About this review This review is my honest opinion of the wedge, which I bought with my own money in July of 2019.

My take

The TaylorMade Milled Grind MG1 Wedge is an excellent wedge for a player who wants flexibility and knows how to use the bounce. Lower-handicap players will appreciate this wedge.

About the club I own/tested

• Model: 2019 Taylormade Milled Grind
• Loft: 60
• Bounce: Low bounce (8)
• Grind: C-Grind
• Finish: Satin chrome

About me

• Average Score: 65-73
• Handicap: +3
• Experience: 18 years
• Right/Left-handed: Right
• Golf ball used: Bridgestone Tour BXS
• Angle of attack: More on the shallow side

Test conditions

• When I bought the wedge: July 2019
• Days tested: 3 years
• Where I’ve used it: First used at my local course, Cherry Creek
• Weather Conditions: Normal, warm July conditions
• Green Conditions: Bent grass

How it performs

What I was looking for

I usually replace my wedges after a few months when the grooves aren’t as fresh. n this case, I felt the wedge I had at the time didn’t suit my short game nor my swing anymore. I like flexibility in my wedges, and my old wedge wasn’t what I needed. I like my 60 wedge to be my primary short-game club.

Why I chose this club

I really enjoyed how the milled bottom glided easily through the turf. The feel was what I wanted along with the shape.

I usually test a lot of wedges because the weighting can be different from wedge to wedge. It’s not particularly standard, and the TaylorMade Milled Grind felt the best. The weight was just right. If it is too heavy, I tend to gouge. If it’s too light, then my distance control will be off.

What I love about it

• Launch: The launch is exactly what I want to see from a 60 wedge. It can launch a little lower if I need it to as well.
• Feel: This is a hard wedge to beat in the feel category. Some would say it’s not the softest, but I’m a big fan of how this wedge feels. It’s not too soft or too hard.
• Spin: The spin is consistent. I don’t feel like I overspin it on full shots, and it has enough to bite on the shorter shots.
• Around the Green: It is great in nearly every lie. The grind really helps with the flexibility.
• Innovation: The milled bottom really glides along the ground well, and I’m a big fan of the 10g weight port in the heel. It really helps keep the wedge stable.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Forgiveness: I wouldn’t call this a forgiving wedge. It is not made for the amatuer that plays once or twice a week. I’ll admit it really lacks in that department.
• Bounce: I have the low-bounce 60, so I understand how to use the bounce. I don’t recommend low bounce to a mid- to high-handicap amatuer. It becomes way less forgiving.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Satin chrome is what I like, but this is extra shiny. On really sunny days, the face can be really bright and off-putting.
• Other : The milled grind on the sole wears out quicker than I would’ve liked. It scuffs really easily too, so bunker practice really wears this out faster than it should.

Best Shot with this Wedge

I’ve had two really memorable shots with this wedge. First one happened at my home course in Michigan. I had hit my second or third shot over the green, and the pin was tight. I had to flop onto a hill and try to keep it within 6 feet. I did one better. I hit one of my best flop shots ever, landed really soft in the rough, and bounced onto the green perfectly. The ball rolled gently in the cup, and I made eagle/birdie. The second great shot happened at a Monday qualifier in North Carolina. I hit my second shot into a bunker, and it was an okay lie. The wedge slid through the sand perfectly, and hit a darn-near-perfect shot. It somehow agonizingly lipped out. Much to the shock of my competitors, I had a 2-inch putt. I ended up shooting 75, but it was a great start to the day.

Value for the money vs. other options

I tested and hit the Callaway Jaws MD5 and the Titleist Vokey SM6 wedges. These were good wedges too, but they didn’t feel as good to me as the TaylorMade Milled Grind. This was the cheaper wedge and performed just as well as the other wedges. I’d say to anyone that $150+ is a lot for a wedge, and you can get more value going $30-$40 cheaper. The TaylorMade Milled Grind was amazing when you compare price and performance.

Final verdict

My final verdict is that the TaylorMade Milled Grind wedge is excellent in the feel, performance, and spin categories. This is not a wedge for the weekend golfer or once-in-a-while player.