TaylorMade unveils fully forged MG5 wedges with new groove tech and six grind options

Gear: TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges

Price: $199.99 (standard) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 115 shaft and Golf Pride Z-Grip Plus 2 grip. $219.99 (TW grind)

Specs: Forged, raw carbon steel with saw-milled grooves, microgrooves, and six sole grinds. Available in Satin Chrome and Charcoal finishes. Even lofts from 46 degrees to 60 degrees.

Available: August 7 (pre-order), Sept. 4 (in stores)

Who it’s for: Golfers seeking a soft-feeling wedge with precise spin, consistent performance in all turf conditions, and a wide range of grind options tailored to different swing styles and course conditions.

What you should know: The Milled Grind 5 (MG5) wedges are TaylorMade’s first fully forged MG wedge and introduce new groove and sole technologies for added spin, feel, and consistency, especially in damp conditions.

The Deep Dive: The first TaylorMade Milled Grind (MG) wedge was released in 2017, and at that time, the brand’s major point of emphasis was the milled sole, how it could be perfectly replicated thanks to the milling process, and how that sole made the clubs slide through the turf more easily. Two years later, with the MG2, TaylorMade added laser etching to the raw steel faces of its flagship wedges, and then in 2021 with the MG3, TaylorMade engineers refined the shaping and added raised micro-ribs instead of laser-etched micro-grooves to enhance spin. Finally, in 2023 with the MG4, TaylorMade debuted Spin Tread, a surface-roughening treatment that helped the clubs generate more spin in wet conditions.

The point of that look back is to show that TaylorMade has been refining and improving the Milled Grind wedges for eight years, adding sole grinds, refining the hitting surface and working to help golfers get more spin and more control around the greens. Now the brand is releasing the MG5, clubs created to provide a premium feel and more short-game versatility.

For the first time, TaylorMade has forged the Milled Grind wedges from a single billet of soft carbon steel, aiming to meet the ever-increasing demands of tour players who want exceptional feel and feedback—especially around the greens.

The MG5 also features newly engineered saw-milled grooves, which are sharper and more tightly spaced than in previous versions. Between those grooves, TaylorMade has retained the Spin Tread technology that first appeared in the MG4. The Spin Tread treatment adds laser-etched microgrooves set at a 45-degree angle to the main grooves. If you rub your thumb back and forth over the hitting area, you can feel how scratchy it is compared to the smooth steel on the back of the head. Spin Tread helps to push moisture away at impact, and according to TaylorMade, it allows the MG5 retain 13 percent more spin in wet conditions compared to its predecessor.

The MG5 wedges come in six different sole grinds to help golfers find short game tools that match their style and the conditions they face on the course:

• SB Grind (Standard Bounce): Offered in lofts from 46 to 60 degrees, this versatile sole design features gentle four-way camber and trailing edge relief to promote clean turf interaction across a range of lies and swing styles.

• SC Grind (Standard Camber): A mid-bounce option (9 or 10 degrees) with added curvature through the middle of the sole, with heel-toe relief for enhanced face manipulation.

• SX Grind (Standard Extreme): The widest sole in the lineup, SX uses 11 degrees of bounce, increased curvature and a “Reverse-C” trailing edge to maintain consistent bounce no matter how the face is opened or closed. It’s built to handle bunkers and soft turf.

• LB Grind (Low Bounce): Designed for players with shallow swings or who play in firm conditions, the LB Grind’s 8 degrees of bounce keep the leading edge low to the ground, especially when the face is open, while beveled edges and added camber help prevent digging.

• HB Grind (High Bounce): A versatile, high-bounce shape (12 to 14 degrees) with a wide sole, heel relief, and added forward bounce. Ideal for steeper swings or soft conditions, it’s designed to help the club exit the turf smoothly.

• TW Grind (Tiger Woods): Updated to reflect Tiger’s current wedge preferences, this grind features a new leading-edge shape and increased effective bounce in the heel. The 56-degree version has 12 degrees of bounce and the 60-degree model has 11 degrees of bounce.

Cosmetically, the MG5 debuts a new Charcoal finish alongside the traditional Satin Chrome. Both are designed to reduce glare and provide a clean look at address.

For golfers who want pro-level customization, the MyMG5 program offers paint fills, logo stamps, school branding options and finish selections (including Aged Copper and RAW) for a truly personalized setup.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: TaylorMade MG5 wedges: Forged feel, Spin Tread grooves, six grinds