TaylorMade’s all new range of Milled Grind 5 wedges, which will be at retail from September 4, feature numerous proven brand technologies, as well as several new updates designed to enhance feel, spin, versatility and overall performance.
For the first time ever, TaylorMade’s Milled Grind wedges will be fully forged from soft carbon steel. Not only does the forging process allow golfers to experience soft feel around the green where they need it most, it ensures consistency in the wedge from top to bottom.
The process starts with a billet of soft carbon steel that is heated and bent into an L-shape. The piece then goes through a rough forging process where excess material is trimmed away, and the wedge begins to take shape.
Next comes precision forging where the cosmetics and the grind begin to form. From there, the grind, face, grooves and hosel are machined to ensure consistency and that each wedge comes out exactly as it was designed. The final steps involve a slew of cosmetic detailing processes to round out the final product.
Compared to MG4, MG5 features refined leading-edge curvature and an updated top line blend for a more symmetric overall profile.
Matt Bovee, TaylorMade’s Director of Iron & Wedge creation, said: “Inspired by some feedback from Collin Morikawa, we set out to make the best feeling wedge TaylorMade has ever created. The best players will tell you having great feel around the greens is critical to having confidence in your short game… and to have the best feeling wedge, it needs to be forged.”
SAW-MILLED GROOVES
MG5 wedges are the first in the MG family to employ aggressive saw-milled grooves. The saw-milling process allows TaylorMade’s designers to come even closer to the legal limits of groove geometry. Re-engineered with ultra-tight tolerances, steeper walls and sharper radii, these grooves help MG5 produce more spin than previous MG generations.
Like MG generations before, MG5 wedges utilise a raw face finish and all-new continuous Spin Tread Technology to help golfers maintain spin and control in wet conditions. The continuous Spin Treads act like all-weather tires on a road as they redirect water away from the face and increase friction at impact. With Spin Tread Technology working in conjunction with the saw-milled grooves, MG5 retains 13% more spin than MG4 in wet conditions. These technologies also maintain a more consistent launch angle between wet and dry conditions.
MORE GRIND OPTIONS
MG5 wedges feature six different grinds to give golfers a wide array of options to fit their game. Three of those grinds fit TaylorMade’s standard bounce profile that the majority of golfers gravitate toward: the SB, SC and SX grinds.
SB GRIND
A full sole design with constant trailing edge relief for smooth and consistent turf interaction that’s compatible with most swing types. This grind’s gentle four-way camber allows for increased versatility for golfers that like to manipulate the face. Additionally, the increased sole width provides an added layer of forgiveness, especially for golfers with steeper swings.
SC GRIND
A medium-low bounce design with added camber in the middle of the sole also features distinct heel, toe and trailing edge relief. The result is a grind that’s crafted for ultimate greenside versatility in all turf conditions for players that like to manipulate the face, while providing consistent full-shot stability at the same time.
SX GRIND
The SX grind features the widest sole and utilises increased curvature to provide consistent turf interaction and performance out of the bunker. The reverse-C trailing edge provides relief which keeps the bounce consistent as golfers manipulate the face. This grind is ideal for golfers looking for the ultimate blend of stability and versatility.
HB GRIND
The HB grind is crafted for golfers with steeper swings or that play in soft conditions. Its high-bounce design provides stability and forgiveness. At the same time, unique heel relief and the tapered trail edge allow for plenty of versatility, and for the wedge to exit the turf quickly without digging.
LB GRIND
Minimal bounce allows the leading edge to sit close to the ground. The modified C-grind emphasises this address orientation, especially when the face is in an open position. The pronounced beveled leading edge and added camber prevent digging. This grind is perfect for golfers with shallow swings and those that play in tight, firm conditions.
TW GRIND
Updated to reflect Tiger Woods’ preferred wedge shape, the TW grind features additional camber, and a new leading-edge blend into the sole for increased effective bounce and less heel relief in the 60° compared to the original TW grind.
CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS
With MG5 wedges, TaylorMade continues to expand its icustomisation and personalisation options with the MyMG5 programme. In five different grinds, they’re able to customise text in five different layouts with up to 12 characters in 15 different paint fills, choose from more than 50 logos, grips in five new colours, four finishes including Tour RAW, Aged Copper, Chrome and Charcoal, and select the shaft that best fits their swing.
MG5 wedges come stock in Satin Chrome and Charcoal finishes equipped with True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue 115g in wedge flex and Recoil DART 80g wedge flex in graphite. The stock grip is the Golf Pride Z-Grip Plus 2.
Availability & RRP: TaylorMade MG5 wedges will be available for pre-order on August 7 and at retail from September 4 for £179 /€229 per club. MG5 TW Grind wedges are priced at £199/€259.