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I’m a teaching pro & scratch golfer who has played golf for 30 years. I’m always looking to improve my game, even if it’s just a shot or two here and there. I love testing new strategies both on and off the course and studying golf swings to see what works.
I’ve got 2 rounds, 5 hours on the range, and one session on a Foresight GC3 launch monitor with the
Summary: The
In this review of the
- Good spin around the green & on partial shots
- Lots of forgiveness
- Milled from 8620 carbon steel for a premium feel
- Workability out of a tough lie
- Spin rates on full swing shots are lower than MG4
- Not purty
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 Wedge Overview
I tried the
TaylorMade likes to compare the Hi-Toe 3 wedge to a Swiss army knife. It’s a tool with multiple uses and can work from various lies around the green. The latest model also has a wider and more pronounced ZTP Raw Groove to create that extra friction between the ball and club face.
Where the
Translation: If you struggle with inconsistency around the greens, a versatile tool like the
Why Consider the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3?
If your main consideration when looking for a wedge is forgiveness without sacrificing feel, this is your wedge.
The
If you need me to paint a clearer picture, if skulls, chunks, blades, and all other negative greenside shots are part of your on course vocabulary, then consider the Hi-Toe 3.
The main benefits of the
- Controlled ball flight
- Workable clubhead to help hit a variety of shots
- Good spin rates out of the rough, and especially out of the sand
- Above average forgiveness
Club tested:
- Loft – 56 degrees
- Bounce – 10 degrees
- Grind – Standard
- Shaft -FST KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 115 Steel Stiff Flex
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 Specs and Loft Options
The
With the performance the wedge offers, this isn’t a bad thing; I wouldn’t want a Hi-Toe for my pitching wedge. It’s not a full swing wedge.
- 2 finish options: Chrome, Aged Copper
- Loft options: Ranging from 50 to 60 degrees
- Grind options: Low Bounce (7 degrees), Standard Bounce (9 or 10 degrees), High Bounce (13 degrees)
My Experience with the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 Wedge
As always, I like to start with the Foresight GC3 launch monitor and see what kind of numbers the
For the full swing shots, I was able to get spin rates in the 8500-9500 range. Not the highest or most consistent spin numbers, but pretty good.
On shorter shots, the spin rate decreases (which is to be expected), but I still had plenty in the 7500 range on the shorter shots.
Does it spin like a TaylorMade MG4 or a Titleist Vokey? No.
However, it’s way more forgiving than either of those wedges above.
In fact, having tested the MG4 from
My favorite thing about the
On the full swing approach, it’s still not my favorite wedge. Spin rates are high enough, but the look and overall feel is just not as good as some others on the market.
Review of the TaylorMade Hi-Toe Wedges
Looks: (B+) It’s a little funky. The copper is nice, and I like the raw finish, but it’s hard to transition from a standard pitching wedge to a Hi-Toe 3 sand wedge.
Sound/ Feel: (A) Great feel, confidence inducing, helped me feel capable of various shots.
Distance and Distance Control: (B+) Distance control is great on the shorter shots because of the forgiveness; for longer shots, I felt like it was a little inconsistent.
Forgiveness: (A+) Probably my favorite from a forgiveness standpoint, this one makes “non blade” wedge players feel like blades are a good choice
Spin: (A) Spin is great, especially considering the amount of forgiveness offered in combination.
Consistency: (A) I think with the full scoring lines across the face, spin numbers get thrown off a bit from a consistency standpoint, but feel and reliability are good throughout the course.
Value: (B+) Premium wedge pricing: I think it’s a little high, considering this is more of a tool than an all-in-one solution across all of your wedges.
Customer Reviews
Golfers love the
- “Can miss hit the ball and still get the spin I need with these high toe wedges. Just dropping the head down in these balls for the perfect touch.”
- “Best wedge I’ve owned so far! Full face grooves and raw face help me spin the ball a lot more than ever before.”
- “I’ve only had these for a week or so, but I can tell the difference between my Lazarus wedges and these high toe wedges. I’m still getting familiar with my distances and spin, but I’ve been getting the ball closer to the cup, and my shots are more controlled.”
Who are the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 wedges for?
Low handicap: (Maybe) Lacks the refinement and consistency of the MG4, Vokey, or Callaway JAWS wedges.
Mid handicap: (Yes) For mid handicappers on the cusp of players style blade wedges and cavity back wedges, Hi-Toe 3 is a good solution.
High handicap: (Yes) Plenty of forgiveness built in will help you learn what it takes to master the short game.
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- Exceptional spin rates
- Superb feel & distance control
- Available in several finishes & grinds
- Nada
- Impressive distance control
- Great feel on both long and short shots
- Not too soft coming off the face of the club
- Spin, regardless of the lie
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- Similar technology and feel to Jaws Raw Chrome
- Anti-glare black finish
- Stays looking new for a longer time
- Not as consistent as Chrome version
Our Verdict on the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 Sand Wedge Review
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If you are using a cavity back wedge and know that you are missing out on performance, the Hi Toe 3 56-degree wedge is one I would put in the bag.
Our #1 suggestion is to get your hands on it before you buy. Either at your local golf store or use Global Golf’s Utry trial program. I use it and recommend it.
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- Good spin around the green & on partial shots
- Lots of forgiveness
- Milled from 8620 carbon steel for a premium feel
- Workability out of a tough lie
- Spin rates on full swing shots are lower than MG4
- Not purty
