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The popular Hi-Toe lob wedges are now available as a full set. Equipment editor James Savage have been testing them out…
Review: TaylorMade’s extended Hi-Toe wedge line
Our TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges review took place on the course at Moor Allerton in Leeds.
The original Milled Grind Hi-Toe wedges were introduced earlier this year from 58˚-64˚.
But TaylorMade have now extended the line to include 50˚, 52˚, 54˚ and 56˚ options.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges review – First impressions
TaylorMade Hi Toe wedges review
We were big fans of the Hi-Toe wedge when it was first introduced and it went down a storm on tour as well.
TaylorMade Hi Toe wedges review
Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Justin Rose were among those quick to put it in play.
TaylorMade Hi Toe wedges review
So after it’s obvious success, it’s no surprise so see it is now available as a full set.
Golfer like things to match and blend so anyone who has purchased a Hi-Toe lob wedge will be keen to fill in the other gaps as well.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges review
I wasn’t a huge fan of the orangey copper finish but thankfully it didn’t take long to wear and rust a bit to give a classic old-school rusty wedge look.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges review – The technology
The Hi-Toe theory is that it moves the centre of gravity higher for lower launch and more spin.
TaylorMade Hi Toe wedges review
So the higher lofted wedges (56˚-64˚) have what TaylorMade called ‘full-face scoring lines’.
It basically means that the grooves cover the entire face. This is to help get better contact when playing out of the thick rough.
The 50˚-54˚ have ‘traditional’ scoring lines which help frame the ball better for full shots.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges review
Some of the key technology throughout the Hi-Toe range comes in the sole grind options.
We’ve now got three different grinds with a standard sole on the 50˚-54˚, a four-way wide sole on the 56˚ which should work best in softer sand.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges review
And then the 58˚, 60˚ and 64˚have a channel-cut ATV mid-sole with two different bounce options.
The v-shaped leading edge is designed to move through the turf and sand more quickly for better contact.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges review – The results
The higher lofted Hi-Toe wedges are absolutely brilliant from the rough.
TaylorMade Hi Toe wedges review
They are also really good from tight lies. I love the way the leading edge sits nice and flush to the turf – it makes you feel like you can really get the club under the ball.
With the lower lofted wedges I found them pretty friendly on full shots although some people may find the jump from a chunky pitching wedge a bit steep.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges review – NCG verdict
It came as no surprise to see the Hi-Toe line extended.
The lob wedges are fantastic and will really help golfers of all abilities get up and down more frequently.
TaylorMade Hi Toe wedges review
We don’t quite have the same number of bounce and grind options as you’d get with the Vokey SM7 line for example but it’s nice to see a bit of variation on the soles.
I still think there’s also the option of going for the regular Milled Grind wedges and then just adding a Hi-Toe as a lob wedge.
But people can be a bit funny with their golf equipment and like everything to match.
So I’m sure there will be plenty of takers for a full set of Hi-Toes.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges details
SRP: £139
Stock shafts:
KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 115g (58°, 60°, 64°)
KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 120g (50°, 52°, 54°, 56°)
More information can be found on the TaylorMade website.
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