About the review: This is an honest review of the wedge which I purchased in August of 2021 with my own money.

My take

I think this wedge is a good choice for mid to low handicappers. Higher handicappers need more of a cavity back design, but the Hi-Toe delivers more forgiveness than the traditional bladed wedge.

About the club I own/tested

• Model: 2021 TaylorMade MG Hi-Toe RAW
• Loft: 56 and 60 degree
• Bounce: 10
• Grind: -
• Finish: Aged copper

About me

• Average Score: 85
• Handicap: 13
• Experience: 3 years
• Right/Left-Handed: Right
• Golf Ball Used: TP5x
• Angle Of Attack (steep, normal, shallow): Normal

Test conditions

• When I bought the wedge: August 2021
• Days tested: 50 (est.)
• Where I’ve used it: On the range, various courses (Tuxedo Club, Upper Montclair CC, New York CC, River Vale CC), and indoor simulators
• Weather Conditions: Dew and dry
• Green Conditions (Grass Type, Green Speed): Mainly on quick greens

How it performs:

What I was looking for

• I was looking for a full-face grooved wedge. I came upon Hi-Toe RAW and was intrigued by the higher CG (center of gravity).

Why I chose this club

• It has some use on Tour, and I thought the tech in it (full face and high toe) would make it better than the average wedge. The looks of it bother some people, but I did not mind.
• I considered the CBX full-face model from Cleveland, but I liked the bounce and loft options of TaylorMade better.

What I love about it

• Launch: The launch is lower, allowing me to flight the ball under the wind when needed.
• Feel: The feel off the face is neutral, not too soft, not too hard. I would prefer a little softer feel.
• Spin: Tons of spin, and the raw face that rusts over time helps a lot with that.
• Full Shots: Full shots apply a lot of spin to the ball, usually the ball will zip back slightly, this allows for an easy to pick landing spot.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Forgiveness: It’s not the most forgiving wedge, so something with more cavity back, like the Cleveland CBX, may be better for people looking for more forgiveness.
• Aesthetic Appeal: I’m not a big fan of the color of the wedge. I would prefer a silver or black color.

Best Shot with this Wedge

I made my second eagle ever with a 60-yard shot using my 60 Hi-Toe. It flew over the pin and spun in. One of the best feelings in golf!

Value for the money vs. other

Wedges tend to be similar in price ($150-200 range), so I don’t think value/price was much of a factor when purchasing.

Final verdict

I’m very happy with the purchase. If you don’t mind the non-traditional look, you get the benefit of higher CG and increased spin.