Vice Golf VGF01 Fairway Wood

Wood Options & Stock Shafts

Game Improvement Fairway Wood

Vice built its name selling golf balls straight to players and skipping the pro shop markup. The VGF01 brings that same idea to irons. It's a game improvement set aimed at mid and higher handicappers who want help getting the ball in the air without paying what a big-brand set costs.

Game improvement is the most forgiving category of iron, and the VGF01 fits the mold. Wider soles, a low center of gravity, and weight pushed out to the perimeter all work to keep mishits from falling apart. You won't get the thin profile or shot-shaping control of a players iron, and that's the point. This club is built to make the game easier, not to reward a perfect strike.

What you give up is feedback and workability. What you get is a straighter, higher ball flight on the days your contact is off, at a price that undercuts most of the established names.

• Mid and high handicappers who want maximum forgiveness on off-center hits
• Players coming from an older or beginner set who want a real jump in launch and distance
• Slower swing speeds that need help getting the ball airborne
• Anyone shopping on value who would rather not pay big-brand retail for game improvement irons

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vice VGF01 good for high handicappers?

Yes. It sits squarely in the game improvement category, which is built for higher handicappers. The forgiveness on off-center hits and the help with launch are exactly what a player still working toward consistent contact needs.

Are the VGF01 irons adjustable?

No. Loft and lie are set at the factory and can't be changed with a wrench. If you need a specific lie angle, get fit before you buy so the spec is right straight out of the box.

How does Vice keep the VGF01 cheaper than other brands?

Vice sells direct to the customer online instead of going through golf retailers. Cutting out the middle markup is the same approach that made its golf balls popular, and it's why the irons tend to come in under comparable game improvement sets.

Can a low handicapper play the VGF01?

They can, but most won't want to. Game improvement irons trade workability and feedback for forgiveness. A better player who likes to shape shots and prefers a thinner profile will feel held back by the wide sole and chunkier head.

Will the VGF01 help me hit the ball higher?

That's one of its main jobs. The low center of gravity and perimeter weighting are designed to launch the ball higher and straighter, which helps if your current irons fly low or your swing speed is on the slower side.

Alternatives to the Vice Golf VGF01

Other game improvement fairway wood models from different brands, closest to its model year.