TaylorMade have extended the Hi-toe line, introducing Big Foot…
TaylorMade Big Foot wedge review: NCG Verdict
This wedge sits really nicely behind the ball and visually looks almost identical to the regular Hi-Toe in set-up position. It would be easy to use regular Hi-toe’s for your gap wedge and then carry a lob wedge in the Big Foot model.
Visually I really like the the fact the grooves run all the way across the club-face. My bad strike with a wedge tends to be slightly out of the toe so the grooves inspire confidence of extra forgiveness in this area.
Obviously the sole of this club is significantly chunkier than previous models but I still found it to be fairly versatile, I do however think overall it is more a club for short game shots rather than full shots.
I found it performed really well out of the rough, helped by the hi-toe head shape and full-face grooves.
Even though there is a large amount of bounce on these clubs I could still control the strike and shot from relatively tight lies.
I would say this club performed best out of the bunker where you could really take advantage of the large amount of bounce. I found it very easy to get shots out of the bunker and get the ball to land softly on the green without having to manipulate the face.
The raw face and laser etching meant I could get the ball to stop quickly on the green and easily control check and run-out.
Overall I was impressed with how well these wedges performed in a wide variety of situations they were tested in.
The details
Available: Now
RRP: £149/169 (steel/graphite)
More information: TaylorMade website
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Hannah Holden
Hannah Holden is the Equipment and Instruction Editor here at National Club Golfer. If you’re looking to improve your game, by changing your golf swing or upgrading your golf equipment she’ll have the answers.
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