One sure fire way to ruin a scorecard and make golf a lot less enjoyable is slicing the ball off the tee. It's one of the most destructive shots for amateur golfers as a wild right miss will usually find trouble, whether its out of bounds, trees or maybe even a water hazard. Trouble often lurks on the right and a slice will find it. Even if you manage to avoid trouble, a slice causes you to lose distance, making your next shot more difficult and leading to higher scoring.
You will also go through golf balls at an alarming rate, which can be very expensive. In short, a slice can completely ruin a golfer's enjoyment of the game. There is help available though.
Most of the major golf brands produce drivers that have 'draw biased' technology and will offer help to the wayward slicer. The best golf drivers tend to come with three or four different models on offer and one of those is usually designed to minimise the damage done by those big right misses. There are two main ways to do this, adding extra weighting in the heel side of the club head is one way and adding offset to help square, or even slightly close the club face at impact is another.
You should tailor your expectations though as there is no miracle club to completely wipe out a wild slice and turn that big banana shot into a Rory McIlory-style high booming draw. However, the set up of these clubs will help to keep the massive slices at bay and turn those lesser slices into a straighter, more powerful ball flight.
Below we have compiled a list of the best anti-slice drivers we have tested but, if you're looking for something more specific, check out our guide on the best golf drivers for beginners, the most forgiving golf drivers or the best drivers for distance.
The Quick List
There may not be a better draw-bias on the market in 2025 than the Ping G440 SFT, providing help and forgiveness for straightening out wayward drives in abundance.
Designed to provide the same level of distance and forgiveness as the MAX-K but with a particular focus on draw bias to assist players who tend to miss to the right from off the tee.
The Max is the most user friendly driver in the new Qi35 range, with beautiful looks backing up exceptional performance in both distance and forgiveness.
The Dynapower Max is Wilson's best driver in years. Plenty of forgiveness is on offer here, with a prominent fade bias built in to help players who want to shape the ball left to right.
The X is the most forgiving driver in the new impressive the Elyte range which sees Callaway's momentum as one of the best driver manufacturers in the business continue.
Best Drivers For Slicers - Best Anti Slice Drivers
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Top pick
The previous G430 range from Ping were some of our favorite drivers of 2024, thus meaning we were super excited to get our hands on the latest G440 range to see what extra performance the boffins at Ping HQ could squeeze out. After testing the most user friendly of the range, the SFT, the result is an evolution rather than a revolution but there were two main areas of significant improvement - firstly in the looks department and secondly (and most importantly), the draw bias of the ball flight.
Beginning with looks, this is a great looking driver, particularly at address. Those of us in the Golf Monthly office were torn with the design of the sole - some liked it while others weren't as hot on it. There was no debate on the looks from the top and address, with the entire range sporting new carbonfly wrap which looks awesome.
Now, to the important part. If you're a player that has demons with the slice... good news. This is the driver for you. After testing I'd estimate the draw bias has increased by around 15-20% from the previous model, a significant and impressive achievement. This can help players effectively eliminate that damaging right miss that causes havoc to scorecards and our mental game of the course. This driver is without doubt one of the most forgiving we've tested thus far this year and is well worth a try for anyone fighting daily with a slice.
- Read our full Ping G440 SFT Driver Review
Best adjustability
The MAX-D is designed to suit the sizable number of players who struggle with a right miss off the tee. The MAX-D is unlucky to miss out on the top spot in this guide to the G440, but both are fabulous options for the golfer plagued with a slice off the tee.
Ball flight is as expected - extremely left-biased, which is exactly what we want from this type of driver. Launch was also easy to come by, impressing us in testing with the high level of stability at impact no matter what area of the club face the ball made contact with.
One could argue the MAX-D is the most impressive offering in the strong DS-ADAPT range. The feel is once again complimented with wonderful accoustics which I described as "a sweet spot right in the middle of ‘thuddy’ and dull, and ‘clangy’ and high-pitched that the DS-ADAPT range has dissected perfectly."
The shape of the head may not suit every players eye, but that is a nit-picking critique of an otherwise superb driver offering from Cobra.
- Read our full Cobra DS-ADAPT MAX-D Driver Review
Best looking
If looks are important to you when choosing the right driver for your setup, we don't think there are many better in the 2025 lineup than the new Taylormade Qi35 family. A new carbon-fibre finish has been added to the entire range which looks supreme and premium, almost like the interior of a supercar. The shape of the head is also confidence-inspiring at address which will help players of all abilities.
In terms of performance, we'll focus on the 'Max' as it is the most forgiving driver in the range and that level of forgiveness has only increased when compared to the Qi10 of last year. This is thanks to a lower CG in the club head which helps stabilize the club more through impact courtesy of a new 34g weight to the rear of the club head.
We've tested all of the drivers currently released for the new 2025 season and thus far none have matched the tight dispersion rate of the Qi35 Max. Our dispersion during testing was tremendous, not varying too much from either side to side or back to front. Like the DS-ADAPT driver from Cobra, those who struggle with a slice off almost every tee box may want to see a little more draw-bias with the ball flight to counter the cut spin they typically create too much of. As a result, better options may lie elsewhere, but we encourage you to try this driver out nevertheless - it really is impressive.
- Read our full TaylorMade Qi35 Max Driver Review
Best value
Wilson's Dynapower Carbon model is for the lower spin players
Here is an left-field option from a lesser-known brand who have made serious strides in the quality of their drivers - Wilson. The latest Dynapwr is a very impressive addition to the Wilson range, arguably their best driver produced in many years.
This driver is pretty on the eye, with a subtle red coloring complimenting the rest of the premium blackout look. It sits nicely behind the ball, giving users plenty of forgiveness, especially to those who tend get caught on the inside and miss to the left. The Max works hard to straighten out those wayward efforts, particularly those that tend to curve to the right. The performance compliments the confidence-building looks at address to help players, hopefully, perform better with their tee ball.
Feel is also wonderful, feeling both solid and robust at impact. You're getting plenty of bang for your buck when you factor in the price with this driver.
- Read our full Wilson Dynapower Carbon Driver Review
Most forgiving
The most user-friendly of the Elyte family, the 'X' is another contender for most forgiving driver of 2025. It's dead easy to launch, has a great robust feel about it and looks fantastic, just like most Callaway drivers do!
A lot of the time, slices are caused because the player is trying too hard to lift the ball into the air. This causes the body to rise too early as we search for increased launch angle, meaning our hands get too far behind us and the clubface opens. Thankfully, in part thanks to the adjustable 13g sits at the back of the clubhead, the Elyte X is a breeze to get airborne, promoting both high launch and spin. This means you can stay lower at impact without having to feel like you're forcing the ball into the sky which will hopefully mean your slice slowly becomes a thing of the past.
As mentioned, you can also tweak the 13g weight to suit your playing characteristics. We did just that during testing and it really helped us manipulate the ball flight to suit what we wanted to do. The weight is part of a sole design that split opinion in Golf Monthly HQ in terms of looks, but like the Ping G440 range this is a driver that looks great from above. The green colorway is a mini tribute to the original Epic driver range from a few years ago, whilst the shaping of the head means this sits beautifully square behind the ball, helping users feel confident before the pull the trigger.
- Read our full Callaway Elyte X Driver Review
How we test
When it comes to product testing, our reviews and buyers' guides are built upon a rigorous testing procedure combined with the knowledge and experience of our test team. Our driver testing is headed up by Staff Writer Joe Ferguson, a PGA Professional who has worked in the golf industry for nearly 20 years. Joe is ably assisted by technical editor Joel Tadman and both Joe and Joel have been testing golf clubs for many years and can efficiently assess the biggest product releases and then convey the pros and cons eloquently to you the reader.
When it comes to drivers specifically, our process for testing usually begins with attending product launches where we can speak to manufacturers to get a full understanding of the new technology on display. We then hit the golf clubs indoors, usually at Foresight Sports, where we test the products with premium golf balls on a launch monitor.
Outdoor testing is the next port of call and this usually takes place at West Hill Golf Club, a course in Surrey with top-notch practice facilities. It is important to note that we are always completely honest in our reviews and as such no manufacturer can pay for a good review.
How to choose a new driver
You've probably already asked yourself whether you need to buy a new driver, but there's a few key things to consider when investing in a new driver, especially one that can help with your slice. Hopefully answering these questions will narrow your search down slightly and make comparing between various models much easier.
When purchasing a new big stick, it is crucial to ask yourself just what you need from it. Is distance your main priority or are you looking for something to help you find more fairways? We'd always recommend a custom fitting with a PGA Pro but if you know what you're looking for you can make an informed decision.
If you want to eliminate a slice then there are drivers out there that will help, so that should be your first port of call. We have chosen the best current models available for this guide but there are older models out there too that you might want to consider.
FAQs
What is the best driver to help with a slice?
All of the drivers in this guide will help golfers who tend to slice the ball. Important things to keep an eye out for are offset and a heel weighting that will combine to keep the club head square or even closed at address.
Does a higher loft reduce slice?
Yes. While those who tend to slice the ball off the tee often want to see a lower ball flight, adding extra loft to your driver will add back spin and create a more stable ball flight with less side spin. We'd recommend having a driver with 10.5° as a minimum, but you may want to crank it up even higher. Trial and error is the way to go. See what works for you.
Do offset drivers help slice?
Yes they do. How? Well the club face sits slightly behind the hosel, which delays the arrival of the club face to the ball, allowing it more time to arrive square at impact. Some drivers - like the Callaway Big Bertha 21 driver - have a very pronounced a visible offset at address whereas some manufacturers try to hide the offset look. It's an entirely personal preference as to whether you like the look of an offset driver, but they will help combat a slice.
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