweet spot or the Vice logo as the alignment aid. I prefer something more minimal, but the matte finish is nice. The ball feels soft and smooth off the face, like I'm flushing it, but I see inconsistencies in distance.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
It was firm-feeling but plenty of distance with these kind of low-flying missiles.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
I found it difficult to launch the ball off the turf. Just felt heavy through impact, and distance was a little shorter than I expected.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Very easy to launch but not great in terms of distance. A safe, easy club if you want to repeat the same shot.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Goes shorter than I expected, but it launches the ball high, which is nice for landing it where you need to. In terms of mis-hits, the dispersion was pretty wide, so I really can't give it good marks for consistency.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love it. Highest ball speed I got off any club this session. Long and consistent, too. I felt I could really go after it. The feel is quiet but firm. I love the circle on the face. It's so noticeable at address and helped me focus on impact.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Appears to have a bit of a deeper face, which can be intimidating at a dress, but the ball launched pretty consistently. Powerful feel and boring trajectory.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Has a heavier feel and smaller head size. A good mid to high penetrating ball flight. Dull sound at impact, but it doesn't affect the performance.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Maybe not as distance-producing compared to other hybrids but consistent in strikes across the face. A little lighter than most clubs, too.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Left me astonished at impact. It was a rocket. I mean, consistent, powerful, driving shots. I gained confidence with every swing, and my launch-monitor numbers were exceptional. Dispersion was narrow, too.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I don't love the circle in the center of the face at address. I know it's helpful for setup, but I don't really want to be questioning if I have it in the right place. I like to be a bit more empty in the head when I'm preparing to hit a golf shot.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
This was a ton of fun to hit, and it was the longest of the category. The design almost seems psychedelic with the etching on the face but makes it easy to line up your shot. The ball catapults off the club with a high trajectory.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
For me, the best aspect was the turf interaction. It might be attributable to the V on the sole, almost like the old rail from Cobra. Works very well. Keeps the weight low. It's a heavy head, and that helped me power through the grass.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
It has a nice mid-launch, which is great off the tee or on a windy course.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
A touch closed at address, which made me catch it on the heel initially. A deliberate swing is better with this hybrid. Good for someone who wants to take the right side of the course out of play.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I like it when I can see the sweet spot at address because usually I can't see the face at all. Gives me confidence and comfort. Overall, exceptional distance, and the dispersion was tight enough. Awesome hybrid.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Gorgeous club and efficient, too. Penetrating ball flight that is slightly lower but farther than others. Even though the overall weight was light, it felt sturdy.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
A noticeably softer strike through the turf. Ball flight was significantly lower than I would expect from a hybrid.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Performs as well as anything on center strikes, but off-center hits are not very forgiving. I struggled to get this one in the air. Not a good option for a low-launch player, but if you're trying to get the ball down and moving forward, this could be the club. More of an off-the-tee hybrid than an off-the-deck hybrid.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
The head design looks pretty sick with the big V on the sole. As for the face, I was hesitant about the sweet spot having no grooves, but it really doesn't affect performance. It just looked odd to me. Great feel, though.
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