TaylorMade is redefining the shape of raw wedge performance. Their newest golf wedge, the Hi-Toe 2 Raw model, features a versatile shape with a unique face designed to provide better spin as it ages and oxidizes. The TGW team captured exclusive video so you can see them in action and learn all about the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 2 Raw wedge in our review.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 2 Raw Wedge Review by TGW
Technology
The TaylorMade Hi-Toe 2 Raw wedge features a raw face design that oxidizes over time. As soon as you take the sticker off the face, the reaction begins. Throughout the life of the wedge, oxidation will occur and the wedge face will rust with use. This makes the face and grooves rougher, increasing friction, which gives you even more spin as your play.
The grooves on the Hi-Toe 2 wedge are deeper, and narrower with a sharper radius designed to provide maximum spin. Laser etching between the grooves creates a rougher surface for added control. Higher lofted wedges (56°-62°) have full-face scoring lines to deliver spin and control on shots where you need to open the face.
TaylorMade also retooled the thick-thin head design to feature a thinner topline. Additional mass is placed closer to the top of the spin to optimize the center of gravity location for precise flight and enhanced feel.
They also employed the Milled Grind sole in the Hi-Toe 2 wedge. By machining the sole of the club, TaylorMade ensures consistency and precision in every wedge they make. Also, TaylorMade offers these wedges with two sole grinds: Standard Bounce and Low Bounce. The Standard Bounce is an all-purpose grind designed for players that rotate the club face open and shut during the swing. It is for full and pitch shots as well as golfers with a neutral or steep angle of attack, take a medium to large divot, or play on medium to soft ground. The Low Bounce sole has a narrow crescent shape for maximum versatility around the greens. It is for open face angle shots and for players with a neutral or shallow angle of attack, take shallow divots on full shots, or play on medium to hard ground.
Performance
To test the performance of the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 2 Raw wedges, we paid a visit to our friend Rick Hatfield. Rick is the head golf pro at Flint Hills National Golf Club and TGW’s resident product expert. With these wedges, Rick was able to generate every type of short game shot he needed. He was able to set up square and hit pitch shots, play the ball back a little bit to hit shots that will release on the green, as well as open up the face and hit higher shots closer to the green and from tight lies. He was able to utilize the high toe and full-face scoring lines in the higher lofted wedges to hit balls more toward the toe and produce softer shots going into the greens. These wedges are versatile performers that will give you consistent spin on every type of shot you need.
Who It’s For
TaylorMade Hi-Toe 2 Raw wedges are a good fit for golfers who like to get creative in the short game. Players who like to manipulate the club around the greens, open the face, and hit a large variety of shots with their wedges will benefit most from this design.
Appearance
The TaylorMade Hi-Toe 2 Raw wedges are made with a new-aged copper finish. It provides a rich, classic look that blends in as the face oxidizes. The face and grooves appear aggressive, from full-face scoring lines in the higher lofts to the rough milling pattern between the grooves, you can literally see the features that are there to provide you with maximum spin. The thinner topline inspires confidence and versatility while the high toe shape allows you to open the face with confidence, knowing you cannot mis-hit these wedges.
Feel & Sound
The TaylorMade Hi-Toe 2 Raw wedges produced sharp feeling and sounding contact during our test. Not only was the feel and sound pleasing with the golf ball coming off the face, but Rick also noted the turf interaction provided a great feel as well. No matter what type of shot he was trying to hit, the club glided smoothly through the turf with just the right amount of bounce.
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