TaylorMade MG4 Milled Grind Wedge Review

By Simon Daddow, Today's Golfer Equipment Editor

Last Updated: 14 September 2023

At a glance
TG Rating 5 out of 5
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Pros
- The MG4's are beautifully shaped.
- Dropping virtually no spin is wet conditions is a massive plus for shot predictability.
- Expect additional feel over previous generations.
Cons
- You will get a fraction more spin from the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 wedges
RRP £159.00

What we say...

Spin Tread Grooves allow the new TaylorMade MG4 wedge to channel away moisture, which gives golfers almost identical spin in wet and dry conditions.

TaylorMade have transformed their business over the last decade. Ask any serious golfer what they thought of the brand 10 years ago and many would say they come up with great ideas, market the hell out of them, and then swiftly move on to the next big thing. And when talking about the best wedges available, TaylorMade just wouldn’t have been part of the conversation.

Since 2016, though, the idea of launching product after product has gone out of the window at TaylorMade. Today, more so than ever, the brand see longevity as the way to adoption throughout more golfers’ bags.

Thanks to the dedication the brand has shown to creating a leading family of players’ irons, more and more golfers now see TaylorMade as making some of the best irons and wedges available.

The back of the head of the TaylorMade MG4 wedge

You need look no further than the likes of Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, and Collin Morikawa for validation of the brand’s new way of thinking.

TaylorMade have revealed the new MG4 wedges. They’re the 4^th generation of the franchise, which speaks volumes about how far the company has come. It also proves their longevity theory is working. A decade ago very few TM products made it past a couple of generations. With golfers now more willing to accept modest advancements in each product generation, rather than expecting complete franchise overhauls every two years, TaylorMade are on the up and up. Here’s what’s new with the MG4 wedges.

Everything you need to know about the MG4 wedges

Spin Tread Grooves

The MG4 wedges have strategically angled deep laser-etched Spin Tread Grooves on the face. They channel more moisture away at impact so golfers can expect almost identical spin rates in dry and wet conditions.

Lighter equals more feel

Traditional wedge shafts have been heavy old beasts for years. By switching to a 115g Dynamic Gold Tour Issue shaft (that’s 15g lighter than a traditional wedge shaft), TaylorMade say golfers will experience better feel and control.

The head shape refinements to the TaylorMade MG4 wedge

Refined shape

Expect a slightly reshaped top edge, with more leading edge roundness in the higher lofts. A new hosel blend also gives a fuller look at address, input that’s come straight from the company’s elite athletes.

New finish, new options

A new Tour Chrome Satin finish gives the look of a raw head, yet unlike the club face it won’t rust over time. There’s also a Tour Matte Black option and three new sole grinds (low Bounce Versatility, High Bounce Versatility and Standard Bounce Versatility). The Tiger Woods-inspired Tiger Grind also shows how seriously committed TaylorMade are to fitting golfers only to their best matched wedges.

Details:

TaylorMade MG4 Wedges

RRP: £159, £199 TW Grind

Lofts:

Standard Bounce 46° / 48° / 50° / 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 60°

Tiger Grind: 56° / 60°

Low Bounce: 56° / 58° / 60°

A close up of the face texture created by the new Spin Tread Grooves

Custom order only

Standard Bounce C Grind: 58° / 60°

Low Bounce V Grind: 58° / 60°

High Bounce: 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 60°

High Bounce W Grind: 58° / 60°

The four geneartion sof of TaylorMade MG wedges

Finishes: Tour Chrome Satin, Tour Matte Black

Stock shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 115g

Stock grip: Lamkin Crossline 360

TaylorMade on the MG4 wedges

“This is a major step forward in the progression of the Milled Grind family. With MG4 we have evolved our approach to wet spin and developed an all-new Spin Tread technology. We use a laser etching treatment to create face roughness, which translates to better friction and moisture channeling for optimal ball control, especially on partial shots.”

– Bill Price, Senior Director of Product Creation, Putter & Wedge

“The feel component is a significant factor. By replacing the chrome-plated face with raw finishes early in the Milled Grind evolution, we were able to influence spin and also enhance the overall feel of the wedge. Adding our reconstructed backbar, with more weight positioned directly behind the strike zone, allows us to help players achieve their desired shot trajectories and spin rates with premium feel and confidence.”

– Greg Cesario, TaylorMade Wedge Design Team

The TaylorMade MG4 wedge sole grinds explained

Low Bounce (LB): Low leading edge for added versatility and shot-making in firm conditions.

Low Bounce V (LBV): Designed for skilled players with a shallow attack angle, offering exceptional spin and the ability to manipulate face angles effectively.

The new MG4 wedge sole grind options (LBV, SBC, HBW)

Standard Bounce (SB): All-around performance that prevents excessive digging and allows the clubhead to glide through the turf smoothly.

Standard Bounce C (SBC): Provides increased versatility for players who prefer to manipulate face angles, without compromising bounce performance.

High Bounce (HB): TaylorMade’s standard high bounce design is playable for skilled golfers and defies the convention that high bounce wedges are only for high handicappers. In fact, Rory McIlroy uses a HB 60° Milled Grind 4 depending on course conditions.

High Bounce Wide (HBW): With an increased sole width, this high bounce option offers improved playability and excels in sand play.

A graphic showing how the Tiger Woods MG4 sole grind is different

Tiger Woods Grind (TW): Offered in 56° and 60° lofts, each sole on the MG4 TW was inspired by Tiger’s grind. The 56° wedge is a dual sole with heavy heel relief, while the 60° has an extremely high bounce on the leading edge with a shaved heel. Designed to be supremely versatile, these unique grinds allow Tiger to take on any shot, on any course, anywhere in the world.