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TaylorMade Milled Grind 5
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Why We Like It
- TaylorMade’s latest wedge line is fully forged, a first for the Milled Grind line and a decision made as a result of its tour staff’s request for more feel.
- The wedge is the first in the line to use saw-milled grooves, which were created using a new machining process that tightens tolerances and allows engineers to push groove geometry. The grooves have steeper walls and sharper edges for maximum grab—especially on partial shots.
- The raw face features a tread design between the grooves to channel away moisture like a set of all-weather tires. This produces 13 percent more spin from damp conditions, according to the company.
- The line has six grinds, including the TW grind based off Tiger Woods’ setup. That grind has more camber and less heel relief in the 60-degree lob wedge.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps
- SPECS: 23 options (46-60 degrees), 6 sole grinds, 2 finishes
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed the milled face and compact head give an instantly sharp, control-oriented look and deliver repeatable spin and carry. Testers praised the silky, soft feel, superb turf interaction and balance that makes swings highly repeatable. Sand play stood out—spin in bunkers was “like throwing darts”—and the sole lets you vary trajectory and shot height around greens. Heavier mass aids shaping and stability. One drawback: a notably small sweet spot that punishes off-center strikes.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed intricate milling and a face that "lights up" in sun, projecting instant control and spin. Full swings produced consistent spin and carry with smooth, well‑weighted turf entry. Greenside versatility impressed — opens/closes, handles tight lies and over‑bunker nippers, and delivers strong, reliable spin; bunker play was dependable once committed. Firmer, crisp feel provides clear feedback. One downside: steep players may notice slight digging on full shots.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a compact, milled-head wedge with a clean look and a sole that effectively removes turf as a factor, enabling creative greenside play. Exceptional balance and a silky-soft feel deliver repeatable swings, tight dispersion, high-launching full shots that land softly, and standout sand and greenside spin—balls often stop where they land. Heavier than average, it also makes shaping longer shots easier. One caveat: thin strikes are notably penalized.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a truly versatile wedge that excels from full shots to sand, lobs and pitches. Once properly fit for bounce and sole it generates effortless spin and reliable check; a thinner sole makes trajectory and spin easy to vary. Full swings feel soft and controlled, short chips and bump-and-runs respond predictably, and a seasoned faded finish looks great. One caveat: forgiveness is limited—off-center hits reveal a small sweet spot.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Soft feel with excellent turf interaction. I had great control over both distance and accuracy, and kept landing the ball in the same window. Very trustworthy on repeat shots.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The sound is the standout — loud, almost tin-roof popping. Very small sweet spot made it tough to hit consistently. You really have to hunt for the center.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Beautiful faded finish that looks seasoned in a good way. Full shots felt wonderfully soft and controlled. High shots, sand shots, and pitches all responded exactly how I wanted — almost like using a wand.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Perfectly weighted with smooth turf entry on full swings. Great on tight lies and short-sided spin shots. Very consistent, especially on those delicate over-a-bunker nippers.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Spin and carry were impressively consistent on full swings. Around the green it wanted to dig a touch, but in the bunker I could pull off anything I wanted. Very dependable if you lean on sand play.
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Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Soft feel with excellent turf interaction. I had great control over both distance and accuracy, and kept landing the ball in the same window. Very trustworthy on repeat shots.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The sound is the standout — loud, almost tin-roof popping. Very small sweet spot made it tough to hit consistently. You really have to hunt for the center.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Beautiful faded finish that looks seasoned in a good way. Full shots felt wonderfully soft and controlled. High shots, sand shots, and pitches all responded exactly how I wanted — almost like using a wand.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Perfectly weighted with smooth turf entry on full swings. Great on tight lies and short-sided spin shots. Very consistent, especially on those delicate over-a-bunker nippers.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Spin and carry were impressively consistent on full swings. Around the green it wanted to dig a touch, but in the bunker I could pull off anything I wanted. Very dependable if you lean on sand play.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Full swings launched high and landed softly with zero hesitation in the turf. Even from the rough it cut through cleanly. Harder to keep the ball low out of bunkers, but greenside height and control were impressive.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
On the heavier side, which made shaping longer shots surprisingly easy. Around the green the weight required a bit more finesse, but I still got good spin and control. Mixed feel but workable.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Fantastic greenside wedge — open it, close it, use it in any lie, and it just works. Full swings dug a bit for me, but I’m steep. Shallow players will probably love it on full shots too.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Nice on full swings with a lively, quick launch. You do need to manage trajectory because it wants to pop. Short chips were controlled, and longer chips flew and rolled out predictably.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Feels heavier than others, especially noticeable on full swings. Miss it thin and you really feel it — like a 2-iron in winter. That feedback won’t be for everyone.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Best part was the sand spin — it felt like throwing darts. The ball hit and stopped right where it landed. Very versatile overall with a wide shot window.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Full shots came up short and felt a bit less forgiving. Around the green, though, it was excellent with great touch. Sand shots ran short too, but the finesse work was spot-on.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Full swings popped off the face with great height and strong distance control. Out of the bunker it climbed quickly with plenty of spin. The sole feels smooth through the grass, and greenside spin was easy to generate.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Perfect blend of feel and distance on full swings. The ball jumps off yet still feels soft in your hands. Dispersion stayed tight with consistent turf interaction and plenty of grab on the greens.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
There’s a lot of detail in the milling, and it really shows when you set it down. The face lights up in the sun and just looks like it’s built to spin. Gives you that instant impression of control and sharpness.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Clean, classic shape that just looks right at address. Smooth swings produce easy, reliable distance. It’s one of those wedges that makes the whole game feel a little simpler.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
The feel is incredibly soft — almost silky. It glides through the turf and sends the ball up with ease. Full shots came in steep and soft, which made holding greens simple.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The compact head and milled face give a strong, clean look behind the ball. The sole design let me get as creative as I wanted with greenside shots. It basically removed the turf as a factor.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Flat-out performer. Every shot matched what I pictured. One of those wedges you could bring to a scramble and instantly feel like the fourth-man hero.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
“Master Greenfinder” is what MG should stand for — it’s extremely versatile. Thinner sole lets you vary height and spin with small adjustments. Easy to manipulate trajectory.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
True all-around performer: full swings, sand, lobs, you name it. Slightly less forgiving on full swings, but when you catch it center-face the sound and feel are excellent. Versatile and reliable.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Great option for players needing extra spin on approach wedges. It created that spin effortlessly once I found the right bounce and sole combo. The versatility really opens up when it’s properly fit.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
The balance stood out immediately and helped me repeat the same motion over and over. Greenside and bunker swings felt almost identical with no extra manipulation. Toe-down or heel-up shots all carried the same stable feel.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Strong greenside spin with good control. The feel is firmer, which some players will appreciate for the feedback. Delivers what you expect if you like that crisp feel.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Confidence-inspiring from the first swing. Never felt unsure over a shot, whether it was a simple chip or something more aggressive. Just a very steady presence.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Firmer feel on touch shots, so not as much soft feedback. Still produced good check on low-running chips and handled both bump-and-runs and higher stop shots. Solid performer.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Just average across the board — nothing stood out. Not especially helpful in the sand or around the green, and full swings were fine but not special.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Cut through the turf easily on full swings. Short game performance was solid and reliable, just not a standout. Does everything fine without a signature strength.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Clean, elegant appearance that sets up beautifully. When struck well, it performs exactly how you want. It just doesn’t offer much forgiveness if you’re a little off.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Strong wedge around the greens and on full swings. In the sand it needed a little extra effort, but the results were still solid once you committed. Overall, a dependable option.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Classy, sharp profile with a slim leading edge. Easy to control ball flight — float it high or flight it low with spin. Very responsive to what you ask it to do.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The sound is the standout — loud, almost tin-roof popping. Very small sweet spot made it tough to hit consistently. You really have to hunt for the center.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Beautiful faded finish that looks seasoned in a good way. Full shots felt wonderfully soft and controlled. High shots, sand shots, and pitches all responded exactly how I wanted — almost like using a wand.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Full swings launched high and landed softly with zero hesitation in the turf. Even from the rough it cut through cleanly. Harder to keep the ball low out of bunkers, but greenside height and control were impressive.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Nice on full swings with a lively, quick launch. You do need to manage trajectory because it wants to pop. Short chips were controlled, and longer chips flew and rolled out predictably.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Best part was the sand spin — it felt like throwing darts. The ball hit and stopped right where it landed. Very versatile overall with a wide shot window.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Full swings popped off the face with great height and strong distance control. Out of the bunker it climbed quickly with plenty of spin. The sole feels smooth through the grass, and greenside spin was easy to generate.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Flat-out performer. Every shot matched what I pictured. One of those wedges you could bring to a scramble and instantly feel like the fourth-man hero.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
“Master Greenfinder” is what MG should stand for — it’s extremely versatile. Thinner sole lets you vary height and spin with small adjustments. Easy to manipulate trajectory.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
True all-around performer: full swings, sand, lobs, you name it. Slightly less forgiving on full swings, but when you catch it center-face the sound and feel are excellent. Versatile and reliable.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Great option for players needing extra spin on approach wedges. It created that spin effortlessly once I found the right bounce and sole combo. The versatility really opens up when it’s properly fit.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Firmer feel on touch shots, so not as much soft feedback. Still produced good check on low-running chips and handled both bump-and-runs and higher stop shots. Solid performer.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Just average across the board — nothing stood out. Not especially helpful in the sand or around the green, and full swings were fine but not special.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Soft feel with excellent turf interaction. I had great control over both distance and accuracy, and kept landing the ball in the same window. Very trustworthy on repeat shots.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
On the heavier side, which made shaping longer shots surprisingly easy. Around the green the weight required a bit more finesse, but I still got good spin and control. Mixed feel but workable.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Feels heavier than others, especially noticeable on full swings. Miss it thin and you really feel it — like a 2-iron in winter. That feedback won’t be for everyone.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Full shots came up short and felt a bit less forgiving. Around the green, though, it was excellent with great touch. Sand shots ran short too, but the finesse work was spot-on.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Perfect blend of feel and distance on full swings. The ball jumps off yet still feels soft in your hands. Dispersion stayed tight with consistent turf interaction and plenty of grab on the greens.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Clean, classic shape that just looks right at address. Smooth swings produce easy, reliable distance. It’s one of those wedges that makes the whole game feel a little simpler.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
The feel is incredibly soft — almost silky. It glides through the turf and sends the ball up with ease. Full shots came in steep and soft, which made holding greens simple.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The compact head and milled face give a strong, clean look behind the ball. The sole design let me get as creative as I wanted with greenside shots. It basically removed the turf as a factor.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
The balance stood out immediately and helped me repeat the same motion over and over. Greenside and bunker swings felt almost identical with no extra manipulation. Toe-down or heel-up shots all carried the same stable feel.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Clean, elegant appearance that sets up beautifully. When struck well, it performs exactly how you want. It just doesn’t offer much forgiveness if you’re a little off.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Classy, sharp profile with a slim leading edge. Easy to control ball flight — float it high or flight it low with spin. Very responsive to what you ask it to do.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Perfectly weighted with smooth turf entry on full swings. Great on tight lies and short-sided spin shots. Very consistent, especially on those delicate over-a-bunker nippers.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Spin and carry were impressively consistent on full swings. Around the green it wanted to dig a touch, but in the bunker I could pull off anything I wanted. Very dependable if you lean on sand play.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Fantastic greenside wedge — open it, close it, use it in any lie, and it just works. Full swings dug a bit for me, but I’m steep. Shallow players will probably love it on full shots too.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
There’s a lot of detail in the milling, and it really shows when you set it down. The face lights up in the sun and just looks like it’s built to spin. Gives you that instant impression of control and sharpness.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Strong greenside spin with good control. The feel is firmer, which some players will appreciate for the feedback. Delivers what you expect if you like that crisp feel.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Confidence-inspiring from the first swing. Never felt unsure over a shot, whether it was a simple chip or something more aggressive. Just a very steady presence.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Cut through the turf easily on full swings. Short game performance was solid and reliable, just not a standout. Does everything fine without a signature strength.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Strong wedge around the greens and on full swings. In the sand it needed a little extra effort, but the results were still solid once you committed. Overall, a dependable option.
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TaylorMade Milled Grind 5
Tour-inspired, fully forged MG5 wedges bring you world-class feel, performance, and versatility.
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