Price
$180
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 4
Price
$180
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Why we like it
- These wedges are more than just their high-toe shape. The pronounced shaping shifts the center of gravity higher and toward the toe to produce shots with increased spin.
- The computer-milled sole grinds eliminate excessive hand work in the manufacturing process for more consistency from club to club.
- Laser-etched ribs between the grooves create additional surface friction. Called “spin tread,” the rows of diagonal lines between the grooves are designed to redirect moisture to create cleaner contact with the groove edges.
- Cast from soft 8620 carbon steel, the Hi-Toe 4 features a similar “raw” finish found on the Milled Grind 4 that allows for the groove design to be cleaner and unaffected by any final coating. For all lofts over 54 degrees, full-face grooves are standard.
- The lineup now features five sole grinds. Among them is the return of the ATV Grind, first introduced in 2012, that has a concave sole shape for better contact off tight lies and more extreme bounce for efficient open-face shots.
- Top 5 in Performance, low and middle-handicaps
- 17 options (50-60 degrees), 5 grinds, 1 finish
What our testers said
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BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Great wedges make you believe you can hit shots you probably shouldn’t, and this had that effect on me. Found myself trying aggressive options and actually pulling them off. Inspiring club to hit.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
High toe look is a little distracting, but performance outweighs that. Full swings launched high and consistent. Around the green, full-face grooves gave me confidence on misses, and it glided through sand beautifully.
Todd
63, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The high-toe shape delivered real height from full swings, sand, and lob shots. Full-face scoring lines made the whole hitting area feel accessible and efficient. Crisp sound and a compact, controlled overall feel.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Good overall performer with a firmer feel at impact. That firmness made distance touch around the green a bit harder. Full-face scoring gave me confidence in the sand or the rough. Solid but not the softest.
Wei
56, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
The copper patina is gorgeous, and the high toe sets up really nicely behind the ball. Full shots felt fantastic with great control. Sand shots were effortless, and greenside I could hit one-hop-stoppers or let it run. Complete control across the board.
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BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Great wedges make you believe you can hit shots you probably shouldn’t, and this had that effect on me. Found myself trying aggressive options and actually pulling them off. Inspiring club to hit.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
High toe look is a little distracting, but performance outweighs that. Full swings launched high and consistent. Around the green, full-face grooves gave me confidence on misses, and it glided through sand beautifully.
Todd
63, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The high-toe shape delivered real height from full swings, sand, and lob shots. Full-face scoring lines made the whole hitting area feel accessible and efficient. Crisp sound and a compact, controlled overall feel.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Good overall performer with a firmer feel at impact. That firmness made distance touch around the green a bit harder. Full-face scoring gave me confidence in the sand or the rough. Solid but not the softest.
Wei
56, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
The copper patina is gorgeous, and the high toe sets up really nicely behind the ball. Full shots felt fantastic with great control. Sand shots were effortless, and greenside I could hit one-hop-stoppers or let it run. Complete control across the board.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Appreciated how the sole design displaced turf — never felt stuck. Bunker shots were so easy I actually had to tone it down. Really confidence-building sole.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Loved it for short game, but that same huge face worked against me on full swings. Felt like the ball wanted to ride up the face instead of compressing. Great touch club, less great as a full-swing option.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Funny enough, I expected this to be a short-game-only wedge, but it was fantastic on full swings. I could flight the ball into any window, and the sole tore through turf without any extra effort. Much more versatile than I expected.
Jamie
53, Handicap 7
3 years testing
This thing had me almost holing out everything from the bunker and off the green. Whatever shot I visualized—low runner, high lofted pitch — it just obeyed. Easy sand performance with controlled, useful spin.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Probably the most spin I got from any wedge I tested. Those spinning chips checked almost immediately, and I could slide it under from tight or fluffy lies for easy flops. The face tech really impressed me — big-time spin.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Offset was visually distracting, but around the green it was a blast. You can use the whole face to create tons of spin. Would love this as a dedicated around-the-green tool.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Full swings were tight — minimal dispersion and a strong, stable feel through impact. Carry numbers were better than average. Very solid striker’s wedge.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Easy to flight low spinners or high soft landings on command. On flop shots, you can lay it open and stop it on a dime. Very workable wedge.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Love the full-face grooves that make opening the club effortless for flops and bunker shots. Tons of surface area to work with. Even on full swings, the sole grooves help keep the path stable. Really solid all-around wedge.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
High toe takes getting used to visually, especially with grooves all the way up, but this thing is a Swiss Army knife. Full swings were easy with trustworthy distance. Greenside and bunker play were excellent, and opening the face felt natural and confident.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Colorful, distinctive look that I liked. Full swings launched high, landed soft, and the turf interaction was excellent. Extremely powerful in the sand. Chips were a bit trickier — I sometimes got more air than I wanted when trying to run one out.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Loved it around the green. As a toe-chip player, having grooves all the way up made a huge difference — finally got real spin on those toe shots. Not my favorite on full swings, but greenside forgiveness is exceptional.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Didn’t love it on full swings; turf interaction felt sticky and it didn’t want to get airborne. Short chips felt clunky and not very responsive. But it ripped through sand beautifully with high, quick exits.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
If you struggle with heel strikes around the green, the high toe is a lifesaver. It gives you room to move the ball out toward the toe and still hit soft, controlled shots. Lots of usable real estate out there.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Short shots had plenty of spin with a light, easy strike. Turf interaction made clean contact simple. But the toe shape made the club feel different on every swing and messed with my tempo. As a bunker-only wedge, though, it’d be excellent.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
One of my favorites at address — thin face look made me want to go after it. Responded beautifully when I applied pressure or closed the face for a few extra yards. Compressed the ball with authority. Greenside and bunker shots were equally reliable with easy height and control. Very complete wedge.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Looks like you need to work hard with it, but it actually slides under the ball like butter. Catches the ball cleanly and puts tons of spin on it, likely thanks to the high toe. Much easier than it looks.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Absolute monster in the sand that almost feels unfair. Extremely forgiving bunker performer. Full swings tended to dig, and the high-toe look was odd at address. But in sand, it’s elite.
Skylar
28, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Super easy to swing with balanced weight, surprising for a high toe. Never felt like it wanted to snag or dig. Bunker weighting was perfect — balanced just right, almost cartoonishly controlled, like Kung Fu Panda.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Full swings felt like a trust fall — completely supported and predictable. Greenside, I could hit all kinds of fun, creative shots. Made practice feel exciting.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Full shots struggled with distance consistency; the center felt hotter than the rest of the face. Greenside, it almost spun too much and forced me to adjust my swing. Took work to match my normal feel.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Noticed an immediate distance jump; even half swings were 5–10 yards longer. Very consistent extra carry. Felt hot in a good way.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Forgiving enough to help on long shots: consistent, straight, and easy to control. The real star was in the sand: I could stop the ball right at the pin even with almost no rollout space. Huge confidence boost in bunkers.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This wedge really can do anything from anywhere. Whatever shot I needed, it had an answer. One of the most adaptable clubs I hit.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Head feels a touch heavy, which gave me a more piercing full-swing flight. If that’s your window, you’ll love it. Trajectory control took some work, but bunker shots were perfect, and the toe weighting helped it dig and exit cleanly.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
More forgiving than the MG5 and definitely spinnier. Full swings didn’t lose distance, and bunker play felt automatic. These wedges are tough to beat — I’d put them straight in the bag.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The higher-bounce grind helped a lot — less sharp on the leading edge compared to the lower lofts. Gave the 58-degree a more balanced, forgiving feel. Much easier to trust around the green.
Jin
31, Handicap 10
2 years testing
High toe look is a little distracting, but performance outweighs that. Full swings launched high and consistent. Around the green, full-face grooves gave me confidence on misses, and it glided through sand beautifully.
Todd
63, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The high-toe shape delivered real height from full swings, sand, and lob shots. Full-face scoring lines made the whole hitting area feel accessible and efficient. Crisp sound and a compact, controlled overall feel.
Wei
56, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
The copper patina is gorgeous, and the high toe sets up really nicely behind the ball. Full shots felt fantastic with great control. Sand shots were effortless, and greenside I could hit one-hop-stoppers or let it run. Complete control across the board.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Appreciated how the sole design displaced turf — never felt stuck. Bunker shots were so easy I actually had to tone it down. Really confidence-building sole.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Offset was visually distracting, but around the green it was a blast. You can use the whole face to create tons of spin. Would love this as a dedicated around-the-green tool.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Colorful, distinctive look that I liked. Full swings launched high, landed soft, and the turf interaction was excellent. Extremely powerful in the sand. Chips were a bit trickier — I sometimes got more air than I wanted when trying to run one out.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Didn’t love it on full swings; turf interaction felt sticky and it didn’t want to get airborne. Short chips felt clunky and not very responsive. But it ripped through sand beautifully with high, quick exits.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Short shots had plenty of spin with a light, easy strike. Turf interaction made clean contact simple. But the toe shape made the club feel different on every swing and messed with my tempo. As a bunker-only wedge, though, it’d be excellent.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Absolute monster in the sand that almost feels unfair. Extremely forgiving bunker performer. Full swings tended to dig, and the high-toe look was odd at address. But in sand, it’s elite.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Full shots struggled with distance consistency; the center felt hotter than the rest of the face. Greenside, it almost spun too much and forced me to adjust my swing. Took work to match my normal feel.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Forgiving enough to help on long shots: consistent, straight, and easy to control. The real star was in the sand: I could stop the ball right at the pin even with almost no rollout space. Huge confidence boost in bunkers.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The higher-bounce grind helped a lot — less sharp on the leading edge compared to the lower lofts. Gave the 58-degree a more balanced, forgiving feel. Much easier to trust around the green.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Good overall performer with a firmer feel at impact. That firmness made distance touch around the green a bit harder. Full-face scoring gave me confidence in the sand or the rough. Solid but not the softest.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Funny enough, I expected this to be a short-game-only wedge, but it was fantastic on full swings. I could flight the ball into any window, and the sole tore through turf without any extra effort. Much more versatile than I expected.
Jamie
53, Handicap 7
3 years testing
This thing had me almost holing out everything from the bunker and off the green. Whatever shot I visualized—low runner, high lofted pitch — it just obeyed. Easy sand performance with controlled, useful spin.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Probably the most spin I got from any wedge I tested. Those spinning chips checked almost immediately, and I could slide it under from tight or fluffy lies for easy flops. The face tech really impressed me — big-time spin.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Full swings were tight — minimal dispersion and a strong, stable feel through impact. Carry numbers were better than average. Very solid striker’s wedge.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Easy to flight low spinners or high soft landings on command. On flop shots, you can lay it open and stop it on a dime. Very workable wedge.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
High toe takes getting used to visually, especially with grooves all the way up, but this thing is a Swiss Army knife. Full swings were easy with trustworthy distance. Greenside and bunker play were excellent, and opening the face felt natural and confident.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
One of my favorites at address — thin face look made me want to go after it. Responded beautifully when I applied pressure or closed the face for a few extra yards. Compressed the ball with authority. Greenside and bunker shots were equally reliable with easy height and control. Very complete wedge.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Looks like you need to work hard with it, but it actually slides under the ball like butter. Catches the ball cleanly and puts tons of spin on it, likely thanks to the high toe. Much easier than it looks.
Skylar
28, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Super easy to swing with balanced weight, surprising for a high toe. Never felt like it wanted to snag or dig. Bunker weighting was perfect — balanced just right, almost cartoonishly controlled, like Kung Fu Panda.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Head feels a touch heavy, which gave me a more piercing full-swing flight. If that’s your window, you’ll love it. Trajectory control took some work, but bunker shots were perfect, and the toe weighting helped it dig and exit cleanly.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
More forgiving than the MG5 and definitely spinnier. Full swings didn’t lose distance, and bunker play felt automatic. These wedges are tough to beat — I’d put them straight in the bag.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Great wedges make you believe you can hit shots you probably shouldn’t, and this had that effect on me. Found myself trying aggressive options and actually pulling them off. Inspiring club to hit.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Loved it for short game, but that same huge face worked against me on full swings. Felt like the ball wanted to ride up the face instead of compressing. Great touch club, less great as a full-swing option.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Love the full-face grooves that make opening the club effortless for flops and bunker shots. Tons of surface area to work with. Even on full swings, the sole grooves help keep the path stable. Really solid all-around wedge.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Loved it around the green. As a toe-chip player, having grooves all the way up made a huge difference — finally got real spin on those toe shots. Not my favorite on full swings, but greenside forgiveness is exceptional.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
If you struggle with heel strikes around the green, the high toe is a lifesaver. It gives you room to move the ball out toward the toe and still hit soft, controlled shots. Lots of usable real estate out there.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Full swings felt like a trust fall — completely supported and predictable. Greenside, I could hit all kinds of fun, creative shots. Made practice feel exciting.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Noticed an immediate distance jump; even half swings were 5–10 yards longer. Very consistent extra carry. Felt hot in a good way.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This wedge really can do anything from anywhere. Whatever shot I needed, it had an answer. One of the most adaptable clubs I hit.
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TaylorMade Hi-Toe 4
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