TAYLORMADE Hi-Toe 4 R4 000
WILSON Staff Model ZM TBA
SILVER
SILVER
OVERALL RATING ★★★★
OVERALL RATING ★★★★
• These wedges are more than just their high-toe shape. The pronounced shaping shifts the centre of gravity higher
• By altering its manufacturing
requirements, Wilson produced a groove design with a steeper angle in the groove. That leads to less loss of spin from the rough. • The direction of the face milling was changed from being concave up to concave down. This makes the mill lines perpendicular to the club path on open-faced shots, leading to increased interaction with the ball for spin retention. • Top 5 in Performance, low-handicaps • 14 options (46-60 degrees), 3 grinds, 1 finish
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★
and towards the toe to produce shots with increased spin.
• Laser-etched ribs
between the grooves create additional surface friction. Called “spin tread,” the rows of diagonal lines between the grooves redirect moisture to create cleaner contact with the groove edges. • Top 5 in Performance, low- and middle- handicaps • 17 options (50-60 degrees), 5 grinds, 1 finish
‘It’s got some muscle to it. You can’t help but notice all the weight in the toe. It feels like a distance wedge, and a great one for high-toe misses.’ – 1-HANDICAP
‘Really surprised how soft they felt. They’re the kind of wedges that make you want to go practice your short game for
hours. It can hit all the shots you need to.’ – 0-HANDICAP
BALL FLIGHT AESTHETICS
AESTHETICS
Lower Plain
Higher
Plain
Elaborate
Elaborate
SENSORY SENSORY
SENSORY
Quieter
Louder Firmer
Softer
Firmer
Softer
PLAYABILITY FULL SWING
FULL SWING
Workable Poor
Forgiving Excellent
Poor
Excellent
SAND
BALL FLIGHT SAND
Poor
Excellent
Lower Poor
Higher Excellent
GREENSIDE
SENSORY GREENSIDE
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
Quieter
Louder
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