The TaylorMade Hi-Toe is a wedge with a taller toe and grooves that run farther across the face, designed to move the center of gravity higher for a lower launch and more spin. TaylorMade first introduced the design in 2017, and it has since gone through a Raw version, a Big Foot model, the Hi-Toe 3 and the Hi-Toe 4.
What the Hi-Toe design does
Most wedges carry their weight low in the head. The Hi-Toe adds mass up in the toe, which raises the center of gravity. TaylorMade's stated goal is a lower, more controlled flight with more spin, especially on open-faced shots around the green. The early Milled Grind Hi-Toe came only in lofts from 58 to 64 degrees and used full-face scoring lines, so a ball struck high on the toe still meets grooves. By late 2018 tour players including Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Justin Rose had put it in play.
How the versions differ
In February 2021 TaylorMade announced the Hi-Toe Raw, which uses an unplated face designed to rust over time and ZTP Raw grooves, with lofts from 50 to 62 degrees. The Hi-Toe Raw Big Foot launched alongside it in 56, 58 and 60 degrees with 15 degrees of bounce and a wide C-Grind sole for golfers who tend to dig. The Hi-Toe 3, announced in August 2022, added raised micro-ribs between the grooves, a four-way cambered sole and full-length scoring lines on lofts of 54 degrees and up. The Hi-Toe 4, announced in August 2024, brought TaylorMade's Spin Tread face pattern to the line for the first time, with lofts from 50 to 60 degrees and ATS, ATV and ATC grinds.
Common questions
Is the TaylorMade Hi-Toe good for beginners?
The Big Foot version, with its wide sole and high bounce, was built to be more forgiving for players who struggle with turf contact. The standard models are aimed more at players who like to open the face and hit a variety of shots.
Why does a used Hi-Toe face look rusty?
The Raw, Hi-Toe 3 and Hi-Toe 4 faces are unplated on purpose. TaylorMade designed them to rust with use, so a rusty face is expected and is not a defect.
To see what is in stock right now, browse our used TaylorMade wedges. If you are comparing TaylorMade's wedge lines, read our post on the TaylorMade Milled Grind wedges, which shares several of the same face technologies.
