For those golfers who are fighting a slice off of the tee, this is your timely reminder that you’re not alone. The good news is that the right driver set up can be the missing piece to your golf game.
Rather than trying to manipulate yourself, draw bias drivers are designed with weights placed more at the heel of the club to promote a more closed club face at impact.
This is great news for you slicers of the ball as this should help control that drastic left to right.
Here are some of the best drivers to finally put an end to your woes off the tee in 2026…
Award Winners
- NCG Top Pick
- Best launch
- Most forgiving
- Best for Seniors
- Best for distance
- Best fairway finder
- Best Value
- Best sounding
NCG Top Pick
TaylorMade Qi4D Driver
The spin rates still remained playable, and the driver maintained stability even when the contact, from my end, wasn’t strictly speaking out of the middle of the face. There’s plenty of forgiveness to take advantage of.
If that sounds like a bit of you and you’re looking for a driver that delivers top-tier performance without venturing into extreme low-spin or oversized territory, give it a go – after all, if it is good enough for Rory and Scottie…..
Loft:
RH – 8°, 9°, 10.5° and 12°
LH – 9° and 10.5°
Best launch
Cobra OPTM MAX-D Driver
The Cobra OPTM Max-D driver is one of the most aggressively draw-biased drivers on the market. Built to eliminate a slice and it does that very well.
It offers high launch, plenty of forgiveness and exceptional directional help for golfers who struggle to keep the ball in play. It won’t suit everyone, but for the right player, it could be a genuine game-changer off the tee.
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PROS
- Extremely effective at produce draw bias ball flights
- Plenty of forgiveness
- Promotes a high launch
CONS
- Closed look at address won’t appeal to all golfers
- RELATED: Read our full Cobra OPTM Max-D driver review here.
Available: Now
RRP: $599 / £479
More information: Cobra website
Most Forgiving
Ping G440 K Driver
I don’t think there is a more suitable place to start than the forgiveness. To put it bluntly; off-centre strikes fly straight, stay in the air, and lose remarkably little distance.
That all sounds very impressive and it is. Even on poorer strikes, I only saw around six or seven yards of loss, which is exceptional consistency.
It’s forgiving without feeling slow, easy to launch without ballooning uncontrollably, and stable enough to make bad swings playable.
If your priority is lower scores rather than occasional bombs, the G440 K could be one of the smartest driver choices of the year.
PROS
- Outstanding forgiveness across the face
- Extremely easy to launch
- Sound and feel are excellent
CONS
- Not the quickest driver
- RELATED: Read our full Ping G440 K driver review here.
RRP: £630 / $705
More information: Ping Website
Best for Seniors
Srixon ZXi MAX Driver
A driver that is easy to hit, easy to launch and vastly forgiving. Perfect for those wanting to gain accuracy off the tee and get the ball in play on a consistent basis.
Feels light so I had great confidence in being able to swing it hard and fast. Although you do sacrifice on distance a tad, accuracy is just as important round a lot of courses.
Overall, this is a driver that can hugely benefit those with a slower swing speed. A driver that where accuracy is king. I failed to find the centre on many of my strikes throughout testing but I still managed to find the fairway with all of them.
Ultimately that’s what this club is for. It’s easy to hit, really forgiving and your bad shots won’t be punished as badly. Despite this it’s still a fast driver with a thin face that is going to perform well.
PROS
- Off-centre strikes still perform well
- Forgiving
- Light
CONS
- Do sacrifice on distance a touch
- RELATED: Read our full Srixon ZXi Max driver here.
Available: Pre-sale from the 1st of February
RRP: £549 / $549.99
More information: Srixon website
Best for Distance
Callaway Quantum Max-D Driver
The Callaway Quantum Max-D is a standout option for golfers who need help fighting a slice but don’t want to give up distance. It’s fast, forgiving, and incredibly effective at promoting a high, left-biased ball flight.
Despite being the most forgiving model in the Quantum line, the Max-D is far from slow. My ball speed numbers hovered around the early 160s mph, which produced carry distances of over 280 yards.
That makes it the longest draw driver I’ve ever hit and are exceptional numbers for a draw-biased driver.
PROS
- Extremely effective draw bias
- Plenty of forgiveness
- Easy to get airborne
CONS
- Premium price
- RELATED: Read our full Callaway Quantum Max-D driver review here.
RRP: £599.00 / $649.99
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
Shafts: true Temper Denali Frost Silver and Mitsubishi Chemical Vanquish
More information: Callaway UK / Callaway US
Best Fairway Finder
Wilson Dynapwr Max+ Driver
This is Wilson’s first-ever 10K MOI driver, and is all about providing additional stability, as well as launch consistency, but most importantly keeping the ball in play.
In this regard, I don’t think you can do much better. It isn’t necessarily the longest driver, but it will help you find the fairway.
The Dynapwr Max+ is further proof the brand will be competing with the big hitters again.
PROS
- Outstanding levels of forgiveness and stability
- A consistent launch
- The perfect fairway finder
CONS
- Feel off the face might not suit all
- RELATED: Read our full Wilson Dynapwr Max+ driver review here.
RRP: £429 / $499.99
Lofts: 9° (RH), 10.5° (RH/LH), 12° (RH) and 12° Lite (RH)
Shafts: Stock UST LIN-Q PowerCore Blue and UST Helium NCT 4 Lightweight shaft
More information: Wilson Golf
Best Value
Tour Edge Exotics E725 Driver
At first glance, the E725 gives off a surprisingly premium vibe. I found it sets up confidently behind the ball, with a sleek crown design featuring what appears to be a carbon-look finish making it look sharp and modern. The shape is traditionally appealing, not overly stretched or aggressively contoured, which will suit a wide range of tastes.
What I think makes the E725 truly stand out is its exceptional forgiveness. Built to the 10,000 MOI limit, this driver is designed for consistency, from strikes across the face. In a golfing landscape where most big brands have maxed out centre-face ball speeds, Tour Edge is following the trend of optimising performance on off-centre hits. I must say; they’ve nailed it.
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Overall, the Tour Edge Exotics E725 might not win any long-drive contests, but it might just win over the hearts of not just senior golfers, but a wide range of amateur golfers. The consistency and forgiveness are hugely impressive, especially considering the lack of an eye-watering price tag. It’s also one of the easiest drivers to hit I have tested this year, and at the more than reasonable price, it offers remarkable value.
PROS
- Outstanding levels of forgiveness
- Surprisingly consistent carry distances
- Excellent value
CONS
- Not the longest driver on the market
- RELATED: Read our full Tour Edge Exotics E725 Driver review here.
RRP: £379.00 / $399.99
Further Information: American Golf Website / Amazon US
Best Sounding
Titliest GTS2 Driver
The GTS 2 is the most balanced option with strong consistency, the GTS 3 focuses on lower spin and control in a more compact head, and the GTS 4 is the lowest spin model built for maximum distance and a more penetrating flight.
The Titleist GTS2 is the sleekest profile shape in the line up. It’s designed to suit golfers who want power with consistency across the face. It offers a higher launch with mid level spin.
PROS
- Looks like a Titleist – which is just a classy design and even better than the GT
- Adjustable dual weighting system – this aids for even better custom fitting
- Tight dispersion and consistency
CONS
- Premium price
- RELATED: Read our full Titleist GTS2 driver review here.
RRP: £629 (standard), £799 (premium) / from $699
More info: Titleist UK / Titleist US
Best Drivers for Slicers 2026
Golfers who struggle with a slice need drivers that cater to their specific needs and physical abilities, and choosing the right driver can make a significant difference in their game.
With top brands like TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra, Ping, Srixon, Mizuno and Wilson offering specialised golf drivers for slicers in 2026, there are plenty of options to consider.
With features like adjustable weights, draw-biassed designs, and improved aerodynamics, these golf drivers can help slicers achieve greater distance and accuracy on the course.
Consider your own preferences and skill level to determine which driver is the right fit for you and get ready to enjoy improved performance and greater confidence on the course.
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How do we test drivers?
At National Club Golfer we are passionate about producing accurate and thorough reviews and make sure our testing process is rigorous so we get a good understanding of how each club performs.
Each driver is hit with TP5 golf balls to allow us to collect launch monitor data with our in-house TrackMan and Flightscope. After this it is time to head out onto the golf course and test the clubs in practice and competition play. We do this across a variety of golf clubs in our base of Yorkshire.
What is important when buying a new driver?
When buying a new driver it is important to know what you want from that club to help you improve.
Most people are looking for more distance, each driver model is optimised for different things. Depending on your swing and your impact conditions, you may not actually hit the model that is advertised as the longest, the furthest. So if you want more distance it is always worth giving different models a hit before you make a decision.
For most golfers, especially high handicappers, something that is more forgiving is going to yield the best performance. Most forgiving golf drivers have a slightly bigger club head with perimeter weighting for high MOI. They also have a center of gravity that is further back to help players get more height on their shots.
Do you want something that is draw bias? There are so many models out there to help with slice correction, it would be silly not to take a look if you see your ball disappearing into the right trees too often. A closed face and draw bias weighting can get you hitting straighter shots in no time at all.
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Don’t forget about the shaft either. Getting the correct shaft can help dial in your spin, launch angle and can also give you some extra distance. Having a club fitting or trying different options with your local pro can really improve the performance of your new driver.
How To Use A Golf Driver
Driving the ball well is one of the most difficult skills in golf to master, but it’s a vital ingredient to improving your golf and being a good player. After the basics of tee the ball up high enough, widening your stance and moving the ball forward in your stance, how do you go about improving?
How To Draw The Ball In Golf With a Driver
Learning to draw the ball and fixing your slice makes driving the golf ball a lot further, as not only will you hit it a lot further, but you will be able to control your ball better in the wind and on doglegs.
Jack Backhouse has made a useful video to help with how to draw the ball but also all other kind of shots required off the tee. Check it out below…
