TaylorMade Hi-Toe 4

A real strength for a wedge, and the point of the design - the full-face grooves, larger hitting area and raw face improve spin and control while the larger toe design adds a significant degree of forgiveness, and the expanded toe pad elevates the CG and enhances stability for more consistent strikes. Notably more forgiving than a tour-blade wedge, especially on open-face and toe-side shots.

Consistent on the shots that matter - predictable spin rates for partial shots which are critical for scoring, with a controllable, repeatable flight. Solid distance control around scoring range, though the 50-60-degree loft span is narrower than a full gapping wedge set.

Built for creativity - five sole grinds (ATS, ATC, ATV, ATX, ATW) and full-face grooves that grip even with the face wide open, suiting open-face flops and bunker play. A genuine short-game artist's tool, if with fewer grind permutations than a full Vokey lineup.

Communicative - feedback is good through both the hands and ears, with the hands understanding where on the face contact is made, and the raw face gives clear feedback. Informative, if firmer and less muted than a cast tour blade.

Divisive - the sound is louder than expected, with a crisp snap of impact that surprised some testers, though it usefully changes from good strikes to poor. Informative but not the soft, quiet note some wedge players prefer.

Distinctive and premium, if polarising - a rich copper hue with milling covering the sole, toe pad and cavity as the star of the show, and a more pronounced toe and larger face that inspire confidence. A striking finish, though the high-toe profile divides opinion against a classic teardrop blade.