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The TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedge family offers versatility and elite performance – even in wet conditions. Numerous options to align with your swing and turf conditions. Stellar looks.
Introduction
Looking back through my files I was surprised to discover that I had never reviewed a TaylorMade wedge over my years with Plugged In Golf. Somehow, the signature wedges of one of the biggest brands in the industry had eluded me. But that all changed when I opened the box of TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges. Could these make me the #1 golfer in the world? Not a chance. But could they help golfers with their short games? That’s worth investigating.
Looks
From every angle, the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges look fantastic. In the bag, the wedges look sleek and refined. I love the clean, slightly arcing line created by the stepdown on the back of the flange. Looking at the photos in Matt’s review of the MG4 [HERE], the new wedges are more aesthetically balanced with the “MG5” logo moved to the center to my critical eyes. And I’ve always been a fan of the distinctive milling on the sole.
At address, the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges present an inviting tour look – compact with a moderate teardrop shape. The silhouette changes slightly among lofts, but nothing as drastic as you observe in the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 4 wedges [review HERE]. You can see in the photo above how the face becomes taller as you move from the 50° SB (left), to the 54° SB (center) to the 58° LB (right).
A well-executed, and easy to overlook, feature of the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges is the shiny ring above the “FORGED” engraving. Long hosels are a staple of wedges, but these have jewelry store looks.
Finally, the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges give golfers a choice of satin chrome or charcoal finish. If you’re a big fan of one of eighteen select colleges, TaylorMade offers the Collegiate version replete with team logo and school color scheme. For a one-of-a-kind look, the MyMG5 wedge gives your creativity the opportunity to run wild. Not only can you select from five layouts, fifty logos, and fifteen paint fill colors, this is where you can also customize loft, lie, length, shafts, and grips. Best of all, you see it develop before your eyes – fair warning: it’s kinda fun.
Sound & Feel
With full swings, I found the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges produced a pleasant “thwack” and a medium-soft feel. As wedges designed for skilled players, precise contact is rewarded with a hair brighter sound and a sense of springiness to the hands. That said, feedback on mishits wasn’t harsh – more a reminder that additional practice may be warranted.
During greenside testing, the face felt softer and the sound moved towards a “click.” Feedback remained clear and precise. I was pleased that the overall feel of the MG5 wedges matched their stellar looks.
Performance
Something I love about wedge testing is seeing the launch and carry progress across the set. The TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges performed exactly as expected moving amongst the four lofts, and with varying amounts of swing. Distances and spin were consistent with solid contact. Misses were, well, misses. When I caught one out on the toe, the ball fell well short of my target – deservedly. That said, I had immense gratification dropping ball after ball next to the stick on the practice range green with good swings.
The TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges are available in 6 grinds with lofts from 46° to 60° – including the all-new SX model. That said, most loft options are limited and aligned with the design intent except for the most versatile SB grind. As you can see in the photo above, TaylorMade helps in-store shoppers with guidance on the divot style and turf conditions the wedges are designed for. For a better understanding, I strongly recommend you look at the Grind Options section of the MG5 wedge page on the TaylorMade website. There, the physical grinds are highlighted, graphics further delineate turf conditions and divot patterns, plus descriptions tie it all together. Lefties beware, your options are limited.
I didn’t even mention bounce in the previous paragraph, but it’s also aligned with design intent. With loft, bounce, and grind all factoring into performance, it’s no wonder that wedge selection can be so confusing. Utilizing the MG5 Wedge Selector tool is a wonderful help for bag setup.
You may have noticed that the TW, Tiger Grind, wedge didn’t offer any design clues on the sole wrapper. Deservingly, the TW MG5 even has its own web page. The key to the TW grind is Tiger’s desire for versatility. Designed for shallow divots, the TW is great for all turf conditions. For me, this was the wedge I could get creative with – and I loved it. Simple pitches felt effortless. One hop stops – no problem. And my favorite, opening up the 56° and hitting high, soft landing, lob shots. Brilliant.
The TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges feature “all-new aggressive saw-milled grooves” for even more spin control. The saw-milling allowed for steeper walls with sharper radii. And of course, the RAW face preserves friction over time as rust develops. Whether it was the new groove design or that my gamer wedges were showing some age I can’t be certain, but balls stopping quicker during greenside recovery was noticeable and something I had to adapt to.
New to the MG4 and carried forward to the MG5 wedges is what TaylorMade calls Spin Tread Technology, which allows for consistent performance in wet conditions. The essence of the technology is the laser etched squiggly lines on the face between the grooves that channels water away from the ball/face interface at impact. TaylorMade states that the combination of Spin Tread Technology and new saw-milled grooves give the MG5 13% more spin than MG4 in wet conditions. To evaluate the concept, I grabbed a cup of water and hit chip shots after dipping balls in the water, after dipping the club head in the water, and also after pouring water over the ball to soak the ground. I saw no discernible difference in results between any of the wet combinations and dry conditions. I’m no robot, but the design seemed effective.
Conclusion
With an all-carbon steel forging, new groove design, a new SX model, and updates to the TW grind, the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges are clearly more than a cosmetic upgrade. That said, the new look is stellar. These TaylorMade MG5 wedges may be designed for elite players, but they’re also capable of elevating the short game of recreational players. With so many options, make sure you look beyond lofts and find the wedges that fit your swing and typical playing conditions.
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4 Comments
Last MG wedge I had was the MG3, didn’t really care for it and have stuck with Cleveland RTX/Z ever since.
I had the MG3s and I liked them, but they weren’t my most favorite wedge I have ever played. Your review has got me wanting to pick up a MG5 to see if it perfroms especially if they perfrom well in wet conditions. My home course puts way to much water on the course so early morning rounds are always really wet.
I had never played a TM wedge..but the MG4 won me over. The HiToe option is great for just a smidge more forgiveness also. The MG5s look sweet, but I don’t wear my wedges out all that fast and still getting excellent spin seems like, so will stick with them for now. They replaced my Zipcore Clevelands. Thx for the great review!
Love the MG wedges and have played them for years, but the REAL standouts in the TM Wedge line are the Hi Toes–also available in a variety of finishes and grinds.