The 2026 anti-slice market is exceptionally strong, headlined by Cobra's extreme correction and Callaway's breakthrough in maintaining ball speed within a draw-biased head.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 5/5 — Most draw bias tested
Distance: 5/5 — No drop off in ball speed
Sound & feel: 4/5 — Light and hot impact
Looks at address: 4/5 — Identical crown to AI Smoke
What they rate
Significant reduction in slice-to-right ball flight
Improved ball speed in forgiveness-focused categories
Tailored lie angles and face tech specifically for slicers
What they don’t
Potential for high spin rates on specific models
Iterative crown designs in some major brands
The 2026 anti-slice market is exceptionally strong, headlined by Cobra's extreme correction and Callaway's breakthrough in maintaining ball speed within a draw-biased head.
Significant reduction in slice-to-right ball flight
Improved ball speed in forgiveness-focused categories