With dozens of wedges on the market, many golfers are narrowing down their options by choosing models like high toe wedges. These wedges are often praised for their forgiveness, higher release, versatility and improved spin control. We took a deep look at ours 2024 wedge test results to see how the high toe and full face wedges compare to the competition when it comes to spins. Hopefully these spin results will help you draw some conclusions on whether you should try a high toe or full face wedge.
Claim: High toe wedges maintain spin in wet conditions (true)
Part of our 2024 testing included wedge roll testing in wet conditions. We found that the high-toe, full-face wedges retained 90.02 percent of their spin when moving from dry to wet conditions on a 50-yard shot.
Spin rates were changed from 6,436 rpm dry to 5,794 wet.
The high toe style wedge will be worth considering if you struggle to maintain spin when you’re out in the wet or playing in dewy conditions.
Claim: Spinning performance is strong even at full throttle (True)
The highest spin speed recorded in our testing, measured on a full stroke stroke, was 9,229 rpm. Average high toe wedges were about 8,832. The numbers place the high toe wedges among some of the highest performing wedges for a spin on full swing shots.
Claim: Increased spin consistency on shorter shots (True)
The high-tip/full-face points performed well from wet grass, but also performed on dry 50-yard shots. Remember, the rates for dry shots from 50 yards are 6,436 rpm for high-tipped wedges, and the highest spin recorded in testing was 6,620, just under 200 rpm higher.
In general, high-tipped wedges produce predictable swing speeds for partial shots, which are critical for scoring.
Claim: High toe wedges are more forgiving (not always true)
When we did our 2024 Best Golf Wedge Test, we looked at spin rates, accuracy and consistency. The consistency we measure focuses primarily on transport distance and distribution. For accuracy, we look at Strokes Gained.
If you need more forgiveness from your wedges, stability and accuracy would be good performance characteristics to look for. You’ll find that accuracy isn’t a strong point in most of these high-toe, full-face wedges, but stability and spin were excellent for some.
Here’s how the high toe and full face wedges performed in the 2024 test.
| Wedge pattern | General ranking | Accuracy ranking | Consistency ranking | Rotation order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 2 |
| PXG Sugar Daddy III | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| TaylorMade MG4 Hi-Toe 4 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 19 |
| Wilson HT Staff Model | 14 | 15 | 9 | 13 |
| Deputy VGW01 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
allegation: Designed for special shooting (partially true)
While the data does not directly measure specialized shots, such as flop shots or open face chips, two data points suggest that high tip/full face wedges are good for controlling special shots.
First, the average spin speed of 6,436 rpm for 50 yard dry shots shows that these wedges have strong stopping power. Combine that with strong spin retention (90.02 percent) in wet conditions and you could argue that high-tipped wedges are well-suited to high-spin special shots where control is important.
Claim: High toe wedges are built for dexterity and control (True)
When looking at overall performance on full swings, 50-yard dry and 50-yard wet shots, the high-toe/full-face wedges offer good versatility. Here’s an overview of how they compare.
- Full Swings:
- Average RPM: 8,832 rpm
- Top RPM: 9,229 rpm
- 50 Yard Dry Shoots:
- Average RPM: 6,436 rpm
- Top RPM: 6620 rpm
- 50 Yard Wet Shots:
- Average RPM: 5,794 rpm
- Spin retention: 90.02% (compared to dry conditions)
Claim: Design and overall appearance increase confidence (Not necessarily true)
High-top/full-face nibs weren’t always preferred by our testers in terms of overall look and design. This really comes down to personal preference, so you’ll want to see before you buy.
Final thoughts
When we analyzed the performance of high toe/full face wedges in 2024, we saw the best performances from partial wedge shots. The high toe can benefit you if you struggle to stop the ball onto the green from 50 yards on a half-swing wedge shot. As we always suggest, get new golf wedges to learn what works best for your game.
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