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TaylorMade Milled Grind 5
2025
MG5 is TaylorMade's most premium Milled Grind release to date, moving to a fully forged soft-carbon-steel body for the first time and pairing it with new saw-milled grooves and Spin Tread face texturing aimed at keeping spin consistent when the face or turf is wet.
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GEARCADDIE FIT VERDICT
Who should play this club — and why
BEST FOR
Better players and low-to-mid handicappers who want tour-level feel, workability, and a grind tailored to their attack angle and course conditions (including golfers who frequently play wet turf)
PROBABLY SKIP IT IF
Higher handicap players seeking maximum forgiveness on mishits — reviewers suggest they may prefer more game-improvement-oriented wedges, or should stick to the higher-loft/higher-bounce SB and HB grinds
WHAT TO CHECK IN A FITTING
Match grind to delivery/turf, then compare trajectory and strike consistency.
VERIFIED PRODUCT FACTS
What is specific to this model
The Milled Grind 5 (MG5) is TaylorMade's 2025 wedge lineup and the first Milled Grind wedge that is fully forged from a single billet of soft carbon steel, combining soft forged feel with new saw-milled grooves and Spin Tread face technology for consistent spin in wet conditions, plus six sole grind options to fit a wide range of swing types and turf conditions.
lofts
46°, 48°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°
grinds
LB, SC, SB, SX, HB
bounce range
8°–14° depending on loft/grind
material
Fully forged from a single billet of soft carbon steel (first fully forged design in the Milled Grind line; previous MG models were cast bodies with a milled face)
loft range
46° to 60°, availability varies by grind
grind loft bounce combos
SB (Standard Bounce, most versatile/widest loft range): 46.09, 48.09, 50.09, 52.09, 54.12, 56.12, 58.10, 60.10 • SC (Standard/mid-bounce, lower bounce for shallow attack angles): 54.10, 56.10, 58.09, 60.09 • SX (new wide-sole grind for bunkers/soft lies): 58.11, 60.11 • HB (High Bounce, heel relief, for diggers/soft conditions): 54.13, 56.14, 58.12, 60.12 • LB (Low Bounce, for firm turf/shallow swings): 56.08, 58.08, 60.08 • TW (Tiger Woods grind, camber + heel relief, updated on the 60°): 56.12, 60.11
groove technology
New saw-milled grooves with steeper walls and sharper radii for increased spin/bite
face finish
RAW (unplated) face standard on stock chrome/charcoal models; face is designed to develop rust for added friction over time
spin tread
Spin Tread Technology - laser-etched treads between the grooves that channel moisture away from the face at impact; TaylorMade claims ~13% more spin than MG4 in wet conditions
stock finishes
Satin Chrome, Charcoal
custom finishes MyMG5 program
RAW, Aged Copper, Satin Chrome, Charcoal
customization
MyMG5 custom program offers 5 grind options, 15 paint-fill colors, 50+ logo options, up to 12-character text stamping, custom loft/lie/length/shaft/grip; collegiate (team logo) versions also offered for select schools
GEARCADDIE MODEL ANALYSIS
What this exact club is designed to do
MG5 is TaylorMade's most premium Milled Grind release to date, moving to a fully forged soft-carbon-steel body for the first time and pairing it with new saw-milled grooves and Spin Tread face texturing aimed at keeping spin consistent when the face or turf is wet.
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOTICE
Testers describe a medium-soft, 'thwack' feel on full shots and a softer 'click' on greenside shots, with clean feedback on mishits; the wet-weather spin retention (Spin Tread) was highlighted as a real-world advantage on damp mornings or soft courses.
MAIN BENEFIT
Consistent, tour-level spin and feel across dry and wet conditions thanks to the fully forged construction, new saw-milled grooves, and Spin Tread face technology, plus six grinds to dial in turf interaction
WATCH OUT FOR
As a forged, players'-oriented wedge, forgiveness on off-center strikes is limited; buyers should use TaylorMade's grind selector or fitting guidance to pick the right grind/bounce for their swing and typical turf conditions, and note the TW grind carries a $20 premium
Full technology & specs list
lofts
46°, 48°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°
grinds
LB, SC, SB, SX, HB
bounce range
8°–14° depending on loft/grind
material
Fully forged from a single billet of soft carbon steel (first fully forged design in the Milled Grind line; previous MG models were cast bodies with a milled face)
loft range
46° to 60°, availability varies by grind
grind loft bounce combos
SB (Standard Bounce, most versatile/widest loft range): 46.09, 48.09, 50.09, 52.09, 54.12, 56.12, 58.10, 60.10 • SC (Standard/mid-bounce, lower bounce for shallow attack angles): 54.10, 56.10, 58.09, 60.09 • SX (new wide-sole grind for bunkers/soft lies): 58.11, 60.11 • HB (High Bounce, heel relief, for diggers/soft conditions): 54.13, 56.14, 58.12, 60.12 • LB (Low Bounce, for firm turf/shallow swings): 56.08, 58.08, 60.08 • TW (Tiger Woods grind, camber + heel relief, updated on the 60°): 56.12, 60.11
groove technology
New saw-milled grooves with steeper walls and sharper radii for increased spin/bite
face finish
RAW (unplated) face standard on stock chrome/charcoal models; face is designed to develop rust for added friction over time
spin tread
Spin Tread Technology - laser-etched treads between the grooves that channel moisture away from the face at impact; TaylorMade claims ~13% more spin than MG4 in wet conditions
stock finishes
Satin Chrome, Charcoal
custom finishes MyMG5 program
RAW, Aged Copper, Satin Chrome, Charcoal
customization
MyMG5 custom program offers 5 grind options, 15 paint-fill colors, 50+ logo options, up to 12-character text stamping, custom loft/lie/length/shaft/grip; collegiate (team logo) versions also offered for select schools
stock shaft
True Temper Dynamic Gold (Tour Issue) steel shaft
price usd
$199.99 for SB/SC/SX/HB/LB grinds; $219.99 for the TW (Tiger Woods) grind
release date
Retail availability began September 4, 2025 (pre-order in early August 2025)
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