The Best Driver for a Slice

Whether you’re an avid golfer, play recreationally for fun, or are somewhere in between, everyone is always looking for that magic answer off the tee.  If your problem on your first stroke is hitting the ball too far right, you need to focus on your stroke mechanics and upgrade to a better driver for a slice.  

Most golfers are constantly tweaking their swing, changing up golf balls, tees, etc. but, your driver could be the only thing stopping you from striping fairways on a much more regular basis. 

Below we will look at a few drivers with these features to help to minimize your slice and ultimately lower your score.  We will begin with the Callaway Mavrik Max, our pick for the best all-around driver when it comes to keeping it straight, followed by the best-valued driver and a few other options.

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Types of Golf Slices & How Adjustable Drivers Can Help

Traditional Slice

A traditional slice is your basic slice. This is when the golf ball starts straight and then curves to the right as it travels in the air

• Causes: This type of slice is caused by swinging out-to-in and your clubface is open upon ball impact. 
• Technique Fixes: Correct your swing path to remain straight through the stroke, and make contact with the clubface square to the ball. 

In to Out Slice

The most frustrating type of slice, an in-to-out or a push slice is when your ball starts right and continues to curve right even further while in the air.

• Causes: This type of slice is most commonly caused by your clubface being open upon ball impact, combined with an in to out swing path. 
• Technique Fixes: Correct your swing path to remain straight through the stroke, and make contact with the clubface square to the ball. 

Driver Technology Features to Fix a Slice

While fixing your swing technique is the ultimate fix, specific driver features can help you quickly counteract the flaws in your swing. 

Here are some common features and adjustments to look for in a modern driver for a slice correction:

1. A Large Clubface:  A large clubface is more forgiving by offering more surface area to make solid contact with the ball. 
2. Adjustable Weights: Probably the most helpful feature for most golfers suffering from a slice, adjustable weights can direct more weight to the heel of the club. This helps your clubface stay square as you swing. 
3. Adjustable Hosel: An adjustable hosel allows you to change the loft of the face. If you’re able to use it increase the loft, you can reduce the effects of side-spin. 

Our Recommendations for the Top Drivers to Help Correct Your Slice

Callaway Mavrik Max Driver (Best Overall)

Specs

• Naturally, the Mavrik Plus comes in a variety of common specifications with either 9°, 10.5°, or 12° stock loft options that can be modified 1° lower or 2° higher (Ex. 10.5° is adjustable from 9.5° – 12.5°).
• Standard length of 45.75” across all club options

Pros

• With a new Flash Face SS20 design, the Callaway Mavrik Max promotes ball speed through a larger area of the clubface, creating a more forgiving area that will help keep golfers out of the rough and woods.
• The face is also fortified with FS2S titanium, which is an extremely strong material that allows for optimal speed and tighter spin rate.
• In addition to two internal Jailbreak bars that promote ball speed, the Mavrik Max also boasts interchangeable weights that allow even amateur golfers to adjust on the fly.  By positioning the weights either in the rear or the heel, golfers can help increase the forgiveness or the draw of the club.

Cons

• One of the sole drawbacks is the increased price tag of this driver, which is to be expected given the short time out on the market (2020) paired with the super forgiving head and expanded distance elements. 
• Depending on your game, adjustments to the interchangeable weights may be needed to fit your swing.  

Cobra F-Max Driver (Best Budget)

Specs

• 9.5°, 10.5°, and 11.5° lofts are available in both right and left-handed styles
• As mentioned before, these lofts are not adjustable but do come in Stiff, Regular, and Lite flex options

Pros

• Coming in at a price point nearly half of other drivers on the market, the Cobra F-Max Driver is comparable and even better in some areas for the average golfer.
• One of the key features on the Cobra F-Max are the offset and straight neck options, which give golfers options to help with forgiveness.  
• The Cobra F-Max also boasts a fixed weight in the heel of the club, which generally produces a more forgiving ball flight that won’t leave you scrambling on holes.
• The larger grips that you’ve come to know with many Cobra clubs allow for better handling and control of the club, increasing your ability to slow down and put a good swing on the ball without worry of grip slip.
• Light shafts and swing weights also allow for quicker swing speed and increase ball speed off the club, producing long and consistent drives.

Cons

• Unlike other drivers, namely the Callaway Mavrik Max, the Cobra F-Max is not adjustable so what you see is what you get. 
• Deciding between the offset or regular hosel is an important decision that you can’t take back after making your purchase.

PING G410 SFT 

Specs

• Only available in 10.5° loft, but does have the ability to adjust to eight different lofts using the 8-lobe trajectory.
• Comes in 45 ¾” length with a head weight of 204g.

Pros

• The latest in PINGs long line of G-series drivers in the G410 SFT, with a newly added Straight Flight Technology feature that provides some of the best fade and slice correction benefits found from any driver.
• A fixed weight on the very edge perimeter of the clubhead in addition to 50% more heel-side center of gravity (CG) ensures straighter ball flights on a more consistent basis.
• Like other picks on the list, this driver comes with a variety of adjustable features like the 8-lobe trajectory tuning function which allows for eight different options to help you adjust to any swing inconsistencies you may be experiencing and keep you hitting them straight and far.
• Internal Dragonfly Technology at the crown of the clubhead creates an ultra-thin structure that optimizes CG and increases forgiveness.

Cons

• While this club seems to produce more spin and high-velocity ball speeds off the tee, it can be a little less forgiving than other clubs on the list.
• Like other PING drivers, especially in the G-series, fast swingers generally produce higher ball flights and may need to adjust the loft to compensate more than they would with other drivers.
• Only available in the standard 10.5°loft, which may be a deciding factor to some golfers who don’t want to mess with the loft adjustment.

Titleist TS1

Specs

• Measures 45.75” long and has three different loft options for right-handed golfers: 9.5°, 10.5°, and 12.5°.
• 460cc head size with a standard lie of 58.5°

Pros

• Built specifically for amateur golfers with more moderate swing speeds, increasing distance and consistency without the need for swing modification or speeding up.
• The TS1 provides the highest launch of any of the TS series drivers from Titleist and remains very light to help generate speed without additional effort.
• The TS1 also boasts a refined crown and face thickness compared to older Titleist drivers, creating a low CG, high launch, and decreased spin which is the ultimate slice helper.

Cons

• Cost.  While this is a great option for more recreational players, if you are forking out nearly $500 (MSRP) it may be best to look at some other options.
• Only 10.5° option available for lefties, while two others exist for right-handed players.

TaylorMade SIM Max D

Specs

• Comes is several standard lofts, including 9°, 10.5°, and 12° (right-handed only).
• Very adjustable, with ability to change the trajectory and face angle preferences in addition to +/- 2° loft.
• Standard length of 45.75” across all stock lofts.
• Weighs in at 460cc and comes with three different flex options for the shaft.

Pros

• A new shape leads the changes for the TaylorMade SIM Max D driver, which now has an asymmetric sole design to optimize swing speed.
• In a significant effort to help all the slicers of the golf ball, the TaylorMade team has created something called Draw-Bias Design, which strategically places the internal weight of the head in the heel and helps present a wider target at impact.
• Like other TaylorMade drivers, the SIM Max D also includes twist face technology, a face curvature that helps to severely reduce side spin without compromising backspin for balls hit straight.  That means more long fairways and less short balls in the rough!

Cons

• A bit costly, but is certainly comparable to the top drivers on the market.