Vice Golf Boost+ Complete Set Review: The Ultimate In Value For Money?

Vice Golf may have built its reputation on excellent value golf balls, but the brand’s ambitions now extend well beyond the ball category. Its package sets, in particular, are becoming a genuine area of strength and while the original Boost Starter Set impressed, the Boost+ raises the bar further.

Unlike many package sets, it isn’t specifically aimed at those who are completely new to the game. The Vice Golf Boost+ set has been thoughtfully designed to suit improving golfers and ambitious beginners seeking a high quality, complete set that offers a serious step up from cheap, mismatched or aging equipment.

A benefit of having a complete set rather than building a bag yourself is the consistency on offer. There are no gapping issues as the set has been built from top to bottom to cover all bases. I also think it looks quite nice when everything has the same design and colorway.

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The set itself consists of a bag, driver, 3 wood, 4 hybrid, 5-PW as well as 50° and 56° wedges plus a putter. There are no weak links in the set and even clubs such as the driver and putter look and perform well above their price point.

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Upon unboxing, my first thought was that Vice has absolutely nailed the visuals. The cohesive all-black aesthetic gives the set a premium feel that many package offerings simply don’t achieve. The bag is very smart with the all black complimented nicely by the small flashes of lime green on the handle and fasteners. It’s excellent quality too; sturdy yet lightweight. There is ample storage space and a seven way club divider.

I carried it for one round and used a trolley for the other. When carrying I found the shoulder strap and padding to be comfortable and the overall carrying experience was good. When using the trolley it sat securely without any issues. The bag is not fully waterproof but there was a sun shower during my second round and the clubs stayed dry, as did my belongings in the side pocket.

I think because it’s a complete set and everything has a uniform look, it really adds something to the overall aesthetic. The all black visuals of the driver, fairway and hybrid are stunning, while the contrast of the chrome head on the irons with the black graphite shafts really pops too. Even the quality of the leather headcovers exceeds what you would expect for a set in this price range. No expense has been spared, yet the set still comes in at under £800 / $1000.

Does the performance live up to the looks though? Let's go through the bag individually, starting with the driver.

With package sets, often the driver is the weakest club in the bag. It's understandable simply because the best drivers tend to retail at almost the cost of an entire set. You’re not going to get a driver in a package set that can compete with that, so some compromise is always expected.

That being said, the driver in this set performed well and had a lovely feel to it. In fact, as far as package set drivers go I can’t fault it. It’s easy to launch and quite forgiving, but I did find that distance consistency wasn't quite where I expected it to be, with similarly struck shots occasionally producing noticeably different carry numbers, both at the range and on the course.

I suspect that might be due to the spin rate, which was on the high side. I'd expect this from a package set driver as it hasn’t been custom fit for the individual, and the shaft and loft combination is different to my regular set up.

As mentioned, the sound and feel off the driver face is very pleasant. It's dull and muted and absolutely not what you would normally find in a package set. It looks and feels like a more expensive driver than it is. While I would say it's an excellent option for the golfer this set is designed for, it's worth remembering that upgrading to a custom fit driver at a later date is always an option.

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Onto the 3-wood and 4-hybrid. I love the hybrid and hit some really nice approach shots with it on the course. I enjoyed the soft feel off the face which is a pleasant change for me as I carry a Callaway Epic Flash hybrid in my bag, which has quite harsh feel in comparison. I expected more of a high, floaty flight from this hybrid but it actually delivered the kind of performance I'd expect from a more premium option.

Conversely though, I never got to grips with the 3-wood at all. Off the tee it performed well enough but off the deck the look at address just didn’t suit my eye (which is a me problem rather than a critique of the club) and even on my well struck shots I didn’t love the flight or feel. Personally speaking I always think a 5-wood is a better option in a package set anyway as it's easier to hit and most golfers at 'package set ability level' won't see much difference in their distances with either club.

I actually ditched my own 3-wood in favor of a 5-wood a year or two back for that reason and that is probably the only thing I'd change about this set, as other than that I would say everything has been well thought out to give the mid-high handicap player every chance at shooting lower scores.

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The irons were the biggest surprise in the bag. I loved hitting shots with them, especially the mid-irons, which aren't usually a strong point for me as I'm a fairly short hitter when it comes to irons.

Using new irons is always tricky because of the gapping. I know exactly how far I hit my own 7-iron, but with an unfamiliar club it’s pure guesswork unless you’ve tested them out on the range first (which in this case I hadn’t). My first shots with this set were out on the course, so I went in blind and guessing my distances. The lofts are slightly weaker than my gamer irons so on the par 3 third hole at my home course, where I usually hit 7-iron, I hit 6-iron instead and sent it arrowing towards a front left pin. To my surprise, it pitched at the very back of the green and flew into the bushes.

The same thing happened at the next par 3 when I clubbed down yet still airmailed the green into a pond! I initially put this distance boost down to the lovely summer weather, but upon further testing at the range I was still getting a few extra yards from the Vice set, even though they are weaker lofted than my own irons.

The feel off the face was soft, yet the ball was coming off the clubface like a rocket and I was producing yardages that are unusual for me, even though I use distance irons. I think I actually prefer these irons to my own, even though my irons cost more than this whole package set! The irons are available in steel shaft or graphite. I tested the graphite, which always seems to produce a nicer feel I think.

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The wedges are impressive too. Very similar to the irons only with full face grooves, which visually can take some getting used to if you haven’t used them before. The full face grooves definitely provide a bit of extra reassurance, particularly with chipping and bunker shots, and again the soft feel was something that really jumped out.

Finally the putter. Again, I loved it. There isn’t anything particularly extravagant or exotic about it, but it looks stylish, feels nice in the hands and it delivers an excellent, consistent roll. I appreciate the choice of a fang design, which would probably be my preference in any package set, as it’s a common head shape that suits a variety of skill levels while providing a good blend of forgiveness and feel. It’s a much better option than a blade putter for the level of golfer that uses a package set, and for me the putter was one of the highlights of a great set.

All in all, this is a really impressive offering from Vice Golf that I can’t really fault at all. Every club has been carefully thought out to provide the maximum performance for the level of golfer the set is designed for and the quality on offer at this price point is, quite frankly, off the charts.