The 6 Best Golf Balls to Hit Less Slices [2024 Edition]

Got a pesky, swooping banana slice off the tee?

Take comfort in knowing that 60% of all golfers fight a massive slice, especially when using their driver.

The good news is there are some balls on the market today that are specifically designed to help limit your slice? We break down what type of ball is best for golfers who slice and which brands to try.

For golfers that just need a quick recommendation, here are our top choices:

Why listen to us? Our team has tested and reviewed dozens and dozens of the top balls on the market (you can see those here). We keep detailed notes and findings about each one to come up with our list of recommendations for you.

 

1. Bridgestone e6 Soft

Pros

• Low driver spin
• Produces faster ball speed
• Soft feel
• Encourages high, straight flight
• Affordable

Cons

• Limited greenside spin
• The soft feel produces limited greenside feedback

The Bridgestone e6 Soft is the quintessential distance ball. In my experience, it produced low spin off the tee, and explosive ball speed, while the soft cover worked to improve friction on short game shots.

Thanks to its reduced spin profile, I found the e6 resisted deviation in flight, encouraging straighter golf shots. Thanks to its Gradational Core, I optimized compression on long shots and achieved maximum rebound off the clubface. This generated explosive speed and low-spin revolutions.

Next, although Bridgestone touted the ball as a superior spinning distance ball, this was not my experience. It provided limited greenside spin, but its softness presented an impressive feel on wedge shots. Despite the lack of spin, I appreciated the high launch and flight of the e6, which resulted in a soft, quick landing on short, full shots.

 

2. Nitro Maximum Distance

Pros

• Dirt cheap
• The titanium core limits spin
• Produces accelerated ball speed
• Promotes straighter shots
• Available in 3 colors

Cons

• It feels rock hard off the clubface on short shots
• Limited greenside spin

The Nitro Maximum Distance is our top-budget ball in this category, thanks to its rock-bottom price, minimal spin, and outrageous velocity. Plus, I like the option of colorful balls, which are easier to trace in the air and spot on the ground.

I found the driving force behind the Nitro Maximum was its high-energy titanium core, which limited revolutions on all shots. The lack of spin with increased energy transfer prompted a rapid pace off the clubface, leading to a high, straight launch.

Next, I enjoyed the durability of the cover, which Nitro touts as cut-proof. Fortunately, their balls remained unscathed after multiple encounters with sand and tree branches. On that note, the Maximum Distance was rock hard off the putter face and on wedge shots.

 

3. Polara XD Self Correcting

Pros

• Combats slices by up to 50%
• Promotes straight flight
• Limited long-game spin
• Drag resistant aerodynamics
• Available in 2 colors

Cons

• Not permitted in tournament play
• More expensive than most balls for a slice

I usually steer clear of illegal balls. I want players to earn their way to a low handicap, like I did, without taking shortcuts. However, the Polara XD have earned my respect because they make golf enjoyable for casual players, unphased with scores and handicaps.

Polara claims the 2-piece balls reduce the outcome of a slice shot by 50%, which I couldn’t verify. But, when I purposefully induced a slice during testing, I noticed that the ball corrected its line mid-flight and straightened out. It did not eradicate my slice, but it did resist the curve.

Polara achieved this self-correcting feat by Shallow Truncated Dimples in the equator region, while the pole area featured Deep Spherical Dimples. The outcome was low lift, low drag, and controlled spin for straighter shots and improved accuracy.

 

4. Wilson Smart Core

Pros

• Entry-level price tag
• Produces limited driver spin
• Encourages explosive ball speed
• Promotes straighter flight
• Durable construction

Cons

• Light on short game spin
• Only available in white

The Wilson Smart Core is a genius, entry-level distance ball which reacts differently depending on the force of a shot. It lowered spin on tee shots and blasted the ball off the clubface while enhancing friction on short strikes for improved control.

A High Powered Core empowered me to compress it optimally at impact for an elevated launch and limited spin. In addition, the spring off the clubface imparted accelerated zip on the ball, ensuring a powerful launch and golf shot.

Adding to its low spin quest was its cut-proof ionomer cover, which further restricted revolutions and minimized ball speed drop-off. The outcome was a straight golf shot with impressive distance.

 

5. Titleist Velocity

Pros

• Accelerates ball speed on high-impact shots
• Super low long-game spin
• Soft feel
• Generates high ball flight
• Impressive shot stopping power

Cons

• Slightly more expensive than other distance balls
• Reduced greenside spin

The Titleist Velocity is among the best all-around-performing distance balls I’ve played. It significantly reduced my spin revolutions off the tee, generating superior forward momentum and a powerful launch. Moreover, the spherically tiled octahedral dimple design promoted towering ball flight and improved shot-stopping power.

I relished the LSX Core, which helped me boost energy transfer and impart a faster pace on the ball. The added energy transfer produced rapid rebound off the clubface on long shots for accelerated ball speed and impressively low spin. As a result, I delivered sufficient carry distance and straighter flight.

Next, the 2-piece design featured a NAZ+ cover, which added to my ball speed mission on long shots, and offered a soft feel around the green. However, its short game spin wasn’t ideal, but the high flight and increased shot-stopping power made it easier to control the ball on closer approach shots.

 

6. MaxFli StraightFli

Pros

• Incredibly affordable
• Find The Fairway dimple pattern reduces the severity of slices (see image below that shows this off)
• Low compression core suits slow swing speeds
• Low long-game spin
• Amplified feedback on full shots

Cons

• Firm feel off the face on short shots
• Limited greenside spin

I’ve long praised MaxFli for their work with affordable, soft, and forgiving balls, and the StraightFli is no different. I had no challenges striking the low compression Next Generation Core, leading to an elevated launch, consistent ball speed, and low spin.

Once this thing took to the skies, its Find The Fairway dimple design assumed its role and kept the StraightFli stable in flight. Occasionally, I purposefully played a slice to see the ramifications, and the Maxfli ball corrected slightly to avoid catastrophic results.

Next, I appreciated the amplified audio and feedback on full shots. However, the firm ball didn’t provide a pleasant greenside feel or any significant spin. Finally, the incredibly affordable MaxFli StraightFli’s are available in orange, white, and yellow, the latter being the easiest to follow in flight.

 

Why Anti Slice Golf Balls Actually Work

While anti slice balls will not completely cure your slice, they can at least turn it into more of a power fade. This can help you play from the fairway more often, which almost every golfer would happily welcome.

Golf ball manufacturers all have certain patented technologies that help reduce side spin during the ball’s flight. Sidespin is what causes the ball to slice so any reduction in sidespin is going to limit the slicing action.

One way that manufacturers look to limit slicing is by designing their balls with a special dimple pattern. Each of the brands on our list has a specific number of dimples and a unique shape that helps reduce slicing.

 

Why Expensive Balls Slice MORE Than Cheaper Ones

As a general rule, the more expensive balls are designed for highly skilled golfers and professionals. Most highly-skilled golfers need more spin to control their irons on approach shots. Most slicers are high handicappers who need less spin.

Keep in mind that none will eliminate your slice. That is something that can only be achieved by changing some of your swing habits and patterns. If you hit such a wicked slice that you’re losing lots of balls each round, consider taking a few lessons with a PGA teaching pro.

However, if you don’t have the time or money for a few lessons, the balls on this list can help some with your slice. I’ve used a few of these balls personally and they’ve helped reduce my slice to a more manageable level.

 

How to Select The Ball That’s Right for You

Finding the right ball for you and your game can be a daunting task. Before deciding on which ball to buy, here are a few aspects to consider.

1. Severity of Your Slice

How bad is your slice? It helps to be gut-level honest about the severity of your slice before deciding what type of ball to buy. Like we told you before, fighting a slice is very common and nothing to be ashamed of.

Is your slice so bad that you lose several balls every single round? If so, you may want to look into one of the self-correcting balls on this list. They may be a little more expensive, but you are likely to have better luck with them.

Is your slice just more of a mild annoyance? Do you find yourself losing a couple of balls per round and playing too often out of the tall grass? If so, any of the options on this list will help to decrease your slice.

2. How is Your Short Game?

Do you struggle with your putter? If so, the two-piece balls on this list may not be a good option for you. The cheaper two-piece balls work great for limiting slices but most golfers dislike the hard feel of them while putting on the green. In golf, like in life, everything is a trade-off.

If you are a golfer who putts well no matter what type of ball you use, this is less of a concern. Feel free to use any on this list at your discretion.

3. What’s Your Budget?

When buying balls, price should always be a consideration. If you’re on a tight budget, consider the cheap Nitros on this list. If you have some extra money, maybe try out the more expensive self-correcting balls.

If after trying out a few of the brands on this list you are still not hitting the ball as straight as you’d like, save up enough money for a few golf lessons. The most effective way to cure a slice is by finding the root cause instead of just a quick fix. A few simple swing adjustments are probably all you need to start hitting the ball straight down the fairway!