The Hi-Toe Raw is TaylorMade's answer to a specific problem: golfers who open the face and want grooves that are actually there when they do it. Where a normal wedge runs out of scoring lines near the toe, this one carries full-face grooves all the way up an exaggerated high-toe profile. Open it up for a flop or a greenside bunker shot and you still catch the ball on a grooved section of the face, not bare metal.
The face is raw carbon steel, left unplated so it rusts over time. That is by design, not a defect. TaylorMade's argument is that the rougher, oxidized surface bites into the cover a touch more and cuts down glare in the sun. It ships shiny and turns brown after a few rounds. The lofts run from a 52 gap wedge through 54, 56, 58, and 60, so you can build the bottom of your bag around it or just slot one in for the delicate stuff.
This is a shotmaker's wedge more than a set-and-forget one. It wants a player who manipulates the face, plays around the green with imagination, and doesn't mind that the head looks a little different at address with that tall toe.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe Raw Wedge: Key Specs
- Category
- Versatile
- Loft range
- 52 to 60 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 5
- Model year
- 2021
Available Variants
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 11° | SB | Chrome |
| 54° | 11° | SB | Chrome |
| 56° | 14° | SB | Chrome |
| 58° | 11° | SB | Chrome |
| 60° | 10° | SB | Chrome |
Loft and bounce are nominal values. Actual specifications may vary.
Technology
About the TaylorMade Hi-Toe Raw
The signature feature is the high-toe shape paired with grooves that cover the entire hitting area. Combine that with a raw, unplated face and the pitch is consistent spin no matter where on the face you strike it, which matters most on the open-faced shots where contact drifts toward the toe. The forged construction gives it the soft, muted feel good players expect from a premium wedge. The sole grind is built for versatility, with heel and toe relief that lets you open the face and lay it flat without the leading edge lifting off the turf. Out of the box it is a shiny chrome-look head, but the raw face means it will oxidize and darken with play. If you dislike rust, this is not the wedge for you. If you see brown patina as a sign the face is working, it fits.
Who Should Play the TaylorMade Hi-Toe Raw?
- ✓Better players who open the face for flops, bunker shots, and short-side recoveries and want full grooves out near the toe.
- ✓Anyone who prefers a soft, forged feel and doesn't mind a raw face that rusts over time.
- ✓Golfers building the scoring end of the bag from 52 up to 60 degrees who want one consistent look and grind.
- ✓Shotmakers around the green who manipulate loft and face angle rather than hitting every wedge square.
- ✓Players comfortable with a taller toe profile at address instead of a traditional teardrop shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the TaylorMade Hi-Toe Raw face rust?
The face is raw carbon steel with no chrome plating, so it oxidizes and turns brown after a few rounds. TaylorMade did this on purpose. The idea is that the rougher rusted surface grips the ball a little more and reduces glare in bright light. It is normal and expected, not a quality problem.
What are the full-face grooves for?
The grooves run across the entire hitting area up to the high toe instead of stopping partway. When you open the face for a flop or a bunker shot, contact moves toward the toe, and full-face grooves mean you still hit a grooved section rather than smooth metal. That keeps spin more consistent on those shots.
Which lofts should I choose from the 52 to 60 range?
A 52 works as a gap wedge, 54 and 56 cover most standard sand and pitching duties, and 58 or 60 give you the highest launch for flops and short-side shots. Many players carry two, like a 54 and a 58, and space them around their pitching wedge loft. Match the gaps to what you already have in the bag.
Is the Hi-Toe Raw good for high handicappers?
It can work, but it leans toward better players who open the face and shape shots. The versatile grind and high launch help, yet the payoff really shows when you manipulate the face around the green. A higher handicapper who hits every wedge square might not need the full-face groove design and may prefer a more forgiving cavity wedge.
How is the sole grind set up?
It uses a versatile grind with heel and toe relief, so you can lay the face open and keep the sole flat to the turf without the leading edge rising up. That suits open-faced shots and firmer, tighter lies. On very soft or fluffy conditions a wider, higher-bounce sole from another model might dig less.
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