Some of the most under the radar wedges the past couple of release cycles have come from TaylorMade and their Milled Grind series. With what started as an innovative take on ensuring precision and repeatability in the sole grinds, this became a major part of their wedges, making them historically good performers.
This year the Milled Grind 3 is coming to market and TaylorMade looks to have focused on a tangible evolution to improve the overall look, feel, and spin while still featuring milled grind options which should offer something for everyone.
TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 Wedges
From the MG1 to the MG2, the company took a hardline focus to try and improve the sound/feel via a Thick-Thin design while also finding ways to increase friction and performance through their raw faced premise. This year, they are doubling down on such goals, while also quietly blending the weighting and balancing techniques in the most sleek and clean wedges we have seen from them in some time.
It has been interesting to follow the evolution of the Milled Grind wedges as well as the feedback that has come with them, particularly from some on the more traditionalist side of the spectrum. From the bore-thru hosel of the MG1 to the TPU insert of the MG2, there has seemingly always been something that just didn’t mesh with everyone. That is why it is a breath of fresh air to see these initial images of the Milled Grind 3 wedges which are, well, very clean and exist without the industrial and hard-edged feeling of its predecessors.
The Thick-Thin flange design is present and has again been altered to help improve the sound/feel of the 8620 Carbon Steel wedges, but this time it has also been softened and managed to allow that slick milled sole to pop along with a balanced and more traditional shape that some realize TaylorMade has in fact been producing. Minimal engraving is also being utilized and they no longer look like something out of NASCAR, these are a very modern yet sleek looking wedge.
The Raw Face design is also back on both the Satin Chrome and Satin Black and more attention has been paid to the toe section of the clubs with a more satin/scratched finish in order to protect against glare. The story of the raw face is still one on precision and how it allows the company to ensure the grooves are as sharp as possible, but those ZTP Raw Grooves are overall sharper, narrower, and deeper with focus on engineering them to the limits of the USGA rules. With the addition of “Raised Micro-Ribs” between the grooves texture is also increased to help on those shots closer to the green with increased friction and spin.
Three grind options will be available at retail, those being LB (Low Bounce) which now has increased camber and trailing edge relief, SB (Standard Bounce) offering a wider sole than on the MG2 for playability, and HB (High Bounce) with a wider sole as well as added trail relief for the steeper swinger who plays in softer conditions. Also, before you ask, yes, the TW grinds will be available via special order in the 56° and 60° lofts.
TaylorMade’s new Milled Grind 3 wedges will hit retail on 9/3/21 with a price of $180. They will come standard with True Temper DG Tour Issue S200 wedge shafts and Lamkin Crossline 360 grips.
What do you think about the new Milled Grind 3 wedges? Is it a revolution or an evolution from TaylorMade, is it something you plan to give a go? Jump into the fray with thousands of golfers just like you both in the comments below as well as directly on the THP Community.
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Hit these today at a GG and was amazed. I had t considered a TM wedge in years! I really enjoyed it today.
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What did you think of the look, sound, and feel?
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And some obligatory comparison pics. Like I said in the video, the 54 SB 11 is within a gram total weight of my Vokey SM8 54/10S.
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I like the shape of the MG3 compared to the other two.
For your classic none high to wedge. These and the Mizuno T-22 look the best and it’s not close.
The look is boring to me, but that’s a good thing. Nothing exciting here. The feel wasn’t soft but solid. I hit a 50° and everything felt super solid. Nothing clicky. Feel was softer than i expected. It had a good muted sound.
Obviously haven’t hit the Mizuno T22 yet, but I love my Glide 3.0. Have been wanting the Zipcore but I think I like these more than the zipcore. Would love to try the Snakebites but don’t know where to hit them. I’m not normally a fan of TM stuff. I’m kinda anti-TM really but love the new p790 and the MG3. Surprises me.
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I like the shape of the MG3 compared to the other two.
For your classic none high to wedge. These and the Mizuno T-22 look the best and it’s not close.
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Agreed. I’m really looking forward to the T-22. It’ll be a fun sound and feel comparison, because as much as I love the shape of these, I’ve found the sound to be a little interesting. I had to put them away to get dialed in for some things, but this next week I’m going to take them out a couple times again with my gamer balls. I was kind of bouncing around different balls trying to get a feel for them before.
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Agreed. I’m really looking forward to the T-22. It’ll be a fun sound and feel comparison, because as much as I love the shape of these, I’ve found the sound to be a little interesting. I had to put them away to get dialed in for some things, but this next week I’m going to take them out a couple times again with my gamer balls. I was kind of bouncing around different balls trying to get a few for them before.
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they do have an interesting feel. One thing for sure, the MG3 shred balls like wedges pre groove rule.
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they do have an interesting feel. One thing for sure, the MG3 shred balls like wedges pre groove rule.
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Woof. And I thought I worked balls hard with wedges! :LOL: I’m afraid to even ask what ball’s cover that is there, but I have found them to get plenty of bite on fuller swings too.
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Woof. And I thought I worked balls hard with wedges! :LOL: I’m afraid to even ask what ball’s cover that is there, but I have found them to get plenty of bite on fuller swings too.
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[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 10101170, member: 53737″]Agreed. I’m really looking forward to the T-22. It’ll be a fun sound and feel comparison, because as much as I love the shape of these, I’ve found the sound to be a little interesting. I had to put them away to get dialed in for some things, but this next week I’m going to take them out a couple times again with my gamer balls. I was kind of bouncing around different balls trying to get a feel for them before.[/QUOTE]
Hmm, what sound difference did you hear?
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Hmm, what sound difference did you hear?
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It’s unique to me. Unexpected. Crisp, but a little different. Every company has their thing with that though. I’m taking them out in a little while here to hit some approaches with them and my gamer ball and wedges.
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:LOL:. Little spicy to start on the MG3 fun.
The TMs look nice, but the line is light on low bounce options.
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Had fun with these today. I really do like how compact they look over ball in black. They’re really not small, but the look is nice to me. Really enjoy the milled through the turf, and the sound is closer to preferred for me with my regular ball (TP5x). Still a little different on shorter ones, but much more pleasing on fuller shots than when I originally took them out. I know I was trying a variety, but I forgot my main ball for that stretch was CSX, and that I [I]immediately[/I] didn’t like the sound of that combo.
Stuck a bunch of approaches (hit pin, 3′, 5.5′..), and did pretty well on compact sand after it rained, but that’s where I said I will always wish for more grinds. Overall all really really good.
I love that the stock shaft is my wedge shaft, but another forumer and I were talking about the length, and I said they seem short. Checked. Turns out they might be. At least compared to what I think is a stock Vokey I have here. About 5/16″. I don’t [I]think[/I] I’ve re-shafted that one. Will have to confirm. Anyway, for someone who plays +1/4″ if at all possible, it isn’t awesome. So to keep the grip and look I’ll probably have to do what I’ve done in the past – buy a GW, and move all the shafts down one club, with the GW getting an iron set shaft.
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And playing in some rain today definitely kicked off some rust spots.
What did you like about the black vs the satin?
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What did you like about the black vs the satin?
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If you’re asking me, I just like black, first of all. I think it looks good in the bag, and these look [I]really[/I] good there. Black tends to make them look a littel smaller too, which I like. The color separation on the face from the raw grooves to back outside it help narrow my focus a little bit too. Just a personal appreciation. The satin chrome ones look really good imo too.
[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 10107461, member: 53737″]If you’re asking me, I just like black, first of all. I think it looks good in the bag, and these look [I]really[/I] good there. Black tends to make them look a littel smaller too, which I like. The color separation on the face from the raw grooves to back outside it help narrow my focus a little bit too. Just a personal appreciation. The satin chrome ones look really good imo too.[/QUOTE]
Thanks. And yes that’s for you. I really like both and am having a hard time deciding
Been a huge fan of MG in the past and can’t wait to try these.
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Keyword headweight.
And they’re no slouches on the scale. Remind me of the SM7’s a bit.
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How do the faces look on a rusted up black wedge? I’m still struggling on satin or black.
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How do the faces look on a rusted up black wedge? I’m still struggling on satin or black.
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I can take a picture when I get home. I don’t actively rust mine, because I don’t like rust, but they inevitably start showing spots, and I think it looks better against black personally.
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Thanks. I don’t either and wonder how it will bother me. The good news for me is it’s just the face. My OCD kicks in on full clubs rust and I can’t takes it.
Four these on Rick Sheils MG2 wedge review on YT.
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Picked up my custom order of the MG3s today! Season is starting to come to an end here aldready but had to give them a try in the practice area.
Got myself a 52 & 58 in satin and all I got to say is Wow – consistency really is A+ with these wedges :love:
Above is some humble bragging and praise of the wedges – red flag was full shots from 90 yards and bascially 4 easy putts out of 8 shots.
Blue flag was low flighted spinners, one-hop stop shots from 50 yards, dispersion side to side is phenomenal.
Hopefully it isn’t just honeymoon phase and they will actually be a real tool in becoming stronger within scoring distance <120yards
I’ve had a hard time finding fault with these so far, aside from stock length and the heads being so heavy it’s hard to go longer. I’ve been comparing stats on recent stuff and my greenside and [I]sand [/I]numbers with these are RIDICULOUS. Think I’m going to play them pretty exclusively with my i59s for a while.
The TM MG3 look really good. I like the raw finish insert on the face. Seems like it is a great design to flight the higher lofts down and lower lofts up to get more optimal trajectories. For me that is a big selling point. For me, trajectories on partial wedge shots is really important. However, not sure how they will perform and they are $179.99 which $20 more than Vokeys which is a tall order to compete. Perhaps the design/performance warrants the higher price. I haven’t used TM wedges for years since the TM ATV years because I personally didn’t like how those performed. However, I just bought a new TM MG1 as a experiment. Been a loyal Vokey guy for years. Vokeys sole grinds just fit my short game really well. I would like to give the MG3s a go though.
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I’ve had a hard time finding fault with these so far, aside from stock length and the heads being so heavy it’s hard to go longer. Think I’m going to play them pretty exclusively with my i59s for a while.
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Mine are actually 0,5 inch longer and while full shots were no issues right out of the box the feeling during chipping was a bit off and will require some adoption from my end.
Nothing strange though after playing the same wedges for 5 years..
Oh, that’s a killer combo! ? Satin with satin?
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Seems like it is a great design to flight the higher lofts down and lower lofts up to get more optimal trajectories. For me that is a big selling point. For me, trajectories on partial wedge shots is really important. However, not sure how they will perform and they are $179.99 which $20 more than Vokeys which is a tall order to compete. Perhaps the design/performance warrants the higher price.
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Ye that was what draw my attraction as well, my now ex-wedges were a bit all over the place in trajectory and dispersion even though shots were pretty much feeling the same. With the MG3s if very much seemed to be input = output, just as it should be!
Totally agree, wedges are so alike so it’s hard to justify spending more on one than another. While Vokeys have been great for greenside shots I have never got along with them for full shots so my other this option this year was the Mizuno T22s – but in Sweden they are to cost around $200, made choice easy!
Got a great deal with my club shop and just paid $155 for each.
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Mine are actually 0,5 inch longer and while full shots were no issues right out of the box the feeling during chipping was a bit off and will require some adoption from my end.
Nothing strange though after playing the same wedges for 5 years..
Oh, that’s a killer combo! ? Satin with satin?
Ye that was what draw my attraction as well, my now ex-wedges were a bit all over the place in trajectory and dispersion even though shots were pretty much feeling the same. With the MG3s if very much seemed to be input = output, just as it should be!
Totally agree, wedges are so alike so it’s hard to justify spending more on one than another. While Vokeys have been great for greenside shots I have never got along with them for full shots so my other this option this year was the Mizuno T22s – but in Sweden they are to cost around $200, made choice easy!
Got a great deal with my club shop and just paid $155 for each.
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Longer than what? I’ve only really held them up against a few of the majors and obviously aren’t familiar with every brand and model of wedge out there, but their stock length is definitely shorter than some current peers.
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Longer than what? I’ve only really held them up against a few of the majors and obviously aren’t familiar with every brand and model of wedge out there, but their stock length is definitely shorter than some current peers.
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I was happy with gapping PW, GW and SW from last wedge set so just made sure they were on par with my old Mizuno (which also was +0,5), ended up being 0,5 inch longer than specified TM standard.
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Four these on Rick Sheils MG2 wedge review on YT.
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That is really, really rusty. I hope I don’t need a Tetanus shot after using them. ?
I need to pull the trigger on these. Still debating on the 60° to go LB or SB.
I had a real good day with the MG3s paired with my i59’s. Have my weights, lengths, and lies dialed in now and it really showed. Was able to flight and work mostly at will with them today. LOVE the ability to knock these down with lots of control and spin.
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When I can play to peak heights like this from 100-110y with a wedge and have it immediately stop on firm and fast greens… mother nature and grounds crews can throw anything they want at me. I’m full attack, every time. There were some really tough pins today and I kind of botched one to 15′ short, but stuck a bunch, and I felt like I could go at everything. Really like the milled grind off the turf here, and only had one sand chance today, but converted again. I’ve come to enjoy the sound too.
Nice work. I missed my opportunity to get fit last week by the TM rep. Now I’m jonesin’ to pull trigger before finding another fitting opportunity. Hate Indoor wedge fittings.
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Low control. I love it. Stopped a foot from the mark. So it probably actually skipped and came back a bit. I dig it!
Really need to replace my 56 because it has just a little too much bounce. I really love my MG2s so I’m going to stick with TM wedges. Not sure if I want to pull the trigger yet though because I’m undecided on if I want a 56 or a 54.
Does anyone have any direct experience between these andthe original milled grind as far as spin is concerned?
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I had a real good day with the MG3s paired with my i59’s. Have my weights, lengths, and lies dialed in now and it really showed. Was able to flight and work mostly at will with them today. LOVE the ability to knock these down with lots of control and spin.
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When I can play to peak heights like this from 100-110y with a wedge and have it immediately stop on firm and fast greens… mother nature and grounds crews can throw anything they want at me. I’m full attack, every time. There were some really tough pins today and I kind of botched one to 15′ short, but stuck a bunch, and I felt like I could go at everything. Really like the milled grind off the turf here, and only had one sand chance today, but converted again. I’ve come to enjoy the sound too.
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Which bounces do you have? Sorry if I missed it.
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Which bounces do you have? Sorry if I missed it.
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SB 11 and SB 10.
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What lofts?
Edit: never mind. I saw the pic. 54° and 60°
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What lofts?
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Oh 54 and 60.
Anyone tried the TW grind in the MG3 or MG2?
I use the 60° for sand shots and open face shots sho I have been debating between the low bounce and standard bounce options.
The TW has high bounce but heel and toe relief. Sound like a good compromise but I just haven’t see one in store or read many reviews.
Stopped waffling and pulled the trigger. 50 and 54 in standard bounce and went TW grind on the 60
Should be here in two days. Here is to hoping.
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Stopped waffling and pulled the trigger. 50 and 54 in standard bounce and went TW grind on the 60
Should be here in two days. Here is to hoping.
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Nice! That’s a good trio.
The Milled Grind 3 wedges should be discussed more. They are really good. I seem to get about 5 more yards out of them than comparatively lofted wedges. I also seem to be getting a more boring ball flight. Perhaps both of these go hand in hand.
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The Milled Grind 3 wedges should be discussed more. They are really good. I seem to get about 5 more yards out of them than comparatively lofted wedges. I also seem to be getting a more boring ball flight. Perhaps both of these go hand in hand.
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I would think they might. Based on the design and what I’ve seen, and some historical comments by you with a couple higher lofted clubs.
And I agree ?% . They should be discussed, tried, and played more than they are right now.
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finally saw these in person. first, they look very premium. fit and finish just screams quality to
me. the shape was a bit odd though. kind of triangular?
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The black looks so good down at ball address with the raw face framed by black. It seems to help in alignment as well.
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Really? I think they look pretty classic.
I sat them down next to a SM8 and looks very similar Silhouette to me.
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i grabbed a bunch today. t22, mg3, glide pro forged, glide 3.0, rtx zipcore, jaws md5, and sm8. the shape of the mg3 stood out to me as different. ?????
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Yeah, the MG3 is more angular. Little straighter and with a slightly sharper toe. Less teardrop than the T22 by a good bit, and the SM8 sits about right between the two to my eye.
Wedges should be here Tuesday. Got a scramble Tuesday so won’t have them for that but have a golf trip We’d-Friday this week. Can’t decide if I’ll use them for that or not. Have another golf trip next week Thursday and Friday.
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Wedges should be here Tuesday. Got a scramble Tuesday so won’t have them for that but have a golf trip We’d-Friday this week. Can’t decide if I’ll use them for that or not. Have another golf trip next week Thursday and Friday.
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Are the shafts your usual wedge shafts?
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Yes sir.
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Yes sir.
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No better time to see if they travel well then! 😀
I’m having a tough time with these. I came from a jaws Md5 56* wide sole HB bent to 55* and 1.5 flat and could chip and take full swings with no problem. With the MG3 I have the HB 56* at 1.5 flat (but don’t have it bent to 55 yet) I keep opening the face on about every other shot launching it out to the right about 1:30-2 o’clock with both full swings, chips and pitching. I have the same shaft in both. It seems my interaction with the ground opens the face up.