TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 Wedge Review
Our verdict on the Milled Grind 3 wedge from TaylorMade
An extremely high-spinning wedge that delivers a consistent mid-flight through the loft range, the MG3 delivers the control golfers are looking for with ample versatility and a soft, solid feel.
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Very high spinning
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Improvement in looks and feel over MG2
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Ball flight was very consistent
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Lob wedges look bulbous
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Not everyone will enjoy the look of the rusty face that builds over time
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TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 Wedge Review
For the third generation of its popular wedge franchise, TaylorMade has gone for more of a muscleback style design that will certainly suit the eye of the better player.
These wedge are progressive through the lofts in lots of ways (hosel length, toe height, blade length, offset) but the one golfers will really notice is the thick thin design where the high toe section gets thicker as the loft increases to produce a more consistent feel and flight. This isn’t a new concept, and it does make the lob wedges look a little bulbous, but the result is a flight that doesn’t climb too high on full shots and a more solid feel on open-faced shots.
The profile of these wedges is very traditional - there isn’t much at all to dislike visually in either of the two finishes although remember the raw face will rust over time. They're definitely among the best golf wedges for shaping and a premium finish. Look closer and you’ll see the micro ribs in between the grooves after you’ve peeled the face-protecting sticker off.
But do they work? Well our testing on the Foresight Sports GC2 launch monitor showed that the MG3 is one of the highest spinning wedges we’ve tested in recent years.
It had 9185rpm on a 50-yard pitch, although it was jumping up and down a lot that we’d have liked, and a whopping 11,659rpm on a full shot and was consistently around this number. This was replicated out on the course at Wellingborough Golf Club too. Chip shots with our 56° came out more like a 46° (a new loft option in the range) such was the friction from the face and then came to a near immediate holt on the second or third bounce. Whether this will increase as the face gets more rusty, only time will tell, but previous testing we've done with rusty wedges showed that it didn't make a significant difference.
There are three soles on offer and while some may want to see more aggressive heel and toe relief, there’s enough camber to manipulate the face in ways that gives you the best chance of getting up and down from all the situations you are likely to face around the greens. The low bounce sole only goes down to 8°, which means some competent golfers that play off firm links turf may struggle to get the desired turf interaction and contact, but we’re talking a very small percentage. There is also a TW Grind now available which offers a little more heel relief preferred by better players.
We feel like the milled design of the sole actually helps the bottom edge skid along the ground a bit more, which will certainly please nervy chippers looking for a touch more forgiveness through the strike. Off centre, it probably isn't one of the most forgiving wedges, but TaylorMade offers the Hi-Toe model for golfers that want more help on mishits.
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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Ping i230 4-UW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind
Putter: Evnroll ER2V
Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x
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