Wedge · 2025
TaylorMade Milled Grind 5
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 10 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance91
- Feel91
- Looks90
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Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a skilled ball-striker who wants the softest forged feel in a milled wedge, the highest and most consistent spin (wet or dry) and a grind for every condition.
You need forgiveness from a bigger head - this is a compact, forged, tour-spec wedge for the better player.
Pros
- The first fully-forged Milled Grind - a dramatically softer feel on pitches, chips and finesse shots
- New saw-milled grooves at the legal limit and Spin Tread - 13% more spin than the MG4 in the wet
- Far more consistent dry-to-wet - launch and spin variation cut to 4.5° / 2,800 rpm (from 6.4° / 4,200)
- Six tour-inspired grinds (SB/SC/SX/LB/HB/TW) and a refined, premium look
Cons
- Limited forgiveness - toe mishits fall short, designed for skilled players
- The raw face rusts over time - it needs a little maintenance
- Premium pricing - around £179, more for the TW grind
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongA players' wedge - mishits struck on the toe fell well short of target, emphasizing these are wedges designed for skilled players, a tour-style wedge rather than a forgiveness design. The six grinds (including a high-bounce option) help, but margin is modest.
Distance
Class-leadingClass-leading consistency - the saw-milled grooves and Spin Tread give 13% more spin than the MG4 in wet conditions, with reduced dry-to-wet variation: 4.5° of launch and 2,800 rpm versus the MG4's 6.4° and 4,200 rpm. Among the most repeatable wedges for distance control, wet or dry.
Workability
ExcellentSix tour grinds - six grinds (SB, SC, SX, LB, HB, TW), the new SX and the versatile TW excelling on shallow divots and all turf conditions, with forged, milled shaping for shot-making. Among the most versatile milled wedges for the better player.
Feel
Class-leadingThe first forged MG, dramatically softer - the fully forged soft carbon steel gives a dramatically softer feel on pitches, chips and finesse shots, a first for the line, with a pleasant thwack and medium-soft feel on full swings, the face softer greenside with clear, precise feedback. Among the very best milled-wedge feels.
Sound
ExcellentForged and refined - a pleasant thwack on full swings moving toward a softer click on greenside shots, with clear feedback and a clean, premium note. A satisfying, refined acoustic.
Looks at address
Class-leadingFantastic and refined - the wedge looks fantastic from every angle, sleek and refined with an inviting tour look at address, a minimalist aesthetic that aligns with the premium P-Series irons, in Satin Chrome or Charcoal. Among the best-looking wedges in golf.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at TaylorMade MG5 Wedge Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 Wedge Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade MG5 Wedge Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade MG5 Wedge Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 wedges: What you need to know - Golf Digest
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 best for?
You're a skilled ball-striker who wants the softest forged feel in a milled wedge, the highest and most consistent spin (wet or dry) and a grind for every condition.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5?
You need forgiveness from a bigger head - this is a compact, forged, tour-spec wedge for the better player.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 suitable for?
The TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.